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Cars: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Redefines Compact Segment Value
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Redefines Compact Segment Value
More Standard Comfort and Safety Features, Better Fuel Economy
DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- When the first 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedans arrive at U.S. dealerships in September, they will offer consumers more for their money, with class-leading standard safety features, expected class-leading fuel economy, and more standard equipment than competitive vehicles.
"We set out to redefine the compact segment by offering customers more of the features they want for less money than comparably equipped competitive models," said Margaret Brooks, Chevrolet Small Car marketing director. "The Cruze offers significantly more value than the competition - and the vehicle it replaces -- with standard equipment that is appreciated by today's consumers."
For example, the Cruze LS offers an estimated $1,700 more value than a 2010 Honda Civic DX. With a starting price of $16,995 including destination, the Cruze LS is $590 more than a base Civic. But when consumers look closer, they will find that Cruze has about $2,700 worth of additional equipment, including:
-- Air conditioning
-- Power locks with remote keyless entry
-- OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
-- XM Radio, with three-month trial subscription
-- AM/FM Single-CD radio
-- StabiliTrak and traction control
-- 6-speaker stereo system
-- Rear side impact and knee airbags
-- Passenger seat height adjustment
-- 60/40 split folding rear seat
Cruze LS is also a compelling value compared to the 2011 Ford Focus S. Not only is the Cruze LS base price $388 below the base Focus, it also offers $1,000 worth of additional equipment for a value advantage of about $1400:
-- Power windows
-- OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
-- XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
-- Telescoping steering wheel
-- 6-speaker stereo system
-- Rear side impact and knee airbags
-- Passenger seat height adjustment
-- 60/40 split folding rear seat
Cruze LS offers more value than a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While the Cruze LS starting price is $785 more than a base Corolla, it offers $1,400 worth of additional equipment, including:
-- Power locks with remote keyless entry
-- Power windows
-- OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
-- XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
-- Telescoping steering wheel
-- 6 speaker stereo system
-- Rear side impact & knee airbags
-- Passenger seat height adjustment
The Cruze even offers $1,400 more value than the smaller, less expensive Chevrolet Cobalt sedan it replaces. While the starting price of the Cruze LS is $1,285 more than the base 2010 Cobalt VL, it offers significantly more standard equipment which is worth about $2,700, including:
-- Air conditioning
-- Power locks with remote keyless entry
-- Power windows
-- Anti-lock brakes
-- StabiliTrak and traction control
-- Telescoping steering wheel
-- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
-- Driver side impact airbags
-- Rear side impact & knee airbags
Cruze also will save customers money at the pump, with highway fuel economy ranging from 35 to an expected 40 miles per gallon.
Cruze LS models feature a 1.8L Ecotec engine, rated at 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 123 lb.-ft. of torque (168 Nm) at 3,800 rpm. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, the 1.8L will deliver an EPA-estimated 26 miles per gallon city, and 36 mpg highway. With the available six-speed automatic, the 1.8L will deliver an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city, and 35 mpg highway.
Cruze LT and LTZ models feature a the 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine that delivers Ecotec 1.4L turbo, delivering 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm) between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm. Paired with a standard six-speed automatic, the engine delivers an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city, and 36 mpg highway.
The Cruze Eco model, which goes on sale later this year, will be the most efficient model of the lineup. Eco models will feature the 1.4L turbo and a standard six-speed manual transmission. Combined with enhanced aerodynamics, weight optimization, and reduced rolling resistance, the Cruze Eco is expected to deliver a class-leading 40 miles per gallon on the highway.
Cruze Fast Facts:
Global sales:
-- Calendar year to date, consumers have purchased more than 165,000
Cruze models globally. As a result, Cruze is the top selling Chevrolet
car in the world and second only to the Silverado for all Chevrolet
vehicles - even before sales begin in the U.S.
-- More than 330,000 Chevrolet Cruze models have been sold since its
introduction in Europe in spring of 2009. Including Daewoo and Holden
variants, more than 392,000 vehicles have been sold since it was
originally introduced in late 2008.
Safety:
-- In the U.S., Cruze will offer more class-leading standard safety
features, including 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability
control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes,
collapsible pedal system, and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.
-- Cruze is the first passenger car to receive the maximum scores in the
European New Car Assessment Program tests since the organization began
providing crash test ratings in 1997. The Cruze received a maximum 16
points in the frontal offset collision test and a maximum eight points
in the side-impact crash test against a moving deformable barrier.
