Lamborghini ponders Espada 2+2 GT successor to join portfolio

Lamborghini is examining if it should add a fourth model line, and the Italian firm’s CEO said a successor to the Espada 2+2 coupe could be in the cards. On Monday, Automotive News (subscription required) published an interview with Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali. When asked about the likelihood of getting to 10,000 units in 2019, …

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk recalled due to floor mats

Faulty floor mats have prompted Jeep to recall a number of 2018 Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk models. In total, the recall affects 4,822 units. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles filed documents for the recall with NHTSA in late October. According to the agency, the driver’s floor mat may not provide sufficient clearance between the floor and accelerator…

What is VTEC and how does it work?

Valve Timing Electronic Control, better known to enthusiasts as VTEC. We hear a lot about the system, but what is it exactly and how does it work? Jason Fenske, engineering mastermind behind YouTube’s Engineering Explained, has tackled the system in one of his latest episodes. As usual, he breaks things down in a very simple …