First Kia Sportage model came in 1993, it shared platform and many mechanical parts with Mazda Bongo. First model was product of cooperation of Kia and Mazda/Ford, in which latter two brought innovative technology, while Kia provided cheap labor and assembling facilities. First generation model was sold until 2004, when second generation vehicle came out, on Elantra based platform which it shared with Hyundai Tucson. Third generation vehicle came out in 2010, and it is still in production.
First model was built in the end of the fifties, when Ford’s and GM’s pony cars were already ruling the market. First model was in production for only few years. It was only sold in silver paint and it was called Dodge Silver Challenger. First model was a club sedan, with some luxurious features for that time, including electric wipers, premium Manchu upholstery and wall-to-wall carpeting. After 10 years pause in 1969, the first generation model came out, which was much more similar to the vehicle we know today as a Dodge Challenger. it was based on the Chrysler E platform and it was related to the most popular Chrysler pony car at that moment, Plymouth Barracuda. While ‘Cuda was in production for a long time before first generation Challenger arrived, it had an ongoing rivalry with Mustang and Camaro models. Dodge’s first muscle car on the other hand was at first presented as the most powerful muscle car on the market and it was opposed to other little bit more powerful pony car models like: Pontiac Firebird and Mercury Cougar. Time when first Challenger model was released was very critical for the pony car class, which was in constant decline. That’s why the first generation model was produced only until 1974, with a constant decline during all production years accept 1973, when more than 27,000 units were sold. Continue reading 2015 Dodge Challenger→
This is an important date for the pick up truck history. Day when the first aluminum truck roll down the assembly line. It was the 2015 Ford F150, made for the 2015 model year and one of the most innovative trucks on American market, definitely the most popular one and the first one that comes with aluminum body. Continue reading 2015 Ford F150 Production Started→
After Infiniti and Cadillac another luxury cars manufacturer decided to change model nomenclature. 2015 Mercedes nomenclature change will makes things much easier and more understanding when it comes to this manufacturer’s range. Continue reading 2015 Mercedes Nomenclature Change→
2015 Ram Promaster City price has been revealed during last week. This baby cargo van which is another product of Fiat and Chrysler merge is a US version of Fiat Doblo and it is going to join regular Promaster cargo van in RAM’s van fleet. Continue reading 2015 Ram Promaster City Price And Fuel Economy Revealed→
When it comes to trucks Ford has always been one step ahead of all other American manufacturers. Its F Series is the best selling truck series for over 40 years and is also the best selling vehicle in whole United States for the last 20-something years. Star of Ford’s F Series is the F150, only non-heavy duty vehicle in this series and all the above best selling figures are mostly achieved by this highly popular pickup truck. Continue reading 2015 Ford F150 vs RAM 1500→
Dodge Charger is one of the most important nameplates in muscle car history. First generation Charger came out in 1966, and it was a show model. In 1968, second generation vehicle came out, and until 1977 when this car faced discontinuation as a victim of oil crises four different generation vehicles came out. Five years latter , fifth generation came out, as a sports hatchback coupe. It was produced for five years until another discontinuation in 1987. Four door sedan vehicle that we all think about when somebody mentions Charger came out after a long pause in 2006. In 2010, seventh generation vehicle came out and in the end of this year SRT Hellcat version. It was presented on the Woodward Dream Cruise and it is the most performance oriented version of this car. Continue reading 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat→
”…In the sun or up in the shade, on top of my Escalade…”-Ludacris
Short History
This full-size luxurious SUV was the first utility vehicle made by Cadillac Division of General Motors. First model came out in 1999, as an answer to the Lincoln Navigator. First model was almost the same as GMC Denali, but later GM gave this vehicle a real Cadillac theme. This vehicle went through four generations, with fifth generation vehicle being released for the 2015 model year. In 2008 hybrid version of this SUV was added to the line up. Continue reading 2015 Cadillac Escalade→
Short History of Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro Rivalry
These are probably the two most legendary American vehicles. They defined pony car class, and their rivalry lasts since the sixties. It is a fact that Mustang came before the Chevy’s model, which is the reason for Mustang fans to think that Chevrolet’s model was a answer to the high popularity of Ford’s first pony car. While Mustang was produced continuously since the sixties, GM came with a little pause from 2002 until 2009 in pony car production. First Camaro model was based on earlier GM’s sports coupe called Pontiac Firebird, another legendary GM vehicle. Ford’s model on the other hand was almost original, besides sharing some of the platform elements with Ford Falcon, popular compact sedan of that age. Continue reading 2015 Ford Mustang vs 2015 Chevrolet Camaro→
After Porsche party in the Sistine Chapel we are witnessing another miracle. 2015 Ford Mustang recalls came only few weeks after this vehicle entered American and Canadian showrooms. This safety recall is dealing with only 53 vehicles from both US and Canada and presumably they come with a belt buckle malfunction for the front passenger seat. Continue reading First 2015 Ford Mustang Recalls→
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