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Cars: EMC Helps Honda France Manufacturing Transform Its Data Protection
EMC Helps Honda France Manufacturing Transform Its Data Protection
Avamar Disk-based Backup Solution Replaces Legacy Tape Infrastructure, Yielding Super-Fast Backups and Recoveries, Cost Savings and Reduced Capacity Requirements
HOPKINTON, Mass., Aug. 25 -- EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that Honda France Manufacturing has redesigned its data protection infrastructure, leveraging EMC® and VMware® solutions deployed in combination with EMC Avamar® deduplication backup and recovery software. By protecting its virtualized server environment with Avamar, the Orleans, France-based manufacturer has achieved a broad spectrum of efficiencies and can now rapidly and reliably recover both its data and systems.
As one of Europe's leading manufacturers of power products, Honda France Manufacturing assembles over two hundred thousand goods per year for distribution throughout the European market. In an increasingly competitive market, they rely heavily on their IT systems to successfully drive their highly streamlined "just-in-time" manufacturing processes, as well as all associated operational, financial and administrative functions. Several years ago, the company began a comprehensive project to upgrade its IT systems that included EMC and VMware solutions. But their existing backup system, which consisted of tape infrastructure and Symantec NetBackup, was not keeping pace.
"Our legacy backup process was incredibly slow," said Benoit Perrussel, systems network manager for Honda France Manufacturing. "Just backing up the data held on the file server could take twelve hours. With that kind of performance, we were only able to complete a full system backup once a week. We needed to make a change and began a search for a new solution."
Today, Honda France Manufacturing's high performance data protection infrastructure is a model of excellence that closely mirrors its own commitment to quality in manufacturing. "With EMC Avamar, the same file server that used to take twelve hours to backup now takes just one hour to backup," says Perrussel. "In addition, Avamar's VMware protection capabilities are truly exceptional."
Perrussel also cites excellent recovery speeds, reduced management and administration time, the ability to reliably perform full backups every day, and cost savings due to reduced storage capacity requirements as additional advantages gained with Avamar. "I can recommend EMC Avamar because Honda France Manufacturing has received outstanding benefits and found the product extremely easy to implement and use," notes Perrussel. "With EMC's help, our redesigned data protection system is light years ahead of our legacy system, and we're comfortable that our systems, applications and data are protected and easily restorable in virtually any cir*****stance."
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Posted by cars on Wednesday, September 01 @ 02:36:04 CDT (11 reads)
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Cars: Pricing Announced for CNG Powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Full-Size V
Pricing Announced for CNG Powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Full-Size Vans
Comprehensive pricing offers a one-stop shop for a complete CNG system
DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The fully integrated and dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, will be priced at $15,910 MSRP, General Motors announced Tuesday.
The all-inclusive CNG option for commercial customers includes a dedicated CNG system, a natural gas-capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine, and heavy duty trailering equipment. Chevrolet and GMC are the only full-line vehicle brands to offer a "check-the-box" CNG option for vans.
"Customers tell us coordinating the upfit for their CNG vehicles takes away valuable time that would be better used running their business," said Joyce Mattman, director of Commercial Product and Specialty Vehicles. "Our CNG vans come with a fully integrated CNG fuel system, a comprehensive warranty, emissions compliance and strong dealer support, all for one price."
Pricing for the all-inclusive CNG option includes a dedicated CNG system ($14,590), a natural gas-capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine ($1,295), as well as HD trailering equipment ($265). A $240 credit for deleting the spare tire brings the package price to $15,910. So the total cost of either a 2011 Chevrolet Express or 2011 GMC Savana Cargo model, which starts at $25,980 would be $41,890 with the CNG option.
Powered by a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans come equipped with hardened exhaust valves, and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with gaseous fuel systems.
The vans will meet all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission certification requirements, and will be fully compliant with applicable motor vehicle safety standards. Each CNG Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana van also will be covered by GM's three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.
