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Driven to Diesels Automakers scramble to offer diesels in light-duty trucks By RICHARD TRUETT | Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Updated: 07/02/07, 8:39 am et LIGHT-DUTY DIESELS IN THE PIPELINE Ford: 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 for F-150 and possibly Expedition in 2009 Dodge: 4.2-liter turbocharged V-6 for Ram 1500 in 2010 GM: 4.5-liter turbocharged V-8 for Silverado/Sierra pickups and Hummer H2 in 2010 Nissan: Iffy. May use V-6 or V-8 diesel in Titan pickup from International Truck and Engine Corp. around 2010. Toyota: Iffy. Working with Isuzu to develop diesels. Diesel for Tundra might come from truck affiliate Hino in 2010, at the earliest. DETROIT -- The…
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Listening to the Internet Internet trends: Companies are eavesdropping on online discussion forums to find out what their customers really think about them March 9, 2006 ONE of the things that makes the internet so appealing is that for any subject, no matter how obscure, there is almost guaranteed to be at least one website, blog or discussion forum where people congregate to talk about it. Online discussion forums cover a huge range of topics: it is not just stereotypical geeky bickering about Macs versus PCs, or Windows versus Linux. Worried mothers compare the fat content of different brands of potato crisps; car enthusiasts discuss the merits of forthcoming models…
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_ Looking Way Up: Ford posts 33% sales gain in 2009, 15% market share While automotive sales have been almost universally down in 2009 compared to 2008, Ford has a legitimate reason to crow about its December figures, which are up a third over December of '08 and an impressive 50 percent over November. Ford boasts that its market share is up to 15 percent - one full percentage point higher than in 2008 and the first time since 1995 that the Blue Oval has gained on its competitors. Ford, Lincoln and even Mercury sales were improved in December. Looking Way Up: Ford posts 33% sales gain in 2009, 15% market share
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/19/many-car-brands-emit-more-pollution-than-volkswagen-report-finds Europe seems to allow a certain amount of cheating, but this may well get ugly across the pond.
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Low funds may keep Converj from seeing production GM's low reserves of cash could hurt the prospects of the Converj concept being green lighted for production. Bob Lutz explains, "Ready to go? Well, first we have to prove to ourselves that we have the money... and then that it's a high enough priority to displace something else, and that we can actually make money on the vehicle, and that there is potential customer interest and so forth. We haven't done any of that work yet." It only seems logical to build it, as it would help offset cost of the Volt and it could be sold at a profit. Follow the jump to get the full story. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.ph…
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Curious what it takes to be a member of the recently-created Auto Task Force? Thanks to an email sent out by Harry J. Wilson, a newly-hired Task Force worker, there's no need to wonder. Some knowledge of the auto industry would reportedly be helpful, though prospective applicants and their family members cannot currently own any stock in the Detroit automakers or serve on any of the D-3's boards of directors. Would-be applicants would also need to be "sufficiently intellectually and professionally nimble," whatever that means, and have 8-12 years of experience on Wall Street. Why would Wall Street experience be helpful? It's no secret that the government is hoping that …
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The Lucid Group of Newark California announces today, the 16th of September 2021 a new standard in the advanced luxury EVs. The Lucid Air Dream Edition has received an official EPA rating of 520 miles of range, the longest-range rated electric vehicle ever rated by the EPA delivering over 100+ miles of range over the closest competitor. The Lucid Air Dream Edition achieves 520 miles of range while delivering 933 horsepower and will sit along side the Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance model at 1,111 horsepower and the Grand Touring version at 800 horsepower. To quote Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of the Lucid Group: “I’m delighted tha…
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So came across this story on Lucra Cars who has built multiple cars for the Fast and Furious movies. He became noticed with the LC470 and now has the L148 that is to go into production in 2014 as a $300K 700HP LS V8 American Muscle car with European driving capabilities. Complete story is found here: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/inside-one-man-quest-build-america-next-great-182846840.html;_ylt=AgU3y1bhJt1d8RdRsKBIa2omhvZ_;_ylc=X3oDMThzb3I0aW05BF9TAzIxNDY4NjI2MzAEYWN0A3RpdGxlBGN0A3N0YW5kYXJkBGVkAzEEaW50bAN1cwRpdGMDMARscG9zAzIEbWNvZGUDQWdCU2xPUVFFR2UyRUJCL05DQUFRTG9RQUVzdklBQmtlaEFRT1NRZ0FBdTVFQkJSVXc9PQRtaWQDdGQEbXBvcwMxBHBrZwNpZC0zNDM1Mzk0BHBrZ3QDMQRwb3MDNARz…
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Lutz says next Chevy Impala to stay front-drive, gain hybrid variant The new front driver will feature many new technology features to directly compete with the Ford Taurus. Also, expect the Impala to get bigger and feature some type of GM hybrid technology. Discussion What do you think GM should include in the next Impala?
