The two aspects of automotive building that are nearly always at cross purposes with each other are the engineers and the accountants. The accountants have the job of figuring out how to save money during the production of the vehicles their company produces while the engineers are concerned with making vehicles operate better than ever. At some point during the process of building cars these two relatively unrelated professions must come to an agreement and make vehicles that bring advanced engineering aspects to the market while fitting into the budgets that are managed by the accountants.
An Escape Gone Wrong
The idea of being able to escape from custody is one that many may fantasize about when they watch television or a movie. We see our heroes wrongfully accused of a variety of crimes and imprisoned only to be able to escape and prove their innocence. Real life isn’t quite as fanciful as the shows and movies put on for us to entertain us, but sometimes real life can be exciting all the same. Such was the case in Pennsylvania recently when one man thought to try and take back his freedom from custody.
As proud as they can be
After making the lap at Nurburgring there was one more place the new “fastest car around the ‘Ring” needed to be and that’s at the Geneva Motor Show. The new Lamborghini Huracan Performante is now the top car and it may be a few years before another car can take its place. Not only is it the fastest car to make this lap, it’s the one that offers a naturally aspirated V10 engine and it actually beat out a car that offered a hybrid powertrain under the skin of the car. This new impressive model is the model that Lamborghini is proud to show off, as you can see in this short video from AutoGuide.
The Dukes Ride Again
One of the most popular shows that has ever been on television was the Dukes of Hazzard. This show gave us laughs, adventures and stories as we cheered for the well-meaning but always in trouble with the law Duke boys and their family. This was a television show that gave use more stars than just the people who were present on the set. One of the most famous stars of the Dukes of Hazzard was the General Lee which was the car that the Duke boys drove during the show in order to evade capture from the law.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: More Power than Before
When it comes to the heavy duty work that needs to get done on the jobsite a large truck is what you need. One of the most impressive trucks in this class is the Chevrolet Silverado HD which brings you the power you want and the comfort you can enjoy. This is a truck that makes sure you have the right way to enjoy the ride, get the job done and make a difference on the road and at the jobsite. You’ll love this truck for everything it is for you and your team when you have to get to work.
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2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty: Fleet Power You Need
If you’re part of a large construction company and your job is to choose the trucks the crews will use on the job one of the best choices you can make is to select the massive power of the F-450 Super Duty truck. This big brute can be had with the dually setup that gives you a stronger and more substantial way to handle the load you need to carry with you. This is a truck that has a massive amount of payload and towing capacity in order to make sure you can get the job done.
Uber Continues to Ride the Edge of the Law
For several years Uber has more or less thumbed their collective noses at the laws of cities, states and countries around the world. While this is the most famous ride sharing service in existence today and the have begun using autonomous vehicles in some cities such as Pittsburgh, Uber is also considered to be dangerous to some businesses in a few cities. In these cities the use of Uber has been banned as it creates a direct detriment to the taxicab industry of a city, but Uber has once again found a way around the rules and regulations.
The New Kid on the Block
The thought that small diesel powered cars were dead when Volkswagen was caught cheating certainly hasn’t come to fruition. A few different automakers have stepped forward to create their own small passenger cars powered by diesel. Right now there’s one standout that seems to be the right model to give us what we want when it comes to diesel power in a compact car size. That mode is the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze diesel which has what you want and gives you exactly the power you’ve been after to go along with why you bought a diesel passenger car in the past.
More Power and Performance in One of Our Favorites
For many years the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a favorite on the American automotive market. This SUV is one that represents higher quality and a build that’s more appreciated than most at a price you don’t have to feel guilty about taking on the trails and getting a few scuffs and scrapes on the vehicle in the outdoors. This SUV certainly has some company but most of those models are in the luxury classification which tends to have a hard time understanding you have to break a few nails in order to have the most fun on the trails.
Is the Genesis G80 Sport Right for You?
For a car that didn’t need to change for the initial launch of the Genesis brand the move from being the Hyundai Genesis that we admired to the G80 that we love was an easy change of the badges for this car. For the upcoming 2018 model year and with an early spring release, the G80 is receiving its first set of upgrades in a new trim that will be added and called the Sport trim. This will give us something new to choose as the Genesis brand begins to get its feet under itself and become a luxury brand that we can easily love to drive.