As General Motors Corp.’s losses grow, so does the amount it plans to cut on marketing spending. In a 40-page document of financial results released today, the automaker disclosed that it will slash marketing in North America — including vehicle incentives — by $800 million this year alone. …. Details
Juan Zamora is really glad for overdraft protection.
When he pulled in to fill up the tank on his ’94 Camaro in Richland on Tuesday, he figured the $90 on his debit card was more than enough.
It turns out the Hanford worker who commutes weekly from his home in Spokane was wrong …Â … Details
Mechanical transmission of power using gears is very energy inefficient. The familiar automotive multi-speed gearbox and differential suffers from the friction losses that result in 20 – 30% of engine power being lost between a car’s engine and the wheels. Many techniques are being developed to eliminate mechanical transmission including Wheel Motors and Hydraulic transmissions that we have seen being trialed in UPS delivery vans. Now in an innovative new approach, Scottish company Artemis Intelligent Power has developed a hydraulic hybrid transmission system it says can double a vehicle’s MPG in city driving… Details
Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block took the win at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood in southern Missouri this weekend.
“I love the flow of the stages of this event,†said Block at the finish. “I love the high speeds.â€
Block’s flat-out style is … Details