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America's faltering economy may bolster auto industry So, gas is speeding toward $4 a gallon, the dollar is headed downhill equally as fast, people can't afford to keep their homes, the national economy is tanking -- with Michigan leading the way. What is to like about this situation? Actually, for those of us involved in the auto industry, the short-term pain may bring some long-term gain. For amid all the gloom and doom, there could be a bright side for the U.S. auto industry and for Michigan itself. The steep decline of the dollar against the euro has... Article added: 2008-03-22 19:54:32 Article Views Rating: 328
Mark LaNeve: Camaro won't be positioned as a muscle car The hits just keep on coming for fans of the Chevy Camaro. Just yesterday, we quoted Bob Lutz as suggesting that the Camaro could get a four-cylinder engine option. Now we hear that Mark LaNeve, VP of sales and marketing for GM North America, says that, "We won't position it as a muscle car," speaking again of the 2010 Camaro. Sure, you could spend hours debating the terms "muscle car" and "pony car", but we're pretty sure that very few ever thought of the Camaro as a fuel-efficient option. But, that's... Article added: 2008-03-22 19:54:38 Article Views Rating: 313
Car the center of designer's space | detnews.com | The Detroit News -- An MRI exam of Holger Schubert's head might reveal an inner space of bare, winter-white walls, polished concrete, wall-to-ceiling glass and halogen lighting. "I like very pure, minimalistic, empty space," says the 41-year-old product designer. Schubert's home, under construction on two acres in the Brentwood neighborhood of West Los Angeles, will be a symphony in spareness: three glass boxes as the main living quarters, a pool house with cantilevered roof, a Japanese tea house and a glass-walled... Article added: 2009-09-17 13:17:59 Article Views Rating: 313
Quoth Mitt Romney in the NYT: "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt" Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor, former entrant in the marathon to win the White House, and current automotive industry expert who knew? had a few things to say in the New York Times today on the potential auto industry bailout. The opening paragraph says it all: "IF General Motors, Ford and Chrysler get the bailout that their chief executives asked for yesterday, you can kiss the American automotive industry goodbye. It won't go overnight, but its demise will be virtually guaranteed." Romney... Article added: 2008-11-20 08:38:52 Article Views Rating: 311
Spano: Supercar from GTA Motor The City of Arts sand Sciences in Valencia, Spain always welcomes a big number of visitors. Last week there seemed to be even more of them than ever because the racing car manufacturer, GTA Motor, decided to introduce its first supercar there. A combination of a Dodge Viper and European style is called Spano.GTA Motor is really careful about the supercar. The company’s representative said that it holds five world patents on the Spano. Five years of designing work were long but fruitful: they say... Article added: 2009-05-25 05:23:19 Article Views Rating: 311
Auto Tuning: SMS 570 Challenger If you’ve ever dreamt about a purple sport car, this is the time to get one! Steve Saleen’s SMS Signature Series is launching the production of SMS 570 and 570X Challengers which will be sold for $60,000 and $70,000 respectively.The purple car is based on standard version of 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. It will have 5.7-liter Hemi V8 from Chrysler with the special supercharger that holds “Saleen patent”. The engine will output 500 horsepower for 570 Challenger and 700 hp for 570X... Article added: 2009-01-26 06:38:17 Article Views Rating: 305
Parking brake is better than car left in gear Dear Tom and Ray: Several years ago, my Ford Ranger coasted out of my driveway about 2 a.m. and rammed a minivan across the road. I parked on a very steep driveway. I learned to drive on my grandparents' cherry farm and was taught to put everything -- tractors, pickups, cars, anything with a standard transmission -- into reverse when I parked it, because that would keep it from rolling backward. It seemed to work for many years ... until that night, at least. My question is: Will putting a vehicle in... Article added: 2008-03-22 19:54:32 Article Views Rating: 302
Auto Tuning: Geiger Corvette Z06 biTurbo German tuner Geiger Cars decided that CorvetteZ06 is not powerful enough with 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. After some work the modified car became much stronger: the tuner claims that the modifications help the Corvette engine to output 890 hp and 694 lb-ft of torque.Geiger Cars has improved many important elements: after increasing the engine capacity from 7.0 liters to 7.6, the tuner upgraded the transmission, driveshaft and the differential. For the better air flow they installed a... Article added: 2009-05-25 05:23:17 Article Views Rating: 299
Most expensive states for car ownership There’s nothing surprising about the fact that the actual cost of owning car, basic taxes and insurance costs that everybody has to pay, can vary across all 50 U.S. states. What comes as a bit surprise is that this variance can top roughly $10,000 between some states over a five year period. This was the result of a new study run by Edmunds that calculated the average vehicle ownership costs by model and region, taking into account the whole gamut of vehicle related costs - including depreciation... Article added: 2008-03-25 07:31:05 Article Views Rating: 298
Auto dealers add more incentives for buyers | detnews.com | The Detroit News The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is a lot of vehicle, perhaps more ideally suited for the U.S. Border Patrol than for the average commuter. But Kent Carl, of Carl Chevrolet in San Jose, Calif., would like to think it's too good of a deal to pass up. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the muscular and loaded V8 with three rows of seats is $39,280. But Carl, the general manager at the dealership, has it priced at $25,988. That's a savings of stacked-up incentives totaling $13,292. "We've had some... Article added: 2009-02-12 06:29:11 Article Views Rating: 297 |
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