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Lutz Voices his Thoughts on the Future of GM's Brands Bob Lutz, never afraid to speak his mind, told the press his thoughts on the future of GM's brands. Most of what he stated we've already known about, however some added detail, and hearing it from Lutz himself, makes this an important read. Follow the jump to see the full article. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...mp;#entry464865
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Lutz: Chevy Orlando coming, could get Voltec powertrain Spreading the extremely high development cost of the Volt's high-tech powertrain and lithium ion battery packs is certainly an attractive proposition for GM. Click on Links for Story
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Canadian Magna International has surpassed Delphi to become the largest auto supplier in North America. The first time a top supplier is outside the US.
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Magna to Acquire Majority Stake of Opel According to the BBC News, supplier Magna International has come to terms with General Motors to purchase a majority stake in its European Opel division. Follow the jump for full details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=33589&hl=
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Majority of House supports bill to reverse dealer closings David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau Washington -- A majority of House members have signed onto a bill to reverse the closing of 789 Chrysler dealerships and block General Motors Corp. from closing more than 1,300, while the full House could vote on the bill as early as next week. The Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Maffei, D-N.Y., now has 221 cosponsors -- a majority of the 435-member House. GM's executives met with Maffei this week. On Wednesday, the bill had just 202 cosponsors. Late Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee approved …
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... just a FEW decades late. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/automobiles/collectibles/14IRAN.html
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Mark Reuss named President of GM North America GM Interim CEO Ed Whitacre announce several leadership changes this morning.
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Saw this posted tonight, Marry Barra kills the Rumors, even if FCA comes back with a new offer, it is NOT in the GM shareholders best interest to merge with FCA! http://fortune.com/2015/09/14/mary-barra-fiat-merger/?xid=yahoo_fortune&ref=yfp Guess Sergio needs to go snort some more drugs to think up another hair brain idea on how to save his Mess up company!
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http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews...20080718?rpc=44 *continued here
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June 27, 2008 - 2:15 pm ET WARREN, Ohio (Reuters) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain said on Friday he would oppose a government bailout of the ailing auto industry and voiced strong support for free trade in the hard-hit state of Ohio. The Arizona senator toured General Motors' Lordstown auto plant and watched as high-mileage Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 economy cars rolled down the assembly line, cars that are suddenly popular at a time of record-high gasoline prices. Economic concerns dominated a town-hall meeting McCain held at the GM plant as he campaigns against Democratic nominee Barack Obama before the Nov. 4 election. Ohio's economy lags…
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original link: http://www.askaprice.com/torque-article.as...ration&item=669 AUTHOR: Haje Jan Kamps PUBLISHED: 16/11/2005 The new Mercedes S class has a sophisticated radar-based braking system - when it works. A TV demonstration ended up in a 3-car pile-up when the S-class' safety radar failed. A German television channel got a bigger scoop than they bargained for when Mercedes showed up with three of their flagship vehicles - only to crash them into each other when a safety demonstration failed. Full article at: http://www.askaprice.com/torque-article.as...ration&item=669
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_ End of the Road for Mercury After fevered speculation, Ford has confirmed that it will shutter the Mercury brand this year. Ford now joins its Big 3 rivals in shedding a brand in the past 10 years. Hit the jump for details. Ford press release confirms Mercury's demise
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Just for the hell of it. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/re...06/overview.htm
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Michagan State Police Car Testing Link to Original Article and Photos @ Autoblog Some results... 0-60 6.35s - Dodge Magnum 5.7l 8.17s - Ford Crown Vic (3.55) 8.24s - Chevy Impala 9C1 3.9l 8.24s - Chevy Tahoe 5.3l 8.28s - Chevy Impala 9C1 3.9l E85 8.36s - Ford Crown Vic (3.27) 8.75s - Chevy Suburban 6.0l 0-80 10.44s - Dodge Magnum 5.7l 13.16s - Chevy Impala 9C1 3.9l 13.19s - Chevy Impala 9C1 3.9l E85 13.51s - Chevy Tahoe 5.3l 13.60s - Ford Crown Vic (3.55) 13.63s - Ford Crown Vic (3.27) 14.19s - Chevy Suburban 6.0l 0-100 15.82s - Dodge Magnum 5.7l 21.61s - Chevy Impala 9C1 3.9l E85 21.68s - Chevy Impala 9C1 3.9l 22.20s - Ford Crown Vic (3.55) 22…
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com Michelin X Tweel Tires, Future Tire Today! Michelin for the last 10 plus years has been playing with an airless tire. The goal has been a tire that has no air valves, no more need for air compressors at gas stations or any auto dealership or repair place, no more repair kits and no more flats, ever! We have seen many presentations by Michelin at auto shows over the years presenting various proto types but for the most part the story has been the same. With this we went through stories about the Military exploring this as a better way to deal with unknowns in the war zon…
