General Motors is pulling the plug on the Chevrolet Avalanche. 2013 will mark the ugly duckling’s last year in production, though the model will go out with one last special edition. The 2013 Black Diamond Avalanche will arrive with body-color trim work, special badging, and most importantly, lower prices. LT trim now boasts a standard rear-view camera, while LS guise adds in rear park assist, power adjustable pedals, fog lights and remote start as standard gear. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: NHTSA Wants Brake-Throttle Override Systems Added To Official Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced plans to update the agency’s current vehicle safety standards. In order to protect drivers in the event they depress both the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time, automakers will be required to install a bake-throttle override on new vehicles moving forward. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Ford, Dow Chemical Partner On Carbon Fiber Composites, Hope To Shed Up To 750 Pounds
Ford is getting religion when it comes to light-weighting its vehicles. The company has entered into a new partnership with Dow Chemical to develop carbon fiber that can be manufactured at affordable prices for high-volume applications. That, of course, is the holy grail of weight reduction, which is why other manufacturers like General Motors are also partnering with suppliers to try and achieve the same ends. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: 2013 Scion FR-S Gets First Dyno Run
The 2013 Scion FR-S doesn’t have the kind of power that results in jaw-dropping dyno numbers, but any naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four cylinder that promises 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque needs to be vetted out. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: GM wipes out with recall of 50,000 Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave crossovers
General Motors has announced a recall of certain 2011 and 2012 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models for wipers that may fail under heavy snow. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, snow or ice buildup may restrict the wiper movement, which may in turn lead to the wiper arm loosening from the vehicle. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
(Video) Summer Jam 2012 Is Coming Soon!
Summer Jam 2012 will be taking place on Sunday, June 3rd at the MetLife Stadium and as always it will be the hottest concert of the year. Tickets are onsale at Ticketmaster right now and the line-up will be announced soon. Watch an ad for Summer Jam 2012 below! Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
