by Fast Machines | May 5, 2017 | Auto News
The sales-weighted average fuel economy of new vehicles sold is back up to 25.3 mpg. Data compiled by University of Michigan’s Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle show the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in April 2017 was its highest all year, after January...
by Fast Machines | May 5, 2017 | Exterior
“Are the gains made in recent years slipping away? Can Volvo ever truly compete with German, Japanese, and US luxury brands?” No one knew how it would work out when Ford sold Swedish automaker Volvo to China’s Geely in 2010. Geely was willing to...
by Fast Machines | May 5, 2017 | Fast And Dangerous
At the world premiere of the new track-focused 911 GT3 at the Geneva auto show, Porsche’s GT chief, Andreas Preuninger, said that the core of the GT3 is to be an entertaining car that involves its driver and addresses the senses. But the GT3 can affect pride and ego,...
by Fast Machines | May 5, 2017 | Exterior
WHAT WE LIKE: Continuously variable automatic transmissions have long been derided around here, but the tide is turning some, thanks to powertrains like the 1.5-liter turbo inline-four/CVT combination in our long-term Honda Civic. In fact, this torque-rich drivetrain...
by Fast Machines | May 5, 2017 | Auto News
A person on Craigslist was trying to sell his spot in line for a new 2017 Honda Civic Type R for more than double the list price. Although the ad has since been deleted, website Tire Meets Road managed to get screenshots of it before it was taken down. The listing was...
