At the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, Volkswagen introduced their off-road concept vehicle that utilized a diesel-hybrid powertrain. The vehicle had a turbocharged 1.8 L diesel engine mated to an electric assisted motor and together Volkswagen claims up to 131 miles per gallon. They also claim that the 4000 pound vehicle can get from 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds.
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Chevrolet SS 2014 they will probably see 6.2 L V-8 engine that shared in the Camaro yet it may have a couple new tricks up its sleeve in engine design therefore producing more efficiency and horsepower. There are also more likely be a V6 version will probably have the 3.6 L producing around 325-350 hp.
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There’s no doubt that Subaru has had the all-wheel-drive wagon niche locked down for quite some time. The reason being is that Subaru has been producing wagons on testosterone treatments for many years now. Ever since Crocodile Dundee was showing us how the Outback could get through rough terrain yet still be fast enough to chase down wallabies, we have slowly started picking up on just how good these vehicles are. Subaru’s all-wheel-drive systems are industry leaders as they perform insanely well in inclement weather. And with Subaru’s overall reliability it’s hard not to simply go with this vehicle for a top pick. The problem is, that for 2013 that the Subaru Forester will continue Read more…
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We are looking for many ways to cut down on vehicle emissions as well as boost efficiency so what if we used compressed air to do so? We have the technology at hand in order to make a vehicle that simply compresses what you and I breathe and then release it like a low whiny fart without the stink. Imagine that we fill up a party balloon with our breath and it grows to capacity and once we let it go, the balloon wisps away do to the buildup in pressure being released through a small point of exit. Now let’s say that we have a car that has several scuba diving tanks that are rated for 3500 psi. Now depending on the size of the vehicle will determine how many tanks that we have acting as our fuel tanks. Now we have a regulator and fill-up point connected to say five tanks each holding 3,000 psi of air. Read more…
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0-60 in 2.9 seconds and get up to 78 Mpg on the Nurburgring sounds too good to be true right? What if I told you that the Porsche 918 would cost you only $845,000.00 USD for the base model? Then you say, ok yeah that sounds more like it. Still the new 2014 Porsche 918 is a glimpse into the future of automobiles as the technology is being implemented into real world driving. And Porsche is doing it the right way. The reason being is that the regenerative braking system and 6.8 kWh battery pack will be tested and if it’s a piece of shit then the 1,000 owners will simply understand that it’s a Read more…
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The Chevy Trax is not due to come to the United States but don’t worry fans of useless vehicles, because we will get the Buick Encore instead. Both of these vehicles will be manufactured in General Motors South Korea facility with that Chevy Trax being sold in around 140 countries. These vehicles will offer five-passenger seating and resemble a Fiat 500 on steroids. General Motors is looking to capitalize on small crossovers that can compete in the growing market. I myself don’t understand it, because it seems like a car big enough to be less efficient as well as offer nothing much as a means Read more…
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For years I have be an advocate for clean burning diesels in America and I know I am not the only one. The diesel is in existence for foreign markets but not for the U.S. So what’s the deal? We are seeing Jeep’s being built in the United States with diesel engines being shipped overseas and being untouchable by the U.S. market. One good thing about Fiat calling the shots for Chrysler is the fact that they feel strongly about the diesel engine as well. We do see that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will be receiving a diesel for 2013 which will be a 2.8 L or 3.0 L though produce around 200 hp and around 340 lb-ft of torque. This diesel engine mated to the new eight-speed automatic transmission and a stop-start function should be able to produce nearly 40 MPG’s on the Highway and a combined fuel mileage of around 35-36 MPG’s. Of course the Jeep Wrangler diesel is not going to be nearly as efficient at highway speeds but it should be able to still produce stellar miles per gallon. Frankly I Read more…
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If you look at the upcoming 2013 Ford Fusion you think to yourself, wow that is a great looking sedan what took them so long. That’s the same way I feel like I will be upon the introduction of the new Mazda 6 2013. Mazda has been released from the clutches of Ford and is set to bring fuel efficiency as well as contemporary good looks to its lineup of vehicles. As I watch other manufacturers making their vehicles uglier by design, I see the Mazda CX-5 and am amazed as an auto manufacturer designed a vehicle that looks good, is efficient and versatile. The only thing missing is a diesel engine, but now we find out Mazda is bringing the SKYACTIV-D to the states. That’s right diesel fans, it looks Read more…
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Auto production in Mexico has risen 31% in the month of April over the previous year. And the reason for such an incredible rise might be a little shocking to you. Over the years American and foreign auto manufacturers have slowly been trickling down manufacturing jobs into Mexico. I’ve seen components for Harley-Davidson’s as well as that blasphemous piece of garbage Chevy HHR come from our southerly neighbors. What is amazing is that America’s general public thinks that Mexico is just full of cartel members slaughtering victims day in and day out but what they may not know is that those Read more…
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Cadillac is trying to set the new standard for luxury something, something, something. The problem is that Cadillac has to play nice and share its parts with other General Motors vehicles. Luckily GM is working to develop some pretty good parts to be placed in their CTS model. The CTS started out as Cadillac’s entry level vehicle in order to get the bad taste of the Catera out. The result of the CTS was a new contemporary design that looked the part and would be different enough yet make sense and Read more…
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We look at the legality issues and options of being chauffeured by Eco-KITT The Google self driving car is phenomenal by design and helps me to regain faith in humanity. The reason being is that the vehicle is a massive technological achievement and can help those such as blind individuals finally...
The Sonic RS wants to munch on some corners.... nom,nom,nom The Chevy Sonic was Chevrolet's answer to be bulbous and unattractive Aveo that needed to go. The Sonic has been through a massive marketing campaign in order for Chevrolet to attract more youthful buyers and commuters to the company. Now we are starting...
Investing in a fuel source that America has plenty of Whenever corn ethanol was being introduced I figured, wow this is amazing. If we can harness the same amount of energy that Brazil is harnessing from sugarcane then we should be turning Wichita Kansas into Abu Dhabi. Before too long corn...
