Daily Archives: February 3, 2013

Troubling headlines continue from European car manufacturers

The EU is having its’ problems and the auto industry is a very clear reflection of those problems. The car manufacturers have been trying, but it appears all their efforts in the Euro-zone are not bearing fruit.

Toyota litigation settlement may signal strategy change

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AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Toyota officials say the company has settled what was to be the first in a group of pending wrongful death and injury lawsuits. involving sudden, unintended acceleration by Toyota vehicles.

Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine US Debut in 2014 Fiesta

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U.S. buyers will get to experience what the Europeans have already found out. The new Ford 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine is small but mighty.

McLaren P1 Prototype Makes a Brief Appearance as the new MP4-28 is Unveiled

McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 supercar prototype made a brief appearance  at the McLaren Technology Centre, driven by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button as part of the launch event for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 2013 Formula 1 challenger, the MP4-28.

What’s up with Solar R&D?

Toyota Prius with Solar Roof
Solar energy grasped a considerable amount of attention in the automobile industry a few years ago when Toyota announced its willingness to develop a 100% solar-powered car. Soon after, a solar panel was offered as an option on the 2010 Prius model.