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If i recall, one of the big reasons SUV sales of a certain vehicle weight or higher were so high was because of the accelerated tax credit for buying such vehicles. Um, the government is responsible for driving SUV sales and now they are using those sales as a reason to lynch the domestics? Despite toyota and Nissan expanding their full size truck and SUV offerings immensely? Kia too? WHat am I missing?
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United States Postal Service (USPS) has taken an interesting road to updating their fleet of mail delivery vehicles. Lets start with March 24th, 2022 the USPS signs a contract with OshKosh Defense to the tune of $2.98 billion dollars for 50,000 mail trucks and 10,019 are to be EV. These new trucks are to replace the very aged fleet that is currently running on empty and lack many modern conveniences. The LLV or Long-Life Delivery Vehicles lacked many things from AC to a wide variety of safety items and on top were not very efficient for actually delivering mail on top of the fact that the 190,000-vehicle fleet has an average age of 30 years. In…
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The Volt: Still not a hybrid... no lie! This morning the automotive press’ inter-tubes went all a flutter over the revelation that the just released Chevrolet Volt has a clutch that can engage the gasoline engine to the generator which could itself be connected to the wheels when the vehicle is running over 70mph and the battery is depleted. This prompted cries of “GM LIED!” and “IT’S JUST A HYBRID!” due to the fact that since near the beginning, GM has been marketing the Volt as an electric vehicle with an onboard range extender and it had no physical connection from engine to wheels. That got me thinking: What exactly is the definition of a hybrid…
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There are just too many competitors in the North American automobile market. And we need to decide which ones we want to survive. Maybe if someone put it to congress that way, it might have an impact on the numbskulls.
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_ GM High Performance Division Put Back to Work Disbanded in February 2009, the team responsible for models like the Cobalt SS and HHR SS has once again been reborn, aiming to work their magic on GM's small cars! Hit the jump to read more. GMPD Put Back to Work
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Carmaker Think plans to manufacture its highway-capable electric car in Indiana and and make it available in the U.S. next year, the company said on Tuesday. The Norway-based company is scheduled to hold a press conference in Elkhart, Indiana, where it intends to make the small car. CEO Richard Canny and Indiana governor Mitch Daniels will attend. ... Click here Cnet news
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This Just In: 2010 Buick Enclave CXL Does the Great American Road Belong to Buick? Find out in our Interactive Review of the 2010 Buick Enclave CXL
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This Just In: 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI V6 Stock image shown This just in! A 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI. The interactive review on the GMC Terrain SLE-2 went so well I think this will become our standard review format. My initial impressions are quite favorable. In a quick spin around the highway, I can safely say that the 3.6 has a lot of kick. The car looks stunning in person. So while I'm finishing up writing the GMC Terrain review, gear up your questions for me on this 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS. Interactive Review: 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI
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Interactive Review: 2010 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium Take part in our Interactive Review of a 2010 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium
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This Just In: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS We're starting our Interactive Review of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, fire away with questions.
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Interactive Review Our latest interactive review: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
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This Just In: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Our first car from the Ford press fleet for an Interactive Review is a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid..... hey, why not start off with the car that was voted Motor Trend Car of the Year? Interactive Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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This Just In: 2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 Interested in the GMC Acadia? Take part in our Interactive Review of a 2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2. Now till February 23rd.
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Interactive Review: 2010 GMC Terrain FWD SLE-2 Stock photo used I just recieved a GMC Terrain I4 FWD SLE-2 to evaluate. We're going to do something a little different this time. I'm still going to write the standard review, but I will post it during the evaluation period. This will give you guys the chance to ask questions and ask for photographs of specific areas of the vehicle. So fire away so I can take notes on any questions you have about the vehicle. Interactive Review: 2010 GMC Terrain I4 FWD SLE-2
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This Just In: 2011 Buick Regal CXL 2011 Buick Regal stock photo shown We resume our Interactive Review series with a 2011 Buick Regal CXL. So fire away with your questions after the jump! Interactive Review: 2011 Buick Regal CXL
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This Just In: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe The 2011 Buick Regal CXL returned to GM yesterday and they kindly dropped of a 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe for me to review till next Wednesday. Join the Interactive Review thread to ask questions and make comments. Interactive Review: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe
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This Just In: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Cadillac sends me 556 horsepower of stress relief for our Interactive Review of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
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This Just In: 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo Premium Just in for an Interactive Review, the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo. Hit the jump to ask questions of this small luxury crossover. Interactive Review: 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo
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This Just In: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Well the monster CTS-V Coupe went back to Cadillac. This week we are testing a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. It's going to be in the high 30s this week in Pittsburgh, so bring your sweater...and gloves... and earmuffs. Interactive Review 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
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This Just In: 2011 Chevrolet Volt This week's interactive review if of the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year - The 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Hit the jump to ask questions or request pictures and video. Interactive Review: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS From CheersAndGears.com and the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Happy Holidays from CheersandGears.com and the Ford F-350 SuperDuty to all of our members .... but especially to member Chris_Doane. Following up after the Interactive Review of the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD we now move on to Chris's favorite pursuit vehicle, a Ford F-Series SuperDuty Crewcab 4x4. So fire up the yule log, drink some eggnog, sit down with your dog, and send some questions to this blog... about the Interactive Review: 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty.
