Vehicles: Page 183

ZL-1 Big-Block Revived After Tooling Rescued From Scrap Yard

GM will sell duplicates of the engine, beginning in spring, for about $20,000.

By Tom Murphy • Oct. 31, 2007

Delphi Nears 20% Diesel Market Share

Solenoid-actuated common-rail fuel injectors, which are a third less expensive than more sophisticated piezo units, prove valuable in Delphi’s product portfolio.

By William Diem • Oct. 18, 2007

Toyota Hopes Flex-Fuel Option Will Boost Midwest Tundra Sales

Sales of Toyota’s fullsize pickup have increased the most on a percentage basis in Illinois and Missouri since the new-generation truck went on sale in February.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 18, 2007

Tweaks, New Platform Allow Vue Hybrid to Hold Mileage Ground

GM says it was able to hit the 32-mpg mark even though the Vue went up in weight when it migrated to the new Theta Epsilon platform for ’07 and its hybrid powertrain is a carryover from the old model.

By Ward's Staff • Oct. 12, 2007

Vehicle Histories Dug Deeper

Experian Automotive is enhancing information on its AutoCheck vehicle-history reports.The added information draws from new and expanded accident data resources, increasing Experian's current data sets by tens of millions of records.

Oct. 1, 2007

BMW Says 3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel U.S.-Bound

Like its competitors at Mercedes and Volkswagen, BMW’s technology relies heavily on a sophisticated urea injection aftertreatment process.

By James M. Amend • Sept. 28, 2007

The Most Elaborate Public Relations Ploy Ever?

Comedian and political pundit Bill Maher frequently jokes, “We’ll all be dead” before hydrogen-powered vehicles hit the road. If that’s the case, the push to develop emission-free, fuel-cell powered vehicles may be the most elaborate public relations ploy ever.

By Drew Winter • Sept. 13, 2007

Lexus GS Gets Bigger V-8, Updated Interior

To give the top-end GS a boost in the marketplace for ’08, Lexus has borrowed the 4.6L V-8 from its LS flagship model.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 11, 2007

Nissan Maxima Diesel Basis Unveiled by Renault in Frankfurt

The 3.0L V-6 was jointly developed by the alliance, but Renault had lead engineering duties.

By Ward's Staff • Sept. 11, 2007

Inside Denso’s Cornerstone Kota Plant

Of Denso’s ¥720 billion in global electronics sales last year, the lion’s share originates at Kota.

By Roger Schreffler • Sept. 10, 2007

Malcolm’s X-Prize Bid

The 5-passenger, plug-in hybrid vehicle will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds and have a range of 850 miles, Bricklin promises

By Herb Shuldiner • Sept. 6, 2007

Peugeot 308 Larger, More Fuel-Efficient Than Predecessor

A concept car that reveals the shape of the 308 station wagon will be unveiled at the Frankfurt show in September, along with a diesel-hybrid concept PSA plans to make.

By William Diem • Sept. 4, 2007

ICE Is Here To Stay

The internal combustion engine is going to be around a lot longer than most people realize. With its roots in the 19th century you might have thought the ICE would have been surpassed by now. But the tried-and-true, piston-driven, spark-ignited, gasoline-fueled engine has more than 100 years of development going for it. Thanks to even greater use of electronic technology, the ICE will see significant

By John McElroy • Sept. 1, 2007

’08 CTS Casts Light on Cadillac’s Interior-Design Strategy

While the exterior of the CTS borrows a number of design elements from the Cadillac Sixteen, the vehicle’s interior puts a modern spin on the mostly retro cabin of the celebrated concept car.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 31, 2007

DIG, AWD, 6-Speed Highlight New 304-HP CTS

The engine represents the most powerful naturally aspirated V-6 the auto maker has ever brought to market.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 30, 2007

NVH Chief Concern for GM Engineers on ’08 Chevrolet Malibu

Engineers started with the chassis, strengthening and lengthening the same Epsilon-based frame that underpins the Aura and Pontiac G6.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 21, 2007

Chevy Debuts Turbocharged HHR at Dream Cruise

The ’08 HHR SS boasts a turbocharged, intercooled 2.0L Ecotec I-4 that makes 260 hp.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 16, 2007

Torotrak, Xtrac Partner on Formula 1 Hybrid System

The licensing agreement involves a brake-energy recovery system for improving the fuel consumption and relevance of future Formula 1 racing cars.

By Mike Sutton • Aug. 14, 2007

Study Says Path to Fuel Efficiency Long, Winding Road

New government policies, such as a stricter CAFE, only would impact new vehicles, which account for just 8% of cars and trucks on road today.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 6, 2007

Hirotec Bringing Magnetic Pulse Welding to Masses

Magnetic pulse welding enables the joining of dissimilar materials, such as aluminum and steel, opening up a variety of new possibilities for engineers.

By Byron Pope • Aug. 6, 2007

Timken: Bearings Boost Fuel Economy

Against the looming possibility of federal legislators hiking auto-industry corporate average fuel economy standards by nearly 50%, one longtime supplier is holding out the promise of a large and immediate efficiency boost - for a comparatively minor investment.

By Bill Visnic • Aug. 1, 2007

Electronics Supplier dSpace Moves to Bigger Digs

While many auto suppliers are struggling, dSpace has been growing along with the soaring use of vehicle electronics.

By Drew Winter • Aug. 1, 2007

Honda to Locate Jet Engine Plant in North Carolina

The engine to be built, the HF120, will power the upcoming HondaJet and was developed in conjunction with GE.

By Christie Schweinsberg • July 17, 2007

BMW Out of Tritec Engine JV

Russia’s AvtoVAZ and GAZ and China’s Lifan all have expressed interest in acquiring the equipment to build Tritec’s 1.4L and 1.6L 4-cyl. engines.

By Ward's Staff From Wires • July 12, 2007

Ford High on Fuel-Stingy Gasoline Engine Technology

The auto maker’s TwinForce engine will provide V-8 power with the fuel economy of a V-6, thanks to direct-injection turbocharging.

By Byron Pope • July 6, 2007