Holden head Reuss to lead GM product

Mark Reuss has been named the fresh prince of product as part of the massive shake-up following the bankruptcy of what was − until last year − the world’s number one carmaker.

Reuss effectively became the ‘new Bob Lutz’ with global responsibility for all new product engineering. His official title is Vice President, global vehicle engineering, [...]

VIDEO: Climb Attack with Rhys Millen and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Hyundai, Specialty

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Yesterday we saw the raw, in-car footage of Rhys Millen’s assault on Pikes Peak behind the wheel of his Time Attack-prepped Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Today, we finally get the edited eye-full entitled “Climb Attack,” stitching together [...]

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.30.09

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CARS tells dealers how to kill a C4C’s engine

Filed under: Government/Legal

Cash for Clunkers can be a bit complicated, what with last minute rule changes and the multitudes of stipulations ingrained into the program. However, one aspect of C4C that leaves little to the imagination is what happens when a vehicle is turned in under the program: The engine is permanently wrecked, and the [...]

Goodbye, Gold Wing: Honda officially ends U.S. motorcycle production

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Honda, Motorcycle

2010 Honda Gold Wing – Click above for high-res image gallery
We knew the day would come when the final Gold Wing motorcycle would be built in America after Honda announced last year that it would eventually close its motorcycle plant in Marysville, Ohio. Apparently, that time is now, as Honda [...]