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This Just In: 2011 Ford Fiesta Hatch SES This week's Interactive Review subject can fit in the bed of last week's Ford F-350. A quick spin around the block gives a good first impression of this little car. It's got a decent amount of pep. Follow the jump to participate in this week's Interactive Review: 2011 Ford Fiesta SES Hatch
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This Just In: 2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 Crew Cab 4WD The 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe went back to GM and they swapped in something at the other end of the spectrum, a 2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD Crewcab 4WD with the Duramax Diesel V8. It already ripped a hole in my driveway. Interactive Review: 2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD Crewcab 4WD
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This Just In: 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost Stock Photo Shown Just in for an interactive review is a 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost. First impression is DAMN! It's fast! Join in the evaluation after the jump: Interactive Review: 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
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This Just In: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE I'm in Toronto for training for the week and picked up my rental 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE with just 14 clicks on the odometer. Ride long with me as we go looking for some Fahrvergnügen. Interactive Review: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE
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This Just In: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS - 45th Anniversary Edition 2012 marks 100 years of Chevrolet and 45 years of Camaro. This week's interactive review is the 45th Anniversary Camaro SS. We'll be taking it to the AACA meet in Hershey too, so if you go, be sure to look for us. In the meantime, fire off some questions in the Interactive Review: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS - 45th Anniversary Edition
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This semi-regular column is written (in his own blood) by an automotive sage and noted malcontent, known as The Mechanic. Mercilessly beaten as a child with rolled-up back issues of old car magazines, our free-spoken hero developed a unique "for your own good" take on cars and the auto industry, along with an unfortunate habit of setting himself ablaze. Later, after a distinguished career as an automotive journalist and magazine editor, he cast off the reins of his musty oppressors, carved out his superego with a plastic spork and became The Mechanic. It happened twice this week. Somebody poked a head into my cubicle and said, "Hey, The Mechanic, have you heard? Kids do…
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. Three Tesla Executives Die in Small Plane Crash in Palo Alto California Three Tesla Executives Die in Small Plane Crash
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Tiger Woods has touched down in Melbourne and straight into a CAPRICE! Link: http://player.video.news.com.au/adelaideno...rce=AN_email_nl
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Anyone have a list for the most recently available model year (2006?)....i.e. the top 10 in order of sales..just curious. I assume it's the Big 6 in some order (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan) plus 4 more...
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Top 10 Fastest Depreciating Auto's I See Cars Study 4.1 million auto sales reviewed that became CPO resales and this gave I See Cars a clear picture of the top 10 auto's with the highest depreciation. In the Luxury segment, this led by BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-benz E-Class. iSeeCars 10 Best Bargains on Almost-New Vehicles Rank Car Avg. 3-Year-Old Used Price % Depreciation Depreciation Compared to Average 1 BMW 5 Series $ 30,846 52.6% 1.5 x 2 Volkswagen Passat $1…
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G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Top 10 Most Stolen Autos Some might consider it an honor, others a sad statement of the times. No matter how you look at it, it is amazing that in a short 12 months from the last report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) that we have gone from a top 10 list of most common stolen cars to SUVs. REPORT HERE Top 10 List of stolen autos #1 Ford Escape #2 Ford Edge #3 Ford Explorer #4 Jeep Grand Cherokee #5 Kia Sorrento #6 Chevrolet Traverse #7 Nissan Rogue #8 Honda CR-V #9 Toyota RAV4 #10 Chevrolet Equinox Compact SUVs were stolen twice as often as full-size SUVs ac…
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(from Auto123) For whatever reasons, the best-selling models across Canada for the first eight month of the year (according to DesRosiers' calculations) are as follows (with 2004's results in brackets): 1) Ford F-Series 49,113 (49,045, 0.1 percent) 2) Honda Civic Sedan/Coupe 46,131 (43,710, 5.5 percent) 2 Dodge Caravan 46,100 (47,280, -2.5 percent) 4) Mazda3 38,322 (32,426, 18.2 percent) 5) Toyota Corolla 32,188 (31,773, 1.3 percent) 6) GMC Sierra 27,212 (26,485, 2.7 percent) 7) Chevrolet Silverado 26,002 (25,033, 3.9 percent) 8) Dodge Ram Pickup 25,477 (28,135 -9.4 percent) 9) Toyota Echo 22,754 (21,559, 5.5 percent) 10) Ford Focus 19,647 (20,919, -6.1 pe…
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Article EYES ON THE ROAD By JOSEPH B. WHITE Top Car Dealer Says High Gas Prices Are Good for the U.S. Auto Industry AutoNation CEO Says Increase Will Drive Demand For Hybrids, Electric Cars and Other Alternatives June 9, 2008 Detroit's big auto makers are slashing jobs, closing factories and undertaking costly revamps of their product strategies to cope with $4 a gallon gas. What's the worst thing that could happen now? Gas could get cheap again, says the man who runs America's biggest auto retailer. "For once we actually have viable alternatives and exciting technology that are really game changers" in the effort to wean transportation from petroleum, say…
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http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/20/top-gea...ical-condition/ dont think i saw this anywhere. lousy jet cars.
