Truck sales are booming

 

With the rebound in the construction industry, we’re starting to see truck sales surge around the country. Ford continues to dominate with the F-150 with sales increasing 31 percent in May, while other brands like Chevy are reporting increased sales as well.
We can expect Ford to continue its sales dominance with products like the 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor coming out this fall.

At first, you might just discount the 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor as another F-150 trim level offered by Ford. But look a little closer, and you’ll see that there’s more than meets the eye!
The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is the first-ever EcoBoost-powered sport truck that addresses the needs of street truck enthusiasts looking for high-performance V8 power with V6 fuel economy.

With both power and fuel economy as selling points the new Tremor should help Ford continue to push sales in this hot truck segment.

Visit your local Ford dealer for more details on the 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor www.butlerford.com

1979 Triumph Spitfire

The Triumph Spitfire was originally devised by Standard-Triumph to compete in the small sports car market that had opened up with the introduction of the Austin-Healey Sprite. The Sprite had used the basic drive train of the Austin A30/35 in a light body to make up a budget sports car; Triumph's idea was to use the mechanicals from their small saloon, the Herald, to underpin the new project. Triumph had one advantage, however; where the Austin A30 range was of unitary construction, the Herald featured a separate chassis. It was Triumph's intention to cut that chassis down and clothe it in a sports body, saving the costs of developing a completely new chassis / body unit.
Italian designer Michelotti—who had already penned the Herald—was commissioned for the new project, and came up with a traditional, swooping body. Wind-up windows were provided (in contrast to the Sprite/Midget, which still featured sidescreens, also called curtains, at that time), as well as a single-piece front end which tilted forwards to offer unrivalled access to the engine. At the dawn of the 1960s, however, Standard-Triumph was in deep financial trouble, and unable to put the new car into production; it was not until the company was taken over by the Leyland organization funds became available and the car was launched. Leyland officials, taking stock of their new acquisition, found Michelotti's prototype hiding under a dust sheet in a corner of the factory and rapidly approved it for production.

In 1973 in the United States and Canada, and 1975 in the rest of the world, the 1500 engine was used to make the Spitfire 1500.

The American market Spitfire 1500 is easily identified by the big plastic over-riders and wing mounted reflectors on the front and back wings. The US specification models up to 1978 still had chrome bumpers, but on the 1979 and 1980 models these were replaced by black rubber bumpers with built-in over-riders. Chassis extensions were also fitted under the boot to support the bumpers.

1979 Triumph Spitfire at Heritage Motors, Medford Oregon

$9,999

Original Drive Train
4 speed with Electronic Overdrive
Beautiful Maroon paint
Light tan interior
Original factory wire wheels
Stereo and heater
Our price well below guide values

 

Heritage Motors, Inc.
439 N. Central
Medford, OR US
541-772-5222

 

 

Amphibious off-roader launches in California

Who says cats can’t swim?
California-based WaterCar is now taking orders for an amphibious vehicle called the Panther.
Developed by Fountain Valley Bodyworks, the Jeep CJ-inspired dune buggy-boat has been in the works for 14 years, says company owner Dave March.
Built on a chrome-moly frame with a fiberglass hull, the open-top four-seater is powered by a rear-mounted 3.7-liter V6 from the Acura MDX that sends power through a four-speed manual Mindeola transaxle on land and a Panther Jet drive through the water. A WaterCar-designed the transfer case switches between the two.
A hydraulic off-road suspension retract the wheels in as little as eight seconds, allowing the Panther to be driven into the water at speeds up to 15 mph and just keep going. It has a top speed on water of 38 knots -- 44 mph to you landlubbers -- and can crack 80 mph on the street.
Recent efforts to sell an amphibious car in the U.S. in recent years, including the Gibbs Aquada, have come up against federal regulations governing original equipment manufacturers. WaterCar gets around this by selling the Panther as turnkey-less kit that requires the buyer to source and install the engine and a few drivetrain components. The price is $106,000, but WaterCar can help to arrange having a complete vehicle finished for $135,000. A rolling chassis is also available for $76,000.
The Panther needs to be registered as both a car and a boat in most states, and the regulations for both vary greatly across the country. And the world. WaterCar already has 25 orders on the books from as far away as Dubai, even though it hasn’t yet launched its marketing blitz.
Been having trouble deciding between a car and a boat for that midlife crisis?
Crisis averted.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/06/25/amphibious-off-roader-launches-in-california/#ixzz2XWvCj2tV

