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The 2014 Corvette's: 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) under four seconds * USA
* Michigan - 2014 Corvette stings a little harder with 460 horsepower
(Picture: The 2014 Corvette Stingray, at NAIAS)
Detroit,MICH,USA -Gizmag, by By C.C. Weiss -May 31, 2013: -- The new Corvette uses an all-new aluminum-block LT1 engine, which Chevy originally expected to put out 450 lb-ft (610 Nm) of torque, along with its 450 hp. Both numbers see a spike now that they've gotten official. When equipped with the standard exhaust system, the Stingray pulls 455 hp and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque out of the 6.2-liter V8. Buyers that opt to add the available performance exhaust will enjoy a modest boost to 460 hp at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm... Chevy reiterates the 2014 Corvette's estimated 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) time of under four seconds... The 2014 Corvette will go on sale in the third quarter of this year...
* Michigan - Chrysler bets on 200 redesign to revive car lineup
(Picture from Chrysler/MCT - The 2013 Chrysler 200) Auburn Hills,MICH,USA -Bloomberg News/The Detroit News, by Mark Clothier -June 2, 2013: ... Chrysler has mounted a Lazarus-like comeback on the strength of its Jeeps and Ram pickups. Its car line, long a weakness, has played a smaller role, as Chief Executive Officer, Sergio Marchionne, face-lifted a few sedans with modest styling tweaks and terminated slow sellers such as the Caliber. That changes early next year with a redesign of the Chrysler 200 family car, a project that may be the company’s most expensive...
* Michigan - GM freshens up 2014 Chevrolet Malibu in effort to push sales
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(Picture from GM: GM revealed a refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Malibu on Friday) Detroit,MICH,USA -The Detroit News, by Melissa Burden -1 June 2013: -- 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, the carmaker Friday revealed a refreshed 2014 model that it hopes will resonate with buyers and boost sales. The new Malibu features interior comfort changes and a new front end inspired by the 2014 Chevy Impala... The Detroit automaker had lofty aspirations for its 2013 Malibu, which included an exterior redesign and new powertrain offerings. But the car has not been the seller GM was counting on in the hot midsize segment...
* New York - Auto Makers post growth in May US sales
New York,NY,USA -RTT News/NASDAQ -June 03, 2013: -- Detroit's leading auto makers on Monday reported growth in US vehicle sales for May, aided by robust demand for pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles. While General Motors Co. posted growth of over 3 percent, Ford Motor Co. grew an impressive 14 percent, and Chrysler Group LLC was up 11 percent...
* New York - Demand for Pickup Trucks, SUVs push U.S. auto sales higher
New York,NY,USA -Dow Jones/NASDAQ -June 03, 2013: -- Strong demand for pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles boosted U.S. sales in May for major auto makers, but the auto industry rebound that has helped buoy the U.S. economy since early last year is showing signs of leveling off... Auto makers on Monday reported a mixed bag of results for their May U.S. new-car sales. Some had big gains, including Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co... Others, however, showed tepid growth, including General Motors Co., Hyundai Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.... Overall, consumers and businesses bought vehicles at an annualized rate of 15.3 million vehicles, according to researcher Autodata Corp., the fourth month this year that sales have exceeded a pace of 15 million vehicles. However, May's sales pace was only slightly above the average for the first five months of 2013... The results come as customers' enthusiasm for sport-utility vehicles gain momentum, and pickup trucks demand improve amid a recovery in the US housing market...
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