News By Topic: Engine

NHTSA Consumer Alert: 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Fire Risk

Jul 26, 2021

NHTSA Consumer Alert: Important Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Fire Risk Owners should park their vehicles outside until further notice WASHINGTON July 14, 2021; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from ... Continue reading

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review By Larry Nutson

Jul 7, 2021

Mustang Mach-E is already surpassing its gasoline powered sibling. Ford has produced 27,816 so far in 2021, more than the 26,089 standard Mustangs that have rolled off the assembly line. ... Continue reading

Honda Explains Their Road To Zero Emissions Zero Fatalities By 2050 - Goodbye Cars Hello Electric Cars

Jun 28, 2021

it is zero CO2 emissions. So, we embark on a new path toward electrification as part of a comprehensive vision outlined in late April by our new global CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, in which he detailed how Honda will work comprehensively to address challenges in the areas of the environment and safety. ... Continue reading

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

May 23, 2021

It's not about reduced consumption of oil. It's about cutting total emissions from all vehicles by 50% by 2035. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits

Apr 22, 2021

Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading

Let Them Eat Cake - Where Are All The Diesel-Hybrids? (Originally Published 2/7/2008; Once More Ahead Of Our Time)

Apr 16, 2021

Let Them Eat Cake - Where Are All The Diesel-Hybrids? (Originally Published 2/7/2008), What's The Problem Here? We all know the problem and most of us who look for it can see the solution's right here under our collective noses, right here in virtually everyone's home, office, and every venue we work or play in, in fac ... Continue reading

CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City

Apr 15, 2021

You read that right. We are excited to announce that CAR MBS will be back at the Grand Traverse Resort for one of the year's first in-person automotive events. ... Continue reading

Richard Petty and Petty's Garage Announce Partnership with RubiTrux

Apr 14, 2021

RubiTrux will exclusively offer Petty's Garage mild, medium, and wild engines for new Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators. ... Continue reading

Biggest Barn Find Ever; Big Red, Ford Motor Company's Turbine Powered World's Fair Concept Truck +VIDEO

Mar 25, 2021

The Big Red concept truck was designed and engineered by Ford Motor Company’s Scientific Research Laboratory and styling team during the early 1960s. The 96-foot truck project was put together by Roy Lunn. The truck was launched on August 28, 1964 around the same time that the Ford Mustang was also being introduced t ... Continue reading

EVs Are Only Vehicles Built On Wall Street

Mar 4, 2021

You can't find any EV or Used Car Lot news without a salivating focus on Tesla's stock price and how other car companies building EV's will see their stock value soar, that is until the dealers report the unsold inventory sitting on dealerships lots across the U.S. and every car maker goes into the digital used car biz ... Continue reading

Chinese Bio Weapon Covid-19 Magnifies China Ability To Gain Worldwide EV Domination - Updated

Jan 27, 2021

Most politicians and their aides are too ignorant or in Big Oil's pocket to promote realistic alt fuel options, so they delegate their "alt fuel position" to young aides to decide which alt they should support. ... Continue reading

Ethanol Does NOT Suck Water Out Of The Air +VIDEO

Dec 31, 2020

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Among the many ignorant and insidious lies spread by the oil industry about ethanol is that ethanol sucks water right out of the air. Sometimes it's phrased as "it attracts" or "it absorbs" water right out of the air. ... Continue reading

AAA Blunder on Ethanol Sets Off Firestorm of Criticism

Dec 31, 2020

Fox Business News Worsens the AAA Blunder with a Barrage of Stupidity By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL – On Thursday, January 3, 2013, we received a copy of a video interview produced by FOX Business News between Melissa Francis, host of FOX’s “MONEYâ ... Continue reading

Seven Year Hands-On Study Proves Mid-Level Ethanol Blend's Superiority and Benefits

Dec 14, 2020

William Bosch's Meticulous Analysis Destroys Anti-Ethanol Myths ... Continue reading

The Incredible Edible Car - Squirrel Buffet On Wheels

Dec 7, 2020

In recent years, the auto industry has become very focused on the initiative to “go green” with a major shift to try and reduce reliance on petroleum based products. This has led to a whole variety of car parts being made from different organic substances such as soy, corn, sugar cane, recycled wood, castor beans, ... Continue reading