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Retired Ford F-350 Owner Reaches Mileage Landmark
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People started telling Mueller that once his truck reached the 300,000 mile mark he should consider replacing it, but more than 70,000 miles later, it’s still running strong.
Ford, Ohio State Use Dandelions For Interior Trim
In fact, a particular species of Dandelion, called Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) which originates in Russia, is deemed the most suitable, due to a white, milky substance that seeps from its roots that forms the basis for a natural rubber material.
OnStar Launches Vehicle Compatibility Tool for ‘For My Vehicle’ Rearview Mirror
This gives uses the chance to enter in information regarding their vehicle, such as make, model and year to see if the FMV can be made to work withe their car or truck.
V12 Vantage Now Available at Aston Martin Driving Course
The course, in operation for five years now, is designed to give Aston Martin owners the chance to really experience the performance capability of the brand’s current offerings, in a high speed, controlled environment.
2.7 Million Ford F-150 Trucks Under Investigation for Fuel Tank Issues
The heart of the investigation relates to the fact that the steel straps are essentially the only thing holding the tank to the frame of the truck.
Best Buy Considers Electric Vehicle Sales
Having access to a turn-key retail network already vested in the field of electronic transportation could prove very attractive for small companies trying to break into the market.
Hyundai To Premiere New i40 In Barcelona
The i40 sedan has been described as boasting a ‘European’ identity, indeed much of the design and engineering work was carried out in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the home of the company’s European R&D center.
Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Gains Traction
“We’re so thrilled with the support for the project,” declared Strode. “In a tough economy it means a lot to have so many supporters step up to the plate.”
Rick Hendrick Builds His Own Corvette Engine
Even though owners are themselves putting together these engines, once assembled, each of the LS7 and LS9 motors in the program, is still backed by GM’s 5-year 100,000 mile warranty, just like any other.
2011 Silverstone Classic Revs Up
Just how big exactly? Well around 1000 competitors driving those 800 cars and there’ll be a full program of some 22 races that will take place over the course of the weekend.
Chevrolet Needs 100,000 Hand Raisers For New El Camino
For the record, 100,000 units is about what the current Toyota Tacoma sells each year in the US and to be fair represents rather high volumes for a niche vehicle. And in fact the best sales total the original El Camino ever managed, was 64,960 units, back in 1979.
McLaren Reveals GT3 Car Along With Team And Development Program
It features much of the same engineering and technology as its street going counterpart, but the engine has been tuned specifically for racing (said to develop around 500 metric horsepower).
Research Says Bird Dropping ‘Acidity’ Is Not To Blame For Dull Paint
In addition, the texture of the droppings can also have an effect, more solid deposits are likely to result in a greater dullness of the paint finish, because as the lacquer changes form and hardens around the ‘solid’ matter, it distorts the rays of light hitting the surface.
Electric Mercedes-Benz S-Class In The Works?
In fact, the gas engines are rumored to be the new MoVe V-6 and V-8 motors, while oil burning options are said to include the 201 hp 2.2-liter diesel four.
Honda Celebrates 1 Million Facebook Fans By Showing A Bit Of Love
In fact some people have done incredible things to prove their loyalty to the brand. Examples include getting Honda tattoos, requesting special ‘Honda’ haircuts, even carving the company logo on their front lawn.
Feds Probe GM SUVs for Faulty Fuel Gauges
Those findings registered over the weekend brings the total number of complaints so far to some 668 and NHTSA is investigating a whopping 865,000 vehicles regarding this problem.
The Worst Road in America; Popular Mechanics Wants Your Help Finding it
Not only that, but PM will send a team out to analyze just how bad they are, by strapping diagnostic equipment to a car, including a multi-axis accelerometer.
Spyker Says Saab Won’t Meet 2011 Production Targets
In a further effort to help restart production, Saab also said that it was raising funds from shareholders, “pursuing various initiatives to improve the group’s liquidity” in the words of the company, but declined to elaborate any further.
Subaru Expects Impreza Sales To Soar By 50 Percent
In addition, thanks to being fitted with a version of the next generation Subaru Boxer engine, as well as being lighter, the company says, the new car will also be more fuel efficient, rumored to deliver as much as 36 miles per gallon.
GM Futurliner Bus Up for Auction; Own a Piece of Americana
Eight of the original 12 Futurliners are known to still exist today and this one, being offered by Auctions America on behalf of noted GM Motorarama car collector Joe Bortz.
Jaguar XF to Get New V6 Engine Option
Needless to say, given recent fuel price spikes, Jaguar needs an entry-level V-6 model for US buyers and this new motor will likely fit the bill very well.
BMW, Mercedes Growth Swells in China, Despite Calls to Cap ‘Hedonism’
According to Klaus Maier, who runs Daimler’s Chinese operations, demand currently outstrips supply for Mercedes-Benz models and with the factories in Germany running at full capacity, the company is looking to expand local production in China.
Petersen Museum Receives $100 Million Donation
And now, thanks to a major donation. the museum is likely to go from strength to strength, possibly becoming one of the most renowned locations for automotive exhibits in the world.
Iconic Land Rover Getting a Makeover
However, there are now rumors circulating that Jaguar Land Rover plans to give the old warrior a serious makeover.
