Day: December 26, 2013

Bentley rolls out Shaheen edition Mulsanne in Dubai

Bentley doesn’t do quite as many special editions for local markets as Rolls-Royce does, and when it does, they’re usually based on the Continental range. But the new Shaheen edition which Bentley unveiled at theDubai Motor Show is based on its flagship sedan, the Mulsanne. Named for and inspired by the Shaheen eagle, the special Mulsanne is distinguished by two-tone …

Bentley rolls out Shaheen edition Mulsanne in Dubai Read More »

GM Pulls Chevrolet from the European Market

Beginning in 2016, Chevrolet will be pulled from the European market in an effort for GM to strengthen its Opel and Vauxhall brands. At this point, Chevrolet will only offer “select iconic models such as the Corvette” on the Continent. GM acknowledges the need to “reduce the market complexity associated with having Opel and Chevrolet …

GM Pulls Chevrolet from the European Market Read More »

CVT’s are not the best, yet they still exist

Controlled variable transmissions, or “CTVS,” are gear-free transmissions that are only good because of engine drone under heavy throttle, and they are slowly invading against manuals and conventional automatics, especially in 2014 models.   Audi, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, and Toyota all make their own CVTs. Nissan owns a controlling interest in JATCO, the firm that …

CVT’s are not the best, yet they still exist Read More »

Michigan allows autonomous test cars on the open road

Following Nevada, Florida and California, along with the District of Columbia, Michigan has announced that it will soon allow autonomous test cars on public roads. All but one House member joined both chambers in the state legislature to approve the bill, introduced in February by Senator Michael Kowall (R), and Governor Rick Snyder—who has called …

Michigan allows autonomous test cars on the open road Read More »