"Because clean diesel autos are 20 to 40 percent more efficient than gasoline vehicles, diesel will be a major player in the nation's effort to achieve the new mileage standards." -- Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by Obama Administr ... Continue reading
Truckers say: Tolling I-95: Wrong for Virginia and for the Country
The American Trucking Associations today joined with dozens of other organizations and municipalities in urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to reject an application by the Commonwealth of Virginia to toll one of America's most critical freight corridors. Virginia's application to toll I-95 will be bad, not ju ... Continue reading
Michigan community and environmental leaders praised today's announcement of improved fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards, while key auto suppliers say they are ready to provide the technology needed to help automakers meet the new requirements. "Automakers are looking for solutions that provide better fuel e ... Continue reading
Ride Along with Fireball Tim in the "Rod Riguez" Hot Rod +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD, CA - August 28, 2012: In this episode Fireball Tim visits with Chuck Schauwecker and his one-off 1940 hot rod. ... Continue reading
GM Hosts Panel on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
What: Conference call on latest trends in certified pre-owned vehicles covering: - Vehicle segments where consumers can get the best deals on certified pre-owned vehicles - Purchasing tips - Specifics of the certification process and how Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealers assure quality and condition of certified pre-own ... Continue reading
From design concept to final production, the all-new 2014 Mazda6 has been a feast for the eyes. Spawning from its TAKERI Concept beginnings, which made its global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last November, the redesigned Mazda6 was adapted for more practical wheels-to-road use yet did not sacrifice style or its appea ... Continue reading
Final Fuel Economy Standards Will Help Consumers Save at the Pump
WASHINGTON, DC August 28, 2012; The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the final details of new fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. The standards issued today require new vehicles to reach a combined fuel-economy of 54.5 miles ... Continue reading
Goodyear Receives CIO 100 Award
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been named a 2012 winner of the CIO 100 by CIO magazine. The distinguished award recognizes excellence in using information technology in innovative ways to deliver business value. "Our 2012 winners are an outstanding example of the transformative power of IT to drive everything f ... Continue reading
Global Automakers' Members Already Working to Meet the 54.5 mpg Challenge
The Association of Global Automakers' (Global Automakers) members are working hard and will continue to take the steps needed to meet the Administration's tough new fuel economy standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025. The new standard is aggressive and sets a high bar for automakers' ... Continue reading
*August 28, 2012* *Ã * *Obama Administration Finalizes Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standards * * **"Consumer Savings Comparable to Lowering Price of Gasoline by $1 Per Gallon by 2025"* *WASHINGTON, DC -- *The Obama Administration today finalized groundbreaking standards that will increase fuel economy to the e ... Continue reading
Nearly nine in 10 drivers are interested in alert and assist technologies like those offered on the all-new Ford Fusion launching this fall, according to a new Ford survey Drivers acknowledge their limitations: Nearly 50 percent have fallen asleep while driving or know someone who has; nearly six in 10 blame blind spot ... Continue reading
Three Missouri Cities Rank in Eighth Annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report"
The Allstate Insurance Company today released its eighth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report." The report, based on Allstate claims data, ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers. The 2012 report includes three Missouri cities: Ka ... Continue reading
As the gift giving season approaches, shoppers face the perennial challenge of finding meaningful gifts for their loved ones. The CarMD Vehicle Health System is an ideal gift to help car owners save money on maintenance and repairs year round. The CarMD handheld device is ideal for uncovering hidden car problems, inspe ... Continue reading
NADA Report: Used-Vehicle Depreciation to Remain at Historically Low Levels through 2014
Depreciation of used cars and light trucks is expected to increase modestly over the next few years, but still remain historically low, says the NADA Used Car Guide in its latest report, Volatility in Used Vehicle Depreciation: Historical Trends & Future Outlook . Used-vehicle depreciation has been extremely volatile o ... Continue reading
New Yorkers to Face Worst Labor Day Traffic Nationwide
Every Labor Day, millions of Americans hit the road for one "last" summer weekend, and 2012 will be no different according to INRIX, the leading provider of traffic information. Through in-depth analysis of recent traffic patterns in New York City, INRIX predicts that New York, the fourth-most congested city in the U.S ... Continue reading
Details Of Ford Motor Company's August 2012 U.S. Sales Conference Call
(Please note 10:00 a.m. EDT call time) Ford Motor Company will release its August 2012 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 4, 2012. At 10 a.m. EDT, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and r ... Continue reading
San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest âProblem Impact Measureâ (PI ... Continue reading
Rent A Toll Ltd. Announces The Issuance Of A Patent For A Duration-Based Prepaid Tolling Model
Rent A Toll Ltd. announced today that it has been issued U.S. Patent No. 8,195,506 relating to tolling of rental car and fleet vehicles. ... Continue reading
HELLA Equips New BMW X6 With Light Technology
HELLA, a leading supplier in automotive lighting and electronics components and systems, has helped provide a facelift for the BMW X6. Introduced at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the BMW X6 went on sale in Europe in June. HELLA has LED Tail Lights, Xenon headlights and interior lighting and fog lights o ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint Named as a 2013 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum
Coulomb Technologies today announced that the Company has been named as a 2013 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Coulomb's ChargePoint is the largest network of independently-owned charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the world and was recognized for its potential to Ëtransform the future o ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Chevrolet Takes 2012 Engine Manufacturer Championship
SONOMA, Aug. 27, 2012: Packaged with a new chassis for 2012, engine manufacturer competition returned to the IZOD IndyCar Series after a six-year absence as Chevrolet, Honda and Lotus are supplying consumer-relevant 2.2-liter, turbocharged V6 engines powered by E85. Chevrolet clinched the Manufacturers' Championship as ... Continue reading
Spirit Cup - Stewart Race Report
Bristol, Aug. 27, 2012: The revamped Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, where the banking in the upper groove of the racetrack was reduced to the same degree as the middle of the track surface, gave the .533-mile concrete bullring its luster of yesteryear with plenty of bent sheet metal that left plenty of drivers bent wi ... Continue reading
NHRA Drag Racing - JEGS Racing Indy Preview
Indianapolis, Aug. 27, 2012: The 2012 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals will mark the 300th career Pro Stock race for Jeg Coughlin Jr. In 2012, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is making his return to the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series after a one-year hiatus. Jeg Jr. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Roush-Yates: Pedal To The Floor Power To The Ground.
