January 8, 2013

Subaru recalls some 2006 – 2012 vehicles

It’s a most unusual recall, but Subaru is recalling 633,842 Forester (2009-12), Legacy (2010-11), Outback (2010-11) and Tribeca (2006 – 2012) for a possible problem with a dealer-installed add-on. A potential electrical short can occure with certain […]

January 7, 2013

GM Recalls 55,000 2013 models including Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon

They are just off the production line, but 55,000 2013 GM vehicles are being recalled for a serious defect with the steering column assembly module where there is a possibly malformed column lock actuator in the […]

December 21, 2012

Ford F-150 Raptor: the truck or the toy

I was a lucky woman this week. Ford’s elves dropped off a brand new 2013 F-150 Raptor and I can pretend that it’s mine for a while. But, I’m not the only one who can have […]

December 10, 2012

Embargo to lift on 2014 Silverado and Sierra on December 13

They are terrific looking trucks with outstanding features: and NO, I can’t share them with you until Wednesday. No more camouflage, no sneaky tricks. This is the real deal, and I promise that you will never […]

December 9, 2012

2013 RAM 1500 is Motor Trend and Truck Trend Truck of the year

Back in October, when I reported that The Texas Auto Writers Association had named the RAM 1500 Truck of Texas, the award season had just begun. Now, with a sweep of the Motor Trend and Truck […]

November 26, 2012

Ford Explorer adds new high end sport edition for 2013

For decades, the Ford Explorer has been a favorite of those whose SUV must be highly versatile, cost effective and appropriate for family, work and sporting duty. The range of options that can be specified and a […]

November 13, 2012

Ford introduces Transit Connect Wagon — a utility replacement for mini-van

About an hour ago, Ford gave auto writers a preview of the Transit Connect Wagon that it will introduce at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and it’s a people mover (or gear mover) extraordinaire. While no […]

November 4, 2012

Own a Hyundai or Kia? You may get gas

Don’t get excited quite yet, but if there is a 2010 – 2013 Kia or Hundai vehicle in your garage or that of a friend or relative they could be in line for some moolah in […]

October 31, 2012

FJ Cruiser re-emerges as custom off-road concept vehicle

The Specialty Equipment Manufacturers (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, going on now, is a real big-boy (or big-girl) toy fest, with aisle after aisle of new products, customizing equipment and, best of all, lots and lots of cars […]

October 30, 2012

Toyota previews bass anglers SEMA show Tundra

On October 1, I told you about the Ultimate Fishing Tundra, scheduled to be debut in Las Vegas on October 30. Smart folks that they are, they have given us a sneak peek – including photos. Bassmaster Elite […]

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