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September 2012

Tigershark engine powering Dodge Dart developed in record time

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(September 2, 2012 ) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Engineers got the green light to develop the Tigershark in May 2010. At that time, Chrysler Group’s shortest interval between program approval and production launch was about 115 weeks for the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8.

Ninety-five weeks later, the company produced the first Tigershark engine, the company’s most refined 4-cylinder powerplant ever.

Citroen to show DS3 Cabrio at Paris show

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(September 2, 2012) PARIS — Citroën will unveil the latest advance in the DS line, DS3 Cabrio, a cabriolet version of the multi-award winning DS3 that uses intelligent design to make top-down driving considerably easier and more enjoyable at the Paris Motor Show later this month.

Corvette’s chassis innovations refined on the race track

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(September 1, 2012) DETROIT — It’s been said that racing improves the breed, and when it comes to the Chevrolet Corvette, nearly six decades of checkered flags are the proof. As Corvette marks its 60th anniversary in 2013, the design of the chassis, suspension and other drivetrain features are rooted in the rigors of competition.

Nissan offers first look at all-new Sentra

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(September 1, 2012) DALLAS — Nissan's all-new 2013 Sentra, unveiled here Friday, continues the brand's product onslaught as the third of five all-new vehicles being introduced in a 15-month period.

Like the recently unveiled Nissan Altima and Pathfinder, the redesign of Sentra focuses on class-above design standards inside and out, as well as efficiency in engineering. The new Sentra is 150 pounds — or five percent — lighter than the outgoing model, yet has slightly larger overall dimensions and more interior room.