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Cadillac CTS-V is full of sound, fury -- and grace Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:13PMThe 556-horsepower sedan is a speedster that provides superb cornering and control in a refined and seductive package. With 556 horsepower under its tented hood and a cross-wire grille that looks inspired by the maximum-security wing at Chino, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V seems, well, sort of aggressive. Remember when Cadillacs were soft and pillowy and ambled around town in a kind of Vicodin haze ...
2010 Nissan Altima Reviews Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:40AMThe car leaked transmission fluid at about 1,000 miles - bad seal on the torque converter. Needed new transmission at 3,500 miles after the car leaked more transmission fluid.
MC Maser Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:21PMMaserati may be one of the lesser fancy Italian supercar marques, which is why they want to elaborate its racing heritage. So, welcome to the GranTurismo MC (Maserati Competizione) Stradale which has been inspired by the GT4 racecar.
Cars and owners shine at Syracuse Nationals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:47PMIt's thousands of bright, shiny flashes from the past. The Syracuse Nationals is underway at the New York State Fairgrounds. As our Kat De Maria tells us, the event is about cars, but also the work and love people put into them.
Gone in Four Seconds Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:52AMI’m not Scandinavian, or much of a comic book fan, so I’m not sure if Thor ever settled down to have a family.
General Motors announces investment of $ 129 million in Ohio and Indiana Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:08AMThe American automobile maker General Motors has announced that it will invest $129 million in powertrain trans...
GM to invest $83M in Toledo Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:19AMGeneral Motors Co. said Tuesday that it will invest an additional $83 million in its Toledo Transmission Plant to enhance its front-wheel drive, six-speed transmission for use in the upcoming Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu models.
$83M for transmission plant Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:12PMGeneral Motors Co. announced Tuesday that it will invest another $83 million into its Toledo Transmission Plant to enhance its front-wheel drive six-speed transmission for use in the upcoming Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu.
GM Invests $129 Million in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan Plants Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:00PMGeneral Motors Powertrain plants in Ohio and Indiana that make transmissions for Buick and Chevrolet models with eAssist fuel-saving technology will get the bulk of a $129 million investment GM announced Tuesday.
Penske Truck Leasing Receives One Millionth Transmission From Allison Transmission Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:22AMREADING, PA--(Marketwire - Jul 12, 2011) - Penske Truck Leasing today announced that it has received from Allison Transmission Inc., the premier global designer and manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, the company's one millionth 3000 Series transmission. The historic unit has been specified in a Freightliner M2 chassis and is being ...
2001 Holden Commodore VX from Australia and New Zealand - Comments Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:55AM"But at least, this car does presented any kind of serious problem..." "But at least, this car DOESN'T PRESENT any kind of serious problem..." You mentioned the VX is quite refined. Obviously you drive the car sedately and do not rev the 1950/60s Buick engine above 3000rpm!!
1999 Pontiac Sunfire from North America - Comments Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:40AMI have a 1996 Sunfire and it was bought brand new. About 2,000 miles before the manufacturer warranty was up I began having problems.
First Drive: 2012 Lotus Evora IPS Automatic Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:11AMAutomatic Sales Increase
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 10 July 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:38AMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Crew sleep cycle shift: Wake - 2:59am, sleep 6:29pm EDT. FD3 (Flight Day 3) of STS-135/ULF7. Sunday. Ahead: Week 17 of Increment 27/28.
2012 Hyundai Accent Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:12AMHyundai repositions its Accent
For $16,900, sheikh, rattle and roll [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:22AM# nicepriceorcrackpipe Had Lawrence traipsed the Arabian peninsula during the Gulf War rather than the First World War, he may have been able to trade his camel for one of 113 specially made GMC Saudi Syclones like today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe candidate. You could drive one too, but will this truck's price make you say hump that! ? More »
Subaru’s 2011 Forster has a grip on what Canadians want Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:28PMThe big change for the 2011 Subaru Forester is the engine. While it remains a 2.5-litre horizontally-opposed four-cylinder, everything is changed.