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I posted this in the Saturn Aura topic and thought it would make good banter as its own thread. With all the new entries, tell us what or rank your family sedans. Please try to exclude lux and near lux cars. This is middle class bread and butter cars. I originally started comparing Aura vs. Fusion then it brached out. Here's my pecking order, taking into account to a small degree what the buff books may say and how complete a car it is for what you get. this does not neccessarily reflect what i would buy first. 1. 07 Altima 2A. Accord 2B. Aura 2C. Passat 2.0T 3A. Milan 3B. Fusion 4A. Cam-lee 4B. Impala 4C. 07 Sebring 5A. Mazda 6 5B. Malib…
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Mitsuoka, that tiny Japanese manufacturer who makes the wonderfully wacky Orochi sea monster, has introduced its latest automotive mash-up, just in time to give us a Halloween fright. It is a derivative of the company's Galue III (the return of the shapeshifter) and is known as the Galue Limousine S50. This shouldn't be confused with the company's Galue 204 Toyota Corolla rebody, or the Galue Convertible, which is based on the Ford Mustang. Instead, this limo is based on the Infiniti M, but incorporates styling touches from such classic designs as the '94 Cadillac Fleetwood, the Rolls-Royce Phantom and the Apple iPhone. While that might not sound too offensive, trust us, …
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The days of parking the ol’ Family Truckster at a Safeway lot with a Day-Glo orange “For Sale” sign in the window may be numbered. Increasingly, consumers are taking advantage of a growing online market to sell their cars themselves rather than accepting a lowball trade-in offer from a dealer. The trend gained momentum last year as consumers found car dealers especially stingy with their trade-in offers because they were struggling to resell the fuel-thirsty SUVs, pickups and large sedans that consumers were dumping as gas prices soared. By the end of the year private-party sales represented 34 percent of the used-car market, up from 18 percent a year earlier, according…
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Sheetz anounces E85 to be available in Western PA this is pretty big for us in Pittsburgh. Sheetz is one of the largest gas chains/Fast food restraunts in the area <with ooooh so good shmuffins>. The other major chain which is trying to compete with Sheetz on food is GetGo. I'm hoping they'll respond and add E85 capability as well.
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More good news for Ford: Sales up 24% for January 2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury January sales up 24 percent versus year ago Cars up 43 percent, crossovers up 20 percent, SUVs up 8 percent, trucks and vans up 14 percent Ford brand sales up 26 percent, Lincoln up 16 percent and Mercury up 6 percent Ford's U.S. market share estimated at 16 percent, up 2 points versus year ago Fleet customers are back in the market – and buying Ford; fleet sales more than doubled versus last January's depressed levels Retail sales were 5 percent lower following December's 18 percent increase New products drive Ford's brand favorability and purchase consideration to record levels Disc…
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More Legal Issues for Delphi Delphi Corp.'s creditors committee said this week it found several financial discrepancies in the monthly fee statements of Delphi's attorneys and other hired professionals. The creditors committee -- the court-appointed group that consults and investigates Delphi's bankruptcy reorganization -- found, among other things, that one law firm charged more than $10,000 in travel expenses for just two lawyers without detailing the expenditures; two other law firms charged more than they previously said they would, and an attorney at one law firm reported working exactly 8 hours nearly every day she worked, an uncommon practice. Read "Delphi legal…
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More Updates from the Opel Drama GM pays back Germany; signals fewer job cuts MUNICH -- General Motors Co. has paid back a loan from Germany and slightly lowered its target for job cuts at struggling European unit Opel. Opel's Bochum plant is safe, GM Europe boss says MUNICH -- Opel's plant in Bochum, Germany, will make future products and continue to play an important role in General Motors' European manufacturing network, GM Europe boss Nick Reilly said today. Spain sees no more than 900 job cuts at Opel plant MADRID (Reuters) -- Spain's industry minister said after meeting with a top General Motors Co. executive that no more jobs would be cut at a GM Opel plant n…
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Interesting article on safety tech and it's ballooning costs & debatable results: Lookie >>"Ironically, by improving visibility these so-called smart beams could encourage people to drive faster — and more dangerously — at night."<< This is a general thought I've had, esp in context of reading a debate on a hot rodders forum about vintage vs. new car safety. More & more safety features enable increasing dependancy and less experience/ intuitive skills. Many on the hot rodders forum were of the opinion that cars were safer, but drivers were much less so (not to mention way more distracted). I can agree with that without hesitation. >>"D…
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DETROIT -- Oscar Gray achieved the good life during 28 years of hard work at Delphi Corp. -- a six-figure income, a nice home in Holly and two vehicles. But as Michigan's auto industry tanked in recent years, the forklift operator lost huge amounts of overtime pay and gradually sank into financial ruin. Saddled with $469,000 in debt, he declared bankruptcy last month. Gray isn't alone. Once the symbol of blue-collar prosperity, Michigan autoworkers are going bankrupt in alarming numbers as vehicle production declines and overtime pay dwindles. The United Auto Workers' legal department has handled the bankruptcies of nearly 10,000 of its member…
