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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 21, 2011 Volkswagen's plan for world domination is now entering it's next stage. Starting with the next Audi A3, Volkswagen will begin to standardize components and technologies across forty different models. Volkswagen says the plan will help it lower production costs by 20%, cut assembly times by 30%, and save the company up to $6.5 billion per year. The plan will also let Volkswagen to build cars from different brands at the same plant. However, not everyone likes the idea of standardization. “If something goes wrong, then one may get hit by an epidemic plague. The more connected the structures, the higher the threat of contagion,” said Christoph Stuermer, an analyst with IHS Automotive. Toyota is a good example of "contagion". More than 8 million Toyotas were recalled in the US in 2009 at a cost of over $48.8 million as a result of the “unintended acceleration” mess. Volkswagen believes they will avoid these pitfalls. "Risks exist when you undertake far-reaching improvements, but the implementation process is manageable," said Volkswagen production chief, Hubert Waltl. Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) -
William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 21, 2011 The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has closed their investigation into 29,807 Ford Mustangs equipped with the manual transmission due to complaints alleging a faulty transmission. "There is no indication of loss of motive power or unreasonable safety risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. The preliminary evaluation is closed," said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a statement on its Web site. NHTSA looked into 364 reports of shift quality issues and data from Ford to determine what is the issue and whether a recall would be issued. During the investigation, NHTSA and Ford discovered several factors which caused the shift quality to go downhill. "Ford identified several factors that may contribute to shift quality concerns in the subject vehicles, including cold transmission, clutch stay-out at high engine speeds, gear clash or grinding, and gradual loosening of clutch plate bolts in some early production vehicles," said NHTSA in its defect investigations summary. NHTSA says the largest percentage of complaints came from owners who lived in a cold climate and the problem would go away once the vehicle warmed up. Source: Inside Line View full article -
William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 21, 2011 The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has closed their investigation into 29,807 Ford Mustangs equipped with the manual transmission due to complaints alleging a faulty transmission. "There is no indication of loss of motive power or unreasonable safety risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. The preliminary evaluation is closed," said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a statement on its Web site. NHTSA looked into 364 reports of shift quality issues and data from Ford to determine what is the issue and whether a recall would be issued. During the investigation, NHTSA and Ford discovered several factors which caused the shift quality to go downhill. "Ford identified several factors that may contribute to shift quality concerns in the subject vehicles, including cold transmission, clutch stay-out at high engine speeds, gear clash or grinding, and gradual loosening of clutch plate bolts in some early production vehicles," said NHTSA in its defect investigations summary. NHTSA says the largest percentage of complaints came from owners who lived in a cold climate and the problem would go away once the vehicle warmed up. Source: Inside Line -
From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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From the album: Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC & E400 Hybrid
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 20, 2011 Tesla has released pricing and specifications of their upcoming Model S and it looks pretty good if the company can meet them. The Model S' pricing is broken down by battery capacity and the range, with the 40-kWh battery pack model starting at $57,400, the 60-kWh battery pack model starting at $67,400, and the 85-kWh battery pack model starting at $77,400. There will also be a performance model which will use the 85-kWh battery pack starting at $87,400. Specifications of the batteries has been released, with the 40-kWh model delivering 160-mile range, a top speed of 110 miles per hour and a 100,000-mile warranty; the 60-kWh pack juicing up for 230 miles, a 120 mph top speed and a 125,000-mile warranty; and the 85-kWh battery pack delivering 300 miles of range and a 125 mph top speed in standard spec and a 130 mph top speed in the Performance version. Both versions of the 85-kWh model will come with an unlimited mileage warranty. Standard features in the Model S include a 17-inch touchscreen console display, 19-inch wheels, and three charge adapters. The option list for the Model S is long and includes 19-inch aerodynamic wheels, metallic paint, and an upgraded onboard charger. Deliveries of Model S begin in Fall 2012. Source: Tesla View full article
