Archive | August, 2011
Bentley’s CEO still believes in 12-cylinders, shares thoughts on alternative powertrains

Bentley’s CEO still believes in 12-cylinders, shares thoughts on alternative powertrains

So we learned today that Bentley’s CEO Wolfgang Durheimer made an appearance and held several press interviews at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show and auction. One of the interviews had Durheimer talking about Bentley’s plans with the Continental lineup. Now, more talks with Mr. Bentley himself have popped up, but this time, [...]

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Makers of Forza 4 show how they make a track for the game

Makers of Forza 4 show how they make a track for the game

Anyone who has experience with either the Gran Turismo or Forza racing simulator franchises knows that they’re all about attention to detail. That said, if any of you have wondered how they produce such epic racing games, Turn 10 Studios, who are in charge of the new Forza 4 game, released a YouTube video showing [...]

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Bentley CEO makes appearance at Pebble Beach, discusses future with Continental lineup

Bentley CEO makes appearance at Pebble Beach, discusses future with Continental lineup

Bentley’s CEO Wolfgang Durheimer made an appearance at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and there he held a small press conference and interview session where the man himself discussed many details of Bentley’s future. One of the first topics of discussion was in regards to Bentley’s Continental lineup. Just as a quick refresher, the [...]

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GM announces diesel Euro-spec Malibu for 2013, should it also be US bound?

GM announces diesel Euro-spec Malibu for 2013, should it also be US bound?

The next 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is shaping up to be a very important car for General Motors, not just in the US of A, but else where in the global market. For the first time ever, the Chevrolet Malibu will be the first ever to carry the Malibu name off-shore. That said, the General is [...]

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GM and LG team up to work together on electric vehicle efforts

GM and LG team up to work together on electric vehicle efforts

General Motors and LG Group have just agreed to team up and collaborate on efforts for future electric vehicles. In the agreement, LG will start off supplying battery cells for the Chevrolet Volt and the Opel Apera extended-range EVs. “Many solutions for tomorrow’s transportation needs may be available more quickly by building on our partnership [...]

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Demand for gasoline in US drops to decade low for July

Demand for gasoline in US drops to decade low for July

A new report is out by the American Petroleum Institute. And in the report, API found that the demand for gasoline here in the US of A has dropped to an all-new low for the decade this past July. To throw in some statistics, API found US refinery gasoline production dropped 2.3% this past July [...]

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Chrysler releases photos of new Lancia-based Delta for UK only

Chrysler releases photos of new Lancia-based Delta for UK only

Back in 2010 during the Detroit Motor Show, Chrysler gave a surprise by showing the Lancia Delta hatchback rebadged as a Chrysler. Now, the Auburn Hills make has just released photos of the new Chrysler Delta and despite its showing in Detroit, the Delta won’t be sold here in the US of A. The Chrysler [...]

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato road going version coming to Frankfurt

Aston Martin V12 Zagato road going version coming to Frankfurt

After its debut at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, there wasn’t a week we could go without hearing about the new Aston Martin V12 Zagato. However, things died out after Aston confirmed that the V12 Zagato will finally be entering production as a road car and today Aston Martin is giving us the first look at [...]

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2012 Toyota Camry set to pace Daytona 500

2012 Toyota Camry set to pace Daytona 500

Toyota has just recently unveiled the all-new 2012 Camry just yesterday and along with the worldwide debut, Toyota announced that Daytona International Speedway will be drafting the new Camry as the official pace car for the infamous race in 2012. “We’re thrilled to be able to feature the new Camry in Daytona at the season’s [...]

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Report: GM cancels more Saturday pickup shifts

Report: GM cancels more Saturday pickup shifts

With an unexpectedly large pick up inventory, GM has decided to cancel five Saturday overtme shifts that were originally planned for September and October for the Flint, Michican assembly plant. The plant is responsible for the productin of the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup models. Tom Wickham, GM Spokesman says the reason behind cancelling [...]

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