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Spring Deals: Celebrate May in a New Chevrolet. It_begins_with_a_commitment_to_Quality. Developing high-quality cars, crossovers and trucks begins with the customer in mind.

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At GM, it’s about getting everything right for our customers – from the way we design, engineer and manufacture our vehicles, all the way through the ownership experience. We’re proud to have been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates with an industry leading eight 2013 Initial Quality awards. Chevy, Buick, GMC and Cadillac all took home awards and we’re honored that our commitment to quality was recognized.

The J.D. We are proud of these awards but we aren’t standing still. New and Used Ford Fusion: Prices, Photos, Reviews, Specs. The Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan with a stylish design and enjoyable driving dynamics.

New and Used Ford Fusion: Prices, Photos, Reviews, Specs

It’s a better driver’s car than the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, and the Honda Accord. It has more drivetrain choices than its competitors, too. These include a plug-in hybrid, three different four-cylinder options—two are Ford’s EcoBoost engines—and a hybrid option. For more information on the Fusion lineup, including options, prices, and specifications, see our full review of the 2014 Ford Fusion and the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. You can also see a 2013 Ford Fusion Video Road Test. First launched in 2006, and heavily revamped for 2010, the Fusion was entirely redesigned for 2013. The Fusion has built up a reputation over the years for quality and reliability that have made it an increasingly strong competitor in the sales race. The new 2013 model bows with an entirely new design language that owes much to the themes seen on the Ford Focus. 2013 Ford Fiesta Review. No Video Content What's New for 2013 For 2013, the Ford Fiesta gets a rearranged trim and options structure, bringing it into line with the buying tendencies of past customers.

2013 Ford Fiesta Review

As an example, the sedan and hatchback now get the same trim levels and equipment. Introduction A 6-foot-3 man climbs out of a bright yellow 2013 Ford Fiesta. At the same time, the Fiesta still proves perfectly friendly for tall guy's much shorter wife, who appreciates that this small car feels more refined than its dimensions and price would suggest. Our happy couple appreciates the Fiesta's fuel-efficient engine, which proves they didn't need to buy that hybrid in order to save fuel. Of course, that class does consist of other appealing sedans and hatchbacks our couple could've considered. With such worthwhile competitors, the 2013 Ford Fiesta is certainly not a slam-dunk choice. Tesla car doors can be hacked - Mar. 31, 2014. A security researcher worries about the security of Tesla's computer systems.

Tesla car doors can be hacked - Mar. 31, 2014

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) That's according to security researcher Nitesh Dhanjani, who spoke about his findings at a recent hacker conference in Singapore. All it takes is cracking a six-character password, considered low-hanging fruit in the cyber security world. And if it can happen to a Tesla (TSLA), other cars may also be susceptible. After all, many modern cars made by others like Ford (F, Fortune 500) and Toyota (TM) can also be controlled via computer and mobile phone apps and come equipped with wireless connections that tap into Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cell phone networks. "We now have ways of accessing our cars we never did before, and consumers aren't quite aware of that. Dhanjani said today's cars should be held to a higher security standard than the average laptop.

Related story: Tesla and Audi to become AT&T cars Dhanjani was especially worried about Teslas. Chevrolet Cruze - Wkikpedia. The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by the Chevrolet division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM) since 2008.

Chevrolet Cruze - Wkikpedia

The nameplate has been used previously in Japan, for a version of a subcompact hatchback car produced under a joint venture with Suzuki between 2001 and 2008 and based on the Suzuki Ignis. Since 2008, the Cruze nameplate has designated a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan—complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and a station wagon in 2012. Badged Holden Cruze in Australasia and Daewoo Lacetti Premiere (from 2008 to 2011) in South Korea, the new generation model does not serve as a replacement for its Suzuki-derived predecessor. Instead, it replaces two other compact models: the Daewoo Lacetti sold internationally under various titles, and the North American-specific Chevrolet Cobalt.

Nameplate disambiguation[edit] 2001–2008 Chevrolet Cruze First generation (J300; 2008–present)[edit] Safety[edit] Africa. Ford Motor Company: Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Hybrids, Parts - Ford.