Aug 4 2009

2010 Ford Transit Connect – First Drive Review

2010 Ford Transit Connect First Drive Review

European sensibility, only less sexy: Ford’s little box on wheels could revolutionize the mobile service industry.

In case you haven’t noticed, Americans are downsizing. Proof is everywhere: McDonalds has banished its super-size option; “McMansions” are out, “live/work” lofts are in; Hummers and Navigators are sitting like boat anchors on dealer lots, while Minis and Smarts are moving like mad (well, moving, anyway).

Q Full article, Source: CarAndDriver

Aug 4 2009

Chevy Orlando coming, could get Voltec powertrain

Chevy Orlando coming, could get Voltec powertrain

Before General Motors’ financial woes got so out-of-hand that the giant automaker was forced to declare bankruptcy, plans were in place to bring the Chevrolet Orlando, a new seven-passenger multi-purpose vehicle, to the U.S. market in 2011. First seen at the Paris Motor Show last year, the Orlando concept was a modern take on the nearly defunct but extremely useful wagon shape that seemed destined to replace the retrotastic HHR in GM’s lineup. Now that GM’s back on track, it would seem the previously stalled Orlando project is moving forward as well.

Q Full article, Source: AutoBlog

Aug 4 2009

Nissan studying turbochargers for future vehicles?

Nissan studying turbochargers for future vehicles?

As much as we’ve grown to love Nissan’s award-winning line of VQ six-cylinder powerplants, reality dictates that time marches on and a replacement will soon be needed. According to Tetsuya Takahashi, a manager at Nissan’s Powertrain Engineering Division, a switch to smaller displacements may be in the offing along with a return to forced induction – much like what Ford has done with its EcoBoost series of engines.

Q Full article, Source: AutoBlog

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