GM 8-Speed Transmissions by 2016, 3-Cylinder Engines Confirmed

GM 8-Speed Transmissions by 2016, 3-Cylinder Engines Confirmed
General Motors announced a $332 million investment into new powertrains today, including an eight-speed transmission slated for some of its vehicles by 2016. Also part of the announcement is a new V6 engine, a new Ecotec small gas engine, and new tooling for an existing six-speed transmission. The new eight-speeds will be built at GM’s Toledo... more]]>

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2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Starts at $99,000

2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Starts at $99,000
Porsche just announced pricing for the 2014 Panamera lineup, with the all-new plug-in hybrid version starting at $99,975 including delivery. The brand’s first plug-in hybrid is driven by a 9.4 kWh battery that makes 95 hp, along with a 3.0-liter V6 hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Porsche claims an all-electric range of 18 to 36 km (11... more]]>

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Kia Design Boss Wants FR-S Competitor

Kia Design Boss Wants FR-S Competitor
Kia’s chief designer at its American design center wants to bring an affordable coupe to the U.S. market, to fight against the likes of the Scion FR-S and the Mazda MX-5 Miata.  “We’d definitely make one if we had my way,” Tom Kearns, the head of Kia’s California design center told AutoCar. “I think we should do a coupé over... more]]>

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Silver Rating for Older Drivers Considered by NHTSA

‘Silver’ Rating for Older Drivers Considered by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today that it might create a “silver” rating system to examine how well vehicles protect older occupants. NHTSA might also consider how rear-seat passengers and pedestrians fare in crashes and is considering new test procedures for electric cars. SEE ALSO: Electric Car Makers Worry About Driving Noise Mandate Previous... more]]>

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Daydreaming a Major Factor in Distracted Crashes: Study

Daydreaming a Major Factor in Distracted Crashes: Study
The lyrics in rock band Supertramp’s song “Dreamer” might have new meaning to some people in light of a study on distracted driving. “You know, well you know you had it comin’ to you. Now there’s not a lot I can do. Dreamer, you stupid little dreamer. So now you put your head in your... more]]>

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Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style Spy Photos

Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style – Spy Photos
It looks like the Ford C-Max is going much the same way as the new Fusion and adopting some Aston Martin-esque style, and our spy photograpgers managed to grab some shots of the facelifted Ford out testing in Sweden. The new 2014 Ford Fiesta was the first to adopt the new Ford face, after it debuted on... more]]>

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BMW M Named Official Car of Moto GP for 15th Straight Year

BMW M Named Official Car of Moto GP for 15th Straight Year
BMW has announced that its partnership with the Moto GP motorcycle racing league is moving into its 15th season. BMW provides all of the safety cars to Moto GP, and has done so since 1999. The first race of the season will be held at Losail International Circuit in Qatar, and will be the first time... more]]>

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