Daily Archives: October 18, 2013

GM to launch dual-fuel car in 2014

GM to launch dual-fuel car in 2014

General Motors said Wednesday it will launch a car next year with the ability to operate on both gasoline and compressed natural gas, taking advantage of abundant US gas supplies.

Central Park’s horse and buggy in Jeopardy

Central Park's horse and buggy in Jeopardy

The Central Park horse and buggy ride, for decades an iconic New York experience along with a Broadway show or a visit to the Empire State Building, is facing extinction.

Harley-Davidson recalls over 29,000 motorcycles to fix clutch issues

Harley-Davidson recalls over 29,000 motorcycles to fix clutch issues

U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc said on Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling more than 29,000 of its 2014 touring motorcycles because of a problem with their hydraulic clutch system.

GM boosts prices as pickup truck battle rages

In this Dec. 13, 2012, file photo, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 debuts in Pontiac, Mich. General Motors is adding almost $2,100 to the sticker price of the base 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. That’s 8.5 percent above the price when the truck hit showrooms in the spring. Other versions of the Silverado, as well as the GMC Sierra, will see similar percentage increases.

General Motors is adding a twist to the fight for supremacy in the red-hot U.S. pickup truck market: It’s raising prices.