Amid Tumbling Sales, Chrysler Looks to Future Nov 5, 2009
"We want Chrysler to become a strong public company," said Marchionne, who was dressed in his trademark professorial sweater, as he opened an elaborate presentation of the struggling automaker's business plans for the next five years, which emphasize blending Fiat's small-car and small engines technology with Chrysler's muscular Jeeps, trucks and big cars. As he presented the plans, Marchionne said that Chrysler's financial position is now stronger, following its trip through bankruptcy and a... (Time.com)
Fiat model figures in Chryslers comeback plan Nov 5, 2009
The plan includes new vehicles for the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram brands, most based on Fiat's more efficient transmissions and small engines. He said the troubled company's cash has grown by nearly $2 billion since it exited bankruptcy protection in June, and its operations broke even in September because of savings from job cuts and factory closings by the prior owner and through combining Chrysler and Fiat's operations. (MSNBC -- Business)
Tips on how to keep your engine performing at its best Nov 5, 2009
Danny Lawrence, the assistant chief engine builder and trackside engine department manager for Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines and the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet, has more than a little experience working with car engines, both in the shop and at home ... "Because of my role in building engines at work, it's embarrassing if something is wrong with one of my cars at home," says Lawrence ... "Transmission maintenance, a lot of people will forget. Most people won't maintain the belts and... (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Greenville in more than name Nov 5, 2009
-- Requiring police officers and other city employees to turn off the engines of their vehicles rather than allowing them to idle when not in use. -- Encouraging schools to think green with special contests for writing and drawing for the campaign. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Georgetown fire chief: Careful when cooking Nov 5, 2009
Deputy Chief Russ Moyer was the first on scene followed by Engines 1, 4, Ladder 1 and Car 1. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a light smoke condition in the kitchen but no fire. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Aloha Petroleum offers ethanol-free gas at its Kahalu'u station Nov 5, 2009
The fuel, being marketed as Aloha Classic Gasoline, is formulated for boat engines and other small motors that are not designed to operate with ethanol-blended gasoline. The fuel has a minimum 89-octane rating and contains a detergent additive. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chrysler aims to pump life into car lineup Nov 5, 2009
The plan includes multiple new vehicles for the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram brands, most based on Fiat's more efficient transmissions and small engines ... In addition to the midsize car, Chrysler will also introduce four new Dodges by 2013, as well as new exteriors, interiors and engines on most of its current product lineup ... Under the hood, Fiat plans to replace most of Chrysler's engines with its own, with many larger engines replaced by four-cylinder ones. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sources: Danica near deal with JR Motorsports Nov 5, 2009
A decision to sign with JR Motorsports would establish a direct tie to Hendrick, which supplies engines, cars and technical assistance to Earnhardt's operation -- as well as Stewart's. Earnhardt and Patrick already have a corporate connection, in current sponsorship deals with GoDaddy. (ABC News)
Threshing Bee Nov 5, 2009
Hundreds of beautifully restored gas engines running. See these antiques running: tractors, steam engines, cars, gas engines, saw mill, broom making, veneer mill, duplicators, steam locomotive, steam threshing 10 acres of oats ... Steam Building featuring stationary steam engines including Corliss with 10-foot flywheel. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Chrysler to revamp Dodge with 4 new models Nov 5, 2009
Under the plan, the automaker aims to introduce four new Dodges by 2013 and put new exteriors, interiors and engines on most of its current lineup ... Fiat has plans to replace most of Chrysler's engines with its own ... Paolo Ferrero, senior vice president of powertrain, said the number of Chrysler-designed engines will drop to 12 percent by 2014 from 84 percent, with many larger engines replaced by smaller, four-cylinder ones. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
China electrifies urban transit Nov 4, 2009
They still require a higher initial capital investment than diesel engines to develop the recharging infrastructure or power lines necessary for daily operation. Many types of existing electric buses also utilize different types of infrastructure. (Asia Times Online)
