Sunday, September 23, 2012

Nutson's Nuggets: Here Is Last Week's (September 17-23 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing

* According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant's Energy Practice, the state with the highest PEV sales over the remainder of this decade will be California, followed by New York, Florida, Texas, and Washington. Between 2012 and 2020, the report concludes, nearly one in every four PEVs sold in the Un ... Continue reading

Ethanol still the answer to America's Renewable Fuel Standard

Drought-related corn prices shouldn't be used as excuse to step back from renewable energy By Ernie Shea Project Coordinator 25x25 Alliance Lutherville MD Sept 20, 2012; Corn prices have reached record highs as a result of this summer's devastating drought, and it hasn't taken long for some to use the crisis as leverag ... Continue reading

2013 Mazda CX-5 Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Mazda CX-5 Station Wagon in a Ute Suite by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_4200) You can count the number of station wagon offerings on the market today almost one hand. And most of them are from luxury brands. Now the reason I mention station wagons before I get into details on th ... Continue reading

2013-2012 Cars Suv's Minivans and Trucks Ranked By MPG

all inclusive MPG list of every Sedan, Coupe, Wagon, SUV, Minivan and Truck sold in North America ranked by fuel economy. If you choose to get all of the specs, see reviews and compare every model just click on your selection. ... Continue reading

Generations X and Y Account for 63% of US Consumers Planning to Buy a Car; Excitement and Technology Edge Out Higher Mileage in Their Selections

With Baby Boomers giving way to Generations X and Y as the dominant forces in the car buyer market, smaller models are enjoying renewed popularity -- but for reasons that might seem counterintuitive. Today's youngest car shoppers are focused less on excellent gas mileage than the availability of high-tech features and ... Continue reading

Ford eNews -- The Week of September 23rd

America's most fuel-efficient sedan is the new Ford Fusion Posting EPA-certified 47 mpg across the board for its hybrid model, the all-new Ford Fusion is the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America. Fusion Hybrid tops Toyota Camry Hybrid by 4 mpg city and 8 mpg highway. With the widest range of powertrain options ... Continue reading

CTS Awarded Production Program for New Transmission Sensor

CTS Corporation today announced that its Automotive Products group has been awarded a new production program to supply a parking position sensor for a global economy car for a major Japanese vehicle manufacturer and existing customer. Total expected revenues from this new sensor award are approximately $9 million over ... Continue reading