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Morgan has barely brought back the Plus 8, and they have already swapped the V8 out of one of the cars to make an electric vehicle. It actually sounds kinda nice to have an electric car that looks that cool, but it loses 273 hp in the transformation. Of course that doesn't matter too much because all traditional Morgans are beautiful: http://www.autominde...ectric-roadster
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Silver Named Most Popular Car Color of 2005 by Christina Medina ForbesAutos.com To car buyers, all that glitters doesn’t have to be gold. Silver was named the top-rated vehicle color of choice six years in a row according to a report from DuPont Automotive, followed closely by white. Medium to dark gray infused with colors like green and blue has increased in popularity this year by 5 percent, while a more vibrant blue greatly appeals to younger auto consumers in 2005. The most popular color in the U.S. is featured on the fifth most popular vehicle, the 2006 Honda Accord. Dupont is the world’s leading supplier of automotive color coatings. In the U…
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They loved both of them, but they said the Camaro made more sense. Well. Poop. Link here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0sNUs-xRRjk
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Motor Trend's affiliate that does the "Real MPG" ratings tested a Colorado 2.8L Diesel and achieved 23.2 city/31.4 highway/26.3 combined. Pretty solid numbers. Cracking 30 mpg in a truck with towing capacity more in line with V8s 10 years ago is pretty awesome. For argument sake, the EPA rates the larger and more powerful RAM Ecodiesel at 20 mpg city/28 highway. It's an apples/oranges comparison, but take it for what you will. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/10/2016-chevrolet-colorado-duramax-returns-31-4-mpg-highway-and-26-3-combined-in-controlled-testing
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"If for nothing else, halo cars should be appreciated for one thing: the trickle-down effect. Now, owners of standard Corvette Stingrays can benefit from the go-fast development that produced the wicked Chevrolet Corvette Z06." Sounds like something I'd write, actually Anyhoo, if you're allergic to superchargers/a track rat, Chevy has just the plan for you. Read more at the link: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-ultimate-performance-package-quick-drive-review/
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Never let it be said that I am not an even-handed kinda guy. They put the Zeta Z/28 against the GT350R and it lost, fair and square. 2 tenths slower in the quarter, 1.4 slower around the road course they used. Still not a bad showing for a five year-old car and a ten year-old engine tho. ...also, there's the small matter of ONE of these cars being off by 25hp or so on their actual hp numbers. Either that, or one uses raw bitumen as gear lube. In any event, here's the link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLA97180860447EE6A&v=vtdtGgf1BF0
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Pre-emtive creation of a thread for discussing all 3 of the Year Winners after they are announced during MT's livestream for your time-saving pleasure. Update: Adam Carolla isn't really that funny.
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http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?c...opart=passenger Has anyone else seen this article? I was a little confused by this; Can anyone explain to me how an electric vehicle get 100 MPG? Or how do you arrive to an event in a vehicle that isn't in production? lol Another thing, when has it ever actually been cool to roll up in a Honda Accord or a Chrysler T&C? I mean, it may be a sensible ride and make a statement that your levelheaded or something, but certainly not cool imo. Or maybe I'm just an ass, and no comments about what I drive!
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Motor Trend recently ran a compact-car comparo, in which the Chevrolet Cruze was the only entrant from Detroit. The Dodge Dart is on it's way out, so fair 'nuff. But why no Ford Focus? MT pulls no punches: "An increasingly paranoid and insular Ford PR department refused to participate. Again. Rental options failed to meet our demanding specifications, but be warned, Ford: Next time we’re taking whatever beater Hertz has to offer." Some time ago I cited a piece on Mark Fields where he claimed he hated GM and their success. Now we have a major car magazine openly putting shots across the bow of their PR department. At the time I had a PM discussion going where I opined t…
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http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1507_2015_ford_edge_nissan_murano_hyundai_santa_fe_sport_comparison/ 1st Place - Nissan Murano V6 4048 lbs 260 hp/240 lb-ft 0-60: 7.4 sec 2nd Place - Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 3983 lbs 265 hp/269 lb-ft 0-60: 9.3 sec 3rd Place - Ford Edge Sport 2.7T 4406 lbs 315 hp/350 lb-ft 0-60: 5.7 sec All vehicles cost roughly $40,000. Ford sent them an Edge Sport because that's allegedly all they had. It was an odd comparison to follow because you have the three vehicles occupying completely different performance personalities. If anything, the Edge was hurt by the sport package because it wasn't comfortable or fuel e…
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Sounds like they're as capable as always, though I still don't care much for the new grille on the higher-end stuff. Here's the link: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-ram-truck-van-full-line-review/
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...but it won't be a Cadillac ATS-V Plus. They're insisting it is Camaro-bound, and probably with some updates (full LT-spec? Who knows). I'd provide a link but it's just in their latest edition right now. Personally, I think it's a great idea. A continuation Z/28 with lighter weight. Still, would be nice to see a wet-sump LT4 under the hood as well. Ah well, we shall see
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Minor touch ups mostly, as the eight-speed continues to trickle it's way down through the lineup. Interesting to see the High Country undercut the competition on price so aggressively. It bodes well for the market-share Kings.
