Category Archives: General Talk

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Introduces ‘LT1’ V-8 with Direct Injection


When the all new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives later this year, it will be powered by a technologically advanced, racing proven 6.2L “LT1”V8 delivering an estimated 450 horsepower,the highest standard horsepower rating in the car’s 60 year history.

ASA ruling on advertised fuel consumption figures

In a ruling that could change the way that car makers advertise fuel economy figures, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that Audi (and Volkswagen Group UK) must make it clear that official fuel consumption figures may not be obtainable in real life.

New Volkswagen Golf is the World car of the Year 2013

Volkswagen Golf 2013 EU car of the year

At a press conference earlier today at the New York Auto Show, the new seventh generation Volkswagen Golf was declared the 2013 World Car of the Year. That makes double honours, EU and World car of the year!

BRAVO! Ryder System hires more than 1,000 veterans

Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has surpassed its goal to hire 1,000 military veterans by the end of 2013. The company beat its goal by the end of February, a full 10 months ahead of schedule. Ryder made its pledge in November 2011 as part of the company’s involvement in Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation focused on enhancing collaboration between the public and private sectors to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

GM to revive sporty, muscular Camaro Z28


Chevrolet announced it is bringing back one of its most hallowed names — the sporty, fast, brutish Camaro Z28.