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Chevrolet stops selling 2020 Camaro V6 cars over ’emissions issue’

Chevrolet issued a voluntary stop-sale at the beginning of November on 2020 Camaro muscle cars equipped with the 3.6-litre V6 while it investigates what it calls a potential emissions system issue.While the automaker has not disclosed specifically what the issue is, blog GM Authority surmised it may be linked to an evaporative emissions canister that exceeds emissions standards in the U.S.Other details were still slim after the weekend, but for now any new Camaros with those engines will be sitting on dealership lots and not going
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Mazda now selling first-gen Miata restoration parts in North America

Mazda NA MiataMazda Mazda knows the world loves its Miata. The MX-5 Miata actually holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s best-selling two-seat sports car, so the secret’s very much out. Now, in an effort to encourage Miata restorations, the brand is introducing a new list of authentic reproduction parts for first-gen models. Mazda consulted Miata Clubs and specialty shops to curate the list of over 1,100 new and legacy parts, all of which it plans to re-manufacture in Japan. Included on the list is a new fabric soft top made from the same material as the original; replica aluminum wheels made lighter and with a protective finish; and “many moving parts – from the roller for the side windows to the brake piston caliper – that are likely in need of replacement.” “There is a pure feeling of joy when it comes to driving a Miata, of any generation,” said Masahiro Moro, Chairman and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. “Our unique Jinba-Ittai – ‘horse and rider as one’ – engineering philosophy has allowed for the engaging and exhilarating driving dynamic that has remained constant over the years, helping make the Miata an important vehicle for the brand and our fans.” “By helping prolong the life of MX-5 Miata NA models, Mazda is committed to supporting the roadster culture and looks forward to seeing these historic vehicles on the road – and on the track – for years to come.”So, if you know someone who’s got a less-than-perfect Miata sitting in their garage, give them a nudge in this direction — you can scope the full list of first-generation Mazda MX-5 parts right
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Porsche: we must diversify beyond selling cars to survive

Porsche must invest in companies looking to solve issues such as traffic in cities rather than rely on selling cars to survive in the future, according to Porsche finance and IT boss Lutz Meschke. “Cities want to reduce traffic, therefore we have to look for solutions which fit our brand. Shared mobility is not enough – it will not bring us significant profit share,” said Meschke. “If you want to get a piece of the cake, you have to think about investments in other brands or in traffic solutions. Just to talk about Porsche cars to get the right fit for future mobility, that’s not enough. We must think about investments, starts-ups, to get profitability in other businesses. “Today our customers are willing to buy two, three, four Porsches, but in future, maybe they will buy one or two and for mobility in cities, they will use other services. We have to think about business models that can balance these potential losses.” One example is Porsche’s subscription service, already launched in a handful of cities in America. Described by Meschke as a “good starting point,” he said it supports Porsche’s business and reaches younger customers. It will launch in Asia and Europe over the next two years. However, he added, in five years it will not compensate for the reduced mobility in cities, and in turn, reduced sales. “If 60% of people will live in major cities, then car sales in those cities will be reduced significantly. With our brand, we are limited. It will be a niche and we will not earn enough money to keep the profitability level at 15% (Porsche’s margin aim) and that’s the problem.  We must think about new business models, not only with our own brand but with investments.” Meschke acknowledged there would come a time when Porsche’s main revenue stream would not come from selling cars. He didn’t give a timeframe, but said: “Of course, we have to try to keep direct selling (cars) as long as
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Porsche is now selling exact reproductions of nearly all of its owner’s manuals

An arrangement of Porsche drivers manualsPorsche When it comes to details on how to maintain a car, there’s no source more trustworthy than the original owner’s manual. But when a car becomes a classic and starts trading hands, that vital little book is often removed from the glovebox during the transitions, leaving new owners without the one source of information they most need. This being 2019 and all, they can of course just go online and get the book off of sites like Just Give Me the Damn Manual, but a digital copy on the phone just isn’t the same. Besides, what if the car breaks down and the phone’s battery is dead? Books don’t have batteries.   Perhaps inspired by the sale of a vintage Porsche 910 driver’s manual for US$14,000 on Bring a Trailer last year, the German automaker has announced it’s once again printing and selling the original owner’s manuals for almost all Porsche models ever. The books are exact replications, featuring the original structure, artwork and design, and of course the information within. You can’t use Command+F to search for “fuel filter” like you can in the PDF, but there’s something much more satisfying about leafing through a good ol’ paper book. Over 700 different exact reproduction manuals from models reaching back as far as 1952 are now available for purchase over on Porsche’s classic site. Porsche has also reprinted about 100 classic maintenance and warranty booklets for certain cars. Prices for the manuals range from around $90 to $200 Canadian.
Origin: Porsche is now selling exact reproductions of nearly all of its owner’s manuals