Monthly Archives: August 2016

McLaren 570GT Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

McLaren Automotive has released details of the new McLaren 570GT ahead of its debut on the 18th fairway at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Continue reading →

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Toyota Financial Services – Payment Relief to Louisiana Flooding Victims

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Many other auto lenders are likely doing the same. Continue reading →

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Woodward Dream Cruise Rebirths – Dodge Challenger T/A, Charger Daytona

Posted on 16 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Dodge is reintroducing the brand’s two race-bred nameplates — the new 2017 Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona. Continue reading →

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Volvo 144 – Its First Million Seller at 50 Years

Posted on 16 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The classic 1966 box, the Volvo 144 and derivatives during the ensuing eight years to sell 1.25 million cars, thereby creating Volvo’s first million seller. Continue reading →

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Nissan Titan Warranty Tops Detroit Three at 5-Years Bumper-to-Bumper

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The 2017 Titans and should arrive at Nissan dealers nationwide later this month. New XD and Single Cabs, the first single cab variants in Titan history, join the lineup in late fall. A King Cab body configuration, along with a V6 engine, will follow at a later date. Continue reading →

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Infiniti VC-T – Variable Compression Engine Production Ready?

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The displacement of the engine changes and the compression ratio can vary anywhere between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency). Continue reading →

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2017 Camaro ZL1 – Most Powerful Production Version Ever

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

When they go on sale later this year, the 650 horsepower 2017 Camaro ZL1 will be the fastest production version ever. Continue reading →

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FCA Recalls Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, Cherokee, Ram for Bad Transmissions

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

FCA recalls more than 412,000 model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade and RAM ProMaster vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions since they can suddenly slip into neutral. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps … Continue reading →

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2017 Ford F-150 STX Starts at $35,615

Posted on 15 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Ford is offering “entry-level” truck customers a new STX option “at an affordable price.” Continue reading →

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Unifor Flings Gauntlet as Ford, Fiat Chrysler Negotiations Open

Posted on 12 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Talks with General Motors formally began yesterday with GM releasing an aggressive statement that said “As we have underscored for the past two years, GM won’t make any future product decisions for Oshawa Assembly until after these negotiations.” Continue reading →

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Used Cars Becoming Good or Great Buys

Posted on 12 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The North American used market is roughly 2.5-times bigger than the new car market. That ratio is not going down soon – given the Obama Administration’s recovery from the Republican-induced Great Recession of 2008- 009. Record vehicle sales in 2015 … Continue reading →

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Recalls – 3500 Ram Owners Get the Shaft

Posted on 11 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The rear output shaft could “fracture while driving.” Continue reading →

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Toyota Kicks off Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge

Posted on 10 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During the program, teams of high school students have the opportunity to build their own fuel cell remote-control vehicles and learn first-hand about the future of fuel cell technology. Continue reading →

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Canadian Unifor Opens Talks with Detroit Three This Week

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Unifor’s bargaining committee chairperson for GM, Greg Moffatt says that the Buick Regal sedan and the Chevrolet Equinox SUV – strong sellers both – will end of their cycle before a redesign a year from now. Continue reading →

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Dexos-1 Latest Fuel Economy Oil

Posted on 8 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Idemitsu’s claims its 0W-20 had some of the highest fuel economy benefits seen in GM testing. It took Idemitsu two years to meet GM’s requirements. Continue reading →

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