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Posted by cars on Wednesday, September 01 @ 02:34:59 CDT (11 reads)
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Cars: Nissan LEAF Reservationists Move One Step Closer to an Emission-Free Future as O
Nissan LEAF Reservationists Move One Step Closer to an Emission-Free Future as Order Specification Phase Begins
- 2011 model year Nissan LEAF options packaging confirmed -
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 31 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the start of order specification for the 2011 model year Nissan LEAF - the industry's first 100-percent electric car for the mass market - for those customers who have placed a reservation online. Consumers will now be able to choose the color and trim level of their Nissan LEAF, bringing them one step closer to a tailpipe-, gas- and emission-free future.
The ordering process for Nissan LEAF will be prioritized based on when consumers submitted their original reservations online and by the consumer's market. Over the next several weeks, reservation holders will begin to receive emails informing them how to submit an order. They will contact a dealer to negotiate their price and finalize the order for the purchase or lease of Nissan LEAF.
Once a consumer's order has been agreed with a dealer it will be placed in sequence for production and delivery according to the consumer's market. These future Nissan LEAF drivers will be informed of an estimated delivery timing upon completing the order process.
"Today Nissan moves one step closer to placing thousands of zero-emission electric cars on American roadways," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing, Nissan North America. "As more than 80 percent of those customers placing a reservation are new to Nissan, we look forward to welcoming them as they embrace Nissan's innovation and begin zero-emission driving."
Nissan previously announced SV and SL trim introductory pricing for the 2011 Nissan LEAF on March 30. Today, the company is providing additional information to reservationists, including detailed factory and port installed options content. Currently, more than 18,600 people in the United States have made a reservation for the Nissan LEAF, drawing closer to the target of 20,000 reservations by December.
In preparation for the opening of the Nissan website for customer orders on Aug. 31 in California, Arizona, Tennessee, Washington and Oregon, the following specifications are being released:
MY 2011 Nissan LEAF SV: $32,780
Well-equipped high technology features with surprising customer convenience items, including:
--Laminated 24 kWh Lithium Ion
-- All-New Dedicated EV Platform Battery
--Portable Trickle Charge Cable
-- 3.3 kW Onboard Charger (120V)
-- Standard Charge Port (240V) -- Navigation System
-- Palm-Shift Drive Selector -- Regenerative Braking
-- Recycled Cloth Seat Fabric -- 16" Alloy Wheels
No Charge For 36 Months No Charge For 36 Months
-- CARWINGS (Telematics) -- Roadside Assistance
-- 5 Exterior Colors
Model Year 11 Nissan LEAF SL: $33,720
In addition to standard SV features, includes:
-- Photovoltaic Solar Panel Spoiler -- RearView Monitor (RVM)
-- Fog Lights -- Automatic On/Off Headlights
-- Cargo Cover -- Homelink(R) Universal Transceiver
Quick Charge Option: $700
Available with the SL trim, this charge port on the vehicle will allow for charging to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes at compatible high voltage public charging stations.
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Posted by cars on Wednesday, September 01 @ 02:34:02 CDT (12 reads)
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Cars: Nissan North America Announces Agreement With State of Hawaii for Electric Veh
Nissan North America Announces Agreement With State of Hawaii for Electric Vehicle Development
- Nissan LEAF 100% Electric Vehicle on Sale in Hawaii in January 2011 -
HONOLULU, Aug. 31 -- Today, Nissan North America and the state of Hawaii announced a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of electric vehicles, and an electric-vehicle charging network, throughout the state. The partnership, which was announced at the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo in Honolulu, marks Nissan's first definitive agreement in the United States and will help to foster the adoption of electric-vehicle technology. The Nissan LEAF, the world's first affordable, zero-emission, all-electric vehicle for the mass market, will be available in Hawaii beginning in January 2011.
"Nissan is a global leader in electric vehicles, and the state of Hawaii has shown similar leadership through its progressive policies and focus on clean energy," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. "Hawaii's drivers share that commitment, as demonstrated by their strong interest in the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, zero-emission vehicle, which arrives in Hawaii in January."
Hawaii has demonstrated policy leadership through the creation of a $4,500 state tax credit towards the purchase of an electric vehicle and a $500 state tax credit towards the purchase and installation of a home charging station. The state tax credit, paired with an available $7,500 federal tax credit, could bring the price of a Nissan LEAF, which carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $32,780, to as low as $20,780 for Hawaii consumers.
