Archive for June, 2007
Automotive Recalls - Mercedes Benz CL and S Class
27 June 2007The NHTSA has issued a recall affecting Mercedes-Benz CL Class and S Class autos from the 2000 through 2004 model years. The issue involves hydraulic fluid leakage that could touch off a fire. Details are listed below:
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Model Year: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Models affected: CL Class, S Class
NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V263000
Potential Units Affected: 19924
Problem: [...]
Steve McQueen’s Ferrari Lusso Up for Auction
20 June 2007Steve McQueen’s garage was filled with the finest motorcycles and cars, just what you would expect a passionate motorhead to buy if he had plenty of money and class. Slowly, over the years, all of his vehicles have been auctioned off.
His 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso found its way into private hands, whereupon the owner returned [...]
ExxonMobil Builds Facility for New Tire Compounds
20 June 2007Tires dramatically affect handling and they play a major role in how our cars and trucks look but tire construction and tire compounds can also affect mileage when the finished tire weighs less plus they can even be “green” by using less raw material in the manufacturing process. ExxonMobil Chemical has taken a step forward [...]
Gibbs Technologies Plans Michigan Office
13 June 2007Gibbs Technologies of Warwickshire, England, developers of numerous high speed amphibious vehicles, are looking to open an office in Michigan. Their plan for the office is to continue development of the Aquada, an amphibious car, while attracting investment and eventually setting up a production facility.
The Aquada, holds the world speed record for amphibious vehicles. [...]
Chrysler 300 Diesel Testing in U.S.
9 June 2007Testing is currently under way on a Chrysler 300 powered by a three-liter, direct-injection diesel engine for potential introduction to the U.S. The key word here is testing, because there are no specific plans to bring it into this country. After earlier diesels using much older technology failed in this market, there seems to be [...]
Steve Saleen to Import Chinese Cars
8 June 2007Steve Saleen just recently retired from the company he founded, Saleen, Inc. Famous for highly modified Mustangs and F150s, the Saleen S7 supercar and also responsible for production of much of the Ford GT, his company has been a powerhouse of performance. Now, just days later, he has announced plans to import cars from China, [...]