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» 'DETROIT LOVE'
By Marcus Amick | Published 08/13/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
Detroit businessman Michael Farrow prepares his 1962 Chevrolet Impala for the Woodward Dream Cruise. – A.J. Mueller Photography

Tough times or not, in Detroit General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are as much a sense of American pride as are baseball and apple pie anywhere else.


» LIVING LEGENDS
By Marcus Amick | Published 08/11/2009 | Entertainment | Unrated
Count ’em — one, two, three, four, five…

There’s no telling how many Ford Mustangs, Chevy Camaros and Dodge
Challengers you’ll see this weekend as Detroit revs up for the Woodward Dream Cruise, taking place Saturday, Aug. 15...

» GOING GREEN WITH A LUXURY COMPACT?
By Marcus Amick | Published 08/4/2009 | DriveTime | Unrated
 
The Lexus HS 250h combines Lexus’ first four-cylinder gas engine and the automaker’s latest hybrid system.  Photo- A.J. Mueller Photography

After spending some time with the new 2010 Lexus HS 250h, one thing’s for certain — the luxury carmaker is definitely hoping to cash in on some of the earlier success of its more practical sibling brands, Toyota and the popular Prius...
» HYUNDAI CONTINUES TO SURPRISE
By Marcus Amick | Published 07/21/2009 | DriveTime | Unrated

Genesis Coupe

I guess it's true what they say huh? Never say never.

Because even with how impressed I've been with the Hyundai Genesis sedan (talk about a winner), I was skeptical that the automaker could pull that formula off in a coupe.
» NEXT? FEDERAL JUDGE CLEARS WAY FOR 'NEW GM'
By Marcus Amick | Published 07/17/2009 | Main News | Unrated

 
Fritz Henderson, GM President and CEOPhoto- Michigan Chronicle archives

With a federal bankruptcy judge clearing the way for the "old" General Motors to sell some of its assets, the Detroit-based automaker rolled out its plans last week for the new "General Motors Company" and its turnaround.

 

» FORD CONTINUES TO BUILD ON STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS
By Marcus Amick | Published 06/24/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
The 2010 Ford Taurus features all new styling and features

If there were ever any doubts that Ford is well on its way to making a comeback, let the all new 2010 Taurus serve as confirmation...

» GM ROLLS OUT 2010 CHEVY EQUINOX
By Marcus Amick | Published 06/17/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
The new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is considered a vital part of the “New GM” product strategy. — Photo courtesy of General Motors

Chalk one up for General Motors.

The new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox proves that “the New GM” is not only capable of competing in today’s car market, but that given an opportunity to shine, the company might just be able to exceed expectations....
» THINGS LOOKING UP FOR SATURN
By Marcus Amick | Published 06/10/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
Auto guru Roger Penske will take the helm of the Saturn brand.  Photo- Michigan Chronicle Archives

News that the Penske Automotive Group has struck a deal to buy Saturn
from General Motors is some of the best news the American automotive industry has had in years, if not decades...
» GM TRAGEDY! NEW BEGINNING OR DEAD END?
By Marcus Amick | Published 06/4/2009 | Main News | Unrated
 
GM bankruptcy signals new reality for auto industry and Detroit

Well, it’s not like we didn’t know it was coming.

The possibility that General Motors might file for bankruptcy has been on the table for awhile — even in the midst of the automaker celebrating its 100th anniversary...
» SUMMER'S CALLING
By Marcus Amick | Published 06/3/2009 | DriveTime | Unrated
 
The Lexus IS C debuts this summer

Does the anticipation for summer have you thinking “convertible”? Well, whether you’re into muscle cars or premium luxury, this year’s line-up features a range of some of the coolest droptops ever that’ll fit just about everybody’s
taste and pocketbook...
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