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Nearly half of all Challengers sold will be V6s Just a few days after Bob Lutz told the press in New York that the Camaro could be getting a turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant, Chrysler has announced that it estimates 40% of Challenger sales will be V6-powered base models, like its competitor, the Ford Mustang. Although the company has been pushing the new Challenger as a muscle car with the images and video of its range-topping SRT8 model, which generates 425hp and 420lb-ft of torque from its 6.1L Hemi V8, it turns out the Challenger will be... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:08:06 Article Views Rating: 125
America desperate for more Smart cars Despite America’s reluctance to embrace compact econo-cars, Mercedes’ diminutive Smart Fortwo is selling far beyond expectations in the few months that it’s been on sale in the world’s biggest car market. Sales of the car were expected to be strong in urban areas like Los Angeles and New York but the car is also proving popular in Middle America. Customers are also choosing to equip the cars with many of the optional extras. Speaking with Automotive News, the CEO of Smart’s official U.S... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:08:06 Article Views Rating: 121
Combination 2/4-stroke engine prototype tested Smaller, more powerful motors are the future of the auto industry. GM and Chrysler are focusing on smaller four- and six-cylinder motors for their Camaro and Challenger, while others are pushing the envelopes of forced-induction sub-2.0L powerplants. A new technology has appeared on the horizon, however, and it may steal all the glory if it proves cost-effective. Ricardo announced today it has completed initial testing of a dual two- and four-stroke engine which it claims can cut displacement in half... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:08:08 Article Views Rating: 134
Wald Sports Line Black Bison Edition Mercedes S-Class We’re used to seeing plenty of modified Mercs from the German tuners, but rarely do we see a Japanese customizer give the Teutonic saloons and coupes the aftermarket treatment. Wald International is one such tuner that specializes in the modification of some of Europe’s finest, with kits available for cars like the Bentley Continental GT, BMW 7-series and now the Mercedes S-class. The latest kit consists of a subtle bodykit comprised of new bumpers, side-skirts and unique spoilers front and back... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:08:15 Article Views Rating: 176
World’s tallest man gets custom car At 2.58m 8ft 5in tall, Ukrainian born Leonid Stadnyk, the world’s tallest man, will find it tough getting behind the wheel of almost any vehicle. That’s why the Ukrainian government, at the request of its President Viktor Yushchenko, has delivered to Stadnyk a custom Chevrolet minivan capable of accommodating his extraordinary size. A lack of suitable vehicles meant Stadnyk was never able to apply for a driver’s license but after years of walking the 37-year old giant decided to finally write to... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:08:17 Article Views Rating: 135
Irrational greenies, hands off my V-8 If I happen to hold an opinion that is politically correct, it's coincidence. For instance, I believe in personal responsibility, hate socialism, love God and recognize the general goodness of our country. My reluctance to embrace another PC view surfaced as I reviewed a new best/worst list of vehicles by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ACEEE. The selection criteria of this Washington, D.C., advisory group focuses on vehicular environmental impact as seen through the lens of global... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:14 Article Views Rating: 130
Backhand approach to cleaning The inside of your windshield may be the hardest part of your vehicle to keep clean. Yet it also may be the most important part of your car, truck, minivan or utility vehicle to keep clean. We'll leave it to Oprah, Dr. Phil and the clergy to talk about the importance of clearly seeing where you're going. We'll simply note that the reason the inside of your windshield is so hard to keep clean is its rake and the difficulty and awkwardness of trying to apply the proper pressure to wipe away the blurring... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:14 Article Views Rating: 176
A month later, no end in sight to strike against Axle DETROIT -- The longest automotive strike in a decade turns 1 month old today, leaving American Axle losing millions, striking workers scrimping on $200 weekly strike pay -- and no end in sight. But while both American Axle and the United Auto Workers are suffering, each side says they have much more to lose if they give in. The company and its workers aren't the only ones losing, either: A new report estimates the strike has put as many as 40,000 out of work at related companies and is hampering the... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:15 Article Views Rating: 152
Calif. board expected to lower requirement for green autos WASHINGTON -- The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote Thursday to cut the number of zero-emission vehicles the top six automakers are required to build annually, beginning in 2012, but it is not clear how big the reduction will be. CARB Chairwoman Mary Nichols told reporters in a conference call Tuesday that the board is likely to revise a proposal its staff recommended last month that called for cutting the vehicle count 90 percent, from 25,000 to 2,500. She said the final proposal... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:15 Article Views Rating: 457
Auto briefs Automatic Data Processing Inc ., the world's biggest payroll manager, cut its forecast for sales to automobile dealers after new car purchases slowed. Dealer sales will climb 9 percent in the year ending June 30, down from a February forecast of 10 percent growth, Chief Executive Officer Gary Butler said today at a meeting in New York with analysts. The dealer unit sells computer services to track customers and manage auto parts sales. U.S. sales of new vehicles will slide this year to the lowest level... Article added: 2008-03-26 08:09:16 Article Views Rating: 169 |
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