Scania Trucks and Asko Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion
Aug 18, 2016
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Asko, which is Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, is continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. The company will together with Scania start testing trucks with an electric powertrain. Electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehic ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2016
SASA, Israel, August 18, 2016 -- Working to maintain security during the 2016 Rio Olympics, police forces in Brazil are using a unique armored vehicle made by Plasan, a leader in the design, development and integration of advanced armored protection systems for all types of wheeled and tracked vehicles. The 4x4 vehicle ... Continue reading
For Lotus, Again, Light is Right
Aug 18, 2016
· New Carbon Pack, Lithium Ion battery and titanium exhaust options · Lightweight options reduce the weight of the Lotus Evora 400 to 1,353 kg (2,983 lbs) · Available on Lotus Evora 400 from now Once again doing even more with even less, Lotus is pleased to announce a selection of new lightweight options, including ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2016
Don’t let a Summer Downpour put a Damper on your Driving Skills AAA Offers Rainy Day Driving Tips With the potential for more rain in the forecast, AAA East Central reminds motorists that driving in adverse weather conditions requires preparation, good tires, well-maintained brakes, and streak-free wipers. To ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, EPA reach settlement
Aug 18, 2016
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 18, 2016 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the sale of one aftermarket tuning product used to calibrate motorcycles intended for off-road and closed-course competition. As part of the settlement agreement, the company will no ... Continue reading
Used Car Shoppers Likely to Find Best Values in Small Cars, Says Edmunds.com
Aug 18, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Prices of used small cars continue to drop, even as overall used car prices soar, according to a new report from Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network. Edmunds' Q2 2016 Used Vehicle Market Report suggests that the best values for used car shoppers can be fo ... Continue reading
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition
Aug 18, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2016 -- Revolutionary and breathtaking to look at, yet simple and elegant in concept, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF made its debut at this year's New York International Auto Show with rousing acclaim. MX-5 RF was introduced with a color combination that will be exclusive to MX-5 RF versus the MX ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig
Aug 18, 2016
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2016
LONDON, Aug. 17, 2016 -- As vehicles become highly independent and begin to drive and react to traffic on their own, autonomous systems will aggregate and process data from a variety of on-board sensors and connected infrastructure. This forces the industry to hit a hard reset on advanced driver assistance systems (ADA ... Continue reading
California Drunk Driving Fatalities on Rise after Decline
Aug 17, 2016
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2016 -- After reaching an all-time low in 2011 – with 774 fatalities involving individuals with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or greater – the State of California has experienced a steady increase of drunk driving-related deaths with as many as 882 last year, representing 28.7 percent o ... Continue reading
Edmunds Names Laura Perlman Hulu and McKinsey Alum Vice President of Corporate Strategy
Aug 17, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2016 -- Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network, today announced that it has appointed Laura Perlman to serve as the company's Vice President of Corporate Strategy. In this new role, Perlman will be responsible for guiding the long–term strategic vision and identif ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Appoints Mark Rechtin as Executive Editor
Aug 17, 2016
LOS ANGELES— Mark Rechtin as Executive Editor of MOTOR TREND. Rechtin is an award-winning journalist who brings with him more than 25 years of experience in automotive, business, and consumer reporting. In his role as Executive Editor, Rechtin will help lead the production of world-class automotive content across all ... Continue reading
Good Advice To Help Prevent Up and Down Fuel Costs From Making You Do Goofy Things
Aug 17, 2016
By Bob Gordon Co-publisher Before you go crazy about today’s onerous gas prices here are some sane thoughts… 1. Look at your actual transportation NEEDS – as an example if you have a large family you shouldn’t consider a small car no mater how much you think you will save on gas…thereâ ... Continue reading
U.S.Crude Oil Exports - Increasing To More Destinations
Aug 16, 2016
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly The number of countries receiving exported U.S. crude oil has risen since the removal of restrictions on exporting U.S. crude oil in December 2015. U.S. crude oil exports have occurred despite relatively small price spreads between international c ... Continue reading
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