Car Fact of The Day

In 1963 Chrysler produced its fourth generation gas turbine engine. The engine ran up to 60,000 rpm. The turbine engine could use diesel, unleaded gasoline, kerosene, JP-4 jet fuel, and vegetable oil. One of the first cars was ran on tequila, as proved by Mexico's president, the car could be ran on virtually anything. It contained a fifth of the moving parts of a piston engine, and seen as how there was no combustion, oil changes were considered not necessary. Though the engine did not produce carbon monoxide, it did produce nitrous oxide which ultimately led to the downfall of the program.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 1963 Chrysler Turbine)

Top Gear Magazine's Sport Car of the Year

The 2010 Lotus Evora took home the title of Top Gear's Sports Car of the Year Award 2009. The 2010 Evora is powered by a 3.5L V6, producing 273 horsepower and 252 ft-lb torque. Dany Bahar, CEO of Louts, said "I am delighted that the Evora has won the Top Gear award for Sports Car of the Year 2009...it is a fantastic achievement for all who worked on the Evora...." It can leap from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 162 mph. If you want to catch one in the U.S., the pricing starts at $73,500.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 2010 Lotus Evora)

More Investments in Michigan

GM is moving production of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu to the Detroit based Hamtramck plant. It will be built along side the 2011 Chevy Volt that is slated for release in fall of to 201o. The current Chevy Malibu is produced at GM's Fairfax plant in Kansas.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: GM Emblem)

Head to Sam's Club for deals on Mitsubishi?

Ever wanted to buy 50 gallons of off brand motor oil and a new car? Well you can at Sam's Club. Mitsubishi will now offer select models at cetain Sam's Club locations. You can get zero percent financing on the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, Eclipse, and Outlander, and the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant and Endeavor. Also available are special lease deals on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Mitsubishi Outlander. Mitsubishi plans on displaying cars at Sam's Club through February.

-Anthony Alaniz

2011 Mustang GT

A source that spoke with egmCarTech said that the 2011 Mustang GT will make its debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With the 2011 Mustang V6 unveiling at the 2009 LA Auto Show sporting a 305 horsepower V6, rumors of a 400+ horsepower 5.0L (Coyote) V8 are circulating again.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 2011 Mustang V6)

Ford Fiesta Reservations

Ford announced today that 1,000 orders have been place for the 2011 Ford Fiesta just six days after its North American debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show. The 2011 Fiesta achieves a class-leading 40mpg on the highway. Pricing starts at $13,320 and will go on sale in summer of 2010.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 2011 Ford Fiesta)

Best Engines of 2010

Ward's Automotive dished out its yearly award. Though instead of choosing cars for their award, they go straight to the heart of any vehicle and chose the best engines. To compete in Ward's 10 Best Engines, the vehicle must cost less than $54,000, and be in production by the first quarter of 2010. This is Ward's most fuel efficient top 10 yet. The winners:

*2.0L TFSI Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A4)

*3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi S4)

*3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (BMW 335d)

*2.5L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid)

*3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Ford Taurus SHO)

*2.4L Ecotec DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Equinox)

*4.6L Tua DOHC V-8 (Hyundai Genesis)

*2.5L Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT)

*1.8L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Toyota Prius)

*2.0L SOHC 1.4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI)

The awards will be presented at the 201o North American International Auto Show this January.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: Hyundau Genesis 4.6L Tau DOHC V-8)