Category Archives: General Talk

Unique Ferrari F12 TRS breaks cover

The custom-made Ferrari F12 TRS

If you thought the La Ferrari was rare or special, think again. It only costs $1 million and the company plans to build 499 of them.

Mitsubishi Electric introduces FLEXConnect for in-vehicle systems

... FLEXConnect™ is the next generation audio-video bridging system

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. introduced its FLEXConnect audio-video bridging system. This next generation in-vehicle infotainment system provides flexibility for multiple displays and multiple content streams.

GM offering magnetic ride control on Sierra Denali pickup

GM offering magnetic ride control on Sierra Denali pickup -  2014 GMC Denali Sierra Truck

GM is offering magnetic ride control on the 2015 GMC Sierra Denali; it’s the first time the advanced, electronically controlled damping system has been offered on a full-size truck. GM offers magnetic ride control on a number of other vehicles, including Cadillacs, Corvettes and Buicks.

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.