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Toyota Celica Sets Record At Goodwood
Milner actually missed winning the ‘televised’ shoot out thanks to a minor error which cost him just a little too much time, nevertheless, earlier in the day, the time he set proved to be the fastest out of 200 cars that competed on the climb over the course of the weekend.
McCartney Lambo, Rare Aston Martin Help Bolster $11.6 Million Goodwood Auction
Said Aston was once owned by racing driver Innes Ireland and is believed to be one of just two such examples ever built.
Patent Filings Indicate Ford B-Max May be Headed to America
The B-Max adopts much of the current Fiesta’s styling, albeit in a taller package. It’s also the first to receive Ford’s new three-cylinder EcoBoost, which is slated for introduction in North American models.
GMC Launches Free Smart Phone ‘Shopping’ App
The market for smart phones is currently one of the fastest growing in the world, in 2011 sales experienced an increase of some 85 percent year-over-year in the first quarter.
Porsche Celebrates Race-Bred Innovation At Goodwood Festival
Because this year’s Goodwood Festival also marks 60 years of Porsche in the United Kingdom, there will also be a variety of street versions on display including an early 911 and an example of it’s intended successor, the 928
GM Provides Hints On The Next Generation Full-Size Pickups
In terms of engineering and styling, it’s rumored the new trucks will be powered by updated pushrod V-8s, including a new 5.3 that will sport both active fuel management and direct injection, along with a development of the 6.2.
Jeep Pickup Could Be Aimed At Export Markets
However, what actual form the Jeep truck will take remains to be seen. A production version of the Wrangler based ‘Gladiator’ concept might be one, which would surely make it one of the most unique trucks sold anywhere in the world.
Sacha Baron Cohen to Pilot Gold Dartz Armored SUV For Latest Movie “The Dictator”
Not only that, but every dictator worth his madness needs an appropriate form of motorized transport and Cohen will also ride around in a custom built, completely over-the-top Dartz SUV.
Saab Sells 582 Cars to Chinese Buyer to Cover Payroll, Bankruptcy Still Looms
According to an official release by Saab Automobiles, Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov is still very much interested in pour money into the ailing automaker, but was awaiting clearance from the Swedish National Debt Office.
Nissan Announces 2012 Altima Pricing and Updates
On the coupe front things are quite interesting, buyers actually have to pay more for a stick-shift – $30,760 for the 3.5 R six-speed, versus $28,430 for the CVT equipped version.
Jeep Wants A Pickup, But Will Chrysler Play Ball?
However, despite showing a concept during a dealer conference last year in Orlando, Florida, where a number of retailers expressed enthusiasm, the idea hasn’t yet been given the green light, though Manley remains optimistic.
Chrome Audi R8 Spyder Being Auctioned at Sir Elton John’s Fundraising Ball
This year, not to be outdone, Audi donated a chrome finished R8 Spyder in an effort to raise record bids for the foundation.
GM Displays E-RODs At Barrett-Jackson Orange County
While the 6.2 E-ROD is already CARB certified, the 5.3 version, featured in the Chevy truck, is still undergoing tests, though GM hopes to have a CARB EO number granted sometime this summer.
Aston Martin Teams up with Fashion Retailer for Bespoke City Car
Just 14 of these limited editions will be built, each sporting special Lightning silver paint; accented by unique blue colette trim, on the hood and exterior mirrors, along with diamond finished alloy wheels and special Cygnet & colette exterior emblems.
Safety Group Asks GM to Recall Cars Following Child Trunk Deaths
Federal law has required automakers to install internal trunk releases in all cars and trucks sold in the US from the 2002 model year, incorporating an illuminated handle so those trapped inside can easily see the release.
US Auto Thefts Drop To Lowest Rate In 40 years
However, although overall statistics maybe down, some regions of the country are still leading the way when it comes to vehicle thefts. California, in particular, boasts some of the highest rates of car crime, particularly the Fresno, Central Valley area, which boasts 7,559 thefts, or 812 per 100,000 people.
Idling In California Requires A Special Exemption Sticker
However, an engine tends to be at it’s least efficient when idling, as well as producing the greatest amount of oxides of nitrogen (smog). The CARB ruling required that in order to certify diesel trucks for California, automakers had to meet an idle emissions standard of 30 grams of NOx per hour.
Alfa’s US Strategy Dependent On Chrysler Dealer Network
In order to counter the problem this time around, Alfa will rely on Chrysler’s dealer channels to move product, thanks to parent Fiat now holding the reins of Detroit’s number 3 automaker.
Ford To Spend $1 Billion On Last Ditch Effort For Lincoln
Nevertheless, Ford has said that for the time being, it remains committed to revitalizing it’s premier marque, though, today $1 billion doesn’t go long way in the automobile business, especially for an entire brand.
Consumer Reports Tests Updated Chrysler Vehicles, With Mixed Results
The models rated as the most significantly improved, were the re-designed seven-passenger Dodge Durango SUV and the 2011 Charger full-size sedan, both of which received ‘very good’ ratings during CR road tests.
GM Cuts Truck Production to Clear Backlog
Both facilities will be idled beginning July 4, for a two week period, as quoted by GM spokesman Tom Wickham, speaking with news source Bloomberg.
Drifter Shatters Previous World Record [Video]
Speaking after the event, Calo said “the car was so balanced. I was relaxed and only had to make small corrections to the steering and the throttle. The tires let go after lap seven but I kept on going until I knew I’d beaten the record.”
‘Black’ Corvette Collection Going Under the Hammer at Bloomington Gold
The auction, scheduled to take place at the Pheasant Run Resort on East Main Street in St. Charles, IL on June 24-25, will see each car in the collection, which comprises a black Corvette from every year from 1954 to 1969, offered at no reserve.
‘Rally Concept’ Chevrolet Colorado Concept Makes Waves In Argentina
Although still billed as concept, it’s styling likely predicts the future DNA of Chevrolet trucks, both large and small.
