Sunday, July 12, 2015

Letter: Urge EPA To Uphold Renewable Fuel Standard, Because It's Working

LaSsalle CO. July 9, 2015: The EPA recently snubbed the Renewable Fuel Standard with a revision to the rule that would cut corn ethanol obligations by 3.75 billion gallons over three years — equivalent to a billion and a half bushels in lost corn demand. We can’t help but ask, "Why?” Perhaps the EPA has ... Continue reading

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

ANN ARBOR July 9, 2015: Vehicles with clean diesel technology may be more expensive to buy or lease than those that run on gasoline, but they can save their owners thousands of dollars within just a few years, says a University of Michigan researcher. Bruce Belzowski, managing director of the U-M Transportation Researc ... Continue reading

Turning In That Leased Car?

THIS CHECKLIST MAY HELP SAVE YOU MONEY by Marty BernsteinSenior Editor-At LargeThe Auto Channel If you’re one of the 30% drivers who lease a car the economic benefits of non-ownership can be lost when the lease is up and vehicle must be returned at the end of the contract. It’s the dreaded lease turn-in inspe ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 6-12, 2015: 2016 BMW 7, GM Recalls, Sans Stick, VSA, MPG, More

* We saw the all-new 2016 BMW 7-series in-person along with a small group of BMW-invited auto writers. The global introduction of the new BMW flagship will be at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September and the car goes on sale in the U.S. this coming October 24. New body structure is composed of carbon fiber, aluminum and ... Continue reading

New Look At The Famous Food Versus Fuel Debate

Forget Food versus ..... - Start Think Outside the Cornflakes Box By Klassy Evans and Adam Khan Special from FuelCompetition.org Have you ever wondered why you've never heard a "food versus flowers debate?" After all, we have an enormous amount of farmland devoted to raising flowers around the world. I've stood in plac ... Continue reading

Ford Backs Formula Student Racers

Ford is supporting teams of university students who have entered the annual “Formula Student” engineering competition. Formula Student oversees young engineers designing and building their own single-seat cars, which are raced against other university teams, from Europe and around the world. Ford is aiding te ... Continue reading

Ducati 'Ride a Song' Contest Begins

Ducati launches its Ride a Song contest and asks competition participants to propose the ideal motorcycle vacation paired with great music. The best “road trip” wins a Multistrada Experience, an exclusive opportunity to ride the new Multistrada 1200, and the chance to share this exciting experience with two ... Continue reading