2014 Honda Odyssey Arrives at Dealers July 2 Delivering More Value to Customers with Refreshed Styling, Enhanced Safety and Additional Standard Features

Already the benchmark minivan, the 2014 Honda Odyssey offers best-in-class fuel efficiency and new innovative features like HondaVAC™

06/25/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif.

The 2014 Honda Odyssey minivan arrives at Honda dealerships nationwide on July 2, refreshed with a host of powertrain, styling, interior, feature and safety upgrades, all designed to meet the needs of today's family. Key changes to the 2014 Odyssey minivan include the addition of a standard 6-speed automatic transmission on all trims resulting in class-leading fuel-economy ratings, enhanced safety equipment, cleaner front and rear exterior styling, plus revised instrumentation and electronic controls.
For the first time all 2014 Odyssey models will include standard Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® connectivity, a 4-way power passenger seat, Expanded View Driver's Mirror, Pandora® interface and an SMS text messaging function. New available features include the Honda exclusive LaneWatch™ blind spot display, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Additionally, Odyssey Touring Elite models will now come standard with the much-anticipated HondaVAC™, the world's first in-vehicle vacuum cleaner, which allows customers the ability to quickly and easily clean-up dirt and debris from every corner of the minivan.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey will have a starting MSRP¹ of $28,825. This represents only a $150 increase in base price for a thoroughly revised Odyssey equipped with additional standard features for increased convenience.
With the addition of a standard 6-speed automatic transmission paired to the 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), the Odyssey further solidifies its place as the fuel economy leader in the minivan segment with all 2014 models offering EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/28 mpg¹ city/highway (model-year 2013 EPA ratings were 18/27 mpg on all models except Touring and Touring Elite).
Further enhancing occupant safety, the 2014 Odyssey receives the next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The reinforced frontal structure improves frontal crash energy management through a wider range of offset and oblique collision modes. With the revised structure, the 2014 Odyssey is anticipated to earn the highest rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in the stringent new IIHS small overlap frontal collision test. The Odyssey is expected to be the first minivan to earn a TSP+ from IIHS.
For 2014, the Odyssey continues with its successful model grade strategy: five different available trim levels include the well-equipped base LX model, EX, the leather-trimmed EX-L, the feature-packed Touring, and the line-topping Odyssey Touring Elite. A DVD Rear Entertainment System (RES) and Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition³ are available on EX-L models and above.
New exterior colors for 2014 are Modern Steel Metallic and Obsidian Blue Pearl. Interior colors include Beige, Gray and Truffle for the new high-quality fabric that features a refined and dynamic new weave pattern on LX and EX models, while the EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite feature leather upholstery. A full range of genuine Honda accessories is also available.

New Features by Trim Level:
Odyssey LX:

• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 4-way power front passenger seat
• Expanded View Driver's Mirror
• One-touch turn signals
• Next-generation Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
• Bluetooth® streaming audio
• Pandora® interface
• Short Message Service (SMS) text function

Odyssey EX adds:

• LaneWatch™ blind spot display
• Push button start with keyless access system
• HondaLink™ featuring Aha™ compatibility
• Wiper-linked headlights

Odyssey EX-L and EX-L RES add:

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Odyssey EX-L Navi and Touring add:

• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera

Odyssey Touring Elite adds:

