It’s no secret that Chrysler is making the post of its new Pentastar V6 engine, which will soon be available across 13 models from all of the group’s brands. “The Pentastar engine is suited to meet the requirements for a full range of vehicle applications in terms of power and fuel efficiency including passenger cars, [...]
The folks at the History Channel have just confirmed that that Top Gear USA will be officially airing on Nov. 21. So set your Tivos, DVRs or just be home in front of the TV by 10 p.m./9C. Of course, many have doubts that hosts Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood and Adam Ferrara will be able to [...]
The Toyota Prius may be one of the efficient hybrid vehicles to operate but the production process of the popular gasoline-electric hybrid can be a dirty job. Toyota recently studied the car’s total environmental impact from factory to junkyard and found that the Prius was better than average in its segment in lifetime emissions of [...]
Like last year, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be highlighting the Korean automakers SEMA show display for the 2010 show. One of the most significant debuts for Hyundai will be the Gogogear Racing Genesis Coupe, which the company says highlights the cars racing and high-end performance capabilities. “The Genesis Coupe is designed to convey that [...]
General Motors has announced a $37 million investment at its Lansing Delta Township assembly plant earmarked for tooling and equipment to enhance the plant”s manufacturing capabilities. “This investment is the result of the commitment from the employees and leadership at Lansing Delta Township,” said GM Manufacturing Manager Gerald Johnson. “Their dedication to building high-quality products [...]
It’s been a while since we’ve head about any crazy Toyota recalls, but just as when things seemed to be getting better for the Japanese automaker, it announced a recall of 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems. In the United States, [...]
Motors Liquidation Corp., the estate of the now bankrupt General Motors Corp., has struck a deal with the federal and other governments by which 89 former auto sites will be the targets of environmental clean up efforts. The deal will likely not be approved until next year, as the U.S. government and some states will [...]
A smash hit in England, the BBC show Top Gear is getting an American twist. Studio filming began last week on this side of the pond on an American version. Though many were skeptical about how the show would translate at first, many of those admitted to the taping were surprised, including Smoking Tire”s Matt [...]
With economic recovery showing promise in Russia, Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Khristenko said that the country is poised to become Europe”s biggest auto market by 2014. “By mid-2013 the market would return to pre-crisis volumes, and in 2014 will be the number one market in Europe, with more than 3 million cars sold,” he [...]
Volkswagen is going full force with its goal to take over Toyota as the world’s largest automaker. According to Automotive News, Volkswagen may sell a record 7 million vehicles worldwide in 2010, reducing the sales gap with Toyota to just over 1 million units from 1.5 million units last year. During the first 9 months [...]