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There has been a vague buzz about this place as of late regarding pushrod V8 engines. More specifically, how they are supposedly old hat and unable to meet mileage and power demands going forward. So I came across this truck test from Motor Trend, and I figured I'd just leave it here, like a lump of coal for the TTV6 crowd. Some Christmas cheer for fans of V8 awesomeness here: http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-gmc-sierra-denali-1500-4wd-first-test-review/
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"Engineers at GM are on the verge of putting a couple parts for the Cadillac CT6 sedan into production that are notable because they require welding steel to aluminum. GM is only months away from assembling seat backs and hood reinforcements using spot welding to join the two metals. "It is potentially a game-changer for an industry seeking the fastest and cheapest way to make lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Others have expressed interest in GM’s technology. Ford’s strategy, so far, is not being emulated by others." Read more on GM's future approach to car making at the link: http://www.motortrend.com/news/war-ideas-gms-mixed-material-strategy-vs-fords-bet-alumi…
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http://m.motortrend.com/wot/1509_cadillac_escalade_v_on_the_way_with_ctsv_power.html So basically, it's entirely possible that the Bentley SUV will only be the world's fastest SUV for a cup of coffee. Yowza
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The Ford Mustang performed slightly better than rival muscle cars Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in a series of crash tests conducted recently by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While none of the three earned the institute's Top Safety Pick, which requires good or better ratings in five crashworthiness tests, the Mustang came closest. The Camaro fell short in one category and lacks an available front crash prevention system, also known as forward collision avoidance warning. Tests found Challenger to be "most in need of improvement." "Given that sports cars have high crash rates, it's especially important that they offer the best occupant pr…
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So. It has come down to this. Ford's Mustang chief claims that they were so busy benchmarking the Germans and Japanese that the Camaro slipped their mind. To be fair, it appears to be a pre-emptive strike because the dateline occurred just as the first comparos were being done, and before COTY. Still, not exactly a strong endorsement for Ford, wot? More at the link, if you can bear to read it: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/09/2015-ford-mustang-dissing-on-chevrolet-camaro/#ixzz3sR0Fjoph
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here "According to the Automotive Trade Policy Council, DaimlerChrysler, Ford and GM accounted for 85 percent of the investment in the U.S. auto industry between 1980 and 2002, a total of $176 billion invested in U.S. communities. These three companies alone purchase 80 percent of the auto parts now produced in the United States. Big Three investment and purchasing supports millions of U.S. workers, retirees and their dependents. Yet the United States remains the most open automotive market in the world. Forty percent of vehicles sold in the U.S. have foreign nameplates, compared with 22 percent in Europe, 5 percent in Japan, and just 2 percent in Korea. …
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NADA Guides Releases Their “Hardest to Find” list William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 10, 2011 NADA Guides just put out their list of the “Hardest to Find” vehicles. NADA did a analysis of dealer inventories and sales data to help them compile their list. They also avoided low production models since their short supply is due to exclusivity. The list of vehicles that are in short supply are the Ford Explorer, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento and Toyota Prius. NADA says all of the vehicles had less than a 30 day inventory supply. Automakers consider anything with less than 50 day supply – an estimate of how lo…
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autonews "Main point: U.S. automakers must use their engineering and scientific talent to level the playing field with Japanese competitors. Tougher federal regulation could help."
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NAIAS 2009 Despite the doom and gloom the auto industry is facing, the North American Internatinal Auto Show has seen quite a turnout and even a few surprises. GM came out swinging with the production LaCrosse, Equinox, SRX, and Spark. It also surprised us all with the Converj concept, the drop dead gorgeous Cadillac version of the Volt as well as showing the Orlando concept. NAIAS 2009: Buick LaCrosse NAIAS 2009: Chevy Equiniox NAIAS 2009: Chevy Spark NAIAS 2009: Chevy Orlando Concept NAIAS 2009: Cadillac SRX NAIAS 2009: Cadillac Converj Concept Other debuts worthy of mention are Ford's redesigned Taurus which is shaping up to be a class leader, and Chrysler…
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C&G Brief Review of NAIAS 2009 by NOS NOS2006 had the opportunity to go to this year's NAIAS, and shared with us some insight as to what the mood is like on the showroom floor: depressing. All of the excitement and glitz that usually accompanies Detroit was missing, and with the exception of Ford, the stands were bare and basic. NOS also shares with us his impression of the preproduction Camaro's interior, and his concern about the cheap, hard plastic that covers it. Hopefully the production versions will be better. Follow the Jump to read more. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=27734&hl=
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Ouch! This is bad news... hopefully for this year only. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/26/dropout...n-still-needed/
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It seems NBC hasn't made money on their deal with NASCAR and are pulling out. Fox, ABC/ESPN and TNT fill the void. Pretty pictures and more info at the link. http://www.mph-online.com/web/news/00204
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National mile-driven tax pilot program tucked into $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill By Haris Alic - The Washington Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 The White House's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package includes a pilot program for a national mile-driven tax, contradicting President Biden's previous dismissal of the policy. Tucked within the 2,702-page infrastructure bill is obscure language requiring the Department of Transportation to test the feasibility of taxing drivers for the number of miles they travel. The tax would be broad enough to target any “passenger motor vehicles,” including light…
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INL is the Idaho National Laboratory in southeast Idaho, where my wife works. This article was sent out as a news e-mail to employees, and is assumed non-confidential since it links to public website sources. INL has traditionally been largely a nuclear technology development facility, but is expanding/changing to other areas of study.
