E85 FlexFuel Powered 2012 Ford Focus Delivers Equivalent of 200 MPG of Gasoline - WOW!
Oct 20, 2010
â¢All-new Ford Focus will be powered by a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability that will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway â¢New 2.0-liter is one of the most powerful, fuel-efficient and refined ... Continue reading
Automotive Design Studios Envision the 1,000 lb. Car
Oct 20, 2010
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- With consumers seeking to minimize consumption of the earth's resources, auto manufacturers and designers are challenged to meet these growing socio- and economic trends with style, while adhering to government and safety regulations. To view the multimedia asset ... Continue reading
Audi, Rentech Tout Advanced Clean Diesel's Role in Protecting the Environment
Oct 20, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Today, Governor Schwarzenegger welcomed the ââ¬ÅEureka! Diesel Driving the Futureââ¬??? journey to Sacramento in a celebration at the Capitol steps. Audi, Rentech, Inc., and the Green Car Journal are partnering to drive two Audi A3 TDIs the length of California, powered exclusively ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2010
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 19 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 19 -- Infiniti today announced the release of the revised 2011 Infiniti EX crossover SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Major revisions for 2011 include: New 7-speed automatic transmission (previously 5-speed) for improved fuel economy ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Begins Fiat Dealer Appointment Process in U.S.
Oct 20, 2010
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it has begun appointing dealers that will represent the Fiat Brand in the United States. The dealers appointed in this first phase have plans in place and will be ready to take orders for the iconic Fiat 500 ... Continue reading
It's the Shits! Nation's First Poo-Powered Gas Plant Goes Online
Oct 20, 2010
SAN ANTONIO--San Antonio Water System and Ameresco, Inc. and local officials joined together today to host the grand opening of their new biogas facility at the Dos Rios Water Recycling Center. The biogas project is the first sustainable project of its kind in the nation, capturing biogas generated during the sewage tr ... Continue reading
2011 Dodge Journey Crosses Over: A Gorgeous New Spirit and a Driver's Soul
Oct 20, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 It's not over yet. Dodge continues to unleash new products to the market, today introducing the new 2011 Dodge Journey, its mid-size crossover with "right sized" proportions, five- or seven-passenger seating, innovative storage solutions, abundant safety and sec ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 20 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 20 -- All-new Ford Focus will be powered by a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability that will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway New 2.0-liter is one of the m ... Continue reading
Start Of Light Commercial Electric Vehicle Field Testing For Collection / Delivery Operations
Oct 20, 2010
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that they have started field testing for parcel collection and delivery operations with the use of a prototype light commercial electric vehicle (EV) built by MMC. ... Continue reading
Audi Finds A New Home In Bendigo
Oct 20, 2010
On Wednesday 20 October, Audi Centre Bendigo was officially opened by Audi Australia managing director, Mr Uwe Hagen, along with owner and dealer principal, Mr Stephen Rechter. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reveals Next-Generation 'SKYACTIV' Technologies
Oct 20, 2010
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2010
PR Newswire LONDON, Oct. 19 LONDON, Oct. 19 -- This week sees the launch of Volkswagen's 2010 "See Film Differently" campaign, borne out of its continued support of independent cinema. Of course, Volkswagen is all about cars, but it's also all about independent thinking. That's what is at the core of this year's integr ... Continue reading
Audi of America to Show at SEMA for First Time
Oct 19, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 19 HERNDON, Va., Oct. 19 -- Audi of America today announced that it will exhibit -- for the first time ever -- at the SEMA Show, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, Nov. 2-5, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada. "We're thrilled to be a part of the SEMA experience, and look forw ... Continue reading
The Porsche Cayenne is Motor Trend's 2011 Sport/Utility of the Year
Oct 19, 2010
PR Newswire ATLANTA, Oct. 19 ATLANTA, Oct. 19 -- At the start there were 15 of the world's newest and best sport/utility vehicles poised to battle for the 2011 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Yearî title and the famed Motor Trend calipers. à When the dust settled, there was one ââ¬â the 2011 Pors ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2010
2010 Toyota Corolla An Urban Living Compact Sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel I was looking forward to spending some time driving the Toyota Corolla. Why? For the past few weeks Iâve driven a variety of larger vehicles---a mid-size SUV, a 7-passenger crossover SUV and a mid-size ... Continue reading
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