Mooresville, Aug. 27, 2012: ARCA Series points leader, Chris Buescher was unbreakable as he rose to victory at Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wisconsin. The 19-year-old raced side by side with Frank Kimmel for several laps in the Herr's Live Life with Flavor 200 before he was able to regain the lead. He then ... Continue reading
World Challenge GT - Baldwin Clinches Pirelli World Challenge Top-Three Championship
SONOMA, Aug. 27, 2012: Jack Baldwin and Team Hot Wheels⢠rebounded from a cut tire while leading from the pole in Saturdayâs season-ending Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Sonoma to clinch the third and final GTS-class championship podium spot for the No. 68 Hot Wheels®/GTSport Racing Porsche Cayman S ... Continue reading
Honda CR-V Heritage and Pedigree
Originally launched at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda CR-V was one of the first of the modern generation of 'soft roaders'. It became a benchmark for this fast growing segment with its practical size and excellent utility. The CR-V was designed primarily for on-road use, but with SUV styling and the quality custo ... Continue reading
Lincoln Coming to China's Growing Luxury Market
Lincoln will be coming to China, offering its rich and unique heritage to customers seeking a new level of luxury Lincoln will provide a personalized brand experience for affluent Chinese customers seeking a luxury experience tailored to their specific needs Expansion into China further strengthens Ford Motor Company's ... Continue reading
Bridge of Weir Leather Awarded Energy Efficiency Accreditation
Bridge of Weir Leather Company, a subsidiary of the Scottish Leather Group, has been certified by ECO2L (Energy Controlled Leather) for its outstanding credentials in energy efficiency and reducing corporate CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE Charges into UK Showrooms
The Veloster Turbo SE is the first vehicle to feature Hyundai's 1.6-litre T-GDI engine with a high-compression, twin-scroll turbocharger. To best suit European driving tastes and enhance driver enjoyment, power output has been boosted and low end torque increased. ... Continue reading
Continental Goes Live with New Technical Center in Brazil
Only around ten months after construction work began, the international automotive supplier Continental was yesterday, in the presence of local government officials, cutting the ribbon on its new tech center in the Salto Industrial Park, 120 km west of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This move sees Continental's Powertrain division ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names Their Choice Of Cars for Teens and Senior Drivers
Perfect New Car Match YONKERS, NY August 28, 2012; âWhile they stand at opposite ends of the demographic spectrum, and both groups include many good drivers, statistics show that overall teenagers and older drivers are involved in far more crashes and highway fatalities than any other age group, according to a spe ... Continue reading
Audi Driving Experience Center: Groundbreaking Ceremony in Neuburg
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Audi driving experience center in Neuburg: Existing and prospective customers will in future be able to experience Audi models up close on an area covering 47 hectares. Today, Michael Dick, AUDI AG Board Member for Technical Development and Dr. Frank Dreves, AUDI AG Board Member for Prod ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Opens Up New Perspectives for Specialists from Southern Europe
The Volkswagen Group is now offering a new program for young people from Southern Europe, offering them an opportunity to kick-start a career with Europe's largest automaker. The "StartUp Europe" trainee program is tailor-made for engineers wanting to gain international experience after obtaining their degree. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is Awarded Environmental Certificate
At the same time as it celebrates its market launch, the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has now also obtained its Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard 14062. This award is based on a Life Cycle Assessment, in which the independent inspectors of TÜV Süd subject the vehicle to comprehensive tests covering th ... Continue reading
"We are pleased to equip the second generation of the Kia cee'd with important interior components and to contribute to the success of this model," said Joris Janssen, general manager Europe for Johnson Controls Automotive Experience's Kia customer business unit. "The interior of the first generation Kia cee'd was of v ... Continue reading
A few weeks ahead of the 2012 Paris Motor Show, there are plenty of reasons for Chevrolet to be excited besides its world premiere, the Trax small SUV. With a total of 10 new entries launched in just 18 months since early 2011, the iconic American brand has a lot to offer to European customers. ... Continue reading
Daimler Extends Local Production in Emerging Markets
For the first time, Daimler will start the final assembly of the SUV model series for the new Mercedes-Benz M- and GL-Class outside the SUV parent plant in Tuscaloosa/Alabama, USA. The necessary preparations at the selected three production sites in India, Thailand and Indonesia are proceeding full steam ahead: Later o ... Continue reading
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