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http://reviews.cnet.com/4326-10895_7-6606699.html The CTS gets a nice compliment along the way....and the brief reviews reveal alot about their respective manufacturers.
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It's an LS9 as opposed to an LT4, but you get the idea. Aaaaaaay. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/videos/a27718/chevrolet-corvette-ls9-v8-hand-assembled/
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How cool is this? Caddy's new 19 inch rollers for the ATS have interchangeable inserts. Maybe another automaker did it first, but it's new to me. Great way to give your car a fresh look every once in a while. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/12/cadillac-introduces-new-inserts-for-new-ats-accessory-wheels/
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An American Tradition Continues: New Presidential Era Begins With a New Cadillac Presidential Limousine With President Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration less than a week away, Cadillac has finally released teh first official photos of the President's thoroughly reworked new ride. Sporting Cadillac's latest front and rear design cues, this heavy duty Cadillac will be equipped with everything the President needs to stay in touch, get around, and be safe. Follow the jump for more photos and official press release. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=27722
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New CAFE rules could backfire Automakers may have an incentive to build bigger trucks Harry Stoffer | | Automotive News / April 3, 2006 - 6:00 am WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration insists that its new fuel economy rules will force SUVs, pickups and minivans to get better gasoline mileage. But skeptics wonder whether the Law of Unintended Consequences will overtake that goal. Critics say the new standards could encourage automakers to build bigger trucks, potentially wiping out the promised fuel savings. That's because the standards set different fuel economy targets for different-sized light trucks. The classifications are based on the area bounded by a tru…
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any info on the new 2011 GMC replacement vehicle for the Pontiac Torrent. I actually work at CAMI Automotive in Ontario, Canada where the current Torrent is being bulit. Everyone is quiet about the new vehicle they just announced for the factory because there may be layoffs even with the new vehicle. If anyone has any info regarding what it could be, that would be great! Thanks in advance, P.
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According to an interview done by Steve Fowler at Auto Express UK, Thierry Bollore the new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover is considering taking Jaguar pure EV to be a Tesla / Polestar competitor and would start with the new Baby Jaguar concept they built. This is a Tesla 3 sized luxury 4 door sedan. This comes after so many stories about the Flagship XJ EV being postponed as they focus on ICE auto's. Jaguar has confirmed that due to the success of their i-Pace CUV, they are moving forward with delivery of the XJ EV in 2021. Castle Bromwich will be home to all electric auto's that they make including the Road biased Range Rover EV. This comes after sales of…
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New Chevrolet Colorado Previewed Check out the press release on the new Chevrolet Colorado being debuted in Southeast Asia
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New Contest: Modern K5 Blazer Your mission is to harness that spirit and wrap it in new clothing for 2011 and beyond. The job is to create a new K5 Blazer that can actually blaze the trail. Or, if you prefer, a K15 Jimmy that take you to a wilderness view that extends to the horizon in all directions. You may base your creation on the existing Tahoe/Yukon, or branch out in a new direction. If you do, you could win a men's Chevy Truck watch. Follow the jump for rules and restrictions. Chevrolet K5 Blazer Design Contest This post has been promoted to an article
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Japanese automakers have long been known for their fuel economy even before they were known for their quality. However, this major elling point for Toyota, Honda, & Nissan will be taking a hit. Toyota's the most liberal in posting high MPG figures. The all-new Toyota 3.5L V-6 suppostedly achieves 22city/31hwy MPG. This figure is for ideal conditions, not real conditions. GM and Ford both have been using realistic figures for its engines since the early 2000s. If you look back, Ford's 3.0L DOHC V-6 actually out performed Toyota's 3.0L DOHC V-6 in ideal conditions. Ford downgraded its 3.0L V-6 durin g the 2000 MY Taurus revamp. Oldsmobile's 3.5L DOHC V-6 had better MPG …
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What's Your Real MPG? Starting with 2008-model vehicles, the Environmental Protection Agency is revising its tests to better reflect real-world driving conditions. but here's the thing.... my CTS and Avalanche seem to get exactly the 2007 numbers. I'd be disappointed if I was getting the 2008 numbers simply on past performance.