• HondaVAC™ integrated vacuum system
• HD Radio™
• Neural 5.1 Surround™ audio

Advancing the Odyssey
In redesigning the Odyssey for 2014, Honda's goal was to reinforce and expand upon the vehicle's already great features, including the exceptional value for money that already defines the Odyssey for its target buyers: Gen X and Gen Y families. Odyssey aims to surprise and delight by adding upgrades and amenities, making it once again the top pick among individual buyers.
Powertrain
The 2014 Odyssey features a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine producing 248 hp at 5,700 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. Honda's i-VTEC® enhances power delivery while Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) helps maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
With the 2014 model, Honda has targeted best-in-class fuel economy ratings for all trim levels. As a result, the transmission has been upgraded to a 6-speed automatic across the model range, replacing the 5-speed automatic previously found on the LX, EX and EX-L. EPA fuel economy ratings are now 19/28 mpg¹ city/highway for all trim levels, up 1 mpg in both city and highway for the LX, EX and EX-L trims. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification⁴ remains an impressive ULEV-2.
Body
Refined and youthful, sporty and advanced, the Odyssey's refreshed styling adds new premium elements for 2014. Highlights include new black-trimmed headlights, new available fog lights, a new muscular hood, and black-surround grille for an upscale appearance. New body-color matched side mirrors and additional bright chrome trim add to the premium appearance. New rear styling and LED taillights with clear lenses and eye-catching perimeter "light pipes" add to the polished look.
Weight savings come from the use of aluminum for the hood, front fenders and front suspension lower control arms. The LX model features 17-inch steel wheels with premium covers, while EX and EX-L models utilize 17-inch premium aluminum alloy wheels. Touring and Touring Elite models feature 18-inch premium sport aluminum alloy wheels.
The 2014 Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models have a wiper-linked headlight system that automatically turns on the headlights when the front wipers are activated. In addition, new standard one-touch turn signals improve convenience for the driver when making routine lane changes. With this system, one flick of the turn-signal lever provides three blinks of the turn signals - ideal for changing lanes. Pressing the lever past the "click point" provides continuous blinking.
A new keyless entry system with push button start on EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite allows the driver to approach the vehicle, open the door and start the engine - all without touching a key. The system only requires the driver have possession of the key fob. The system also simplifies opening the sliding side doors and tailgate - locking all doors when leaving the vehicle requires only touching the lock button on any door handle.
Interior
Redesigned instrumentation, new trim and fabric, and upgraded electronic features and functionality make the 2014 Odyssey interior ideal for families. Design changes include upgraded meter illumination and interior lighting, chrome-trimmed instrument dials and door handles, a new available 7-inch touch-screen, and a repositioned DVD player for the available Rear Entertainment System. Updated styling and a change from blue to white halo lighting make the instrumentation easier to read. Similar changes make the climate control easier to operate.
All 2014 Odyssey models and trim levels get an Expanded View Driver's Mirror. The driver's side mirror provides a 19-percent increase in visible area, offering an enhanced view of objects that might otherwise be hidden in the vehicle's blind spot. Included on Odyssey EX, EX-L and Touring models, the Honda LaneWatch™ blind spot display provides an expanded rear view of the passenger side roadway. The system uses a camera mounted on the bottom of the passenger door mirror, which when activated by the right turn signal or the signal-stalk LaneWatch™ button, displays a live, 80-degree view of the passenger-side roadway, compared to 18- to 22-degrees typical of a standard door mirror.
A rearview camera is standard on all Odyssey models. Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models feature a single-angle "Normal View" display, while EX-L Navi, Touring and Touring Elite models have a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with wide, normal and top-down views - all with improved optical quality. All rearview camera systems feature guidelines.
HondaVAC™
The Odyssey Touring Elite features the first minivan in-vehicle vacuum cleaner system, HondaVac™ which is designed to help families keep the minivan interior neat and clean. Engineered for dry use, the HondaVAC™ operates on the vehicle's 12-volt electrical system, and its performance easily surpasses that of a handheld rechargeable vacuums.
Integrated in the rear cargo area of the vehicle, the HondaVAC™ includes an extendable hose that can reach every corner of the vehicle. Two separate head attachments expand versatility, while a removable debris canister and replaceable filter bag makes maintaining the vacuum easy. To protect the vehicle battery's state of charge, the HondaVAC™ runs up to eight minutes with the ignition turned to the Accessory setting - or continuously if the engine is running.
Audio & Entertainment
Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models have new intuitive touch panel controls that reduce button clutter on the center stack. An upper 8-inch display and a lower 7-inch display provide a simpler overall interface improving usability.
When paired to a compatible cellular phone, Aha™ and Pandora® interfaces are available on EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models. XM® Radio is included in EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models, a HDD audio system comes on the EX-L Navi, Touring and Touring Elite models, and a rear DVD player is standard in EX-L RES, Touring and Touring Elite models. The Touring Elite also features HD Radio and new Neural 5.1 Surround™ audio.
Audio system output is 240 watts for Odyssey LX, 270 watts for EX, EX-L and EX-L RES, and 246 watts for EX-L Navi and Touring. The premium audio system in the Odyssey Touring Elite has 650 watts. All audio systems have seven speakers except for the Touring Elite, which features 12 speakers.
Simplified pairing and enhanced functionality with smart phones improve the Odyssey's telematics for 2014. HandFreeLink® is included on all models, and Bluetooth® audio streaming, SMS and email functions are available with compatible smartphones. Additional features include a phonebook, call history, speed dial and contact picture. Odyssey EX, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite include HondaLink™ featuring Aha™ which offers content from hundreds of channels through a tethered compatible smartphone.
The Rear Entertainment System (RES) on the EX-L RES, Touring and Touring Elite models features upgraded control layout and screen quality. This system features improved placement of the DVD player and more intuitive operation for the rear audio controls. Screen resolution is VGA on EX-L RES and Touring models, and the Touring Elite's upgraded ultra-widescreen offers four times higher resolution.
Safety
With the application of the next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, significant structural changes to the unit-body were made, including more extensive use of high-strength steel in the A-, B- and C-pillars, roof rails, floor rails, front body area, and front subframe. As a result, the front door opening is now stronger, with less chance of deformation in a frontal collision.
The previous Odyssey achieved a top Good rating in IIHS Front Crash, Side Crash, Rear Crash and Roof Crush tests. For 2014, the Odyssey is targeted to add a GOOD rating in the IIHS's rigorous new Small Overlap Barrier Test and be among the first minivans to receive the highest IIHS rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+.
Newly available on the Odyssey, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) help the driver indentify potential collision situations. Using the Odyssey's front camera module, FCW warns of a possible collision with a vehicle detected in front, while LDW notifies the driver of departures from detected lanes⁵. The two systems are packaged together on Odyssey EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models, and provide visual and audible warnings.
North American Development and ManufacturingThe Odyssey represents Honda's robust product development capabilities in North America with its design, engineering and assembly all taking place in the U.S., using domestically and globally sourced parts. Designed in Los Angeles and engineered at Honda R&D America's in Ohio, the Odyssey is manufactured⁶ by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Inc. Currently, 95 percent of all Hondas sold in the U.S., are built in North America.

