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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond

Jun 14 2013 08:15 AM | mudmonster in Reviews
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William Maley
Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com
June 14, 2013
 
Monday: Chevrolet Malibu Turbo
Wednesday: GMC Acadia Denali
Friday: Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond
 
How do you write a review on a vehicle that will be going away after this year?
 
This thought had been rolling around in my mind since the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Black Diamond Edition arrived for a few days of evaluation. You can’t suggest any improvements since they will never be implemented, nor give a clear indication of whether you would rec...


Carbon Motors Closes Up Shop

Jun 19 2013 12:50 PM | mudmonster in Industry News
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William Maley
Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com
June 19, 2013
 
Another automaker bites the dust. Carbon Motors, the company behind the futuristic E7 police vehicle has filled for chapter seven bankruptcy (i.e. liquidation) last Friday. 
 
The Indianapolis Business Journal says the company's bankruptcy paperworks lists  liabilities of $21.7 million and assets of just $18,976. Those assets include one E7 prototype, some furniture, books, and intellectual property.
 
Carbon Motor's business plan hinged upon getting a $310 millio...


Reversal: Chrysler Agrees To Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps

Jun 18 2013 04:15 PM | mudmonster in Jeep News
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William Maley
Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com
June 18, 2013
 
A few weeks ago, Chrysler put on a defying stance by saying no to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration order to recall about 2.7 million Jeep SUVs due to concerns of fires erupting from rear-end collisions. 
 
"Chrysler Group has been working and sharing data with the Agency on this issue since September 2010. The company does not agree with NHTSA’s conclusions and does not intend to recall the vehicles cited in the investigation. The subject vehicles are safe and a...


2014 Buick LaCrosse To Start At $34,060*

Jun 18 2013 10:35 AM | mudmonster in Buick News


William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 18, 2013   Buick has announced the pricing for the 2014 LaCrosse that will arrive at dealers later this summer. The refeshed model will start $34,060* (includes $925 destination charge).  ...



Buick and Opel Bond To Become Stronger

Jun 18 2013 10:05 AM | mudmonster in GM News


William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 18, 2013   In a effort to help out its struggling European operations, General Motors will further intertwine Opel/Vauxhall engineering efforts with Buick.   "What we're trying to do is bri...





Rumorpile: Audi To Show Another quattro Coupe Concept At Frankfurt

Jun 17 2013 12:45 PM | mudmonster in Audi News


William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 17, 2013   Back at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Audi unveiled the quattro concept. The concept marked the 30th anniversary of the original quattro being introduced. Talk of a production model came...



Range Rover Diesel-Hybrid To Arrive On U.S. Soil?

Jun 17 2013 08:30 AM | mudmonster in Land Rover News


William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 17, 2013   A new report from Edmunds says that Land Rover will bring over diesel-hybrid powertrain for its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport to the U.S. within the next couple of years.   P...