Chrysler vehicles will be sculpted by the wind, Gilles says

Chrysler Group designers are spending more time in the wind tunnel to make more aerodynamic vehicles, aiding fuel economy, design chief Ralph Gilles said today.

Speaking at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, a gathering of Michigan political and business leaders at this resort island in northern Michigan, Gilles said aerodynamics are becoming an increasingly important design aspect at Chrysler and throughout the industry.

A new concept Renault Alpine A110-50

The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept was shown for the first time on Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Alpine was produced by Renault Sport Technologies and is based on the same platform as the Mégane Trophy car.

“Mini-tort” Limit Doubling!

Senators in Michigan voted last week in support of a bill that doubles the limit up to which a motorist can sue for crash damages not covered by their own insurance.

The vote for HB 5362 increases the “mini-tort” limit from $500 to $1,000.