U.S. fuel economy regulations may spell doom for V8 engines: Autoweek TV

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTO SHOWS   |   VIDEOS   |   COLLECTOR   |   SUBSCRIBE Thursday, August 30, 2012                  Automakers may sacrifice big V8s in an effort to achieve an average of 54.5 mpg by 2025. U.S. fuel economy regulations may spell doom for V8 engines: Autoweek TV 08/30/12, 4:17 pm et Also in this episode: Lada debuts a sleek crossover concept at the Moscow motor show, and GM makes plans for expansion in the Russian market. TRANSCRIPT -- Are the days numbered for the new supercar era? -- Lada unveils a sexy-looking crossover. -- And GM has big plans for Russia. I'm Jake, rolling with a Thursday edition of Autoweek TV. Here's the news: The U.S. government has now set final rules that will boost fuel economy regulations to 54.5 mpg by 2025. And for at least one carmaker CEO, that means the current glory days for big V8s are coming to an end. Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says the new fuel economy rules will make cars with big V8s "as rare as white flies." That's not-so-great news for fans of cars such as... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE or to sign up for other Autoweek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add Autoweek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.