Ford’s New 5.0 V-8: Back In Black, And Ready For The Track
Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010
The 5.0 is back, and Ford didn’t take the opportunity lightly. The 2011 Ford Mustang GT will pack a 412-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 that for all practical purposes is an all-new engine. A very stoutly built, race-ready one at that. Along with the 3.7-liter V-6 that will also be introduced in the 2011 Ford Mustang, Ford suddenly has a completely…
2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Gets Carbon Limited Edition Model
Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010
When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Chevrolet continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition. The car is…
2010 Dodge Charger Bottom Line
Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010
The latest incarnation of the Charger is entering its fourth year of production, though lack of sales is not something Dodge is worried about. This can be attributed to its unique styling, which still looks fresh after all these years. The 2010 Dodge Charger has hardly changed, maintaining its sleek profile, which blends modern sedan styling…
Infiniti M, Lexus HS 250h, Toyota 4Runner Ace IIHS Crash Tests
Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010
From the latest round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, three models that are all-new this year have been given excellent ratings for frontal and/or side-impact safety. The all-new 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid achieved the best ‘good’ scores in all of the measurement categories of its frontal offset crash…
Mazda To Install Brake Overrides On Future Models
Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010
Mazda Motor Corp. (7261:JP) plans to install so-called smart throttles—incorporating brake overrides—in all of its future models, reported Automotive News, citing automaker officials in Japan. The move appears to be a purely preemptive measure, or an added safety feature, as the Japanese automaker is not aware of any instances of unintended…