Diesel Power Products New Drag Truck to Race at Spokane Raceway Park Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:02AMDiesel Power Products has purchased a new drag racing truck that will make its first appearance at Spokane Raceway Park in July.Spokane, Washington (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 The latest project at Diesel Power Products is a 1994 12 Valve Cummins short box regular cab drag truck. It is the perfect mesh between a diesel truck and a street able muscle car. The truck was originally built by Darin Honodel ...
2011 Audi A4 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:08PMThe 2011 Audi A4 comes with a high-tech engine and transmission, and some excellent cabin tech features, making it an easy driver and very comfortable.
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, an AutoWeek Flash Drive Car Review: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:35AMWhat is it?
Truck's knocks likely will be big fix Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:00PM've begun to hear a knocking sound from my truck's engine.
First drive: Buick LaCrosse makes hybrid standard Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:38PMFor the 2012 LaCrosse, Buick makes its eAssist mild hybrid system standard, increasing overall fuel economy by 26 percent.
Fujitsu Introduces New 32-bit Microcontrollers With Optimal Features for Highly Efficient Electric and Hybrid Vehicle ... Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:00AMFujitsu Semiconductor America today introduced a series of new 32-bit microcontrollers that combine excellent performance with a wide range of peripheral functions to enable optimal, high-speed and highly efficient 3-phase inverter motor control in electric and hybrid vehicles .
2011 BMW M3 Coupe Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:38PMPerformance technology makes the 2011 BMW M3 Coupe a thoroughbred performer, yet it can be optioned with plenty of cabin gadgets. Poor fuel economy limits its daily utility, but we still give the M3 an Editors' Choice Award.
Indiana Dream Ticket #5: Drivers, start your lawnmowers Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:04AMThis is the fifth in a series of 18 stories examining the best events an Indiana sports fan would want to see over a lifetime.
Microchip intros new series of 16-bit MCU, DCU Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:30AMARIZONA, USA: Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a new series of 16-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC(R) Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) that bring advanced control to cost-sensitive general-purpose and motor-control designs.
Microchip Brings Advanced Control to Cost-Sensitive Designs With New PIC® MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:45AMCHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Microchip today announced a new series of 16-bit PIC® and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers that bring advanced control to cost-sensitive general-purpose and motor-control designs.
Rain washes out Day 1 qualifying at NHRA event in Norwalk Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:00AMNORWALK - The storm clouds that were predicted to arrive late in the afternoon at Summit Motorsports Park came earlier than expected and washed out Friday evening’s qualifying sessions at the fifth annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The track crews worked several times during the afternoon to dry the track once the rain stopped, but [...]
2012 Ford Focus Titanium sedan, an AutoWeek Drivers Log Car Review: Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:04AMDIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: After spending an evening in the upmarket 2012 Ford Focus Titanium, I'm decidedly torn.
A Bike That Uses Its Brakes for a Speed Boost (and Other Student Engineer Inventions) [Video] Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:02AMFor more than 150 years New York City's Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (more commonly called The Cooper Union ) has finished its school years with an annual event showcasing student projects in the areas of art, architecture and engineering. Of the more than 300 projects on display this year were several inventions designed and built by students demonstrating a firm grasp ...
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 June 2011 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:26AMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Electric Car Myths and Realities Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:12PMThink electric cars are little more than glorified golf carts that offer little in terms of performance or occupant protection? The Copper Development Association in New York, of all sources, debunks those and other myths for the benefit of those who may be considering an EV in the coming months and years. (FYI: Copper is a key resource for both the electric car and the infrastructure that makes ...
BMW Phils. Introduces scaled-down ‘motorrad’ Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:21AMTHE new BMW G650 GS, another attractive member of BMW Motorrad’s GS family, made its Philippine debut last week as local BMW distributor Asian Carmakers Corp. (ACC) unveiled the new motorcycle. ACC said that the new enduro, which is lightweight and has a low seat, “presents an attractive means of entry to the passion of [...]
