Automaker Wind Tunnels Help Improve Fuel Efficiency - VIDEO STORY
Aug 12, 2010
DETROIT - August 12, 2010: Engineers say there are three ways to improve a vehicle's gas mileage: reduce its weight, increase efficiency of the powertrain and improve the aerodynamics. This month General Motors is celebrating an important milestone in achieving better fuel economy, the 30th anniversary of the world's l ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2010
CERRITOS, Calif.--SoCal Penske announced the acquisition of S & J Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison Transmissions located in the Cerritos Auto Square in Cerritos, California. Operating minutes away from major freeways in Los Angeles and Orange County, Penske Chevrolet, Workhorse and Allison are located in the Cerritos A ... Continue reading
Historic Groundbreaking of First New High-Speed Rail Station in United States
Aug 12, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--Today Federal, State and local officials joined together with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and their honored guests to officially break ground on the Transbay Transit Center ââ¬âthe northern terminus for the California High Speed Rail system and a multi-modal facility that will ... Continue reading
New Car Review: Road impressions - Cadillac Seville STS
Aug 11, 2010
GM has decided that it was time 're-invade' Europe, this time with the Cadillac Seville. Will they succeed? Is it sufficiently international? Is it a viable alternative to the 7 series BMW or the S class Mercedes? This is what I have been trying to figure out over the past few days whilst driving the Seville STS with i ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum Webcast - COMPLETE VIDEO
Aug 11, 2010
Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum For 2011, the F-150 has been completely updated under the hood with an array of new engines designed to deliver class-leading technology that boosts fuel economy, performance and capability. ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Explorer comes to British Columbia for the First Time - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 11, 2010
Following the 2011 Ford Explorer unveiling in Toronto, the all-new Explorer is making its way to Vancouver for a one-day stop. On Thursday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Explorer will be on display at Library Square. It will be filled with non-perishable items to be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Soc ... Continue reading
Toyota Official Statement On NHTSA Preliminary Investigations
Aug 11, 2010
Torrence CA August 11, 2011; Yesterday, representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told members of Congress that preliminary investigations have not identified any new safety defects in Toyota products, other than sticking gas pedals or pedal entrapment. Below is Toyota's official s ... Continue reading
2011 JAGUAR XKR175 DEBUTS IN U.S.; JAGUAR XKR 75 MAKES DEBUT AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Aug 11, 2010
⢠XKR175 and XKR 75 celebrate Jaguar's 75th anniversary ⢠Only 175 units of the XKR175 will be built for the U.S. (with 15 units built for Canada) ⢠Only 75 units of the XKR 75 will be produced for Europe ⢠Higher performance than standard XKR - a top speed of 174mph MAHWAH, N.J., June 24, 2010 - Tw ... Continue reading
Jaguar 75 Year Anniversary Celebrated at Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend
Aug 11, 2010
-- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to be culmination of year's worth of 75 Years of Looking Forward commemoration -- Historic reunion of Jaguar XKSS sports cars to take place -- Special Jaguar XJ Design Concept to be shown MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 11 -- Jaguar Cars is celebrating its 75th year anniversary at the Pebble Beac ... Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Review/Preview
Aug 11, 2010
2011 Volkswagen Jetta The world press launch of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was a long, multi-wave affair recently concluded in San Francisco, California. Since I was scheduled for one of the later waves, curiosity got the best of me and I read some early online reports on the car. Something to the effect of "Volkswagen ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain Lineup
Aug 11, 2010
The 3.7-liter V6 powering the 2011 Ford F-150 delivers an estimated 300 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque. Click here to download related images. The powertrain lineup for the 2011 Ford F-150 features four new truck engines: a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8s, and a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost⢠3.5-lite ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 Transmissions Offer Smoother Shifting and Better Fuel Economy
Aug 11, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2010 â A familiar transmission â with several improvements â will manage the power produced by the all-new engine lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150. The diverse group of engines, which ranges from a 3.7-liter V6 with advanced valvetrain timing to a 6.2-liter V8, will be mated to the ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is Most Powerful, Capable Edition Ever Offered With 6.2-Liter Engine
Aug 11, 2010
2011 Ford Harley-Davidson⢠F-150 combines the smooth handling and legendary durability of Americaâs best-selling line of trucks with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson A new 6.2-liter V8 engine is now standard, making it the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 ever offered. The engine, ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for All-New 2011 Nissan JUKE
Aug 11, 2010
- Bold New Urban Sport Cross Starts at Under $19,000 USD MSRP - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan JUKE sport cross - including a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of just $18,960 USD. The all-new JUKE goes on sale in Octobe ... Continue reading
VW May Add Small Car or SUV to U.S. Plant
Aug 11, 2010
Washington DC August 11, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen may build a small car or an SUV at its new U.S. plant in Tennessee, in addition to the mid-sized sedan that goes into production there next year. According to Autoweek, Volkswagen is considering options for the plant's second product even befo ... Continue reading
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