Sunday, March 30, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids Week of March 24-30, 2014

* Alfa Romeo will mark its North American return at the 2014 New York International Auto Show with the highly anticipated and high-performance Alfa Romeo 4C. The all-new Alfa Romeo 4C delivers an exotic mid-engine design inspired by the brand's legendary racing history. We'll have Press Pass coverage here on The Auto C ... Continue reading

Alcoa Rolls Out World'ss Lightest Heavy-Duty Truck Wheel, Enabling Fleets to Shed Weight

Unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking show in Louisville, Kentucky, Alcoa’s new 40-pound wheel is 47 percent lighter than steel wheels of the same size. The Ultra ONE can help save up to 1,400 pounds per rig, enabling fleets to carry more goods while meeting stringent federal emissions regulations. Underscoring the imp ... Continue reading

EPA Agreement with Vehicle and Engine Company Requires Imports to Meet Federal Emission Limits

American Lifan Industry, Inc., an Ontario, California-based vehicle and engine importer, has agreed to ensure that future imports meet federal emission standards after illegally importing and selling nearly 28,000 highway motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and engines manufactured in China that did not comply with Cle ... Continue reading