2012 Toyota Prius v Three Ride and Review By Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 19, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius v Three Prius is no longer one Toyota model. It's rapidly becoming a complete lineup. The familiar sedan, which has practically defined the gasoline-electric hybrid genre, has been renamed Prius Liftback for clarification and joined by a plug-in hybrid version and ... Continue reading
Celanese Endorses Congressman Pete Olson's Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2012
Jan 18, 2012
Celanese Corporation , a global technology and specialty materials company, applauds Representative Pete Olson (R-Texas) for introducing House Bill 3773 yesterday on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. H.R. 3773 would amend section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allow fuel blenders to use Domestic ... Continue reading
Simple Steps to Save Gas Without Driving Less
Jan 18, 2012
Fuel Economy Directly Related to Vehicle Care, Driving Behavior-- Driving less doesn't have to be a consumer's reaction to rising gas prices, according to the Car Care Council. While consumers can't control the price of gas, they can control how much gas they use by following some simple and inexpensive vehicle mainten ... Continue reading
Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA Says
Jan 17, 2012
At a public hearing today on proposed fuel economy rules for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light-duty trucks, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urged federal agencies to properly consider the rising consumer cost of new vehicles. "To work, fuel economy rules must require improvements that are ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of Jan. 11, 2012
Jan 15, 2012
All-new Ford Fusion set to change midsize sedan landscape Customers expect midsize cars to be fuel-efficient. And affordable and reliable. Even stylish, on occasion. ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2012
Wide Gaps in Claimed and Real MPG Put U.S. Automakers at a Disadvantage, Says Letter- In conjunction with the National Auto Show in Detroit, Consumer Watchdog has sent a letter to the White House with data showing that in real-world driving the Chevy Cruze ECO got 28% better overall MPG than the highly touted 2011 Hyun ... Continue reading
Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold Increased by 0.5 MPG in 2011
Jan 13, 2012
TrueCar.com, today provided actual economy numbers from new car sales indicating TrueMPG (TM) will increase to 22.2 mpg in 2011 compared to 21.7 mpg in 2010. In December 2011, light vehicle auto sales show TrueMPG(TM) increased to 22.2 mpg from 21.7 mpg in December 2010, and decreased from November 2011 at 22.3 mpg. "A ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Unveils Backbone Network for America's Natural Gas Highway
Jan 12, 2012
The route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America's Natural Gas Highway (ANGH) was unveiled today by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America. The company has identified 98 locations and anticipates having 70 stations open by th ... Continue reading
GM Releases First Sustainability Report as New Company
Jan 12, 2012
General Motors has released its first global sustainability report as a new company, reinforcing its belief that sustainability goals are best achieved when integrated into its business model. "Sustainability feeds our bottom line and sustaining a profitable business is our ultimate responsibility," said GM Chairman an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept Makes World Debut at 2012 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
Volkswagen's iconic Beetle has been redefined for the 21st century. Now, it has been further reinvented as a concept car for the future: the pure electric E-Bugster. What's in a Name? The name "E-Bugster" is a combination of "E" for electric, "Bug," the American nickname for the Beetle, and "speedster," which typically ... Continue reading
GPS Insight to Host Webinar 'Fleet Costs Making You Sick? GPS Tracking is the Cure'
Jan 5, 2012
GPS Insight, a leading technology provider of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, will be hosting a webinar showcasing fleet managers who use GPS tracking to cut fleet costs and increase revenue in the service industry. See real world examples of the benefits these service fleet managers uncove ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that Fiat S.p.A.'s ownership interest in the Company has increased to 58.5 percent, from 53.5 percent (fully diluted), upon the Company's achievement of the final of three performance-related milestones. As provided in its June 10, 2009 Operating Agreement, Chrysler Group issued a let ... Continue reading
AAIA Green Snapshot Highlights Aftermarket's Environmental Efforts
Jan 3, 2012
A new Green Snapshot, developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), is a brief synopsis of green statistics that reflect the positive impact of the industry's widespread efforts on behalf of the environment. The Green Snapshot is a half-page card, printed on FSC-certified cardstock with soy-based ... Continue reading
Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit at The Work Truck Show 2012
Jan 3, 2012
United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The Green Truck Summit is held March 5-6, 2012, in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2012 Toyota Prius V Review +VIDEO
Dec 30, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TOYOTA PRIUS V VEHICLE The Prius v â which represents âversatilityâ â is true to its name as the iconic shape takes an extended body and configurable second row for the sake of more cargo space. Equating to over 50 ... Continue reading
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