2014 Honda Odyssey Pricing and EPA Data
Model	Transmission	MSRP2	EPA Rated City/Hwy/Combined MPG1
Odyssey LX	6-Speed Automatic	$28,825	19/28/22
Odyssey EX	6-Speed Automatic	$32,125	19/28/22
Odyssey EX-L	6-Speed Automatic	$35,625	19/28/22
Odyssey EX-L w/ RES	6-Speed Automatic	$37,225	19/28/22
Odyssey EX-L w/ Navi	6-Speed Automatic	$37,625	19/28/22
Odyssey Touring	6-Speed Automatic	$41,880	19/28/22
Odyssey EX-L Touring Elite	6-Speed Automatic	$44,450	19/28/22

 

If you have an extra $35,000 laying around, you can race a Lamborghini!

Lamborghini announces new Super Trofeo series in North America.

By James Tate

So, you’re a rich amateur racing driver sitting at home, wishing you could get a ride in a series with some amazing machines where all you have to do is pay, show up and drive with full track support. Starting up your own team is a bit too labor (and cost) intensive – and besides, you really want to be piloting a top-level race car, just like people with actual talent do.
And maybe you don’t have time to be gallivanting around the country the entire year, either. Never fear, because Lamborghini has answered your wishes, putting together the five-race Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series, starting July 5th at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut.

So what does it cost and what do you get for your money? For $35,000 per race weekend ($17,500 per driver for shared entries), you get a V10-powered 570-horsepower, all-wheel-drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo race car ready for the track.