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Who uses top tier gas ( toptiergas.com ) GM, Toyota and BMW among other created a standard for fuel to clean the engine. I use it and can tell a difference it has to meet the criteria on all Octane levels. Top tier gas gives me better acceleration and a smoother running engine also slightly better MPG. thoughts on this regards stillen
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Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through October DETROIT, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through October of 2006 as reported by the automakers. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp aims to sell around 10.4 million vehicles worldwide in 2009, up 18 percent from last year as it grabs market share in North America and taps growing demand in China and other emerging economies, business daily Nikkei reported on Wednesday. Clearing the 10 million milestone would be an auto industry first and likely cement Toyota's position as the world's biggest car maker. Toyota surpassed General Motors Corp to take the top spot in 2006, according to Automotive News. "It is incrementally good news," said CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets auto analyst Christopher Richter, who estimates Toyota's sales for 2009 at 10.2 million units. "They cont…
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Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) plan to build a $1.6 billion U.S. assembly plant, the two said on Friday, as part of an alliance that will also see the Japanese automakers jointly develop electric vehicle technologies. The two will take small stakes in each other as part of the tie-up: Toyota, the world's second-largest automaker by vehicle sales last year, will take a 5 percent share of Mazda, extending its dominance in Japan's auto sector. Mazda will take a 0.25 percent share of its larger rival. The plant, something of a surprise at a time of overcapacity in the U.S. market, will be a boost to U.S. President Donald Trump, who campaign…
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Toyota developing anti-drunk driving gadget Toyota Motor said Monday it was developing anti-drunk driving equipment that would lock the ignition of a vehicle if high levels of alcohol are detected in the driver. The system features a hand-held breathalyser, equipped with a digital camera, that detects alcohol consumption and photographs the driver's face for identification, a company statement said. If the driver tests positive, the system either warns him or her, or locks the vehicle's ignition depending on the level of alcohol detected, Toyota said. The carmaker is conducting tests with affiliate truck maker Hino Motors, and will install the equipment in sele…
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_ Toyota Led All Automakers With Most Recalled Vehicles in 2009 In the midst of recalls for sudden acceleration issues, frame rot, and other issues, Toyota has the "honor" of best ever number of recalls in 2009 with a staggering 4.87 million cars and trucks effected. Ford, with its ongoing issue of older cruise control systems, was second place with 4.52 million vehicles. Without the years-old cruise control issue, Ford would have had posted best year ever. General Motors rounded out the top three, with 2.24 million recalls announced in 2009. Chrysler actually had a good 2009 - at least when it comes to recalls - with just under 600,000 vehicles affected.…
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Nobody is immune to this horrid economy. It's just too bad the Big 3 were already so weak before this hit. Hopefully it is just the medicine they need to get their $h! together and turn things around quickly.
