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J.D. Power: growing usage of safety technologies in new vehicles contributes to increasing vehicle appeal

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Power 2015 US Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The overall APEAL score has increased by 4 points year over year to 798 in 2015. Only 15% of owners say they have had previous experience with blind-spot warning systems, and only 39% say their dealer explained the feature to them upon vehicle delivery.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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A long hood with a short trunk lid sums-up the classic Pony Car design made famous in the 1960s by the Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger (and a few others who have disappeared from the scene). When visiting your Ford dealer, tell the rep you want to drive the Mustang EcoBoost High Performance. The Classic Mustang Look.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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GM’s dealer count is also projected to be further reduced, from 6,246 in 2008 to 4,700 by 2012, and to 4,100 by 2014. In the interim, if Saturn retailers or other investors present a plan that would allow a spin-off or sale of Saturn Distribution Corporation, GM would be open to any such possibility. GM Fuel Economy plans. Click to enlarge.

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Here comes another one! China’s Leapmotor plans Aussie attack with BYD-busting prices

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Stellantis – which owns brands such as Jeep, RAM and Dodge – has entered into a joint-venture to export Leapmotor globally. Established in 2015, Leapmotor is a publicly listed company based in Hangzhou that sold 144,155 vehicles in China in 2023. Stellantis Australia would only say Leapmotor is “under consideration” for Australia.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8

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When visiting your Ford dealer, tell the rep you want to drive the EcoBoost Performance Package and the GT with the automatic and 6-speed manual. If you have the time and the dealer the patience, drive both the coupe and convertible. This way you will know which of the iconic Mustangs could be right for you.

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