Monthly Archives: June 2014

Stop/start to be standard with V-6 in Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in 2015 Chrysler 200

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan.

Chrysler 200 customers who opt for the 2.4-liter Tigershark I-4, and Jeep Cherokee customers who choose the available 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6, will experience estimated fuel-economy improvements of up to 3%, compared with the conventional vehicle-engine pairings. ESS applications in the Chrysler 200 and Jeep Cherokee will also account for an estimated CO2 emissions-reduction of up to 3%.

Addison Lee Adopts Michelin Only Tyre Policy

Addison Lee Adopts Michelin Only Tyre Policy

London’s biggest private hire taxi fleet has switched entirely to Michelin tyres on the basis of achieving an average 8% better tyre life on its Galaxys and Mercedes S-Class.

Ford Focus Steering Issues Raising Safety Questions

Reports of Ford Focus Steering Issues Raising Safety Questions
By CINDY GALLI and BRIAN ROSS

A new Top 15 auto safety watch list puts the 2012 Ford Focus at number one based on dozens of reported injuries in which drivers cited problems with the car’s steering.

Aerofex Hoverbike, Yes It’s real

Aerofex Hoverbike, Yes It's real.

By Polly Mosendz

Do you have $85,000 and want to impress all your friends? Is your lifelong dream to ride a speedbike from Star Wars?

Ghosn set to top Japan pay rankings with $10 million pay

Ghosn set to top Japan pay rankings with $10 million pay - Nissan-CEO-Carlos-Ghosn

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn earned more than $10 million last year, putting him on track to become the best-paid Japan executive for the fourth time in five years.