Honda is set to unveil a lightly revised version of the European Honda Insight at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. This 2012 Insight will feature greater efficiency gleaned from substantial aerodynamic work (check out that new grille and front bumper), reduced engine friction, improvements to the CVT and the air-conditioning system. What does all of that translate into on the road? Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Lotus Shows Evora S Freddie Mercury Edition
While we had to look at the calendar and make sure it wasn’t April 1 when we got wind of this, we assure you, it’s absolutely true: Lotus has worked up a one-off Evora S in honor of the late superstar Freddie Mercury. The coupe is swaddled in pearl white paint with red and gold accents outside and features the Queen frontman’s signature as well. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
How Did This Jeep Leave The Factory With The Wrong Parts?
Upscale versions of the Jeep Wrangler now eschew the bare plastic trim for painted wheel arches and roofs. But one owner, after taking his 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara home, noticed that the wheel arches on one side weren’t color-matched. In fact, they were the wheel arches from the 2011 model year Wrangler. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: GM Hires Former Vice Chairman Lutz As Adviser
Former General Motors product guru Bob Lutz will formally advise the automaker as a part-time consultant, GM said today.Lutz, 79, who retired in May 2010, already had been informally consulting with GM product chief Mary Barra since she took that job in January. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Chrysler 8-Speed Gearbox To Boost Big Sedans’ Fuel Economy
Chrysler Group says its new eight-speed automatic transmission will boost fuel economy and cut emissions of the company’s two full-sized, rear-drive sedans. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Nissan Leaf outselling Chevy Volt 2 to 1!!!
In the sales fight between the all-electric Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid, The Leaf has the lead with more sales than the Volt. Chevy’s response was “Wait ’til next month.” Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
