Hot Stuff: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500!
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Latest Carroll Shelby offering makes its debut.
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was the venue chosen for the release of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible, an update of this iconic special edition Mustang model. This …

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Is Chrysler Selling Its Viper Soul?
February 5, 2009 – 3:05 am | 6 Comments
Is Chrysler Selling Its Viper Soul?

Last summer, Chrysler LLC announced that they were shopping the Viper, its super duper sports car model that has been a terrific halo car for its Dodge division. When introduced in the early 1990s, the …

Chrysler Is Pressing Forward With Fiat Plan
February 2, 2009 – 3:05 am | One Comment
Chrysler Is Pressing Forward With Fiat Plan

Over the past few weeks, we’ve all read a dizzying amount of news regarding the plight of the auto industry. Very little of that information is has been positive, with some of it bordering on …

New Chrysler Financing Initiative Starts Today
January 26, 2009 – 3:03 am | 3 Comments
New Chrysler Financing Initiative Starts Today

You got to hand it to the folks at Chrysler LLC. Fresh off of receiving an injection of cash from the federal government, the company has crafted a new auto financing scheme for buyers of …

For Chrysler, Fiat Deal Could Be A Lifesaver
January 21, 2009 – 3:33 am | 3 Comments
For Chrysler, Fiat Deal Could Be A Lifesaver

You almost hate to put too much in stock in one event. However, news that Chrysler and Fiat have forged a strategic partnership offers more than just a glimmer of hope for the struggling automaker, …

We Can Only Dream….
January 20, 2009 – 3:56 am | 2 Comments
We Can Only Dream….

Admittedly, I’m not much of a fan of Fiat cars for the simple reason that not a single model of theirs is marketed here in the United States.
Sure, its Ferrari entity still sells cars stateside, …

Chrysler 200C EV: Beauty Meets Electricity
January 16, 2009 – 3:56 am | 3 Comments
Chrysler 200C EV: Beauty Meets Electricity

Now being shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan are five vehicles from Chrysler LLC, concepts cars which each run on electricity.
One of the cars featured, the Chrysler 200C EV, is …

Carving Up Chrysler: Fun Speculation
October 24, 2008 – 3:05 am | 4 Comments
Carving Up Chrysler: Fun Speculation

I’ve written this post several days ahead of its appearance online, so the news of Chrysler’s sale could be final by this time. Still, it is kind of fun to see how everything might play …

Jeep Only Pitch By Renault?
October 21, 2008 – 3:10 am | 6 Comments
Jeep Only Pitch By Renault?

It is no secret that Chrysler LLC is for sale and the owner Cerberus Capital Management wants to be freed of its short-lived involvement as a manager of an automotive manufacturer.
Rumors of a pending sale …

As Sales Slump, Chrysler Raises Their Prices
October 6, 2008 – 3:03 am | 3 Comments
As Sales Slump, Chrysler Raises Their Prices

Through the first nine months of 2008, Chrysler’s sales are down a full 25%, representing the worst year over year decline by far of any major automaker who sells cars in the US market. At …

Stuck With a Big Suv? Don’t Fret!
September 18, 2008 – 3:05 am | 3 Comments
Stuck With a Big Suv? Don’t Fret!

High gas prices have gotten just about everyone down, especially owners of full sized pickup trucks and SUVs. Sure, they knew when they bought these vehicles that their combined fuel mileage was just 15 mpg, …

Will Dodge’s Exit From the Nascar Truck Series Create a Void?
September 16, 2008 – 3:02 am | 3 Comments
Will Dodge’s Exit From the Nascar Truck Series Create a Void?

Recent news that Dodge would no longer support the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is strongly suggesting that America’s number three automaker is seriously reconsidering every single one of its marketing and publicity ventures. The NASCAR …

Chrysler Seeking To Bolster Russian Sales
August 27, 2008 – 3:03 am | One Comment
Chrysler Seeking To Bolster Russian Sales

Looking For Success Behind The US
Chrysler’s position internationally has been diminished significantly since the company’s much publicized divorce from Daimler in 2007. For nearly ten years, the company could depend on Mercedes to helping raise …

You Can Find Custom Truck Liners And Floor Mats
August 15, 2008 – 3:18 am | 3 Comments
You Can Find Custom Truck Liners And Floor Mats

Your Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra, or Nissan Titan truck is a true workhorse when it comes to moving people and stuff. Likely, you make full of your cargo bed …

Chrysler Gaining Strength In Canada
July 4, 2008 – 3:01 am | 3 Comments
Chrysler Gaining Strength In Canada

US auto sales for Chrysler dropped by 35.9% for June 2008, a historic pummeling felt across the company’s three product lines. Neither truck, SUV, or car were spared; Chrysler’s losses for the first half of …

Toyota Pink Slips 200 Texas Temp Workers
June 19, 2008 – 3:01 am | 6 Comments
Toyota Pink Slips 200 Texas Temp Workers

If you’re bullish on Toyota, you have every reason to be so.
Earlier this year the company wrested the No. 1 spot away from General Motors; the automaker is a leader in hybrid production; and the …

Automotive Recap: Reviewing What You Might Have Missed
June 16, 2008 – 2:55 am | 2 Comments
Automotive Recap: Reviewing What You Might Have Missed

Many thanks are due to everyone who has been supporting this site via your visits. A quick review of Auto Trends reveals that there are now 40+ pages that have been posted in just over …

Hornet Now A Possibility For Chrysler
June 13, 2008 – 2:18 am | 6 Comments
Hornet Now A Possibility For Chrysler

Yesterday I mentioned that Ford is looking at building several of its smaller European cars on U.S. assembly lines in a bid to switch production from its big trucks and SUVs to fuel-efficient small cars. …

Finding A Used Car That Won’t Let You Down
June 6, 2008 – 12:53 am | 5 Comments
Finding A Used Car That Won’t Let You Down

High gas prices are putting a strain on American family budgets, forcing some people to make hard choices when it comes to their transportation. Unless you live in an area where mass transportation is usable, …