Sunday, June 15, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News and Views Week of June 9-15, 2014

* In an open letter on the Tesla Website founder and CEO, Elon Musk, took the unprecedented step of removing patent restrictions on all of the company’s electric car technology. He restated the company’s goal “to accelerate the advent of sustainable transportation,” and contends that the “open ... Continue reading

Audi Takes 1 and 2 at 24 Hours of Le Mans +VIDEO

Le Mans 24 Hours - Toyota Update 5 +VIDEO

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National Park Foundation Celebrates Subaru of America's $1.4 Million Donation to America's National Parks

The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, has awarded Impact Grants to nine national parks thanks to a $1.4 million donation from Subaru of America. Subaru made this significant contribution to the National Park Foundation through the sixth annual "Share the Love" event. For every ... Continue reading

Brand Equity for Many Luxury and Full Line Automotive Brands at 10-Year High

With the memory of an epic winter still fresh, Americans are likely relishing the arrival of the 2014 summer driving season. Americans rated 29 Luxury and Full Line Automotive brands on three key factors of Brand Equity, including Familiarity, Quality and Purchase Consideration. Overall, consumers give 20 of the 29 aut ... Continue reading

Natural Gas Bi-Fuel Systems for Diesel Engines Granted CARB Certification

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the Altronic GTI Bi-Fuel® product line has received aftermarket certification from CARB for use on off-road compression ignition engines in stationary applications. The Altronic GTI Bi-Fuel® system is designed to allow diesel engines to operate on a blend of di ... Continue reading