Buick LaCrosse 2012 Starts at $29,960
Jun 8, 2011
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, which is expected to deliver 25 percent better highway fuel economy than the current model, will be priced starting at $29,960 before an $860 destination charge. ... Continue reading
Transit Connect Electric Receives GSA Contract Award
Jun 8, 2011
Federal Agencies Now Authorized to Order Azure Dynamics' EV Van Directly From GSA Transit Connect Electric named on 'indefinite quantity' GSA contract award allowing federal government agencies and US Armed Forces to order the pure electric, zero emission vehicles via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX. The GSA award is ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2011
Rising gas prices once again are in the headlines as the summer travel season begins. Based on this fact, it's certain that the collegiate teams in SAE International's Supermileage competition could be the envy of many drivers across the nation. Why? Because their vehicles can achieve a fuel efficiency of more than 2,0 ... Continue reading
Pike Research Launches Electric Vehicles Advisory Service
Jun 7, 2011
Today Pike Research announced the launch of its new Electric Vehicles Advisory Service, a subscription-based information suite that provides independent and objective market intelligence and strategy insights for companies and other organizations engaged in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) industry ecosystem. ... Continue reading
Best New Cars for Fuel Economy from Consumer Reports
Jun 7, 2011
Best gas-sipping vehicles include Honda Fit, Volkswagen Golf TDI & Ford Escape Hybrid; CR's tips on how to save gas before and after you hit the road With high pump prices, Consumer Reports says that the most effective way to cute your gasoline use is to buy a more fuel-efficient car. CR named the best cars for fuel ec ... Continue reading
Police Fleets Gain 3 MPG with 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Jun 7, 2011
3.6L V-6 engine produces 302 hp -- 70 more than in 2011 Impala Police gets GM-estimated 27 mpg highway Law enforcement officers are just as affected by higher gas prices as the citizens they are sworn to protect and serve. The 2012 Chevrolet Impala Police helps address this by adding more MPG and a more powerful engine ... Continue reading
Hawaii and Mitsubishi Show Their Commitment to the Electric Vehicle With New Cooperative Effort
Jun 7, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) and the State of Hawaii have entered into an agreement that will seek to vastly improve the infrastructure and deployment for the new Mitsubishi i and other advanced 100% electric-powered vehicles (EVs) for residents of America's tropical island paradise. Ã "Mitsubishi's ... Continue reading
Ford's Fleet Management Telematics System Can Improve Fuel Economy by Up to 20 Percent
Jun 7, 2011
Ford selects Telogis to power next-generation Crew Chief offering Ford Crew Chief is the only fleet management tool available that can access proprietary Ford data contained within a vehicle's computers and share it via an embedded cellular connection with the fleet owner to maximize operations In real-world use, fleet ... Continue reading
100 Percent Electric Nissan LEAF To Challenge Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Jun 6, 2011
A zero-emission Nissan LEAF will challenge convention on June 26 when it competes in the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with veteran Nissan off-road truck racing champion Chad Hord at the wheel. ... Continue reading
Direct Injection Reduces Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Jun 3, 2011
Anyone who has ever played the game "telephone" knows that the more times a message gets passed along, the less accurate it will be when it gets to its destination. The same thing applies to feeding fuel to an engine. Across-the-board use of direct injection in the Buick lineup is helping to take translation layers out ... Continue reading
UK Drivers Using Their Cars Less Often Due to Rising Fuel Costs
Jun 3, 2011
Admiral has found motorists using their cars less and ignoring problems with their cars due to motoring costs. Half of UK motorists say they have reduced the amount of driving they do due to the rising cost of fuel, while more than nine out of ten feel ripped off by the current price of petrol and diesel. These are som ... Continue reading
Top Safety Award for Electric 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Jun 3, 2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program. "Safety is a key consideration for all buyers no matter how a car is powered gas, or in the case of the Volt, electricity ... Continue reading
Ford's New 3-Cylinder Engine Will Match 4-Cylinders
Jun 2, 2011
Newest EcoBoost engine, Ford's first three-cylinder, to be launched globally in Ford small cars New engine will deliver performance of a larger four-cylinder with even higher fuel economy Ford announces first eight-speed automatic transmission for future vehicles The first Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built ... Continue reading
Fiesta and Focus, Ford's New Fuel-Efficient Cars Are in Strong Demand
Jun 1, 2011
Strong demand for Ford's new fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains continued in May Ford's all-new Fiesta and Focus combined for 29,423 sales Ford's biggest small car month since May 2008 Explorer posts highest sales in 47 months; total sales up 135 percent; retail sales quadruple from year ago Fusion and Escape cont ... Continue reading
May 31, 2011
The new labels are unprecedented in that they will tell drivers how much money they will save on fuel costs compared to an average vehicle, and for the first time ever let buyers know quickly how a vehicle rates for fuel economy and carbon pollution. ... Continue reading
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