Monday, March 23, 2015

U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel imports decline 36% in 2014

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly Petroleum Status Report and Working and Net Available Shell Storage Capacity After increasing for 15 consecutive weeks, crude oil storage at Cushing, Oklahoma, reached 54.4 million barrels on March 13, according to EIA's Weekly Petroleum Status Report. This volume ... Continue reading

All-New Subaru Outback On Sale in the UK Starting 1 April

Launched in the UK in 1995 and spawning a whole new vehicle segment, the Outback was the world’s first crossover, successfully combining the benefits of a passenger estate car with the all-road capabilities of an SUV. For 20 years, the Outback has acted as Subaru’s flagship model in the UK, winning praise f ... Continue reading

Thrice is Nice for Isuzu: D-Max Wins Again at VansA2Z Awards

Isuzu UK will be adding another trophy to its cabinet after the D-Max won at the VansA2Z awards once more last week. Already a firm favourite with British pick-up users, the D-Max won ‘Pick-Up of the Year’ for the third year running, with judges praising its torquey and responsive 163hp 2.5-litre twin-turbo d ... Continue reading

2015 Mazda CX-5 And MX-5 Rack Up Kelley Blue Book Awards

Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com recently named the 2015 Mazda CX-5 a “10 Best All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $25,000” and “10 Most Fun SUVs.” KBB.com has also named the 2015 Mazda MX-5 as one of its “10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000.” The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with SKYACTIV®[1] TECHN ... Continue reading

Nissan Delivers 75,000th All-Electric LEAF in the U.S. to Oregon Family

Nissan celebrated with Rishabh Mehandru of Portland, Oregon, as he purchased the 75,000th Nissan LEAF in the United States. This is Mehandru’s second Nissan LEAF after leasing his first one two years ago in an effort to reduce the emissions he was putting into the air. “I love how quickly I can get up to spee ... Continue reading

Volvo to Train Service Technicians in Zambia

To increase job opportunities and improve the general level of education for service technicians, the Volvo Group is initiating an apprenticeship training program in Zambia together with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). T ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Battery Reliably Outperforms Cynics, Critics and Alternatives

Five years on, Nissan reports 99.99% battery success rate across Europe More reliable than a petrol or diesel engine, according to industry averages Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling all-electric car, with over 165,000 sold globally ROLLE, Switzerland--Five years and more than 35,000 European sales since the ... Continue reading

Ford Recognized with Golden Gear Award for 111-Year History of Engineering Innovation

Ford Motor Company and its founder Henry Ford were honored at the Washington Automotive Press Association’s 30th Anniversary Gala with the organization’s Golden Gear Award. The company and its founder are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry.</p> <p>Jim Holland, vice ... Continue reading

Six Ways Silverado Cuts Complexity of Collision Repair

Smart design can reduce time, complexity, cost involved with body repair “ Collisions can happen anytime, anywhere, and the resulting body damage frequently results in complicated – and expensive – repairs. Not so much the designed to save time and cost during body shop visits.</p> <p>“Designing automob ... Continue reading

EcoRun 2015 to Showcase 13 Eco-Friendly Manufacturers

AJAC 2015 Vancouver Island EcoRun Bringing Fuel Efficient Technologies to Your Community VANCOUVER -- March 23, 2015: A fleet of vehicles showcasing the latest eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies is being assembled here for the fourth annual AJAC EcoRun, which starts Wednesday at the Vancouver International Au ... Continue reading

Sherwin-Williams Renews As The 'Official Paint Of NASCAR'

NASCAR® and Sherwin-Williams, the nation's largest specialty retailer of paint and paint supplies, announced a three-year extension to their Official Partnership. The newly signed extension will designate Sherwin-Williams as the "Official Paint of NASCAR" through 2017. Sherwin-Williams, a FORTUNE 500 company, will c ... Continue reading

Michelin Introduces Television Campaign Highlighting Its Newest Tire Safety Innovation

A new media campaign from Michelin aims to reinforce the brand's commitment to safety by highlighting a key emotional moment between a father and daughter. The story helps relay the importance of the prolonged safety delivered by the revolutionary MICHELIN® Premier® tires. The creative follows the journey of a father ... Continue reading

Leviton Launches Next Generation Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Pedestals

Pedestal system delivers safe and convenient commercial charging option at affordable price -- Leviton today announced the launch of the next generation of electric vehicle charging station pedestals for workplace environments. The new pedestal system integrates Leviton's industry-first Evr-Green® 32-amp electric vehi ... Continue reading

i.M. Branded Selected by Audi of America to Provide Brand Image Components for Audi Dealerships

i.M. Branded, one of the nation's leading providers of brand-specific fixtures, furniture and large-format digital printing (wall art) for the automotive industry, has been selected by Audi of America to produce and supply brand-image components for Audi's Terminal-style dealerships in the United States. Under the prog ... Continue reading

MTS Systems and McLaren Applied Technologies Join Forces to Commercialize Next-Generation Vehicle Dynamics Simulator

MTS Systems Corporation , a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced that it has finalized an agreement with McLaren Applied Technologies (MAT) to pursue commercialization of a next-generation Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS). Per the agreement, this state-of-the-ar ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: March 23, 2015; Honda, PACCAR, ITASCA

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.NHTSA RECALLS: March 23, 2015; Honda, PACCAR, ITASCA ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors To Conduct World Premiere Of 2016 Outlander At The New York International Auto Show

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is pleased to announce that it will make the world premiere of the 2016 Outlander during its press conference at the 2015 New York International Auto Show in the North Hall (booth 260) on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:30a.m. ET. The 2016 Outlander will be the first Mitsubish ... Continue reading

Toyota Hits Its Stride Becoming the Official Vehicle Sponsor of Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Concert Series

Multi-year agreement makes Toyota sponsor of all 22 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Events in the US DALLAS == March 23, 2015: Ahead of 15,000 runners hitting the pavement at the Humana Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon on Sunday, March 22, Toyota and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Se ... Continue reading

New and Used Honda Fit EV New Leasing Options

“ Honda is extending the reach of its efficient and fun-to-drive all-electric Fit EV through new lease programs for both existing and prospective Fit EV customers. For current, eligible Fit EV customers, Honda is offering a two-year lease extension that includes a lower $199 monthly payment1 (previously $259) and exte ... Continue reading

Hyundai Capital America Has Partnered With Consumer Credit Counseling Services Of Orange County To Teach Financial Literacy To Youth & Young Adults

IRVINE, CA -- March 19, 2015: Hyundai Capital America (HCA), a top-10 U.S. captive auto finance company that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance and Kia Motors Finance, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Orange County (CCCS-OC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to h ... Continue reading

The Washington Automotive Press Association Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Veteran Auto Writer Named as New President WASHINGTON -- March 22, 2015: At its Annual Gala, the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) kicked off its 30 year anniversary by naming Les Jackson as President. Les is one of WAPA's early members and brings with him 26 years experience as a professional automotive j ... Continue reading