Crossword Puzzle: April 2013
Across 1. Helical fastener formations 5. With 13-Across, Michelin or Goodyear products 8. Palindromic disc-brake item 9. Pre-owned vehicle (4,3) 10. Oil-cartel acronym 11. Cold-start engine speed (4,4) 13. See 5-Across clue 14. Circular-rubber sealing devices (1,5) 17. Auto assembly-plant need (3,5) 19. Dipstick marking 22. Stopwatch-monitored Indy interval (3,4) 23. Electric or air-powered noise
Report Card: Supercar Silhouette — Peugeot’s ONYX Concept
The Onyx, which debuted during the Paris Auto Show, was sculpted using materials with little processing.
Report Card: Sneak ‘Peak’ — A Look into the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept
The A110-50 concept boasts many technical characteristics, including a Renault V4Y block that serves as the foundation for the 3.5L 24-valve 400hp V6 engine mounted in a mid-rear position of the car.
Report Card: Making Tracks — Kia’s Track’ster Concept
A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine pumps 250 horsepower to the pavement, a 66% increase over that of the production Kia Soul. Power is routed to all four wheels via an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system.
N2: A Hot Trend for Cooler Tires
Adapted from Steve LaFerre’s column in Tire Review
From the Track to Rack
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Tire Review magazine