The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, the first factory-backed right-hooker and the first mid-engine model, will join Holden’s line-up in Australia and New Zealand. This video deals with how the layout of the 6.2-litre V8 engine helps the C8 Corvette achieve its claimed 0-100km/h time of under 3 seconds. … [Read more...] about Why the Chevvy Corvette is such a fast sprinter …
GM chief talks to Bloomberg about Corvette …
GM president Mark Reuss talks about the new mid-engine C8 Corvette, driver assistance systems, and workforce relations with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets." … [Read more...] about GM chief talks to Bloomberg about Corvette …
GM boss identified right-hook Chevrolet Corvette back in 2014
The president of General Motors, Mark Reuss, gave the strongest hint five-and-a-half years ago that a right-hand-drive Chevrolet Corvette was in the production pipeline. It was at the Detroit motor show, in January 2014. Reuss was then GM’s product development chief and had just told reporters that the US carmaker would for the first time develop cars and pick-up trucks with … [Read more...] about GM boss identified right-hook Chevrolet Corvette back in 2014
Mazda rotary runs at its most efficient on hydrogen …
American engineer Jason Fenske, of Engineering Explained, describes exactly what happens inside a Mazda rotary engine running on hydrogen. It turns out the design of the engine is pretty much ideal for burning hydrogen. … [Read more...] about Mazda rotary runs at its most efficient on hydrogen …
Hydrogen highway: Toyota, Hyundai go in one direction, Mazda the other
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) is planning to show off its hydrogen-powered Marai sedan. “We’re looking at options for it,” said Morgan Dilks, the carmaker’s communications man. The options include doing what rival Hyundai is about to do with its zero-emissions Nexo SUV – take it on a road trip around the country. But first both companies have to organise a regular supply of … [Read more...] about Hydrogen highway: Toyota, Hyundai go in one direction, Mazda the other