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Toyota poised to cut global production By Michiyo Nakamoto in Tokyo Published: August 26 2009 11:28 | Last updated: August 26 2009 19:37 Toyota is poised to slash production by as much as 580,000 vehicles – nearly 6 per cent of global capacity – in an effort to stem losses amid the sharp downturn in vehicle sales. The world’s largest carmaker, which is forecasting its second consecutive net loss this year, said it would shut a production line in western Japan from next spring through to the second half of 2011, reducing output by 220,000 vehicles. The Japanese company is also looking to pull out of Nummi, its manufacturing joint venture with General Motors in Ca…
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Toyota says may not achieve rise in Sept. U.S. sales Wednesday September 26, 2:33 am ET TOKYO (Reuters) - A top executive at Toyota Motor Corp (Tokyo:7203.T - News) said on Wednesday that achieving a rise in U.S. sales in September might be tough because of a spike in sales in the same month a year earlier. "We had an especially strong month last September, with growth of around 25 percent, so it may be difficult for sales to rise," Executive Vice President Mitsuo Kino$h!a told a small group of reporters. He repeated, however, that Toyota's U.S. sales would likely rise for the full calendar year despite a weaker overall market for cars. Earlier t…
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Toyota surpassed GM in sales, but what if? Edward Lapham | Automotive News / May 1, 2007 - 11:51 am / It's been a week since we learned that Toyota nudged past General Motors to become the world's No. 1 automaker in the first quarter. Since then, not much has changed. The sun still rises in the east and sets in the west. I know, I've checked. In autodom, factories are still building cars and trucks, and dealers are still selling them, although not as many as they might like. I know, I've checked. The price of gasoline has continued to climb and is now more than $3 a gallon in most U.S. markets. I know, I've paid it. There has been the predictable patter in…
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Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s namesake division may declare itself the No. 1 auto brand in the U.S. for 2007. General Motors Corp.'s Chevrolet won't agree. The dispute pivots on one question: How should sales of Toyota's Scion cars be tallied? At stake are bragging rights that go with the top-selling line of autos in the U.S. Toyota's count includes Scion, cars that bear no Toyota badges and are marketed separately. By that measure, the Japanese automaker's lead through November sets the stage for a full-year win. Leave Scion out, and Chevy will likely retake the title when results are released tomorrow. ``I don't think for a second that Scion is a T…
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Toyota, Honda must fess up to less vroom New testing standards force carmakers to reduce claims Nick Bunkley / The Detroit News March 13, 2006 It turns out Toyota Motor Corp. isn't as strong as it appears in at least one area -- under the hood. Testing under stricter new horsepower standards reveals that most of the models in Toyota's lineup have less oomph than the company has advertised. Even though the engines are unchanged, the automaker had to lower the horsepower ratings on all but few 2006 Toyota, Lexus and Scion models. The reductions range from 4 to 20 horsepower compared with 2005 models. Honda Motor Co., the No. 2 Japanese automaker, also has downgr…
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Kathy Roberts, a paralegal from Plymouth, Mich., was skeptical of a recent postcard she received from her local car dealer. It offered to put her in a new vehicle for $26,000, the same price she paid for her one-year-old Dodge Journey that she'd already driven 14,000 miles. Despite her doubts, Roberts's husband called the dealer and was told that they would offer her a brand new version of the same model, in the same color, with only 29 miles—all for the same monthly payment. With incentives and rebates, she actually came out $700 ahead. "I was thrilled. A new car without any more money!" Customers like Roberts are finding that their high-quality used cars are a coveted…
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/24/tra...utomaker-plans/ In any industry, one sure way to get a glimpse of future product plans is to query the U.S. patent office for various automaker names and brands. We already told you about the Infiniti G37, FX37, and M37. Well, we did a little more digging, and found a number of fascinating product name trademarks that hint to new products that could be just around the corner. Lincoln MKV? Mercedes GLK? It’s all after the jump… Below are some recent filings with the U.S. patent office: Lincoln MKV (March 1, 2006) This name clearly follows Lincoln’s new “Mk” or “Mark” naming scheme. Lincoln has announced the MKS (a new sedan)…
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Japan's Trade Surplus Vaporizes The Business Insider Talk about cliff diving. Japan, which at one point was synonymous with phrase 'trade surplus', is now a net importer. The country's trade surplus collapsed a staggering 99% in March, as a sharp dropoff in imports was not matched on the other side. The collapse means Japan ran a deficit for the year -- its first in 28 years.
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Ok gang, I'm tackling a new study, transgenerational appeal of cars and I need the help from the young and old alike. Here it goes: What nameplates existing or retired do you think appeal or could appeal to the young and old alike. Prime example the Ford Mustang has strong appeal to boomers and millenials. Please state your age and the vehicles you think fit the bill. Price be damned, but we all know Ferrari's and Porsche's have widespread appeal. I'm looking for more attainable vehicles. If or when we get enough responses, we'll move along to phase two. Thanks gang! :CG_all:
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Energy transition is the ultimate challenge in electric vehicles (EVs) and technological advances are reducing costs while offering greater efficiency as demanded by consumers. Driving the market is the entire powertrain made up of power-dense batteries, electric motors and wide-bandgap semiconductor solutions. GaN or Gallium Nitride is a wide-bandgap material with outstanding intrinsic characteristics that can offer system level advantages with better performance. Lower weight, higher power density for increased range is what GaN can deliver due to operating with a higher efficiency at a higher frequency providing a reduction in passive components while increasi…
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Trident announced it would finally show its production-ready car in public next month -- the Trident Iceni Grand Tourer, a diesel-powered machine that should hit 200 mph while returning 69 mpg on a variety of fuels. http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/diesel-powered-british-supercar-trident-icini-promises-200-200130777.html While very cool, the $119,000 price tag will keep this to the upper 5% of earners. Cool looking car.