Automotive news: New 2012 M-Class models to debut Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 5:05AMThe third-generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class nabs a new design and lower fuel consumption, although it keeps the agility and comfort it’s long been known for. The M Class also gets 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive and new chassis developments that improve performance both on- and off-road, as well as MB’s latest active and passive safety features.
New 2012 M-Class models to debut here in September Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 4:08AMThe third-generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class nabs a new design and lower fuel consumption, although it keeps the agility and comfort it’s long been known for. The M Class also gets 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive and new chassis developments that improve performance both on- and off-road, as well as MB’s latest active and passive safety features.
NEWS: BMW Philippines launches G650 Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:40AMThe most affordable BMW you can buy
Equipment adds muscle to car's roar Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:01AMYour car's engine pumps out, say, 350 horsepower. That's more than sufficient to provide all the acceleration you're likely to ever need on the street.
First Drive: 2011 Lotus Evora S Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:11PMLotus' faster variant of its Evora sportscar adds some weight and even more excitement.
German Armed Forces take delivery of towing vehicle for aircraft based on Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 300 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:41AMWörth/Penzing | On 8 June 2011 the Armed Forces Fleet Service (BwFPS) received the first delivery of the new airfield towing vehicle based on the Unimog U 300 implement carrier. ...
NEWS: Mercedes-Benz reveals all-new M-Class Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:07AMThird time's the charm
Infiniti hybrid system is simple, clever - and fast Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:25AMNissan’s first in-house offering can propel this big, rear-drive luxury sedan solely on battery power, with the engine only, or some combination of the two
Mercedes-Benz Debuts 2012MY M-Class Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 11:00AMMercedes-Benz USA announced today the all-new third-generation M-Class SUV. The all-wheel-drive SUV debuts with more contemporary styling and includes LED daytime running lights and taillights, chrome roof rails and optional panorama sunroof.
2011 BMW X6 M, an AW Drivers Log Car Review: Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:49AMEXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: Each time I see and drive this BMW X6 M, I seriously wonder just who the audience is. Really? A $95,000 sled that weighs in at 5,300 pounds and looks, like, well--let's just say it kind of makes a camel look good.
2011 Lotus Evora S first drive Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:23PMWith a chassis designed using race car architecture, the Lotus Evora S is a precision handling machine. A supercharger gives it 99 horsepower per liter. CNET Car Tech takes it out on the track.
New Torque Tool Selector & Torque Converter Calculator Added to mountztorque.com Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 7:50AMWeb Applications Provide Engineers with Valuable Resource San Jose, Calif., - Mountz, Inc - the torque tool specialists adds two new engineer resources to its website, www.mountztorque.com. These new web applications, the "Torque Tool Selector" and the "Torque Converter Calculator," provide users with valuable information to help improve job performance and ...
How to get your truck ready for towing Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:25PMShift kits, transmission issues and tips on how to back up with a trailer attached to your vehicle
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster: New photos: Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 5:19PMMercedes-Benz is using the long holiday weekend in America to tantalize enthusiasts with fresh photographs of the 2012 SLS AMG roadster.
Know cause of warning light before servicing Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 2:20AMI took my 2000 Cadillac DeVille in for an oil change, and at the time there was a notice on my dashboard saying "service engine soon." They changed my oil and recommended a list of services in order to get the light to go off, including an air filter, cabin filter, motor mount, front and rear brakes, transmission torque converter or overhaul and a side marker bulb. The car still runs fine. What ...
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S review from North America Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 4:10AMWhat things have gone wrong with the car? Car leaked transmission fluid at 100 miles - defective seal on the torque converter. Car leaked brake fluid at 1,545 miles - defective master cylinder.
DeWind Co Announces Wind Turbine Purchase Agreement With Wind Energy Institute of Canada Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:40PMDeWind Co, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) (SEO: 042660), has been awarded the contract ...