As part of the agreement, Nissan and the State of Hawaii will develop plans to promote a charging infrastructure for EVs, as well as the deployment, operation and maintenance of a charging network. The partners also will work to coordinate the establishment of policies and help streamline the deployment of an EV infrastructure. Nissan is committing to bringing a supply of Nissan LEAF electric vehicles to Hawaii and readying the dealer body to sell and lease them to consumers.
"I appreciate Nissan's confidence in Hawaii and recognition of our commitment to pursuing a clean energy future," said Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle. "By bringing the Nissan LEAF to Hawaii and working collaboratively with the State and our partners toward the electrification of transportation, Nissan is playing an important role in helping us achieve the goal of reducing our dependence on imported oil."
"This partnership personifies Hawaii's commitment to a future powered by clean, sustainable sources of energy. In order to change the energy consumption patterns of our population, we have to offer drivers alternatives to vehicles that rely on imported fossil fuels," said Senator Daniel K. Inouye. "More than 90 percent of the fuel and energy we consume in Hawaii is the product of imported oil. Given our unique access to clean, renewable, energy sources, Hawaii should serve as a model of what is possible when government and business collaborate to plan a path forward into an energy efficient future."
The Nissan LEAF is a five-passenger compact electric car that uses no gas, creates no emissions and has no tailpipe. It has a top speed of 90 mph and is powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, which provide the car with a range of 100 miles on a single charge as tested on the LA4 test cycle, enough to satisfy the daily driving needs of more than 90 percent of Americans and to circle Oahu.
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Posted by cars on Wednesday, September 01 @ 02:32:51 CDT (10 reads)
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Cars: Honda Begins Production of 2011 Odyssey Minivan in Alabama
Honda Begins Production of 2011 Odyssey Minivan in Alabama
LINCOLN, Ala., Aug. 31 -- Honda marked the start of production of the all-new, Alabama-built 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan today with an end-of-the-line celebration that included participation by more than 1,200 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA).
The Odyssey minivan has been the top-selling minivan in the U.S. for the past two years and is considered the benchmark vehicle in the minivan class. The completely-redesigned 2011 Honda Odyssey improves on its already award-winning, class-leading design with a more-distinctive style, higher fuel efficiency and greater interior versatility. Improvements to the fourth-generation Odyssey represent a new Honda vision for the "ultimate in family transportation."
"In about four weeks, our Honda dealers will have this new Odyssey on their showroom floor. But I don't think it will be there for long," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda Motor Co. "Whether you're driving in Oregon or Orlando, Milwaukee or Mobile - everyone in this great, glorious nation of ours will know that every 'American Odyssey' has its roots right here in Lincoln, Alabama."
Tuesday's event at the assembly line celebrated the start of mass production of the new Odyssey, which has received a total makeover for the 2011 model year. HMA is the exclusive global production source of the Odyssey minivan, the Pilot sport utility vehicle and the Ridgeline pickup. The Lincoln plant also shares production of the Accord V-6 Sedan with the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio and builds the V-6 engines that power each model.
"What a beautiful vehicle we have created together," said Art StCyr, chief engineer for the 2011 Odyssey at Honda R&D in Raymond, Ohio. "It's called the American Odyssey because - for the first time - the Odyssey minivan was designed, developed, and manufactured in the U.S. What a great sense of pride that brings to all of us."
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Cars: Motorists Could Face Repair Costs of GBP300 Million as They Come Out of Manufact
Motorists Could Face Repair Costs of GBP300 Million as They Come Out of Manufacturer Warranty
BURNLEY, England, September 1, 2010 -- According to new data by Warrantywise, the UK's leading warranty provider, over 1 million* cars due to come out manufacturer warranty in September 2010 could cost their owners over GBP300 million in repair bills in the fourth year of ownership. (*Source: Warrantywise estimate, August 2010).
Each motorist could face an annual repair bill of over GBP700* in the fourth year of ownership alone, with top faults like Sensors, Steering and Suspension, and Alternators most likely to fail.