But wait, that’s not all – you’ll have a full service package, transportation, Pirelli tires, driver race suits and what Lamborghini touts as unparalleled trackside hospitality, including parking and paddock passes. And there is quite a bit of track time in the package as well: 120 minutes of practice spread over two sessions, a 40-minute qualifying session and two 50-minute races. That’s almost four hours.

• Conquering the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 in wet Seattle

As previously mentioned, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series consists of five races. What we haven’t yet mentioned is the fact that you are sharing race weekends with Grand-Am, American Le Mans Series and IndyCar. This means that you will have actual crowds there to cheer you on (or at least that’s what you can tell yourself), or cause you to spontaneously realize why you chose the desk job in the first place. No pressure.

The five tracks you’ll be competing on are:

• Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, Conn.
• Kansas Speedway, Kansas City
• Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, Ontario, Canada
• Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Va.
• Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif.

It’s quite a list, as each offers its own unique challenges and will certainly lead to some great racing. The icing on the cake is that the winners will head over to Italy to compete in the Super Trofeo “World Series” against winners from the sister series in Europe and Asia.

To keep the cars running tip-top all season, Lamborghini wised up and partnered with some of the top tier North American race outfits for maintenance between rounds. GMG Motorsport, Change Racing, Mitchum Motorsports, Premiere and Creighton Motorsports share the task of maintaining the vehicles, so you can rest assured that when you strap on the belts, the car is ready to perform.

If you have the means, this actually is a well-priced package. For less than the cost of a new Gallardo, you can race one for a season and not worry about track prep and other logistical nightmares that can keep you from enjoying your life between races. You need to move quickly though, as registration to join the grid is limited.

If you want to know more, call this guy, Tristan at (703) 659-3540. But have your cashier's check in hand first.


[Sources: Lamborghini, GMG Racing; Photo: Lamborghini]

DETROIT – When the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan arrives in dealerships this fall, it will offer more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared with the current model.
Inside and out, the third-generation CTS sedan grows, ascending into the heart of the midsize luxury market, with an all-new design that is longer, lower and leaner. The new CTS is five inches longer, expanding interior space, but also 244 pounds lighter than the previous model. It is expected to be the lightest car in its segment.
“CTS has always been Cadillac’s centerpiece, and as our brand expands and elevates the car properly grows to its true place” said David Leone, CTS executive chief engineer. “With last year’s addition of the award-winning ATS compact luxury sedan, CTS will directly challenge the luxury midsize competition with uncompromised performance, luxury and technology.”
The 2014 CTS standard model will start at $46,025, including $925 destination. Three Collections of option packages – Luxury, Performance and Premium – will be offered with either the 2.0T turbocharged four cylinder or 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 engine in either rear- or all-wheel drive.
CTS will be offered with a choice of three powertrains, including a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 272 horsepower and goes from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model. Standard front Brembo brakes with ferritic-nitro carburizing, or FNC, anti-corrosion rotors give CTS braking performance that Cadillac expects to be best in the segment. Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension and a hallmark of V-Series models, is now standard on base models with 18-inch wheels.
Selectable drive modes will allow drivers to adjust the vehicle’s performance dynamics for touring, ice and snow, or sport driving. The CTS Vsport model features the new Cadillac Twin-Turbo 3.6L V6 engine with an SAE-certified 420 horsepower and a “track” drive mode with specific Magnetic Ride Control calibration and enhanced throttle progression for greater track performance.
The Vsport model contains the highest-performing components, led by the all-new Twin Turbo V6. The CTS Vsport model starts at $59,995, including $925 destination, and comes equipped with an electronic limited slip differential and eight-speed automatic transmission in RWD only.
Inside, all CTS models are equipped with CUE, Cadillac’s breakthrough system for connectivity and control featuring an eight-inch fully reconfigurable touch screen. CUE brings tablet-like functionality into the CTS with functions such as haptic feedback to confirm selections, proximity sensing to reveal hidden icons, gesture recognition and capacitive touch. A 5.7-inch display in the instrument cluster allows the driver to control radio, phone and navigation functions through steering wheel controls without having to take his eyes off the road.
CTS will come with an 11-speaker Bose premium audio system with HD radio capability. Users will have several options for streaming portable media devices with three USB ports and one auxiliary and SD card port.

Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com.

Contact your local Cadillac dealer www.roemotors.com for more information on the Cadillac CTS.

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Delivers Classic Muscle Car Torque

Fuel-efficient compact sedan delivers bursts of ‘overboost’ acceleration on demand

 

DETROIT – Imagine quick off-the-line acceleration reminiscent of a classic muscle car combined with the efficiency of a fuel-sipping compact sedan. Dream on? Believe it. The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel uses a turbocharging feature called “overboost,” but still gets the best highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid passenger car in America.
Cruze Diesel’s turbocharged 2.0L engine delivers a segment-leading SAE-certified 151 horsepower (113 kW) and 264 lb-ft of torque (358 Nm), but overboost can increase torque to 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) for about 10 seconds of stronger acceleration. That’s the equivalent torque delivered by the 1972 Camaro Z28’s heavier 5.7L V8.
Unlike the muscle car era, Cruze Diesel marries that quick burst to a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway, and demonstrated range of 717 miles on one tank of fuel.
“Overboost provides increased performance when the driver demands it, like when passing on the highway,” said Mike Siegrist, GM 2.0L diesel assistant chief engineer. “When the driver leans on the throttle, the turbocharger increases the air and fuel intake over and above what the engine needs for normal torque demand.”
So taking the “muscle” analogy one step further, overboost is to Cruze Diesel as oxidation is to athletes when their muscles use oxygen to break down carbohydrates, fat and protein to produce energy. The more oxygen they take in, the better their performance. Cruze Diesel can sprint from 0 to 60 in about 8.6 seconds – half a second faster than its chief competitor, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI.
Cruze’s 2.0L turbo-diesel provides greater fuel economy than a comparably sized gasoline engine through greater thermal efficiency, a higher compression ratio and an unthrottled combustion process. It features an iron cylinder block and a forged steel crankshaft, each designed to stand up to the greater cylinder pressures that come with a turbo-diesel engine.
A lightweight aluminum cylinder head and aluminum intake manifold contribute to the engine’s ability to deliver balanced ride and handling.
Turbocharging is an increasingly popular choice with automakers and car buyers. According to LMC Automotive, a provider of automotive forecasts, turbo-charged passenger vehicle production in North America is expected to double by 2018, from 14 percent in 2013 to 29 percent, mainly due to increased diesel production, as well as four-cylinder turbo gas engines replacing V6 engines.
“Cruze’s turbo-diesel engine is powerful, efficient and clean,” Siegrist said. “It will change perceptions of what a diesel car can be while giving customers another fuel-efficient choice in the Chevrolet lineup.”

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com

 

 

 

 

 

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois.The Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel is the cleanest diesel passenger car engine General Motors has ever produced. The vehicle features an advanced 2.0L clean diesel engine delivering segment-leading SAE-certified 151 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque with segment-leading 46 mpg highway. It can go 717 miles on one tank of diesel fuel. (Photo by Brian Kersey for Chevrolet)

 

visit www.airportchevy.com for more information from a local Chevy dealer on the 2014 Chevy Cruze TD

 

 

 

1966 Ford Mustang convertible at Heritage Motors

As I drive around town I see that the old classic cars have been dusted off, waxed up and are being shown off.  It makes me nostalgic for my 1967 Mustang that I used to drive and it really makes me want to light a fire under my husband to get our 1970 Plymouth Satellite convertible, that sits sadly collecting dust in the garage, up and running.  We're getting there.  It's just something of a slow process, since he works full-time plus some and we have two kids that keep us way beyond busy.  Sooo, I'm thinking that maybe we need to just buy another "cruising" car, wink, wink.   Like this 1966 Ford Mustang convertible.  It's even my signature color!

 

 



 

 

 

If you want to check this car out it's at Heritage Motors in Medford, Oregon for sale. 

Take a look:

http://heritagemotors.com/inventory.asp?specific=2522