Ford sticks powerful EcoBoost V-6 into 1934 hot rod Nov 4, 2009
Hot rodders have become adept at tearing out little engines and putting in big powerful V-8s. Well, Ford says that notion may be a little outdated. (USA Today -- Money)
Hulkenberg to learn from old master Nov 4, 2009
Theres no point in putting a rookie in the car unless you think he can be a world champion, continued Michael, whose team will be switching from Toyota to Cosworth engines. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Atlanta cop's Decatur car museum Nov 3, 2009
How could a young Warren Pickard ignore the twinkling chrome, rumbling engines, sparkling rims and bold paint jobs of passing cars. It was as if his own toy cars had swollen to real-life proportions in front of his eyes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Watt? He Got Up A Head Of Steam Nov 3, 2009
James Watt made engines usable in factories in the 18th century, came up with horsepower and is the name designated for the electrical unit. Hulton. (Investors Business Daily)
New age art creates a stir Nov 3, 2009
New media includes mixed media installations, video art, digital prints and mechanical, art including car engines. Over the past three or four years, Ive also focused on installations and sculptures. (India Times)
24 South St. Notebook Nov 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hot new cars at Tokyo show Nov 3, 2009
These two engines power the CR-Z through a hybrid industry-first, six-speed manual transmission, ensuring that gearheads can still get their kicks piloting the CR-Z rather than enduring the anesthetized feeling of the continuously variable automatic transmission used in most hybrids. Hondas original two-seat Insight hybrid also offered a (five-speed) manual transmission, one which made it easy to unintentionally chirp the tires pulling away from a stop because of the electric motors... (MSNBC -- Business)
Car care advice for consumers facing tough economic times Nov 3, 2009
Consumers should ask for quality motor oils by name because they are formulated to meet the demands of today's engines. Using a quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
'Scareware' attacks are rising Nov 2, 2009
A scareware attack can happen on trusted news sites like The New York Time s, in search engines results from Google, and even now on Twitter. - Protect your computer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Russia hopes nuclear ship will fly humans to Mars Nov 2, 2009
Stanley Borowski, a senior engineer at NASA specializing in nuclear rocket engines, said they have many advantages for deep space missions, such as to take astronauts and gear to Mars. In deep space, nuclear rockets are twice as fuel-efficient as conventional rockets, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Brute force the latest from HSV and FPV Nov 2, 2009
Those were the days when, to the Ford and Holden faithful, only milk and orange juice came in two-litre packages real engines were five-litre V8 affairs. Fast forward to today and many people believe the future of the home-grown Aussie V8 is about as bright as the giant panda or black rhino. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Streetcars on the ballot amid trolley revival Nov 2, 2009
Proponents see streetcars as economic development engines that will reduce congestion and air-pollution by turning back the clock: Streetcars largely disappeared from U.S. cities by the 1950s, as automobiles bullied them to the margins. In Portland, for instance, its streetcar system is credited with helping create $2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Doh! Simpsons Worth More on Hulu Than on FOX Nov 1, 2009
Specialized music search engines such as -owned may still be more satisfying for deeper music queries, but for casual listeners and everyday music search, Google s new product represents a modest improvement. Share. (Salon)
Google must stop snooping on us Nov 1, 2009
And Google and other search engines may not even be able to tell users when they hand over searches or e-mail messages. In the current (non-terrorism-related) case, Google is refusing to hand over data on patterns of internet use the administration says it needs to uphold child-protection laws. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Payrolls in U.S. Probably Fell, Manufacturing Sped Up in Uneven Recovery Nov 1, 2009
the largest maker of heavy- duty diesel truck engines in North America, cut about 7,500 workers from late 2008 through June and has since recalled about 900. Despite the improvements we have seen in some of our markets, we still face considerable challenges over the next year, Chief Operating Officer said Oct. 30 on a conference call. (Bloomberg -- US)
MotoGP held at Indianapolis (2) Nov 1, 2009