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http://www6.autonet.ca/News/story.cfm?stor...3156972-cp.html i get the feeling Toyota, GM, Honda & Ford aren't going anywhere seeing as they've pumped billions into new plants or plant upgrades.
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Wide tires come to aid of the trucking industry Larger size means that truckers need fewer wheels to carry the load on the conventional rig. Jim Davenport / Associated Press Mark Duncan / Associated Press Jim Smith holds the new Michelin X-One truck tire, right, designed to replace the double tires, left, commonly used on large trucks. See full image Printer friendly version Comment on this story Send this story to a friend Get Home Delivery -- Take a closer look at some of the 18-wheelers rolling down the nation's roads lately and you might notice something missing: eight wheels. Some truckers are converting to wider tires that let them replace dua…
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US car companies trucking out of trouble 26.11.05 By Alastair Sloane Once upon a time, an American car was just that. American cars stood out. They were mostly as big as Texas and covered in chrome. They had big motors in the front, big boots in the back - and big bench seats in between. Some had fins, swept-back things designed to give the car the same presence on land as a shark has in the water. These made some cars look hideous - even to Americans. The fins later came to symbolise American excess, in car design and in everyday living. Classic Americans included the 1949 Ford pick-up, 1955 Chevrolet, with its small block V8, and 1963 Buick Riviera. The Rivi…
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I stumbled onto this today. These guys seem to question the validity of vehicle reliablity scores from Consumer Reports, JD Power, Strategic Vision, etc. Seemed like a slightly different approach anyway. I also didn't see ANY GM cars listed on their comparison page... http://www.truedelta.com True Delta site
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http://money.cnn.com/2006/09/27/markets/oil_eia/index.htm gas prices continue to drop--maybe theres still some hope. but but then again: so if 60 is "good" why the hell was it almost 80? supposed to go over 100? are we making a difference in some way with ethanol, conservation, boycotts, and prius' and hybrids in general. or does this have more to do with the usual seasonal changes in demand. which really werent so usual since the past couple of years. ive heard several "analysts" suggest months ago oil and gas prices would plummet at some point. i remember laughing at the time because one of the qualifiers was when things settle down in the mid east. lik…
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The average American motorist is driving substantially fewer miles for the first time in 26 years Link to USA Today article because of high gas prices and demographic shifts, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal highway data. The growth in miles driven has leveled off dramatically in the past 18 months after 25 years of steady climbs despite the addition of more than 1 million drivers to the nation's streets and highways since 2005. Miles driven in February declined 1.9% from February 2006 before rebounding slightly for a 0.3% year-over-year gain in March, data from the Federal Highway Administration show. That's in sharp contrast to the average annual growth r…
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or Mitsubish becomes top shareholder of Isuzu Link
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https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/best-v8-suvs I do find it interesting that this publications website used the Jeep GC SRT for their cover shot on this story of the best V8 SUVs in the market right now. In reverse order with the lowest scoring V8 powered SUV to the top dog, on a scale of 1 to 10 being best, here we go: #23 - Mercedes-Benz G-Class ( 7.2 / 10) #22 - Cadillac Escalade (7.4 / 10) #21 - GMC Yukon Denali (7.5 / 10) #20 - Nissan Armada (7.6 / 10) #19 - Toyota Sequoia (7.1 / 10) #18 - Lexus GX (7.8 / 10) #17 - Lexus LX (7.9 / 10) #16 - Infiniti QX80 (8.0 / 10) #15 - Toyota Land Cruiser (8.…
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U.S. Supreme Court Halts Chrysler Sale to Fiat Indefinitely Indiana State Pension Fund's request is granted by Justice Ginsburg to stop the sale for an unknown length of time. Story Link
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Buick or Mercedes? Chevy or Audi? Lincoln or Volvo? Ford or Volkswagen? It's the American maker in every case, according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates durability study, an industry benchmark. The achievement reflects two trends that are largely hidden behind Detroit's spate of bad financial news and fire-sale discounts: The reliability of American cars, trucks and SUVs is up, and the reliability of European imports, especially German ones, is down. Consumer Reports, the influential nonprofit product-test magazine, sees the same trend. "Domestic manufacturers are now in second place behind the Japanese" when it comes to reliability, spo…
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According to the latest poll from Yale University, George Mason University and Climate Nexus commissioned by the nonprofit Coltura, finds that 55% to 35% margin in requiring all new autos sold in their state to be electric starting in 2030. As per multiple scientific and university groups, carbon pollution biggest source is gasoline powered cars and world leaders coming off the heels of the COP26 climate gathering are trying to address this mounting climate crisis. Yes, not everyone will agree with these polls or the science behind climate change and as a multi-cultural society, we must work to at times agree to disagree and still find a way to move forward. Humanity…
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Never new about this.... The UAW is a dragging anchor for the big 3 and needs to be cut loose. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472304,00.html
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UAW Extends Chrysler Talks, Focus Turns To Ford William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 23, 2011 The United Auto Workers have finished their first contract negotiation with General Motors last Friday. Now, Chrysler and Ford go for their turns with the UAW. Chrysler and the UAW have agreed to extend contract negotiations for an additional four weeks. Previously, the two had a one week extension to hammer out a new deal. The negotiations are centered around a new wage and benefit pack that will impact around 23,000 workers. This four week extension will help the UAW focus more on the most difficult negotiation, Ford. The UAW wants th…
