2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review
Nov 2, 2008
2009 VW JETTA CLEAN DIESEL TDI The 50-State Contender By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Why donât we embrace diesel automobiles here in the US? After all, in Europe more than half of all automobiles, big ones and small ones, cheap ones and pricy ones, are diesels. They get close to 30% better mileag ... Continue reading
VOTE YES ON CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 10: TACH Official Endorsement
Nov 2, 2008
Why Californians Should Vote YES on Proposition 10 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Electing someone for public office is rather easy; you simply vote for the best looking or the best dressed or the one with the nicest voice, or the one with the best looking daughter/son/wife/husband. ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2008
The Jetta TDI is amongst the ten most fuel efficient vehicles on the US market. In the recently published 'Fuel Economy Guide 2009' the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) listed the Jetta TDI in the top ten low consumption and low emissions vehicles. ... Continue reading
Everything You Want to Know about Electric Cars at EV-Motoring.com
Oct 25, 2008
Electric Cars and Trucks are the Future of Transportation, Get Up to Speed Now AUTO CENTRAL - October 7, 2008: The Auto Channel is proud to have covered the most important alternative fuel and vehicle events in America. You can catch up on all the news and information by visiting our sister website EV-Motoring.com. EV- ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2008
Mercedes-Benz is introducing the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY featuring second generation direct fuel injection as the fourth BlueEFFICIENCY model in the C-Class. Compared to the current C 350, the new saloon consumes more than ten percent less fuel. At the same time, the innovative V6 engine delivers 15 percent more power ... Continue reading
AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation
Oct 18, 2008
AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation Las Vegas, Nevada--From politicians to budget conscious fleet operators, there's a new buzz around natural gas for transportation. Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) launch a four part webinar series on t ... Continue reading
Fiat Introduces the Grande Punto Natural Power (Gasoline/Methane Dual Fuel) - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 16, 2008
Fiat presents the Grande Punto Natural Power, a new dual fuel (petrol/methane) version of the original Grande Punto that confirms the brandâs commitment to protecting the environment. The methane-driven Grande Punto is a financial alternative to cars that run on conventional fuels (diesel and petrol), which are in ... Continue reading
Bosch: Clean Diesel is Key Part of Future Technology Mix
Oct 6, 2008
Bosch explored clean diesel's role among drive technologies at Oct. 3 German Embassy event FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Modern clean diesel technology -- already available today -- will play a significant role in modern drive technologies in 2020, said Bernd Boisten, regional president, diesel systems North Ameri ... Continue reading
First Annual Propane Fuel Summit - Don't Miss This Important Trade Event
Oct 4, 2008
Cheaper and Cleaner Than Gasoline High Octane Power Than Gasoline Abundant Supply Domestically Produced Readily Accessible Enviable History of Performance Get a Thorough Understanding of this Exceptional Fuel DETROIT - October 4, 2008: Why is propane the most widely used alternative fuel in the world? Come to the First ... Continue reading
Fall Car Care Month: Meineke Offers Advice, Tips
Sep 26, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(Grassroots Newswire)--With a new season comes a rejuvenated spirit, fall cleaning â and vehicle maintenance. Therefore, with the road trips that many people took over the summer and in recognition of Fall Car Care Month this October, Meineke Car Care Centers are encouraging drivers to make sure t ... Continue reading
Automotive Engineers Help Save Lives And Cash
Sep 26, 2008
Automotive Engineers Help Save Lives And Cash It turns out all those fancy automotive safety devices cannot only help save lives, they can also save cash. According to The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, roughly $230.6 billion was exhausted on motor vehicle crashes in 2000 in the U.S. Nearly 42 thousand peopl ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 25, 2008
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all-new 2009 Turbo Diesel-Powered VW Jetta TDI Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch In this episode of ROAD TRIP, Mark Fulmer rides along with Norbert Krause, Director of Volkswagen's Engineering and Environmental Office, in the new 2009 Jetta TDI. To ride along just scroll ... Continue reading
OriginOil Reports Positive Results From Laboratory Scale System
Sep 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that the fine tuning of the Helix BioReactor⢠subsystems has yielded positive results. In its original May 2008 ... Continue reading
User-Convenient Vehicle Electronics are Centerpiece of Convergence 2008
Sep 23, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making sure electronic features are "user-friendly" is the focus of Convergence 2008, the world-class transportation electronics conference hosted by Chrysler and set for Oct. 20-22 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Today's consumers are increasingly comfortable with technology, and ... Continue reading
Sunoco To Present 2008 Drive for Diversity Combine
Sep 23, 2008
Sixth Annual Testing & Evaluation Combine to be held at South Boston Speedway CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 22 -- Sunoco will become the presenting sponsor of the sixth annual Drive for Diversity Testing & Evaluation Combine, it was announced by Access Marketing & Communications. The 2008 Drive for Diversity Combine presented ... Continue reading
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