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Report: HEMI V8 Engine Production Resumes In Michigan This Summer

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Originally developed when the Chrysler legacy brands were still being operated under the purview of Daimler-Benz, the HEMI motors saw continued improvements under Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Numerous models that were previously sold with V8 motors, were now coming with Stellantis's new 3.0-liter liter Tigershark I4 and 3.6

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Touring Italy’s ‘Motor Valley,’ Where You Can Drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis and More

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Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati and the high-end motorcycle brand Ducati are just the most recognizable names among the many, many manufacturers that come together in what is sometimes called Italys Motor Valley. The factories in the Motor Valley resemble Amazon warehouses, at least at first glance.

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Opinion: Software-Defined Vehicles Will Be Awful

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Oversimplified, it just means that manufacturers want to start building automobiles where all functions are controlled via software, rather than being determined exclusively upon the mechanical hardware they came with — and I have a sinking feeling they are going to be just awful. Others have suggested that it’s already taking place.

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Early Access Review: "The Last Independent Automaker," Covering Everything AMC

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It has been over three years in the making , but the documentary The Last Independent Automaker chronicling the life and times of the American Motors Corporation debuts today on PBS. The Rambler was so impressive that it swayed future CEO George Romney (above, black and white) to join Nash, and skip becoming the CEO of Packard.

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Driving Dystopia: Ford Pro Introducing Remote Vehicle Controls For Commercial Models

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My asking about exactly what Blue Oval stood to gain via Ford Pro, whether there were sufficient data-privacy protections in place, and what type of future restrictions might be implemented on commercial fleets (beyond speed controls) required the PR team to pause the event so they could make a phone call in order to give me a straight answer.

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Rare earth magnet supply crisis has no impact on production so far, says Skoda India

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View Personalised Offers on Check Offers Skoda Auto India, the Czech automobile manufacturer under the Volkswagen Group, claims there is no disruption to its production operations due to the ongoing rare earth magnet crisis that has resulted in the Indian automobile industry hitting the panic button and lobbying the government seeking a resolution.

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Stellantis Suggests V8 Return While Promising Revised Business Strategy

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It has also confirmed that it will be delaying the launch of the electric version of the Ram pickup, likely due to seeing the sales performance of rivals EVs introduced by Ford Motor Co and General Motors. Thats not to suggest that brands like Dodge were offering ultra-dependable automobiles.

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