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http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/29/con...ards/index.html There are some interesting points to the new fuel bill. One is credit alternative fuels, so would GM be better off only making 4 cylinders, diesels and flex fuel V8's? It also classifies F150s and Silverados as large work trucks exempt from the standards. This should be interesting.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters Announces A Substantial Life-Saving Technology For All New Passenger Vehicles In a move that could ultimately save up to 10,000 lives each year on U.S. roadways, the nation's top transportation official today announced plans to make new crash prevention technology standard equipment on every new passenger vehicle sold in America by 2012. U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters and National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator Nicole R. Nason announced the final rule to require the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on all new passenger vehicles during a tour with auto makers at the New York International A…
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New Oakland Toyota/Scion megadealer closes after two months Just two months after opening the doors to its brand-new, 200,000-square-foot dealership, Superior Toyota/Scion of Oakland is no more. The giant automotive retailer, with more than 40 service bays and as many as 1,200 cars on the lot at a time, closed last week after Nissan pointed at the economy and then pulled Superior's financing (although the dealer sold Toyota and Scion products, Nissan provided the loan for the new $36 million building). Without credit, the Superior Auto Group dealership was unable to do business. "I can't buy any more cars. Can't sell anything. The cars are still on the lot, but Niss…
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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/nyregion/11plates.html I remember my parents' cars used to have orange plates like this back in the mid 80s.
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New Rollover Safety Rules on Hold New Federal mandates for greater roof strengthening efforts on the part of auto manufacturers have been put at a standstill by safety advocates who claim that the proposed rules are as weak as the roofs that some vehicles currently have. The rules would go into effect by 2010 at the earliest but manufacturers claim that isn't enough time for them to comply fully. These are the proposed rules: Would extend strength rules to all vehicles under 10,000 pounds; currently only vehicles up to 6,000 pounds are covered. Would require that a vehicle roof withstand a force equal to 2.5 times the vehicle weight while maintaining sufficient hea…
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1) Dual VVT(1-3years for mainstream GM product) This will be on the next gen 3.6L HF V-6. GM will likely set Toyota's 3.5L Dual-VVT V-6 as the benchmark to follow for it HF 3.6L V-6 and its HF 2.8L V-6. GM will match Toyota's HP and MPG. 2) Direct Fuel injection(2-3years for mainstream GM product) This will premier on the next CTS on the 3.6L HF V-6. This engine will have Dual-VVT and Direct Injection. HP will be blown to up to 340hp! DirectInjection will surplant conventionl Fuel Injection with in a decade on all applications 3) Active Fuel Management(currently, next gen 3-4years) This has already been introduced on several vehicles including th Impala SS. How…
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New York Daily News Published UPDATED list of Takata Airbag Recall Auto's Pretty cool that here is the updated list of all affected auto's talk about a crazy long list. Interesting that the Toyota HighLander is not on the list. http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/news/takata-airbag-recall-list-cars-article-1.2602999 Seems GM products are limited to the full size trucks and SUVs only unlike Dodge and MB have everything listed.
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Newly Stalled Toyota Blocks Rivals, Too From the Wall Street Journal. When a car breaks down ahead of you, it isn't unusual to feel a certain deplorable smugness as your own engine keeps purring. But the poor unfortunate stuck in the road can still slow you down. Take Toyota Motor, which Tuesday rolled out new customer incentives to help repair the damage from its recall fiasco. Of all foreign rivals, Toyota epitomized the competitive pressure that has ground down the U.S. market share of Ford Motor, General Motors and Chrysler for decades. The televised unraveling of Toyota's reputation for quality could only be good for Detroit, right? Ford, for example, certainly c…
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_ Next Gen Dodge Durango spied outside of Denver Member GM4Life snapped these pics of the next generation Dodge Durango on I-76 about 75 miles south of Denver. Hit the jump to see more. Next Gen Dodge Durango spied outside of Denver Related: Dodge Durango name confirmed Dodge Durango Interior exposed Dodge Durango Rendered
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Next-gen Malibu Still A Year Off In U.S. If you were hoping to drive the next-generation Chevy Malibu this summer, you'll need to ask yourself one question. "Do I live in the United States?" If you answered yes, call your travel agent and make sure your passport is up-to-date. Any summer wheelin' in the new Malibu will require a quick hop to Korea. Follow the jump for a Cheers and Gears scoop: Next-Gen Malibu Still a Year Off in the US
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NHTSA Gives The Ok To Terrafugia's Flying Car William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 12, 2011 The dream of the flying car looks to be coming true. Today, Massachusetts-based Terrafugia, Inc has been granted all the special exemptions it had requested from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their vehicle, the Transition Roadable Aircraft. Known as the Transition, it's the first flying vehicle to receive such exemptions from the Department of Transportation since the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards came into fruition during the 70's. NHTSA has cleared Terrafugia to use special tires that are rated for highway s…
