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New V6 Engine Boosts Buick Power 6.22.2011
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse will be available with a new, more powerful and fuel-efficient version of its direct-injected 3.6L V-6 engine. The new powertrain boasts a SAE-certified 303 horsepower on the front-wheel-drive LaCrosse – an increase of 23 hp and 264 lb.-ft. of torque, from the standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine with eAssist, with no loss in fuel efficiency… Read More
Ford Gets SYNC’d Up 6.22.2011
Ford is looking to add their Ford SYNC AppLink software program to an additional 10 2012 models. Those vehicles include the 2012 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fiesta, F-150, F-150 SVT Raptor, Super Duty, Expedition, E-Series, Shelby GT500 and 2012 Ford Mustang. “We understand more and more drivers are using their devices and their apps while in the car,” said Doug… Read More
Hyundai Expanding Alabama Engine Plant 5.17.2011
Hyundai Motor Comapny will is expanding its Montgomery, Alabama engine plant to the tune of $173 million in order to build more four-cylinder engines. The Nu 4-cylinder will be used inside the Elantra, with the Theta 4-cylinder going into their larger vehicles - Sonata, Santa Fe and the Kia Sorrento. The work is scheduled to be complete this fall with new… Read More
Honda Jet Reaches 43,000 Feet 5.17.2011
HondaJet Reaches Maximum Operating Altitude of 43,000 Ft.Geneva, Switzerland – Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., today announced at the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, that it has successfully completed additional milestone flight tests with its FAA-conforming HondaJet, including the achievement of a maximum… Read More
Win a 2012 Honda Civic 5.16.2011
Honda is looking for an original song inspired by any one of their 5 new 2012 Civic models - the sedan, coupe, SI, HF or Hybrid. All you have to do is produce a Civic-minded song that captures the spirit of this iconic car. If it's good enough, you'll win a new Civic. Check out Honda's Facebook page to get more info. Here's how to enter:1. Write your original… Read More