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CSM: Rapidly Rising Prices and Demand for Oil will Fuel the Drive Toward Better Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels

CSM: Rapidly Rising Prices and Demand for Oil will Fuel the Drive Toward Better Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 13 -- Skyrocketing oil prices spurred by rapidly rising energy demand in developing countries are pushing automakers to step up advances in fuel efficiency, according to an analysis by automotive market forecasting firm CSM Worldwide. During its first annual Executive Series Briefing for automot ... Continue reading

Environmentalists Turn on Automakers at LA Auto Show

Environmentalists Turn on Automakers at LA Auto Show

For Immediate Release November 12, 2007 Contacts: Nell Greenberg (Global Exchange), 510.847.9777 Sam Haswell (RAN), 415.659.0519 Freedom From Oil Campaign to Expose Auto Industry¹s Eco-Hypocrisy at Los Angeles Auto Show Automakers touting eco-friendly concepts while fighting pollution regulations in California and els ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Brings Dieselution Tour to The Show - VIDEO STORY

2007 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Brings Dieselution Tour to The Show - VIDEO STORY

LOS ANGELES - November 13, 2007: Following its display at SEMA, Volkswagen's clean diesel mobile exhibit, Dieselution, will stop at the L.A. Auto Show. As proof that diesel power has changed, Volkswagen used various methods including road racing to demonstrate how this type of fuel can improve a vehicle’s overall ... Continue reading

TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show

TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show

Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading

2007 LA Auto Show: Chrysler Expands Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Lineup With 3.0-Liter Diesel Engine on Laredo Model

2007 LA Auto Show: Chrysler Expands Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Lineup With 3.0-Liter Diesel Engine on Laredo Model

-- 3.0-liter diesel engine option available on Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Laredo X Package -- $1,000 decrease on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland models equipped with diesel engine -- Class-leading torque (376 lb.-ft.) and driving range (450 miles); outstanding towing (7,400 lbs.) AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 12 ... Continue reading

North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED

North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED

DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading

Ohana Road TV Show: Episode 222 - VIDEO FEATURE

Ohana Road TV Show: Episode 222 - VIDEO FEATURE

This episode of Ohana Road features a look at the latest Fords, a visit to the Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan and a look at local Oahu celebrity vehicles. For a full listing of all archived Ohana Road episode CLICK HERE. Ohana Road is Hawaii's very own automotive TV series. Each episode includes a variety of segment ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Showcases Clean Diesel and Personalized Performance at SEMA

Volkswagen Showcases Clean Diesel and Personalized Performance at SEMA

Three New Specialty Vehicles Highlight Personalization, Performance and Clean Diesel LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. showcases its commitment to clean diesel performance and unique vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show ... Continue reading

GM to Open $250 Million Alternative Fuel Research Center in Shanghai

GM to Open $250 Million Alternative Fuel Research Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI - October 30, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner said yesterday that the company will open a US$250-million alternative fuel research centre in Shanghai, Associated Press reported. "The Center will look into developing alternative-fuel cars, incl ... Continue reading

Advanced Copper-and-Brass Heat Exchangers Well Suited for Clean Diesel Passenger Vehicles

Advanced Copper-and-Brass Heat Exchangers Well Suited for Clean Diesel Passenger Vehicles

NEW YORK--The availability of new fuels and new exhaust treatment systems has ignited interest in diesel engines for passenger vehicles, SUV and light trucks. According to the International Copper Association, superior durability and high cooling efficiency make CuproBraze® heat exchangers especially well suited to ... Continue reading

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Next Generation Honda Green Cars Confirmed for Production

2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Next Generation Honda Green Cars Confirmed for Production

TOKYO - October 24, 2007: Honda has confirmed plans to bring its most exciting green cars into production. The FCX hydrogen fuel cell car and a lightweight, hybrid sportscar will both be built – with a production version of the FCX making its debut next month. Speaking today, Honda’s President and CEO, Takeo ... Continue reading

Audi of America Brings the Issue of Efficient Fuel Technologies to the Nation's Leading Women's Conference

Audi of America Brings the Issue of Efficient Fuel Technologies to the Nation's Leading Women's Conference

- Audi serves as Official Automotive Sponsor of Annual Event hosted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver - Audi to host 'Living Green' panel and educate women of fuel-efficient lifestyle AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- In an effort to bring the issue of efficient fuel technologies t ... Continue reading

The Growing Family of Green Machines at the 37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show

The Growing Family of Green Machines at the 37th Annual South Florida International Auto Show

MIAMI, Oct. 23 -- As consumers look for more ways to soften the hit at the gas pumps, the auto industry is responding with innovations for both cars and trucks. The best of those efforts will help fill the Miami Beach Convention Center at this year's South Florida International Auto Show, November 9-18. Hybrid has caug ... Continue reading

FedEx to Launch Commercial Hybrid-Electric Vans in Europe

FedEx to Launch Commercial Hybrid-Electric Vans in Europe

BRUSSELS, Belgium--FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced plans to introduce 10 hybrid-electric/diesel vehicles to its European fleet, bringing the worldwide total of hybrid vehicles in revenue service at FedEx to more than 100 in ... Continue reading

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