Gibbs 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. … [Read more...]
Chrysler 300 Diesel Testing in U.S.
Testing 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 a mindset within the auto industry that diesels … [Read more...]
Steve Saleen to Import Chinese Cars
Steve 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, becoming the CEO of ZX Automobile Company of North … [Read more...]
smart USA Launches Cross-Country Road Show
Although the rest of the world has been driving the smart car for years, the US has not been an official market, even though a small number are on the roads here. Starting in 2008, all of that changes as the Mercedes manufactured smart will go on sale in the States and to introduce the car to the public, smart USA is launching a road show, a traveling tour with a trailer truck … [Read more...]
Chrysler Planning Hemi Hybrids
Chrysler is about to make its first foray into hybrid vehicles with the introduction next year of the 2008 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen SUVs. Unlike some hybrid vehicles, however, these will not have a little 4 cylinder engine or even a V6, instead, these will be equipped with the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8. Overall fuel efficiency is expected to improve by 25 percent while in … [Read more...]