By Bill Schaffer Middleburg, VA ? New car introductions are especially fun and informative because you get to talk to the people responsible for bringing […]
March 25, 2013 | B. Schaffer
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Test Drive
By Bill Schaffer Austin, Texas – If I were giving auto manufacturers awards, Jeep would get a gold star from me for introducing the 2014 […]
September 10, 2011 | B. Schaffer
Chrysler Takes Lead in Gear Wars
With the announcement that the new 2012 Chrysler 300 sedan will be outfitted with ZF eight-speed automatic transmissions, the company takes the lead in transmission […]
June 18, 2011 | B. Schaffer
Ford Adds 3-Cylinder Engine & 8-Spd. Transmission
Ford is expanding its fuel-efficient EcoBoost? portfolio with the addition of a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine and an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission. Engineers at Ford?s Dunton […]
February 16, 2011 | B. Schaffer
Hyundai?s R-Spec Performance Sedan
429-hp from Sophisticated 5.0-liter V-8 Hyundai has been doing a great job of filling in the gaps as it continues to grow a record setting […]
December 25, 2010 | B. Schaffer
Chrysler 300 Offers New Level of Luxury
300 Will Feature Chrysler?s New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Chrysler is ready to get back into the game with an all new version of the popular […]
June 27, 2010 | Our Auto Expert
ZF 8-Speed Transmission has Far-Reaching Applications
Chrysler Group has arranged to build a new eight-speed automatic transmission (the HP8) under license from the ZF Group of Germany.? According to Automotive News, […]