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GM Looking to Grow its Finance Arm’s Capabilities
GM’s captive financing unit, General Motors Financial Company Inc. is seeking to apply for a banking charter. The move would allow the company to accept deposits — like a bank. The move is part of a strategy allowing it to form an industrial loan company. Find out why at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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New Recalls, Class Action Lawsuit, Add to Tesla Quality Woes, Raise New Questions About Long-Term
Nearly 10,000 Tesla Model X and Model Y SUVs are being recalled for a series of safety-related defects underscoring the automaker’s ongoing problems with quality and reliability. Just the latest in a series of issues for the EV maker that has some wondering how long Tesla owners will tolerate it, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
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A Week With: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD
When Chevrolet officials revealed they were bringing back the Blazer nameplate, visions of rough-and-tumble off-roaders danced in the heads of many. Those folks got a big of a surprise when the Camaro-inspired vehicle arrived. However, while not the Blazer of old, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Check out our review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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FCA Extends Marketing Reach of Jeep Name with Amazon
The Jeep name is worth its weight in gold — perhaps more as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles extends its efforts to market the name with help from Amazon just in time for Cyber Monday. Jeep has been a profit center not just due to strong vehicle sales but Jeep accessories and other paraphernalia is a strong seller. For the story, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
A Week With: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD
When Chevrolet officials revealed they were bringing back the Blazer nameplate, visions of rough-and-tumble off-roaders danced in the heads of many. Those folks got a big of a surprise when the Camaro-inspired vehicle arrived. However, while not the Blazer of old, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Check out our review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Is There a Turkey in Your Garage?
Thanksgiving is upon us, when Americans give thanks for their blessings by feasting on turkey and watching – or suffering through – football. TheDetroitBureau.com has a few automotive “turkeys” for you to feast on. Check them out.
Fiat Chrysler Debuts Fourth “Built to Serve” Pickup
Fiat Chrysler’s Ram brand rolled out the latest edition of its “Built to Serve” full-size pickups, this newest version’s two color options: tank and flame red. The company has already produced three earlier models in tribute to the Air Force, Army and Navy, which have been rolled out during the past 12 months, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
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What Does the Honda Warranty Cover? (2020-2021)
The Honda warranty covers most repairs for the first few years of your vehicle’s life. Click for details of Honda’s warranty and see if you need extended coverage.
Is Honda Care Worth It? (2020 Review)
The Honda Care vehicle service contract can extend your car’s protection beyond the factory warranty period, but should you buy it? This review can help you decide.
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A Week With: 2020 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4
Chances are if you stood on a street corner almost anywhere in the industrial world and asked boulevardiers to describe a luxury car they would depict something remarkably close to the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4. TheDetroitBureau.com’s review of the new model confirms: they’re right. Check it out at the website.
A Week With: 2021 Infiniti QX50 Autograph AWD
Redesigned for 2019, the compact 2021 Infiniti QX50 luxury crossover utility vehicle returns sporting welcome minor trim updates, including a standard Wi-Fi hotspot, and laminated front side glass for a quieter ride. However, any hint of performance is crushed by the its CVT, which is kind of par for the course with them, TheDetroitBureau notes in its review.
First Drive: 2021 Mazda3 Turbo
The latest-gen Mazda3 came to market with a great design, solid road dynamics and lots of value. Now, the automaker is filling in the one yawning gap with the addition of a new engine. TheDetroitBureau.com reviews the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo.
First Drive: 2021 Ford F-150
From the new Powerboost hybrid to the Max Recline seats, this 14th-generation pickup has plenty to like. Here’s TheDetroitBureau.com’s review of the 2021 Ford F-150.
FCA Extends Marketing Reach of Jeep Name with Amazon
The Jeep name is worth its weight in gold — perhaps more as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles extends its efforts to market the name with help from Amazon just in time for Cyber Monday. Jeep has been a profit center not just due to strong vehicle sales but Jeep accessories and other paraphernalia is a strong seller. For the story, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
A Week With: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD
When Chevrolet officials revealed they were bringing back the Blazer nameplate, visions of rough-and-tumble off-roaders danced in the heads of many. Those folks got a big of a surprise when the Camaro-inspired vehicle arrived. However, while not the Blazer of old, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Check out our review at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Is There a Turkey in Your Garage?
Thanksgiving is upon us, when Americans give thanks for their blessings by feasting on turkey and watching – or suffering through – football. TheDetroitBureau.com has a few automotive “turkeys” for you to feast on. Check them out.
Fiat Chrysler Debuts Fourth “Built to Serve” Pickup
Fiat Chrysler’s Ram brand rolled out the latest edition of its “Built to Serve” full-size pickups, this newest version’s two color options: tank and flame red. The company has already produced three earlier models in tribute to the Air Force, Army and Navy, which have been rolled out during the past 12 months, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford CEO Farley Keeps Changes Coming with New CMO
Change is the one constant at Ford since Jim Farley assumed the role of CEO last month. The lates is the addition of former eBay executive Suzy Deering as the automaker’s chief marketing officer. She takes over for Joy Falotico, who will now dedicate her time solely to run Lincoln. She held both jobs for the past three years, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
New Recalls, Class Action Lawsuit, Add to Tesla Quality Woes, Raise New Questions About Long-Term
Nearly 10,000 Tesla Model X and Model Y SUVs are being recalled for a series of safety-related defects underscoring the automaker’s ongoing problems with quality and reliability. Just the latest in a series of issues for the EV maker that has some wondering how long Tesla owners will tolerate it, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Fleet Sales Cutting Auto Sales Numbers Down Slightly in November
New vehicle sales have been strong for the past two months, and if not for a large drop in fleet sales, they would be positive again in November. The upside for automakers is that the average transaction price is projected to be up significantly. In short, they’re selling less, but making more on each sale, notes TheDetroitBureau.com.
Fiat Chrysler and PSA Not Exactly a “Merger of Equals”
Chrysler fans with good memories remember the last time the company was involved in a “merger of equals,” and how it worked out so when the phrase was tied to the partnering of Fiat Chrysler and PSA there was some skepticism. New filings suggest PSA is coming out slightly ahead in the deal, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
CEO Musk Says a Compact Tesla a Must for Europe
Tesla CEO Elon Musk keeps looking the EV maker’s long-term expansion plans, revealing that a compact car is a priority for the European market. He said that driving and trying to park a Model X during a recent trip to Berlin reinforced the notion that a compact Tesla is a must. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
A Week With: 2020 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4
Chances are if you stood on a street corner almost anywhere in the industrial world and asked boulevardiers to describe a luxury car they would depict something remarkably close to the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4. TheDetroitBureau.com’s review of the new model confirms: they’re right. Check it out at the website.
Ford CEO Farley Wants to Make Quality Job 1 Again
Ford’s new CEO Jim Farley is taking on an issue plaguing the automaker, putting a drag on its bottom line: quality. He hasn’t officially re-adopted the slogan, “Quality is Job 1,” but it may not be off the table. Find out what he plans to do to improve things at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Rivian Sells Out Launch Edition of Electric Trucks and SUVs
Rivian, the upstart maker of electric truck and sport-utility vehicles, sold out the Launch Edition of its new battery-electric truck, which is scheduled to appear next summer, in less than a week. The configurator is now open to the public to review, reports TheDetroitBureau.com