Table 1: Top 3 faults - average costs in year 4
Vehicle Fault Fault Fault Ave Repair
Cost
BMW 3 Series Turbocharger ABS Electrical GBP556
GBP1,130 GBP690 Faults
GBP332
VW Golf Sensor Gearbox Steering GBP432
System
GBP199 GBP1,167 GBP362
Audi A4 Gearbox Fuel system Ignition GBP630
Coil
GBP1,709 GBP505 GBP98
Vauxhall Astra Alternator EGR Valve Suspension GBP411
GBP287 GBP448 181
Ford Focus Alternator Air Con Fuel System GBP305
GBP178 GBP385 GBP528
BMW 5 Series Suspension Turbocharger Fuel System GBP506
GBP549 GBP1299 GBP507
Vauxhall Corsa Steering Engine EGR Valve GBP320
System
GBP742 GBP641 GBP357
Audi A3 Cylinder Radiator Turbocharger GBP521
Head Gasket GBP249 GBP1,275
GBP1,134
Ford Fiesta Clutch Fuel System Suspension GBP370
GBP183 GBP433 GBP136
Mercedes-Benz C Suspension Air Flow Meter Alternator GBP442
Class GBP276 GBP312 GBP486
Lawrence Whittaker, Managing Director of Warrantywise, comments: "The common arguments for not getting a warranty often start with the notion that modern cars are 'reliable'. However, a car is a mechanical object and as with all mechanical objects, the chances of a part failing are extremely high. Manufacturers that were considered to be reliable 10 years ago may be holding onto that reputation, but the figures for warranty claims show that certain manufacturers have sacrificed quality for volume, as we have seen with Toyota recently.
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Posted by cars on Wednesday, September 01 @ 02:30:53 CDT (12 reads)
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Cars: Ford and Portland General Electric Team Up to Prepare Oregon for Electric Vehicl
Ford and Portland General Electric Team Up to Prepare Oregon for Electric Vehicles
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24 -- -- Ford and PGE will work together to share information on charging needs
and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the
necessary demand for electric vehicles, as well as partner on consumer
education outreach around electric vehicles.
-- The partnership between Ford and PGE also includes working with state
and local governments to support charging station permitting, electric
vehicle tax credits and future legislation or regulations.
-- Over the next two years, Ford will introduce the Transit Connect
Electric small commercial van, the Ford Focus Electric passenger car,
two next generation lithium-ion battery hybrids (2012) and a plug-in
hybrid (2012).
-- Ford and PGE will work with universities such as Portland State to
further study urban mobility and the integration of energy and
sustainable design.
Ford Motor Company and Portland General Electric today announced a collaboration to help prepare the city of Portland and the Pacific Northwest for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and PGE will work together to share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand for electric vehicles, as well as partner on consumer education outreach around electric vehicles.
"Ford has an aggressive plan to bring five new electrified vehicles to market over the next two years including the Transit Connect Electric later this year and the Focus battery electric in 2011," said Mike Tinskey, Manager of Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure, Ford Motor Company. "To support the roll out and acceptance of these vehicles it is important to work with local utilities to make sure the necessary infrastructure and grid capability are ready."
Ford and PGE have also agreed to work together with state and local governments to support charging station permitting, electric vehicle incentives and future legislation or regulations. Vehicle incentives and an easy charging station permitting process are considered to be two key to elements to electric vehicle acceptance in Portland and across the country.
"The idea of widespread use of electric vehicles in an urban setting is becoming a reality and we want Oregon to be well-positioned to take advantage of this new technology and the environmental benefits these automobiles will bring," said Jim Piro, president and CEO, PGE. "By working with Ford, PGE can better understand how these vehicles will interact with our electrical system and how we can best support our customers with the charging service they need to keep their electric cars rolling."
PGE is partnering with state and local government, higher education, the automobile industry, and businesses to expand the electric vehicle infrastructure in Oregon. In early August, PGE opened the nation's first quick-charge station at its World Trade Center headquarters, which complements the network of more-than 20 charging stations now up and running across PGE's operating areas. Ford will draw upon PGE's partnership with Portland State University to further study urban mobility and the integration of energy and sustainable design.
The partnership with PGE was the first one announced during Ford's "Charging Into the Future Tour." The 14-city tour, which kicked off at Portland State University in Oregon, promotes Ford's electric vehicle strategy and educates consumers about what to expect from electrified automobiles and what is needed from the public and private sectors to support this new technology.
Ford will introduce its first pure battery electric vehicle, the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, this year. In 2011, Ford will deliver the Focus Electric passenger car to market, and in 2012, will introduce new next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids and a plug-in hybrid in North America.
These vehicles will achieve breakthrough efficiency; some, like the pure battery electric vehicles Ford Transit Connect Electric and Ford Focus Electric, will use no gasoline at all.
