Zhengzhou Nissan to Launch 4 New Models in Next Three Years
Sep 13, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 13, 2007: Zhengzhou Nissan, a 50/50 joint venture between Dongfeng Automobile Co and Nissan Diesel, plans to launch four new vehicle models in the next three years, Chinese media reported today. The Beijing-based Jinghua News says Zhengzhou Nissan will launch two new models, a redesigned Paladin an ... Continue reading
Ricardo Announces Clean Diesel Technology Breakthrough
Sep 12, 2007
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 12, 2007; Ricardo today announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in its advanced diesel research with the achievement of Tier II Bin 5 emissions from an automotive diesel engine without the use of NOx aftertreatment. This research continues with the aim of demonstrating clean ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 11, 2007; The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design of the current Accord Tourer maxim ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Subaru Press Conference
Sep 11, 2007
September 11, 2007 14:00 Mat Nagato Director, Executive Vice President Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Mat Nagato of Fuji Heavy Industries. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak to you. First, I like to report our sales in Europe have been growing steadily through 2004, 05, 06 and this ye ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - IAA - Renault-Nissan Alliance Clean Diesel Engine Presented
Sep 10, 2007
3-Liter V6 dCi Concept Unveiled in Frankfurt is Basis for 2010 Maxima Engine NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today confirmed that a concept clean diesel engine unveiled in Frankfurt by its Alliance partner Renault will be the basis for the clean diesel engine planned for the Nissan Maxima in 20 ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation Accepts Prestigious Blue Sky Award
Sep 7, 2007
WestStart-CALSTART Recognizes Company's Diesel-Hybrid Leadership PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation, a leading truck and engine producer, accepted the prestigious 2007 Blue Sky Award(TM) from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of d ... Continue reading
Iceland - Leading the World Towards a 100% Sustainable Energy Society
Sep 4, 2007
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, September 4 -- Iceland is the world's leading nation in utilising renewable energy. Its next aim is to tackle the transport industry. Renewable energy for vehicles and sustainable solutions for transport are the focus of Driving Sustainability '07 Conference (http://www.driving.is) held in Reykjavik ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) today announced its support for legislation under consideration in the California legislature that would help the state attain climate change goals by funding the development of alternative fuels and new ... Continue reading
Volvo Opens the Door to Carbon-Dioxide Free Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 30, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Volvo Group (STO:VOLV) is the first vehicle manufacturer to produce seven demonstration trucks that can all be driven without emitting any environmentally harmful carbon dioxide. These trucks were exhibited for the first time today in Stockholm and are equipped with diesel engine ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, Aug 27, 2007; Isuzu Motors Limited and Hino Motors, Ltd. today have come to a basic agreement regarding the joint development of exhaust gas aftertreatment system for diesel engines and cabins of heavy-duty trucks. This basic agreement will enable the two companies to utilize their respective advanced tec ... Continue reading
Isuzu, Hino to Tie Up in Environmental Tech Development
Aug 27, 2007
Tokyo, Aug 27, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Japanese truck makers Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Hino Motors Ltd. have agreed to tie up in the field of environment-related technologies, according to sources familiar with the matter. Under the tie-up deal, which will be announced Monday, Isuzu and Hino will jointly develop a t ... Continue reading
From Hybrids to Six-Speeds, Direct Injection and More, GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup
Aug 25, 2007
General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year â including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants â with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GMâs cars and trucks.For 2008, GMâs powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading
1986 Volkswagen Jetta Has 562,000 Miles On The Original Engine - WOW!
Aug 23, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. August 22, 2007; Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that, as part of its Diesel Heritage Search, it has located the highest mileage Volkswagen diesel vehicle in the United States, a 1986 Jetta Turbo Diesel owned by Syl Schmid of Blue Rock, Ohio with over 562,000 miles. The Jettaâs mileage wa ... Continue reading
SPAL USA's "Rocket Ranger" Pickup Sets New Land Speed Record
Aug 22, 2007
ANKENY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- SPAL USA's "Rocket Ranger," driven by Hypermax Engineering's Max Lagod, has set a new land speed record and claimed the title of World's Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck during the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week, Aug. 11-17. The "Rocket Ranger" achieved an average speed of 215.091 miles-per-hour - ... Continue reading
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