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UAW losing pay edge The UAW is losing its edge in pay compared with nonunionized U.S. assembly plant workers for foreign companies, even as Detroit automakers aim for deeper benefit cuts to trim their losses. In at least one case last year, workers for a foreign automaker for the first time averaged more in base pay and bonuses than UAW members working for domestic automakers, according to an economist for the Center for Automotive Research and figures supplied to the Free Press by auto companies. In that instance, Toyota Motor Corp. gave workers at its largest U.S. plant bonuses of $6,000 to $8,000, boosting the average pay at the Georgetown, Ky., plant to the equival…
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UAW May Form Merger(s) to Boost Membership The United Auto Workers has not ruled out merging with another union, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday. The comment came during a question-and-answer session Gettelfinger hosted on the union's Web site, UAW.org. "The UAW has not ruled out merging with other unions," he wrote in response to a question from a union member. UAW membership fell to 557,000 in 2005 down from 1.5 million 20 years ago. With General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. offering buyouts to more than 70,000 workers, UAW membership is expected to continue to decline. Industry experts have speculated about a merger that could give the organizati…
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UAW May Negotiate With Big Three At Once William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 28, 2011 UAW President Bob King said the union may hold contracts talk with Detroit Three at the same time. King was speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Automotive Press Association in Detroit talking about UAW and the future. “We have very advanced and good relationships, and we should be able to work together. I would hope that we don’t have to get to the point of picking a target.” King said to reporters. Usually, the UAW picks one automaker they think can give them the best contract and then uses that with the other automakers. This gives UAW members…
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UAW Meeting Next Week For Bargining Conference William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 16, 2011 The United Auto Workers union will hold their quadrennial bargaining conference next week. The conference will focus on negotiating new contracts with Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. While the current agreement between the automakers and the union expire in September, UAW President Bob King says the union workers should be rewarded for the sacrifices made to help the automakers survive. “All the sacrifices that our members made to turn these companies around were part of the process that’s really led to this amazing turnaround. We want ou…
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UAW Membership to Fall Below 500K UAW membership is expected to fall below 500,000 -- one-third its peak levels of three decades ago -- after Ford Motor Co. completes its buyouts of 38,000 hourly workers represented by the Detroit-based autoworkers union. The Ford buyouts, part of a sweeping restructuring plan, came months after 46,800 UAW members took early retirement or other buyouts from General Motors Corp. and Delphi Corp., its parts-making spin-off, which is in bankruptcy. Analysts speculate that the UAW, which must negotiate new deals with automakers next year, may need to merge with another union or at least drastically slash its own staff. But members say it n…
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UAW officials found guilty A federal jury convicts two bosses of demanding unqualified men get jobs after a '97 Pontiac strike. Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Paul Egan / The Detroit News DETROIT -- A federal jury convicted two United Auto Workers officials Tuesday of conspiring to break labor laws and to extort favors from automaker General Motors Corp. in the midst of a bitter labor strike in Pontiac nine years ago. Donny Douglas and Jay Campbell showed no emotion when a U.S. District Court jury returned the unanimous verdicts after a little more than a full day of deliberations. The incidents that sparked the case date back to 1997, when the UAW went out on strike at G…
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http://today.reuters.com/investing/finance...ABOR-URGENT.XML Turn out the lights The Party's over It seems that all Good things must end
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UAW Seeking A Record $8,000 To $10,000 Signing Bonus William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 10, 2011 Previous UAW contract negotiations with the big three would center around increased hourly wages and top benefits. But during this round of contract negotiations, the UAW could give up the increases and go for the lump sum. In a report done by Bloomberg, the UAW could ask Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors for a signing bonus of of $8,000 to $10,000 per member. The amount is three times the current $3,000 signing bonus the big three agreed to in 2007. “A signing bonus in this range would get some attention and is meant to serve as …
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UAW's future: Givebacks or else Delphi starts clock ticking on rich wage, benefit packages across U.S. auto industry. By Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News After decades of hard-fought victories at the bargaining table, the United Auto Workers union faces the prospect of unprecedented wage and benefit concessions at one of its largest employers. In addition to Delphi Corp., the clock may be ticking against workers' rich package of wages and benefits at other Detroit automakers , analysts say. Compensation packages are worth more than $130,000 a year. That may put a smile on workers' faces, but the labor costs also give American automakers …
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https://www.onallcylinders.com/2018/12/21/ubers-self-driving-program-is-back-behind-the-wheel-after-fatal-crash-last-spring/?fbclid=IwAR015BqIXKKQxRVK1g0Zn10OK-9XxAaNzXd2tpf9wJ6v3B1WcsCm0nFTKKQ "Uber’s latest foray into autonomous vehicle testing will be more limited from a standpoint of scope and speed. The car will be held to a speed limit of 25 mph and is restricted to a one-mile loop in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Additionally, the test vehicles are required to have two drivers (i.e. “mission specialists”) at all times during operation."
