Category: US Motoring Press

Payne: Subaru’s BRZ track rat is fun, ‘ffordable, and finally fixed

Lime Rock Park, Connecticut — Short but sweet, Lime Rock is one of America’s most formidable race tracks. It features double-apex turns, elevation changes and the Diving Turn — one of the most heart-in-your-throat downhill bends this side of Cedar Point’s Millennium Force. But my 2022 Subaru BRZ tester likes Lime Rock’s new interior autocross track… Continue reading Payne: Subaru’s BRZ track rat is fun, ‘ffordable, and finally fixed

These five vehicles are bowing out after 2021

This content is only available to subscribers. $1 for 6 Months Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. Exclusive… Continue reading These five vehicles are bowing out after 2021

Majority of GM plants to be down next week because of chip shortage

Detroit — General Motors Co. is again halting truck production despite its efforts to keep it going amid the global chip shortage, and most of its North American plants will be off line next week.  Of the Detroit automaker’s facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, only its plants in Flint; Arlington, Texas; Bowling Green, Kentucky, and part… Continue reading Majority of GM plants to be down next week because of chip shortage

Car Radio, Podcast 38, Pts 1/2: Klauser on Corvette/Le Mans, Cadillac LMDh; Ryan/Mach 1, Fix/canceled cars, Fellrath/Grand Wagoneer, more

Car Radio, August 28, 2021 Host: Henry Payne Interview Schedule 00 min: Payne intro 02-20 min: Laura Klauser, GM racing chief. Talking Corvette at 24 Hours of Le Mans and Cadillac LMDh entry in 2023 Le Mans.  20: Ad break 25-40: Ted Ryan, Ford Archives. Talking Ford Mustang Mach 1/history.  40-55: Lauren Fix, the Car… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 38, Pts 1/2: Klauser on Corvette/Le Mans, Cadillac LMDh; Ryan/Mach 1, Fix/canceled cars, Fellrath/Grand Wagoneer, more

Muted two-wheeler sales in August, industry pins hope on festive season

With the lockdown restrictions easing across India and the vaccination drive gaining traction, the two-wheeler sales see some signs of pick-up on a monthly basis. While cumulative sales numbers from six leading OEMs – 1,271,455 units indicate a 6 percent upmove month-on-month, it declined 15 percent year-on-year. Semiconductor shortages is one of the major concerns in… Continue reading Muted two-wheeler sales in August, industry pins hope on festive season

Covestro bets on Desmodur for digital application of automotive coatings

German polymer major company Covestro says 2D printing technology offers automotive and coatings manufacturers great opportunities to combine the precise digital application of coatings with flexible, customised production. The result is an efficient coating with the quality of a conventional spray application, which will support customers and partners in the transition to the modern process with its… Continue reading Covestro bets on Desmodur for digital application of automotive coatings

Piaggio India launches Aprilia 660cc range, RSV4 and Tuono V4

Aprilia has launched the RS 660 and Tuono 660 in India at Rs 13.39 lakh and Rs 13.09 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. The Tuono V4 and RSV4 have also made a return to the Indian market. Aprilia has, out of the blue, launched not one, not two, but four new big bikes in India. The company’s recently… Continue reading Piaggio India launches Aprilia 660cc range, RSV4 and Tuono V4

Volvo bags largest electric truck order in North America

Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team, a Maersk company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team – a Maersk Company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. The deal marks the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe… Continue reading Volvo bags largest electric truck order in North America