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Sunday, 3 March 2013

2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra show all their sides in Detroit

2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra show all their sides in Detroit There could hardly be more riding on the next-generation General Motors full-size pickup trucks, so the automaker has wisely made sure to have a selection of different models on hand at the Detroit Auto Show to show off. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra were both officially introduced last month at a stand-alone reveal, and now they'll be on display for the public to see in various body configurations and trim levels.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra show all their sides in Detroit

2014 GMC Sierra Z71taillight

2014 GMC Sierra Z71front view

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 taillight 2

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 taillight

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 side view 3

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 side view 2

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 side view

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 headlight

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 rear view 1

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 rear view

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 front view 1

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 front view 2

2014 GMC Sierra Z71 grill

2014 Chevrolet Silverado

The Silverado LTZ Crew Cab and Sierra SLE Extended Cab are aimed at providing more of a high-end pickup experience, while the Silverado LT Z71 Extended Cab and Sierra SLT Z71 Crew Cab should have off-road fans scouting out their favorite trails. The crew cab trucks won't go into production until sometime during the second quarter of this year – with other bodystyles coming later in the year – but we have plenty of live images from Detroit for you to enjoy.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra show all their sides in Detroit

GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern

GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice for a small number of General Motors fullsize vans due to possible rollaway concerns. On certain 2013 Chevrolet Express and 2013 GMC Savana models, it is possible to remove the key from the ignition without the shifter being in park.

GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern

GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern

GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern

2013 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van

Only 980 total units are being affected by this recall, and GM is fixing the issue by replacing the ignition cylinder and associated keys. Affected Chevy vans were built during most of November and December while its GMC counterpart was only built for a week in November. The recall goes into effect on January 23, and to find out if your vehicle applies to the recall, the GM and NHTSA contact numbers can be found on the official recall notice, which is posted below.

GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite Judging by your continued enthusiastic response to configurator notices, dear reader, you enjoy speccing out new cars as much as we do. Better still, there tends to be even more ways to personalize, configure and bloat theoretical MSRPs on full-size trucks as there are with more ordinary passenger cars. In addition to trim level, engine and transmission choices, truck buyers usually have to specify items like cab configuration, bed length, number of driven axles, tow packages, gear ratios and all sorts of bits and bobs.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite front view

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite rear view

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite taillight

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite headlight

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite wheal

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

That's why we're pleased to see the DIY specification utility for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado come alive so soon after this week's Detroit Auto Show debut. While the configurator lacks pricing (General Motors hasn't announced numbers yet) and full options, you can still spec out your half-ton rig, and even print it out or email it to your friends. Beyond the configurator, the new model-specific site is pretty cool, too, with various videos and closer looks at the truck's new features.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

The new Chevrolet pickup range won't be on dealer lots until sometime this summer, so whether you're a building contractor, an avid sportsman or just a guy or gal that loves full-size trucks, you might want to check out the link below to keep your appetite whetted. If you're more of a Sierra fan, well, it looks like you're going to have to wait a while – GMC hasn't updated its site yet.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado tows in new configurator, microsite

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva We've already seen plenty of what the Geneva Motor Show will have in store for us in less than two weeks, but most of the confirmed debuts that were announced so far have generally been luxury or performance cars. Ford, on the other hand, will be showing off a couple of its new family-friendly models for European buyers to enjoy.

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva interior

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva front seat

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva logo

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva shiffter

On the larger side of things, the full range of Tourneo vans (shown above) will be on display, including the introduction of the new Tourneo Courier model, but Ford will also be showing off the all-new EcoSport crossover, which is based on the automaker's Global B platform and will be positioned beneath the Kuga, better known here as the Escape. The subcompact EcoSport was originally unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show last April.

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva

Amazon looking to bring Kindle to your next car

Amazon looking to bring Kindle to your next car Maybe so. The online retailer and digital media monolith recently announced the Amazon Cloud Player, an application for Ford Sync that allows users to stream media from their Amazon Cloud account directly to a Ford vehicle. This foray into automotive technology got the minds at Gigaom.com thinking about what could be next for Amazon. As Kevin Fitchard writes, the logical step is to make audio versions of your Kindle library selections available in your car. As he points out, Amazon has already laid the groundwork for such a move.

Amazon looking to bring Kindle to your next car

Amazon pulled the sheets back on Whispersync for Voice last year. The tech pairs ebooks with an Audible book for a small extra fee, allowing users to either read along with a narrator or switch between audio and text versions on command. Fitchard says it wouldn't be some great leap to apply the same principles to a car, where voice recognition software would allow users to pause or select chapters without ever taking their eyes off of the road.

Amazon looking to bring Kindle to your next car

It all sounds just fine to us, but Amazon hasn't said a thing about such a move. Still, we wouldn't be surprised to see the company come down this road in the near future just the same.