Electrification is an important piece of Ford's overall product sustainability strategy that includes a range of fuel efficient and alternative fuel technologies including EcoBoost engines, six speed transmissions, power assisted steering, aerodynamic improvements, light weighting materials and the use of more sustainable and recycled materials. Ford's electrification strategy also leverages the most fuel-efficient powertrains, the most technically competent hybrids and its global vehicle platforms to develop affordable choices for consumers.
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Posted by cars on Wednesday, September 01 @ 00:05:00 CDT (13 reads)
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Cars: Special Oil Pump Helps Chevrolet Cruze Conserve Fuel
Special Oil Pump Helps Chevrolet Cruze Conserve Fuel
Variable Displacement Pump Delivers Precise Amount of Oil in all Driving Conditions
PONTIAC, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze takes a laid-back approach to its work, delivering the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. That requires the engine to work less versus a conventional pump and ultimately saves fuel.
A standard feature in the Cruze's Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine, the variable displacement oil pump reduces the displacement during engine warm up and high speed conditions. The volume of oil from the pump varies with rpm by changing the pump's displacement through a pivoting control chamber mechanism and sliding vanes. A fixed displacement pump would typically bypass the extra oil internally.
"By lowering the volume of oil we reduce the amount of energy, or torque, required to pump the oil, without taking necessary lubrication away from the engine," said Mike Katerberg, assistant chief engineer for the 1.4L. "Reducing the torque demand reduces fuel consumption. It's a simple, durable, maintenance-free design that we have used in our transmissions for years and more recently in our hybrid vehicles."
The Ecotec 1.4L turbo is standard on Eco, LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco, with a standard six-speed transmission, achieve an expected segment-leading estimated 40 mpg on the highway.
The benefits of the variable displacement oil pump increase when used with other technologies such as variable valve timing which operate using oil pressure. Variable valve timing adjusts the engine valves' opening and closing timing for optimal performance, fuel efficiency and emissions across the rpm band - including greater low-rpm torque.
The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors.
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Cars: Nissan Launches 'Innovation for All' Brand Campaign to Build on U.S. M
Nissan Launches 'Innovation for All' Brand Campaign to Build on U.S. Market Growth
- New campaign to feature full line of Nissan vehicles, innovations that drive them -
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 25 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced a significant new marketing initiative to showcase the strength of Nissan's innovative product portfolio and build on 10 straight months of sales growth for the Nissan brand in the U.S. market. The campaign, to be headlined under the theme "Innovation for All," will launch on Aug. 28 and permeate a variety of medium and targets over the next several months.
"Innovation for All" will begin with a series of five television spots that capture Nissan's history, track record and process of innovation. The campaign features the full line of Nissan products - from the 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF and Altima mid-size sedan to the Z sports car, Titan full-size pickup truck and cube ® activity vehicle. The versatile campaign also will appear in print and online with a consistent look and feel.
"Innovation has been the heart and soul of the Nissan brand for nearly 100 years," said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, NNA. "'Innovation for All' isn't simply a new marketing idea. It's the very foundation of Nissan worldwide. This campaign captures Nissan's spirit and continued drive towards innovation - not just for the elite, but for everyone."
The campaign, developed by longtime partners TBWAChiatDay Los Angeles, depicts Nissan's innovation through a series of stories that are in turn whimsical, heartwarming, technology-minded, spirited and poignant. "We're sharing Nissan stories that are as exciting, intelligent and innovative as the brand itself," said Rob Schwartz, chief creative officer, TBWAChiatDay Los Angeles.
The first of the "Innovation" ads will debut Aug. 28 during the ESPN College Football Preview Show:
-- "Innovations" - A celebration of Nissan's current innovations,
including smart phone apps, recycled materials, air purifiers, the
Juke - the world's first Sports Cross - and the 100-percent electric
Nissan LEAF.
The second set of ad spots, set to air beginning Sept. 1, include:
-- "Baby" - A soon-to-be dad transforms his 370Z into a Maxima sports
sedan for the arrival of his first child.
-- "Kidzilla" - A little boy's toy car collection endures a beating, from
dog-chewing to water plunges, but the Nissan Altima remains unscathed
- just like in the real world.
-- "Dime" - One of the most important safety innovations that Nissan
delivers in every new car is its brake override system. This ad shows
that a Nissan truly can stop on a dime.
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