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The redesigned NASCAR stock car is bigger, but is it better? http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...photopanel..1.* Old One New One -- Now, I'm not a fan of NASCAR at all, but I found it interesting how many people do not like the COT. I hope NASCAR pays the price for shoveling out this ugly thing and looses so many fans it's screwed.
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com UK Law Firm files Lawsuit against VW UK VW Owners Lawsuit A downtown law firm has filed a group class action lawsuit against VW on behalf of a potential 1.2 million TDI owners. To date according the Euro Autonews web site 10,000 have signed on to be represented. VW has taken a very different approach to Europe and with that, more and more countries are demanding compensation equal to what VW is doing in the US. Last year according to the story, a Spanish court found in favor of the owners that the local dealer was also responsible and judged in favor of the TDI owners that t…
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http://www.autoobserver.com/2007/07/detroi...FTOKEN=47935534 Guest Commentary: Detroit's Big Three on the Road to Oblivion July 23, 2007 By Richard Feast Oh, how my old colleagues in the U.S. liked to tease if the topic of the decline of the U.K. auto industry arose. The derision was deserved. The U.K. automotive industry was second in scale only to that of the U.S. in the 1950s. It was the world’s leading car exporter, putting bread on hundreds of thousands of tables across the country. Today, the U.K.’s indigenous manufacturers have either vanished or been taken over by foreign competitors. No other country so nonchalantly kissed goodbye to so much potential we…
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Unbearable lightness? To make cars frugal, they will have to become lighter—and more expensive From The Economist. WHEN it comes to motor vehicles there is widespread belief—at least in America—that bigger is not only better, but safer too. The assumption is that nothing beats having lots of steel around you in a crash. And it is true, to some extent. All things being equal, the driver of a large SUV (sports-utility vehicle) is less likely to be killed than the driver of a small car in a head-on collision between the two. The downside is that SUV drivers are far more likely than car drivers to die in solitary roll-over accidents induced by the vehicle’s own weight, its…
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Under New Ownership! Avant1963 and I came to an agreement over the weekend where my company, Pittsburgh Living LLC, has purchased Cheers and Gears. Avant1963 will continue in an admin role for as long as he chooses. I have been a member of this site since 2003. In 2007 I was elevated to the admin group while helping out with a server move. Around the beginning of this year, Cheers and Gears was dying a slow, painful, death in the image of our favorite company. I decided to do some much needed maintenance and find ways to secure financing for server and software upgrades. Since that time I have filled the role of head admin previously held by FlyBrian and Josh befor…
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Understanding the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist System With the 2012 Buick LaCrosse General Motors (GM) introduced the second generation Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) system, officially known as the eAssist, at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. GM claims that eAssist, which means "light electrification" helps the near 2 ton car achieve a 25 percent increase in the fuel economy compared to the fuel economy of the 2.4L, 4 cylinder/6-speed LaCrosse. GM expects the eAssist LaCrosse to deliver a class leading fuel economy of 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. The system will be standard on all 4-cylinder equipped 2012 LaCrosses. The eAssist system will…
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From a working paper at the National Bureau of Economic Research "The current US ethanol mandate requires that about 5 percent of world caloric production from corn, wheat, rice, and soybeans be used for ethanol generation. As a result, world food prices are predicted to increase by about 30 percent and global consumer surplus from food consumption is predicted to decrease by 155 billion dollars annually." Harvard's Jeffrey Miron opines: "In other words, the mandate needs to generate at least $155 billion worth of annual benefits from reduced global warming to pass a cost-benefit test. Since ethanol use appears to increase GHG emissions, the mandate fails big time! Befo…
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Union chief: Plans to Build Chevrolet Orlando in U.S. on Hold It seems the planned Orlando may be in jeopardy for US production. Local United Auto Workers chief George McGregor informed Automotive News that plant management informed him that the Orlando and a planned Opel variant will not be built at the facility later in the year. Follow the jump to learn more. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28920
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Union of Concerned Scientists' Relases Their 2011 Hybrid Scorecard William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 14, 2011 The Union of Concerned Scientists, a non-profit science advocacy group in the U.S., has released its 2nd annual Hybrid Scorecard. The hybrid scorecard grades hybrid models on fuel efficiency, environmental impact, value-for-money and their so-called “forced-feature premium”. The last one being a measure of features that don't improve fuel economy, but make it more appealing to buyers. Thirty-four hybrids were tested, graded on the criteria, and placed into their respective categories. The top models in the Non-Luxury Models…