The series consists of three day events with practice, qualifications, and race day involving three classes, 125cc (80cc to 125cc, single cylinder, two-stroke), 250cc (175cc to 250cc, single or two cylinder, two or four-stroke), and MotoGP (up to 800cc, unlimited cylinders, four-stroke) with all engines normally aspirated (not turbo or supercharged). They have a maximum of eight front slick tyres, 12 rear slicks, and eight (four front and rear) wet (yes, like F-1 they run regardless of weather)... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
It's 'trunk or treat' Nov 1, 2009
In North Brevard, fire stations handed out candy and let trick-or-treaters hop inside fire engines. "We're part of the neighborhood," said Wally Kohler, a driver/operator at Fire Station No. 10 on Singleton Avenue in Titusville. (Florida Today)
Idle Moments Turn into Tons of Air Pollutants at Schools Oct 31, 2009
But the city's laws requiring them to shut down their engines in school zones are poorly enforced ... The bus drivers pop their doors open and idle, engines running, while they await their young passengers ... On the older buses, the engines rumble as the children climb aboard. (Scientific American)
•GTOs still going strong Oct 31, 2009
All divisions were to stop making autos with souped-up engines. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Cummins Inc. Oct 31, 2009
Cummins, the largest maker of heavy-duty diesel truck engines in North America, said third-quarter profit fell 59 percent and sales in most markets won t rise next year as the recession curbs demand. Third-quarter net income dropped to $95 million, or 48 cents a share, from $229 million, or $1. (Boston Globe)
The EPA wants to put a time bomb in America's gas tanks Oct 31, 2009
- The federal Environmental Protection Agency is considering requiring use of a blend of ethanol and gasoline known as "E15." This is a risky measure that threatens to damage our car engines and saddle car companies with soaring warranty costs ... - The federal Environmental Protection Agency is considering requiring use of a blend of ethanol and gasoline known as "E15." This is a risky measure that threatens to damage our car engines and saddle car companies with soaring warranty costs ... -... (Juneau Empire)
Tarpey emergency calls shift to county Oct 31, 2009
If a home in Clovis catches fire, chances are good that you'll see more than just fire engines showing up. The Clovis Emergency Response Team van will likely be there as well. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
NASCAR Makes Rule Adjustments For Truck Series In 2010 Oct 31, 2009
Teams also will have the option of using spec engines at tracks less than 1. 25 miles in length. (ABC 7 News, DC)
That's Talladega, but is that racing? Oct 31, 2009
The sanctioning body has narrowed the holes in the cars' restrictor plates, meaning the engines will produce less power and speeds will drop a bit ... Some have called for a reduction in the track's banking or smaller engines or tires that wear enough that a car's handling becomes a factor the same as its aerodynamics. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ford Woodlawn watching Canadian deal Oct 31, 2009
The Michigan facility builds the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and is being retooled for the Chevrolet Traverse crossover none of which receive engines from the Tonawanda plant. At the Woodlawn facility, which has an 823-member total workforce, 100 of 725 hourly employees were laid off for at least one week on Oct. 26. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Perfect World Announces Appointment to the Board of Directors Oct 31, 2009
Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game engines and game development platforms. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hebrew, Hindi, other scriptsget Web address nod Oct 30, 2009
Although search engines can sometimes help users reach those sites, companies still need to include Latin characters on billboards and other advertisements. Now, ICANN is allowing those same technical tricks to apply to the suffix as well, allowing the Internet to be truly multilingual. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Web to be truly worldwide Oct 30, 2009
Using search engines in the local script allows users to find web-addresses without typing the name, and there are programs that allow users to enter addresses in their own language. The technology is recognisable around the world, but not all the words. (BBC News -- Technology)
Media filters examined Oct 29, 2009
The trend mimics the way people have long discovered books, movies and music offline, but it potentially raises serious challenges for search engines, long the primary means of navigating the Web. "People and algorithms (on social networking sites) are competing with search for content discovery," said Shawn Gold, CEO of online greetings site Cocodot and the former chief marketing officer for social network MySpace. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
