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GM's New Emissions Reducing Engines Video

General Motors (GM) reports it is working to install a type of engine that will improve fuel efficiency by more than 15 percent and contribute to reducing U.S. foreign oil dependency. The homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine also creates less toxic emissions by burning fuel with a flameless combustion rather than using a spark plug. Today’s vehicles currently use an internal combustion engine, a model that many engineers have been trying to improve for decades without significantly inc more

2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS video

During the IAA motor show in Frankfurt, Porsche plans to unveil the Cayenne GTS – the company’s first SUV to include its electronically controlled damping system with steel springs. The sports SUV includes a 4.8 liter engine with direct gasoline fuel injection and consumes 13.9 liters per 100 kilometers (a figure in accordance with EU standards). The Cayenne GTS can also achieve the fastest acceleration rate among its SUV counterparts. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds more

Crash Test: Preparing for a Sled Test Video

A behind the scenes look at preparing for a sled test... more

American Automakers vs. Overseas Manufacturers Video

U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies, General Motors has invited U.S. and international truck companies to showcase their products for automotive critics. During the tests, which took place on GM’s 4,000-acre Michigan Proving Grounds, trucks drove over a number of different road conditions to demonstra more

Auto News: Spot the Tot Video

A new program called "Spot the Tot" has been created to raise awareness about child safety and reduce fatalities resulting from automobile accidents. The program is run by Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors and is designed to educate parents about child safety measures needed both in and around the car. more

Challenge X: Crossover To Sustainable Mobility Video

In 2004 seventeen university teams began a ground-breaking engineering competition. Challenge X: Crossover To Sustainable Mobility, challenged students to re-engineer a crossover sport utility vehicle to minimize energy consumption, emissions, and greenhouse gases while maintaining or exceeding the vehicle's utility and performan more

Iraq War Veterans Receive Specialty Cars Video

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, in conjunction with singer LeAnn Rimes, is working to give away modified cars to Iraq war veterans. The cars are equipped with Sit N’ Lift, a power seat designed to assist individuals to get in and out of their vehicles. General Motors reports more than 26,000 soldiers have been wounded since the start of the Iraq war and specialty-equipped vehicles can aid in their mobility. more

General Motors Trailer Stability Video

The way a trailer is loaded can have a big impact on trailer stability and driver safety. Now General Motors has introduced Electronic Trailer Sway Control technology to keep a trailer from swaying and affecting control of the lead vehicle. According to GM, loading too heavily in the rear of the trailer can cause it to sway, an effect called “the tail wagging the dog.” This motion can cause drivers to lose control and endangering themselves and others on the road. The new technology senses that more

Crash Test: Head Restraints Video

The latest evaluations of occupant protection in rear-end collisions by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that the seat/head restraints in more than half of light truck and minivan models fall short of state-of-the-art protection from neck injury or whiplash. more