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It was mentioned on the news that the CAW under Chrysler are unwilling to make any more concessions in the negotiated restructuring effort. This is some of what the CAW has to say on their website: http://www.caw.ca/en/7108.htm ...wow, minivans eh? Wah...hoo.... OMG, everyone else sold ONE car, and Chrysler sold TWO! BUST out the champaign and give everyone a raise!!! ...you have got to be kidding me. I'm betting he would be waving that book in the air even after hell hath risen around him and there was nothing left of Chrysler but the memory of their logo. "Don't you dare be in breach of contract! You'll pay for it!" Honestly, having…
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6032801573.html Some are pretty harsh. http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Stor...google&keyword=
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com UnOfficial State Auto In spending time looking over stories in Popular Mechanics, I came across their story on what was the top selling auto in each state or better known as the UnOfficial State Auto. Popular Mechanics Story Link Some I could easily see why the auto was a top seller in comparison to the state and what the state is known for from a gross product producing standpoint. Others clearly surprised me and some have happened truly due to special interest groups and the politicians eating out of those interest groups hands. It is a well known fact that the High Tech Millionai…
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http://news.yahoo.com/51-years-wreck-7-inch-car-part-found-164436702.html
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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...zMgA&refer=news Q how far can you run into the woods? A.only half way, then youre running out. just something until the official numbers are released. and some good news for the folks over at the blue oval, perhaps care to make any bets?
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UPDATE: Cash for Clunkers ends Monday One month and 500k sales later, program dries up If you're planning on cashing in on your clunker, you'd better get to a dealer soon. Exactly one month after it began, the government's CARS program will end Monday at 8 PM. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blames conservative sales estimates for the pushed-up deadline, which was initially to come on Labor Day. Since July 24th, close to a half million sales worth billions in rebates have been recorded. Funding issues, dealers angry over rebate checks and controversy over the trashing of old "clunkers" have regularly made headlines since Cash for Clunkers began. N…
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The Detroit News reported on January 16, 2008 that the Chevrolet Malibu and the Buick Enclave each won Urban Wheels Awards this week. For details, click here.
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From Leftlanenews.com: Click Here for Full Story (WSJ Article)
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US House Shows E15 The Door William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 22, 2011 The US House has blocked the EPA from continuing with their plans to introduce a higher blend of ethanol into gasoline this past Saturday. The amendment introduced by Rep. John Sullivan, R-Oklahoma to a bill for government funding was overwhelming voted by a count of 286-135 to prohibit the EPA spending money on waivers to allow gas stations to sell E15 till September 30th. "The EPA has completely ignored calls from lawmakers, industry, environmental and consumer groups to address important safety issues raised by the 50 percent increase in the ethanol m…
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Factorial Energy has had a major 4th quarter as they secured Agreements with Stellantis, Daimler, Hyundai and Kia to use their 40Ah battery packs in their electric vehicles. The company backed by major investors such as Former President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Mark Fields; former senior advisor to the Obama Administration's presidential task force on the Auto Industry, Harry Wilson and investment firms Gatemore Capital Management and Wave Equity Partners have enabled Factorial to jump from a tech startup doing research to a commercial production company. Factorial Energy has stated that for EVs to go from a global 4% capture of the global car sales …
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It's an 'open quantity' 10-yr contract with an initial advance of $462 million, for a guaranteed volume between 50K and 165K vehicles. The current fleet of Grumman LLV mail trucks were built between '87 & '94, designed for a 24-yr lifespan (which they've all exceeded). Those use the GM 'Iron Duke' 4-cylinder/THM 3-spd trans. The next generation Oshkosh trucks will be powered by a mix of battery-electric and low-emission internal combustion powertrains. They're also getting A/C, automatic braking, collision avoidance & 360-degree cameras. No word yet from D.C. regarding their announced forward policy of 'replacing all government fleet vehicles with …
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10 best and worst value holders after 5 years.
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