Just One Man’s Opinion
29
Jul
A sad day in F1, another manufacture leaving F1. BMW has decided to call it quits. I’m not sure if it’s because of the poor performance showing this year or the economics of running a F1 team. However, with the new rules this year, and those following F1 knows, someone is going to get [...]
22
Jul
FedEx has expanded its hybrid fleet by 50 percent from 172 to 264 trucks, according to FedEx Corp. The delivery trucks of model years 2000 and 2001 with between 300,000 to 500,000 miles were fitted with a diesel Cummins engine and Eaton’s hybrid system from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Eaton Corporation. FedEx says the [...]
16
Jul
Bentley is getting ready to build the new Continental Supersport and a new Bentley that debuts in August by having a garage sale. On September 26-27, 2009 at the Bentley headquarters in Cheshire, England, they will be selling about 7 million items. Everything from V8 engine blocks, replacement gearbox to indicator bulbs. Let’s not forget [...]
9
Jul
I hope I can keep up with all these updates for the Automotive Family Tree. USA Today is reporting on July 14, 2009, Toyota will buy 16.6% more of Fuji Heavy Industries, owner of Subaru. This is up from 9.5% it currently owns.
Source: usatoday.com
8
Jul
Honda Accord CUV has a name…and the name is Accord Crosstour. Expect the CUV Crosstour to arrive in the USA this fall as a 2010 model. The Crosstour will compete with the Toyota Venza and other crossovers.
Source:autoweek.com
7
Jul
AutoCAD.co.uk has posted picks of the new 2011 Alfa Romeo Milano. While the picks are of a three-door hatchback, look for a five-door hatchback to be selling in the U.S. after the merger with Chrysler.
Source:autocad.co.uk