FR9 engine to debut at Talladega for Ragan and Kenseth Oct 29, 2009
Driver Greg Biffle said it will take some time to phase in the engines, particularly if the proposed merger between Yates Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports is completed and that organization moves to Ford. Drivers to host WWE Raw: Kyle Busch and Joey Logano will appear as guest hosts of WWE's "Monday Night Raw," which will be broadcast live from Buffalo at 9 p.m. Monday on USA Network. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Threshing Bee Oct 29, 2009
Hundreds of beautifully restored gas engines running. See these antiques running: tractors, steam engines, cars, gas engines, saw mill, broom making, veneer mill, duplicators, steam locomotive, steam threshing 10 acres of oats ... Steam Building featuring stationary steam engines including Corliss with 10-foot flywheel. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Propane Depot marks six years in Pipe Creek Oct 29, 2009
"Vehicles that run on propane are more efficient and their engines last a lot longer. There are state laws that require them to use alternative fuel sources when they have a certain number of vehicles on the road.". Propane in the home covers a wide range of uses. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Google lets the music play in search results Oct 29, 2009
Overall, Google topped all search engines with 30 percent of all referrals to music sites, five times more than Yahoo, which ranked second, Experian Hitwise said Wednesday. Copyright (c) 2009, IDG News Service. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Rekindle the spark: Relationship rescue for your partner and your car Oct 29, 2009
BP gasoline with Invigorate offers a unique cleaning formula that helps keep engines clean. A cleaner engine performs more like that of a new vehicle, keeping cars running younger for longer - which can help restore fuel economy lost to a dirty engine, minimize exhaust emissions, and result in smoother acceleration with reduced hesitation. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Start with a clean slate Oct 29, 2009
The Prado will initially be available in the top-of-the-range, VX 7-seat specification with a choice of four-litre V6, or three-litre turbo diesel engines. The four-litre, aluminium V6 generates maximum power of 202kW at 5600 rpm and torque of 381Nm at 4400rpmn. (iAfrica.com)
Range Rover rolls on Oct 29, 2009
Range Rover gets new engines, advanced interior tech and enhanced driving dynamics ... 0-litre LR-V8 engines the top of the range 380kW supercharged unit, and the 279kW naturally aspirated version. (iAfrica.com)
`Jobs Created or Saved' Is White House Fantasy: Caroline Baum Oct 29, 2009
Gentlemen, start your engines. (, author of Just What I Said, is a Bloomberg News columnist. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Mozilla fixes 16 flaws with Firefox Oct 29, 2009
5 vulnerabilities were located in a variety of components, including Web worker calls, the GIF color map parser, the string-to-number converter, a trio of third-party media libraries, and both the JavaScript and browser engines. "Some of these crashes showed evidence of memory corruption under certain circumstances and we presume that with enough effort at least some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code," Mozilla said in some of the advisories outlining the most serious flaws. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
AutoWeek Announces Expanded Roles for Its Executive Editorial Staff Oct 29, 2009
AW gives readers, viewers and listeners information more often to satisfy their car fix before the other guys even start their engines. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
STMicroelectronics and ARM Team Up To Power Next-Generation Home Entertainment Oct 28, 2009
ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
L-S joins 350 campaign Oct 28, 2009
Future club plans include a celebration of Earth Day in April and a continuation of work on the No Idling campaign, which encourages parents, students, and buses to turn off their car engines while waiting to pick up students in an effort to minimize fuel consumption. Loading commenting interface. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Google must stop snooping on us Oct 28, 2009
And Google and other search engines may not even be able to tell users when they hand over searches or e-mail messages. In the current (non-terrorism-related) case, Google is refusing to hand over data on patterns of internet use the administration says it needs to uphold child-protection laws. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Google Taking Search Social Oct 28, 2009
