Ward's 10 Best Engines 2011 winners announced
Automotive industry analyst Ward’s has announced its ’10 Best Engines’ list for the 2011 model year, including a mix of performance, efficiency and technology.
A total of 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were tested and put up against last year’s winners to determine the top ten.
Update: Lancia-Chrysler could merge within a year
Yesterday CarAdvice revealed that Lancia cars could be sold in Australia rebadged as Chryslers.
This morning Chrysler and Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has admitted that the two brands may have merged their product line-ups within 12 months.
“We could see the two converge as early as the end of the year,” he told UK automotive website...
Lancia back Down Under says CEO, Chrysler Australia tight-lipped
Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says Lancia cars will be sold in Australia badged as Chryslers, according to automotive industry journal GoAuto.
Mr Marchionne told GoAuto the global plan to expand the Chrysler range with Lancias and other Fiat Group vehicles included Australia.
“Yes, you will [see Lancias as Chryslers in Australia].
Toyota fuel cell vehicles by 2015, battery R&D stepped up
If everything goes according to plan, Toyota will make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles available to private buyers within six years.
Toyota’s executive vice president of product planning and advanced technology, Takeshi Uchiyamada, said that fuel cell vehicles could be less expensive than hybrid and electric vehicles in selected markets that have...