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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Positive U.S. Ethanol Margins Drive Production Growth

Positive U.S. Ethanol Margins Drive Production Growth

March 6, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Estimated clean renewable and powerful ethanol production margins at renewable energy U.S. corn ethanol plants averaged 22 cents per gallon (gal) in 2017. Last year was the fifth consecutive year that margins have averaged more than 20 cents/gal, which has he ... Continue reading

New Goodyear Tire Technology to Advance Performance of Electric Vehicles

New Goodyear Tire Technology to Advance Performance of Electric Vehicles

Goodyear testing reveals that traditional tires can wear out up to 30% faster on electric vehicles due to the powerful, instant torque from electric motors and the additional vehicle weight from heavy battery packs. ... Continue reading

2018 Europe Automotive Market - Emerging Dynamics and Future of Europe Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles 2005-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2018 Europe Automotive Market - Emerging Dynamics and Future of Europe Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles 2005-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2018 Europe Automotive Market - Emerging Dynamics and Future of Europe Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Presence of leading manufacturers and consumption markets drives the market value of the region. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Brands Nab High Honors In 2018 Dealer Satisfaction Awards

Cox Automotive Brands Nab High Honors In 2018 Dealer Satisfaction Awards

ATLANTA, March 6, 2018 -- With awards season in high gear, Cox Automotive stepped into the spotlight, winning recognition across 10 different award categories in the DrivingSales' 2018 Dealer Satisfaction Awards. Determined by the thousands of auto dealers who are members of the DrivingSales.com community, the DrivingS ... Continue reading

The 72-Inch Polaris® RZR® Is Here, Introducing the RZR® XP Turbo S – Unleash the Beast

The 72-Inch Polaris® RZR® Is Here, Introducing the RZR® XP Turbo S – Unleash the Beast

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail All-new Polaris RZR XP Turbo S in Indy Red. Polaris' most capable RZR ever is completely reengineered from top to bottom to set new industry standards in nearly every measurable category. ... Continue reading

2018 Geneva Motor Show: 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe

2018 Geneva Motor Show: 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe

The new Coupe is the first four-door sports car from Affalterbach and draws directly on the legendary SLS and AMG GT models of success. ... Continue reading

2018 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus UX Crossover Makes Its World Debut

2018 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus UX Crossover Makes Its World Debut

The UX is the first Lexus to use the brand’s GA-C (Global Architecture – Compact) platform. The super-rigid structure and low center of gravity help the UX deliver exemplary handling agility and ride comfort, along with a distinctive driving personality. ... Continue reading

2018 Geneva Motor Show: Toyota Unveils GR Supra Racing Concept

2018 Geneva Motor Show: Toyota Unveils GR Supra Racing Concept

The GR Supra Racing Concept revives the great heritage of one of Toyota’s most famous sports cars. The Supra name evokes power, performance and handling that defined a succession of world-class cars for a quarter of a century. As a thoroughbred sports car, the Toyota Supra built a reputation both as a formidable perf ... Continue reading

2018 Geneva Motor Show: World premiere of the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept

2018 Geneva Motor Show: World premiere of the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept

Mission E Cross Turismo from Porsche at the Geneva Motor Show is a concept study of an electrically-powered "Cross-Utility Vehicle." Designed for individuals with an active lifestyle, the demand-controlled all-wheel drive easily handles varied weather conditions for practical year-round use. The interior offers plenty ... Continue reading

GFG Style and Envision Unveil Concept Car at Geneva Motor Show

GFG Style and Envision Unveil Concept Car at Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA, March 6, 2018 -- Today, at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, GFG Style and Envision unveil a new concept electric vehicle that brings together beautiful design with beautiful energy, to signpost the future of mobility. The GFG Sibylla is a smart electric sedan developed in collaboration with Envision, a leader in sma ... Continue reading

2018 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Formula E Car Revealed

2018 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Formula E Car Revealed

Nissan to compete in Formula E in 2018 / 19 season, showcasing the Nissan Intelligent Mobility platform GENEVA – Nissan has taken the next steps toward its debut in the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship by revealing its concept livery at the Geneva Motor Show. At last year's Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan – the ... Continue reading

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Nissan IMx KURO Concept Electrifies:

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Nissan IMx KURO Concept Electrifies:

Kuro, which means black in Japanese, comes to life on the IMx, which was first revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2017, with new look black trim and wheels, an updated grille and a new dark gray body color. ... Continue reading

New Kia Ceed, Optima and Rio GT Line Debut at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

New Kia Ceed, Optima and Rio GT Line Debut at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Kia Motors has unveiled its latest models at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show today. Taking center stage, the new Kia Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon make their world debuts, alongside the upgraded Optima range, and new Rio GT Line. ... Continue reading

US Auto Parts to Participate in the 30th Annual ROTH Conference on March 12, 2018

US Auto Parts to Participate in the 30th Annual ROTH Conference on March 12, 2018

CARSON, Calif., March 5, 2018 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , one of the largest online providers of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, has been invited to participate in the 30th Annual ROTH Capital Partners Conference. The conference is being held March 11-14, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dana Poi ... Continue reading

Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: Transforming The Way We Drive, Transforming The Way We Live

Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: Transforming The Way We Drive, Transforming The Way We Live

The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Today: Mercedes-Benz Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Watch Live Today: Mercedes-Benz Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

The complete Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG and smart press conference at Geneva Motor Show 2018 right here on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Today: Hyundai Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Watch Live Today: Hyundai Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Hyundai premieres the all new Kona electric, NEXO hydrogen powered SUV, and new Santa Fe right here on TheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Today: Porsche Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Watch Live Today: Porsche Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Porsche introduces the new 911 GT3 RS, right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Porsche revs into its anniversary year with the premiere of the most powerful road-approved high-performance sports car featuring a naturally aspirated engine. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Today: Bentley Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Watch Live Today: Bentley Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Debut of 2 new Bentleys, right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Bentley’s new Chairman and CEO, Adrian Hallmark, will use his first public appearance with the luxury British brand to unveil an exciting new model in Geneva. Alongside this global debut will be the Bentayga V8, which also makes its first motor show appearanc ... Continue reading

Watch Live Today: Volkswagen Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Watch Live Today: Volkswagen Press Conference at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

World premiere of the I.D. VIZZION in Geneva. Right here on TheAutoChannel.com. The largest model and innovative product campaign in the history of Volkswagen is entering its next stage. ... Continue reading

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