So a search for a digital camera, for instance, would bring up the typical results all search engines serve up -- retail listings and popular review sites -- but the new feature creates a separate section at the bottom of the page showcasing content people's friends have posted on the subject on all the social sites they have included in their Google profile. Similarly, a search for a restaurant could bring up a friend's review on Yelp, or a search for information about a foreign city might turn... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Focus wants VW throne Oct 28, 2009
Not only will the design be contemporary though the engines will be modern too. The new Focus will be powered by a range of small-capacity, forced-induction 'Ecoboost' engines ... Due to upcoming EU emissions regulations, diesel engines will become increasingly expensive, and as such Ford is working on a number of three-cylinder engines that are "much smaller than 1.6 litres". (iAfrica.com)
24 South St. Notebook Oct 28, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cleaning Up Polluted Harbors With Greener Ships Oct 28, 2009
It would be a dramatic drop, but the ship engines would still be allowed to emit more sulfur dioxide than trucks and cars in the U.S. Solar Sailor's Dane sees the shipping industry's evolution away from oil as inevitable even obvious: "Why go back to the land to refuel a boat when the energy is out there in the waves, sun and wind?". MORE. (Time.com)
Rants & Raves Oct 28, 2009
Chuck Wilkins wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:16 PM:" I have to agree with the Ranter. That part of Broadmoor was in excellent shape. Now you need to watch out for the manhole covers (potholes). When I saw it I thought the same exact thing. For Common Sense, a better analogy would be: one car needs a new engine so I guess I better change the engines on both cars even if the 2nd car is a 2009 with no miles. ". Camille wrote on Oct 27, 2009 12:30 PM:" First off, Hwy 528 has been it's name ever since we... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Sound off! 10/22/09 Oct 28, 2009
On Friday and Saturday, they have antique engines and tractors on display, they operate the sawmill, thrash peanuts, bale the hay, pull the hayride, the covered wagon and the barnyard train. On Saturday, they have an antique tractor pull ; I would like to commend the Roanoke River Antique Engine and Tractor Club for a job well done and personally thank them for their contribution to Halifax Harvest Days success. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Dealers anxious as Chrysler stays mum on car plan Oct 28, 2009
Although Chrysler's product plan hasn't been formally announced, people with knowledge of it have told The Associated Press that models with Fiat frames and engines will replace Chrysler's current small and midsize cars, and the Fiat 500 subcompact will be added to the lineup. While the car maker has withheld its strategy from dealers, it's made other details very clear recently. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Honda Sets All-Time Record for Worldwide Auto Production in Asia and China for the First Half of a Fiscal Year Oct 28, 2009
The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit. (JCN Network, Japan)
Design feud fells Brabham firm Oct 28, 2009
A COMPANY formed to revolutionise how engines burn fuel, and backed by the motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham, has been brought to its knees by a battle between two company founders, descending into alleged abuse and threats of violence on both sides ... Sir Jack, 83, lent his name and expertise to the company, Jack Brabham Engines, in 2004 in exchange for shares and was a director until two years ago, when he resigned because of ill health ... The company was formed to develop innovative... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Planned HBO Movie 'Candybomber' to Sell Vintage DC-4 Aircraft Through Hollywoodparts.com Oct 27, 2009
The two Douglas aircraft are powered by 4 Pratt Whitney engines with low operational hours and spent their early years in different service as one was a military C-54G and the other was a civilian DC-4. Both Aircraft will be readied to make the return flight to the US unless they are sold to a buyer elsewhere in the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pastides says USC plane use justified Oct 27, 2009
We recently had to have the engines taken apart and serviced, said Russ Meekins, Director of the USC Educational Foundation and Chief Financial Officer of the USC Foundations. To do this, the engines were removed in Greenville and shipped to Dallas. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Former St. Johns rectory damaged in fire Oct 27, 2009
Both family members were waiting outside when the engines and ladder truck arrived on the scene. Blanchard said it took firefighters roughly 45 minutes to extinguish the fire. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