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NHTSA issues new airbag regulations David Shepardson | Detroit News | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- Motorists will be protected by both head and torso side airbags by 2013, under a new regulation adopted today. The rule unveiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires automakers to install side curtain and side torso airbags by Sept. 1, 2013. It goes beyond what automakers pledged to do in 2003, when they voluntarily agreed to install side head airbags -- but not side torso airbags. The 291-page regulation will save more than 300 lives per year and 260 serious injuries per year -- a smaller estimate than when NHTSA initially proposed upgradin…
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New rules for cars to take effect Saturday Automakers must post crash-test ratings and realistic gas mileage, among other regulations David Shepardson | Detroit News Washington Bureau | Link to Original Article @ DetNews WASHINGTON -- Automakers face several new safety and environmental requirements that take effect Saturday -- most notably posting government crash-test ratings on window stickers and installing a system to monitor tires on all 2008 vehicles. In 2005, Congress ordered automakers to place frontal and side crash tests and rollover ratings on vehicle window stickers starting Sept. 1, 2007. About 85 percent of vehicles sold are tested by the National High…
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081216/wl_can..._ontario_report Enjoy! Chris
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No Train for the Motor City Link: http://online.wsj.co...0265044228.html
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Insurers <stack the deck> by requiring electronic stability control to be considered The list: LARGE CARS: Audi A-6 MIDSIZE CARS: Audi A-4, Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy (with optional stability control) MINIVANS: Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona LUXURY SPORT UTILITIES: Mercedes M-class, Volvo XC90. MIDSIZE SUVs: Acura RDX, Honda Pilot, Subaru B9 Tribeca SMALL SUVs: Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester (with optional stability control) Yet GM doesn't get a mention for producing the 9-3.
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(if this fits another section better feel free to move it there.) Nitrous oxide has now become the largest ozone-depleting substance emitted through human activities, and is expected to remain the largest throughout the 21st century, NOAA scientists say in a new study. For the first time, this study has evaluated nitrous oxide emissions from human activities in terms of their potential impact on Earth’s ozone layer. As chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which have been phased out by international agreement, ebb in the atmosphere, nitrous oxide will remain a significant ozone-destroyer, the study found. Today, nitrous oxide emissions from human activities are more than twice…
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Buick Lacrosse among the Finalists of North American Truck/Car of the Year The Car Finalists Buick Lacrosse Ford Fusion Hybrid Volkswagen Golf The Truck Finalists Chevrolet Equinox Ford Transit Connect Subaru Outback Discussion - Finalists of North American Truck/Car of the Year
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Oh what a feeling: Kim's Japanese car blitz February 19, 2007 - 4:03PM North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has ordered the seizure of all Japanese-made cars in the communist country after he spotted a broken-down model blocking a road, a press report said today. The order came on January 1 when Kim visited the embalmed body of the North's founding leader Kim Il-sung, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, in a sign of his growing discontent with Japan's hardline stance on North Korea. It quoted unnamed sources as saying Kim's sudden order might be connected with Japan's push for sanctions against North Korea following its first-ever nuclear test last year. "After he paid…
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Ford? DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- Executives from Ford Motor Co. and General Motors have discussed a possible merger or alliance, Automotive News reports in its Monday, Aug. 18, 2006, edition. link
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. GM Reports 151,427 Total Sales in November Retail Sales for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Up 10 Percent November Sales Figures General Motors Company - 151,427 Toyota Motor Sales - 133,700 Ford Motor Company - 118,536 American Honda - 74,003 Chrysler Group LLC - 63,560 Nissan North America - 56,288 Hyundai Motor America - 28,045 Kia Motors America - 17,955 Daimler AG - 17,446 Subaru of America - 16,988 Blue - Monthly year to year sales increase. Red - Monthly year to year sales decrease.
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GM Looking at New Ad Agencies for Chevrolet For a long time, politics and personal relationships have kept the Chevy/Campbell-Ewald relationship bound together as if by Crazy Glue; even when the advertising and thinking that produced it was terrible. The agency has been Chevy's agency since 1922. 1922!!!!!!! That was then. Chevy IS General Motors. It used to be that Chevy was just one of eight brands at GM in North America. Going forward, it is one of four. But in fact, it is the whole show. If Chevrolet does not increase market share and improve perception, it's not going to matter what happens at Buick, GMC and Cadillac. Discussion: Chevrolet hunting for a new…
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Looks a fair bit like the Vision GT concept they showed recently. Anyhow, here's the link: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a27215/heres-your-first-unofficial-look-at-the-new-bugatti-chiron/
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Number Of Vehicles In Junkyards Increase William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 13, 2011 With car sales on the rise, the number of vehicles being scrapped is increasing. According to Experian Automotive, a firm that tracks sales and registration of vehicles says the amount of vehicles being scrapped increased during the fourth quarter of 2010. The number of passenger vehicles scrapped went up by 28.3% while the number of trucks and SUV's scrapped went up to an astounding 58.2%. To put this in focus, last year's scrappage rate was 5.3% for passenger cars and and 3.5% for trucks. Also, the numbers dwarf the amount of vehicles scrapped d…
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