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What may be the latest industry-wide/technologically-inherent safety cover-up in the auto industry is being pinned exclusively on Toyota by the powers-that-be. Having just bailed out General Motors and Chrysler, U.S. overclass … Meantime, another federal official close to safety regulators says NHTSA is investigating whether electromagnetic interference (EMI) could be causing glitches with vehicle speed controls in all cars and trucks , including Toyota products. …
The LA Auto Show in November is a huge event in which the industry gets to unveil their new models, technologies, and exciting concept cars. But things are so bad for the American Auto industry right now that two of of Detroit’s big three car companies are basically sitting out for this year’s show, a previously unprecedented event. While foreign car manufactures Toyota and BMW are unveiling new, environmentally friendly vehicles, both GM and Chrysler decided to not send any executives or hold any press conferences during the industry showcase. Ford is the only US automaker with a major presence at the show, where they’re rolling out the brand new, redesigned Mustang, which they’re boasting has a “V-8 with even more horsepower and an even throatier Mustang exhaust sound.” While Japanese and German car companies are working hard to create more fuel efficient vehicles as concerns about gas prices and the environment continue to plague consumers, Ford is boasting about a faster and louder Mustang, while GM and Chrysler have so little to offer in terms of innovation they didn’t bother to show up at the LA Autoshow… no wonder the executives from Detroit’s Big 3 are in Washington begging for a 25 billion dollar government bailout loan. I’m HOST, and you’ve been watching rpmfreaks.Com. Keep watching for more news, reviews, and tips from the automotive world. Distributed by Tubemogul.
The private company that operates speed cameras in Denver, Colorado is ignoring the provisions of state law designed to protect the public. Motorist Bill O’Neil used his cell phone camera to document the lack of warning signs around a photo radar van issuing tickets on First Avenue in January, KMGH-TV reported. City officials entrust Redflex
Despite entering the auto market only seven years ago, its BYD Auto unit is already the fourth largest car maker in China. The company makes electric, hybrid and gasoline vehicles, and it sold 450000 units in China last year, or slightly more than new …. battery maker Quallion LLC of Sylmar plans to open a manufacturing plant in the county that would build rechargeable batteries for electric cars ; and Balqon Corp. makes small electric trucks at a Harbor City plant. …
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“What should I buy?” Well these days it really doesn’t matter as much as you would think. The marketplace is absolutely riddled with 300+ late models to choose from and most of them are perfectly fine daily drivers. A Toyota? A Buick? A Mitsubishi? For most folks it really doesn’t matter. I’m not kidding. Their
In the USA, sales of hybrids were brisk when gasoline was over $4.00 a gallon, but since the summer of 2008 sales have been sluggish at best. Why the push then by automakers to introduce electric hybrids and pure electric models to their fleets? … Cars and trucks in the mix that use little if any gasoline help bring up the fleet average, and in order to get to the 2016 requirements automakers need to start now! We could question however, why the average Japanese and …
The Lexus RX 450h hybrid with a 3.5-liter V-6 generates 295 hp and is rated at 32 mpg city/ 28 highway. The Camaro has outsold the Mustang for nine straight months. In February, GM sold 6482 Camaros while Ford sold 5115 Mustangs. … The muscle car segment has been a historically important battleground for Detroit automakers and one of the only segments — along with full size trucks and SUVs — where import brands have not made significant headway. …
And while we are solidly in left brain mode, here the explanation of Toyota’s brake override. You can start on a steep hill, even brake with your left foot, says Toyota. Let their presser speak for itself: The brake override feature is designed to be unobtrusive in normal driving conditions. It is designed to manage vehicle
This Saturday is turning into a visual sort of day (NHTSA data dive fatigue?) with an emphasis on vintage ads and photo-chops. How about a combination of the two? Hemmings blog found these at Lowtech, and they brought a smile to my working-on-Saturday face. Nice 1953 Chebby! And the kids and ladies are duly enthralled. How
