General Motors last week revealed pricing data and some engine and towing specifications for the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups. In a pair of press releases, GM announced that the Silverado 1500 will start at $23,590, excluding $995 destination, while the Sierra 1500 will start at $24,090 before destination.
The 2014 Silverado’s price is identical to that of the 2013 Silverado, while the 2014 Sierra’s price has a $500 bump over ...
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Silverado and Sierra Pricing Revealed
General Motors last week revealed pricing data and some engine and towing specifications for the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups. In a pair of press releases, GM announced that the Silverado 1500 will start at $23,590, excluding $995 destination, while the Sierra 1500 will start at $24,090 before destination.
The 2014 Silverado’s price is identical to that of the 2013 Silverado, while the 2014 Sierra’s price has a $500 bump over ...
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Refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse Revealed
Buick unveiled a refreshed version of the 2014 LaCrosse Monday at the New York International Auto Show. This is the first significant refresh of the affordable large car since it was last fully redesigned for the 2010 model year.
In a press release, Buick details the changes to the LaCrosse, which include updated interior and exterior styling and new interior technology features. Buick says the refreshed model’s cabin features new seats and a redesigned instrument panel and console, which ...
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NY Auto Show Debuts Signal Greater Refinement, Better Fuel Economy
The New York International Auto Show starts next week at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Many of the new and redesigned models debuting there will showcase things that matter to consumers, such as improved fuel economy, better performance and new technologies.
Kelley Blue Book says that “with a balanced mix of new diesels, hybrids and higher-potency versions of cars like the Jaguar XJ and SRT Viper, this year's show promises something for everyone.” The publication, along ...
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Honda, Nissan Issue Recalls
Separate recalls have been issued for approximately 183,000 Honda/Acura models and an unspecified number of Nissan/Infiniti models.
Honda’s recall affects 101,000 Pilot models, 60,000 Acura MDX models and 21,000 Acura RL models from the 2005 model year, as well as about 800 2006 Acura MDX models. In a press release, Honda says that its stability control system may malfunction, and that several complaints about the system malfunctioning have been submitted.
The automaker says ...
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Ford, Subaru Issue Recalls
Ford and Subaru have issued separate recalls, impacting 196,500 Ford and Mercury models and 47,419 Subaru models.
Ford’s recall applies to 2004 to 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans. Reuters reports that the fold-flat third row seat may not latch properly due to corrosion in the rear wheel wells. According to the publication, which spoke with Ford, the only vehicles affected are those that were sold or are registered in snow-belt states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois ...
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