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Aston Martin DBX SUV Prototype Now in Testing
DBX is scheduled to be unveiled in the last quarter of 2019 and will be built at Aston Martin Lagonda’s St Athan facility; a manufacturing plant that will ultimately become the ‘Home of Electrification’ when the marque’s fully-EV models enter production. Continue reading
Chevy Performance Releases Colorado ZR2 Race Parts
“These parts can be purchased individually to suit each customer’s needs, or as a complete package,” said Dickens. “This gives customers the flexibility to build their truck up over time, purchase only the parts they need for their particular interest, or buy the complete set to build their own ‘Hall Racing’ ZR2.” Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Win F1 Constructors’ Championship
“When we re-joined Formula One with a works Mercedes team in 2010, it was part of a long-term strategic plan,” said Ola Källenius, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Continue reading
Chevy Marks Four Years of Colorado Sales with Sales Editions
November marks the four-year anniversary of the return of the Colorado midsize truck. In a segment that Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford walked away from to the delight of Japanese automakers Toyota and Nissan. Continue reading
Mopar at SEMA – 1000 Horsepower 426 Crate Hemi, Supercharger Concept
The press briefing in the Mopar exhibit at SEMA also included the unveiling of the 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept, the perfect package for highlighting the “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI engine assembly and kit. Continue reading
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Tagged "Hellephant" 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine, 1968 Dodge "Super Charger" Concept, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, Challenger SRT Demon, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Ken Zino, mopar, new car reviews
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2019 COPO Camaro Marks 50 Years of Performance
With a special Anniversary Blue Metallic exterior color that pays homage to the original Laguna Blue offered in 1969, the SEMA show car’s available engine lineup includes a revised version of the supercharged, LSX-based 350 engine, now with a 2.65-liter Magnuson supercharger as well as a 302-cubic-inch engine. Continue reading
Chevrolet Performance to Show Newest Crate Engines at SEMA
The new crate engines add to a line of nearly 50 Small Block, Big Block, LS, LSX, LT, Circle Track and COPO crate engines, giving enthusiasts myriad choices for powering their projects. Continue reading
Foundation in at Hockenheimring Porsche Experience Center
The first Porsche Experience Center opened on the factory grounds in Leipzig in 2002. It was followed by Silverstone (UK, 2008), Atlanta (USA, 2015), Le Mans (France, 2015), and Los Angeles (USA, 2016). A new center in Shanghai (China) was added in April 2018. Continue reading
Fresh Frozen! Comeback of Ice Race in Zell am See
Current rally cars will fight for victory, historic racing cars can be admired as well as the ancient sport of skijoring. The organizers are Vinzenz Greger and Ferdinand Porsche. They claim – not without abundant self-interest – fans can “savor exciting motorsport and amusing entertainment.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, marketing, milestones, performance, racing
Tagged 2019 Ice Race in Zell am See, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, Ferdinand Porsche, GP Ice Race Ambassador Hans-Joachim Stuck, Ken Zino, new car reviews, Skijoring, Vinzenz Greger, ‘Strietzel’ Stuck
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Slow News – Chevrolet SEMA Show Car Has New Exterior Color
Along with Shock, 2019 Camaro colors also includes new Crush, Riverside Blue Metallic, Shadow Grey Metallic and Satin Steel Grey Metallic. Continue reading
Two New Porsche Panamera GTS models
At the heart of both of the new Panamera GTS models is a four-liter V8 engine with 338 kW (460 hp) of output and maximum torque of 620 Nm, which allegedly provides an emotional sound and driving experience when combined with the standard sports exhaust system. Continue reading
All Female Driver Teams to Enter IMSA GT3 and GTD Championship 2019
Standard on LT and RST trims, the 2.7L engine has 14% more torque and 13% better city fuel economy and it is a claimed more than a full second quicker 0-60 mph than the 4.3L V-6 it replaces. The Silverado city fuel economy also exceeds the standard 3.3L V6 engine in the Ford F-150 XLT (EPA-estimated 19 mpg city) but only matches that of the Ram 1500 3.6L V6 mild hybrid (EPA-estimated 20 mpg city). Continue reading
Four Banger for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
Standard on LT and RST trims, the 2.7L engine has 14% more torque and 13% better city fuel economy and it is a claimed more than a full second quicker 0-60 mph than the 4.3L V-6 it replaces. The Silverado city fuel economy also exceeds the standard 3.3L V6 engine in the Ford F-150 XLT (EPA-estimated 19 mpg city) but only matches that of the Ram 1500 3.6L V6 mild hybrid (EPA-estimated 20 mpg city). Continue reading
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Tagged 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, dodge ram, Ford F-Series, Ken Zino, new car reviews, pick up trucks
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Three Peat! Corvette Takes Makers’ and Drivers’ Titles in IMSA GT Le Mans at Road Atlanta Season Final
The real stars of the 10-hour race was a clear in class win by the No. 911 Porsche GT Team Porsche 911 RSR and co-drivers Nick Tandy, Patrick Pilet and Frederic Makowiecki. In the ‘luckless but fast category,’ Chip Ganassi racing put in a fast performance only to see the #3 Corvette sister car, the # 4 Corvette C7.R of Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Fassler, hold off (it looked to be legal moves at AutoInformed and the stewards based on provisional results) the No. 67 Ford GT in the final hour to secure a second consecutive championship for the #3. Continue reading
Mercedes GLC 63 S 4Matic+ Fastest SUV on Nürburgring
Mercedes-Benz claims the GLC 63 S 4Matic+ is not only the top performer (really – is that the best you can do against Alfa, under 3 seconds?), but also day-to-day useable: it has space for passengers and luggage, an adaptable interior, extensive safety features and a high level of long-distance comfort. Continue reading →