The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has ditched the six-cylinder and diesel engines entirely and now uses only the Silverado’s 2.7-liter turbo four. The switch has left truck buyers skeptical: Is there really a replacement for diesel displacement or torque? Does General Motors just ship trucks powered by gutless time bombs? Not according to the man who oversaw the engine’s development. In fact, he went so far as to call it one of the toughest engines GM has always built, and that’s saying something.It would be hard to believe it came from anyone other than Kevin Luchansky, GM’s deputy chief engineer for…
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Oil capped its longest streak of daily losses this year as hawkish signals from Federal Reserve officials raised concerns about a glut of crude building up in storage. A significant rise in US inventories and a broader risk-off sentiment sparked by the prospect of continued Fed rate hikes weighed on oil this week. The headwinds were exacerbated by the federal government’s plan to continue to draw down the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with 26 million more barrels slated for the market. Crude has been stuck in a narrow channel since early December. Expectations that China’s return from Covid-19 lockdowns will…
OAKLAND — In a series of incidents in the East Bay where bicyclists crashed into cars, at least 12 people were hit and two were hospitalized. However, the victims claim that they were not accidental.Ellie Mead, a victim of the attacks, said she was riding her bike in Rockridge when a passenger in a passing car opened the car door. With no room to maneuver, Mead crashed into it and fell. “I just hit him with my bike, I fell off my bike,” he said. “Kind of registered that I was on the ground. This car drove off and as…
Have you ever struggled to keep your car in top condition? Maybe there aren’t enough hours to keep up with all the maintenance it needs, and changing the engine oil has crossed your mind more than once. Valet Oil Changes strives to avoid this situation by simplifying the service so drivers can get oil changes without the usual hassle. The company says its plan to revolutionize the way people manage their vehicle care services begins with the implementation of mobile oil changes throughout Georgia. With this alternative, local drivers have the advantage of having oil change services delivered directly to…
AutoNation’s solid earnings pushed the auto dealer’s stock to a new all-time high and its best day in nearly three years.The Florida-based dealership group reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.37 on revenue of $6.7 billion last quarter.AutoNation closed at $157.30 per share, marking a new high for the auto dealer’s stock after an 11.4% gain to end the week.Vehicles are displayed for sale at an AutoNation car dealership on April 21, 2022 in Valencia, California.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesA strong fourth-quarter earnings report from AutoNation on Friday pushed the auto dealer’s stock to a new all-time high and its…
WILSON, Pa. – A new destination for vehicle alignments, tire replacements and other automotive services is helping keep cars in tip-top shape in Northampton County.Kost Tire & Auto Service, a family-owned business that provides auto repair, maintenance and diagnostics, opened its new regional location Monday at 2460 Freemansburg Ave. in Wilson, next to the Lidl grocery store. Kost Tire & Auto Service, a family-owned business that provides auto repair, maintenance and diagnostics, opened its new regional location Monday at 2460 Freemansburg Ave. to Wilson. Pictured is store manager Rich Ganser. Ryan Kneller Previously, the renovated structure was fully occupied by…
German company Uniper SE said it will overcome the problems caused by gas cuts in Russia by 2024 at the latest. The company, which was bailed out by the German government last year after the energy crisis brought it to the brink of collapse, said it could continue to face high gas replacement costs in the coming years. The company also took a 4.4 billion euro ($4.7 billion) hit from the deconsolidation of its Russian business, according to its earnings report. “We must be aware that in the coming quarters, too, Uniper’s earnings will depend to a large extent on…
A 9-year-old boy is fighting for his life in the hospital after he and his mother were hit by an SUV last week in Hialeah. Family and friends say Digna Antonio and her son Navil Diaz were out shopping for pizza on Feb. 8 when they were hit. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the driver of a black Volkswagen SUV was on Ludlum Road turning onto Northwest 186th Street when the driver struck the mother and child, who was traveling with a non-motorized scooter. The driver stayed at the scene. Both Antonio and Diaz were rushed to Ryder Trauma Center.…
The Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV has a lot going for it, including its roomy interior, smooth ride and plenty of useful features. Also, like most other Toyota vehicles, it is reliable. However, no vehicle is completely immune to problems. Here are the three most common Toyota Highlander problems reported by many real owners. What are the most common Toyota Highlander problems? Toyota Highlander 2023 | ToyotaTo find out the most common problems with the Toyota Highlander, we looked at the analysis provided by RepairPal, which collects data from vehicles from real owners. RepairPal’s method of determining vehicle reliability is advantageous.…
Hagens Berman has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging Ford violated consumer protection laws by “selling cars equipped with defective fuel injectors that can cause spontaneous combustion and then neglecting to implement an adequate fix “. The 266-page complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and focuses on 2020-2023 Escapes as well as 2021-2023 Bronco Sports equipped with three-cylinder 1-cylinder EcoBoost engines .5 liters. The vehicles were involved in a recall last year as there was a possibility that a fuel injector could break and cause a fire. As Ford explained last year, they…