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GM Considers More Specialty Silverado Trucks

mm_gal_item_c2.img_resize.img_stage._2GM’s latest specialty truck, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country, won’t go on sale until this summer, but already GM is looking into adding more specialty versions of the Silverado.

Other automakers like Ford and Chrysler have had success with specialty trucks like the F-150 Harley Davidson and the Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn, and GM hopes to see similar success with the Silverado High Country. Industry insiders have noted, however, that these specialty trucks can be a double-edged sword. The right combination can bring in new customers as Ford did with the Harley Davidson F-150, but if an idea is too niche, it will not sell and could possibly alienate loyal brand customers.

Pricing has not been announced yet for the Silverado High Country, but GM’s manager of creative design for full-size pickup trucks did hint that it is “for someone who wants to know he has the money,” so a high price tag is expected.

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Europe Starts an Auto Industry Revival

ID-10088993European auto sales have not risen in over a year and a half, but the tide might finally be turning now that the April numbers are in.

Compared to the recent U.S. auto sales, which have been driving the U.S. economy for the past year, Europe’s sales numbers don’t seem all that encouraging. Four-month sales were still down 7 percent. Ford, PSA Peugeot Citroen was down 10 percent, and BMW was down 3 percent. The European market is struggling through a 20-year low point with analysts hoping that “the worst is over.”

Still, there are plenty of bright spots including a 10 percent increase in Volkswagen registrations as well as an 11 percent increase in car sales for Daimler AG. Most importantly, registrations in the United Kingdom were up 15 percent, and Germany, after five months of falling auto sales, finally saw a 4 percent gain in auto sales.

The industry is hoping to hold onto these gains and build on them in the coming months, and the European Central Bank is helping by slashing interest rates. As of May 2, the benchmark interest rate is 0.5 percent. Not that long ago, easing credit restrictions and offering more subprime credit options revived the auto industry in the United States, so it is perfectly possible that the same will happen in Europe.

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Is 2013 the Year of the Pickup?

ram-1500-backplateIt might still be too early to tell, but so far, 2013 is looking like the year of the pickup.

In April, pickup trucks saw double-digit sales gains with Ram pickups seeing 49 percent gains, Ford’s F-series getting 24 percent gains, and GM getting 23 percent gains. The surge in pickup sales has been so significant that Ford and other automakers are upping their truck production to keep up with demand. Ford and Chrysler have both announced that they will be adding shifts at their plants in response to the April sales.

Chrysler’s April sales, however, were more than just a sign that the public loves pickup trucks. Ram’s commercial pickup trucks just underwent a redesign, and April sales would be an indication of how the public feels about the new look. Now that April is done, it looks like Chrysler should have nothing to worry about.

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Your Guide to the Cars of Fast & Furious 6

Next week, Fast & Furious 6 will hit theaters, and fans have been watching each new trailer, eagerly waiting to see which cars will get to show off in the series’ increasingly ridiculous stunts. This time, the gang takes down a cargo plane with sports cars and a few harpoons.

Today, we’re going to have a little fun and bring you our list of the cars that we know will be featured in the upcoming film. We excluded cars that were featured in the background but weren’t used in the film’s stunts, so you know all of these cars will get some action. Be sure to leave a comment below and tell us which of these cars you’d love to take home!

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

In the previous films, Vin Diesel has driven the 1970 Dodge Charger, but this time around, he will have a slick red 1969 Dodge Daytona. Here’s a shot of the Dodge Daytona from the trailer.

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1971 Jensen Interceptor

Michelle Rodriguez will be behind the wheel of the Jensen Interceptor after being absent from the series since Fast & Furious, the fourth film in the series. In this picture, it is looking a little beat up after a long chase scene with Paul Walker.

1971 Jensen Interceptor Fast and Furious 6

1969 Ford Mustang

The Fast and the Furious franchise has a reputation for leaving a mountain of wrecked cars in its path. In this shot, a 1969 Ford Mustang bites the dust, or more accurately gets crushed by a runaway tank.

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2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8

The 2011 Dodge Challenger showed up at the end of Fast Five, and audiences will get to enjoy more racing action with the Challenger in Fast & Furious 6.

And right behind the Challenger…

2012 Nissan GT-R

Just behind the Challenger in the picture is the 2012 Nissan GT-R. The movie will apparently kick off with a race between these two cars, so fans can look forward to that.

2011 Dodge Challenger Fast and Furious 6

1970 Ford Escort RS2000

There is only one appropriate (and appropriately cheesy) caption for this picture: I believe I can fly!

1970 Ford Escort Fast and Furious 6

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Remember that scene where a couple of cars take down a cargo plane? The Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be one of those cars. Check out the epic take-down below.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Fast and Furious 6

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

After the cargo plane is dragged down, a 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 bursts out the front of the plane. Is this really awesome or really stupid? We’re not sure, but we know we have to see it on the big screen!

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Fast and Furious 6

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