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The other new engine option for the 2019 Silverado, which Chevy previously discussed, is the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel V6. Chevy has declined to discuss horsepower and torque, but says the diesel will be paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and will be available in early 2019. Despite the Volkswagen emissions scandal, American automakers are embracing diesel for trucks. Ram offered its EcoDiesel for several years, although the model is now on hiatus. Ford recently launched a Power Stroke diesel option for the F-150.

By the description in the first story, I do agree that the way the lane-keeping system reacted was guaranteed to destabilize the car–the LAST thing you want in such conditions is a sudden maneuver! I’m surprised at the power you claim of the system and strongly recommend a complaint be posted to NHTSA in particular, as well as with the vehicle manufacturer. Computer programs don’t know how to drive on ice yet and there NEEDS to be some way to turn it off under certain temperature/traction conditions at a reasonable speed.

The SCR system is fully serviceable, meaning the catalysts can be removed without the need for new or special tools and easily replaced when needed, Cummins said. Catalyst life is expected to match the engine life to overhaul in an effort to minimize downtime. In addition to the serviceability of the SCR system, the Vanadia-based catalyst is capable of tolerating up to 5000 ppm sulfur fuel, which allows customers to continue to use the same quality fuel they have always used with Cummins products.

Parking sensors have been a much-request feature since the launch of the second-generation Colorado for the 2015 model year, and we’re glad to see Chevy adding it. Though definitely useful and welcome, all Colorado models come with a standard rear view camera, and some might find the addition of the parking sensors at the rear somewhat redundant.

Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 178,000 motorcycles in the U.S. due to the risk that they might get stuck in gear thanks to a potential defect within the clutch.

3) Most of the ‘state imposed’ safety requirements have proven to be effective. Crumple zones, 3 point safety belts, head restraints, ABS and stability control have all either served to reduce collisions or traffic fatalities. Thus again reducing societal costs. And history has proven that left on their own, that many (if not most) auto manufacturers would not have made these features standard equipment. Not to mention the ‘cheating’ that some manufacturers have been found to engage in regarding ‘crash tests’. So ending government safety mandates is not a long term cost savings. Again requiring these features is a utilitarian necessity/benefit.

On a short and admittedly wimpy off-road section—the original location was unexpectedly graded smooth ahead of the trip—the AT4 barely broke a sweat, especially with the Traction Select System doing its thing. A suite of cameras showed the truck’s surroundings on the infotainment screen—very handy when you’ve nosed your way up a crest and can only see sky out the windshield, because the camera shows you what’s on the other side—including a birds-eye view for narrow trails.

The industry development of diesel engine was largely affected by national industrial policies and environmental standards in recent few years. With stricter emission standards worldwide and backward emission technology, global consumption of Vehicle Diesel Engine decreased slightly to 15 M units in 2017, the CAGR of global market from 2013-2018 is estimate -1.1%.

(6) Suzuki RM-Z450. Suzuki is caught between a rock and a hard place. Suzuki let itself fall so far behind in technological upgrades that it can’t afford the new engine, electric starting and refined package that it needs to stay abreast of the competition. The 2019 RM-Z450 is the only 450 that doesn’t have electric starting, but if Suzuki had it on the 2019 RM-Z450, the bike would weigh 246 pounds, which would be 23 pounds heavier than the 2019 KTM 450SXF. Losing weight is expensive because it means shedding ounces on every part.

Ask a companion to pump the clutch pedal repeatedly, and then hold it down firmly in place. With the pedal down, open the bleed screw to let any air out. You will hear a hissing sound if you are doing this properly. Repeat the pumping (bomba) and firm (pirme) cycle until all air is out of the system and the clutch pedal feel returns to normal.

I like the back up camera in my new GTI, and I have long been a fan of ABS, DSC, & seatbelts. Airbags are slightly net positive for women, slightly net negative for men, and only add about 5% survivability over using good belts. If they were available & legal on new cars, I would choose manually adjusted (non-inertial reel) four point belts instead of airbags. It is what I used in SCCA Pro Rally competition in the 60s and 70s and found them to be superior in every way to other restraint systems.

Together with its twin, this truck has once been recalled so that their power steering defect could be fixed. This light duty truck comes with a faulty electric power steering assist that could lead to temporary loss and sudden return of the system.