NHTSA RECALLS - May 16-22, 2016: Subaru, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, RAM, Itasca, Forest River
May 23, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading
California Zero Emissions Demonstration Project Includes Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Trucks
May 20, 2016
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2016 New diesel technology will be part of a $23.6 million zero-emission transportation test program in California for emerging commercial vehicle technologies designed to reduce greenhouse gases, smog, and petroleum usage in ports and rail yards along busy freight corridors. The California Air Reso ... Continue reading
2016 Nissan Titan XD V8 Review - Next Step For Nissan Trucks By Thom Cannell
May 17, 2016
2016 Titan XD V8, the next step for Nissan Trucks Lede Photo Cannell_16TitanGAS-0257 By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel With the introduction of the latest Titan, Nissan calls it the âAmerican Titanâ referencing its design, engineering, and production base in the United States, the ... Continue reading
Nicola One Electric Semi With Onboard CNG Turbine To Extend Range Up To 1200 Miles
May 10, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY. May 9, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), announced today that it has designed, engineered and is finalizing assembly of the first-ever, electric-driven class 8 semi-truck, dubbed âNikola Oneâ, which is capable of pulling a total gross weight of 80,000 pounds and offer ... Continue reading
Nikola Motor Company Formed to Transform U.S. Transportation Industry
May 10, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY, May 10, 2016 -- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company (NMC), named after the famous electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, was quietly formed by Founder and CEO Trevor Milton years ago to design and manufacture electric vehicles, energy storage systems and electric vehicle drivetrain components. With ... Continue reading
May 7, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 6, 2016 -- Company honored for creating the largest private fleet of compressed natural gas-powered heavy-duty vehicles in the state of Michigan Detroit terminal's 179 Class 8 tractors all transitioned from diesel to CNG in late 2015 Initiative aims to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 16,000 t ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Delivers Clean Air Benefits to the Mid-Atlantic Region
May 5, 2016
RADNOR, PA - May 4, 2016: Government, environmental and private sector members of a Mid-Atlantic clean air coalition are meeting today in Pennsylvania to discuss strategies for continuing air quality improvements for the region. The Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative is a partnership between leaders from federal and sta ... Continue reading
The Future of Automation is Happening Now at Volvo
May 4, 2016
GÃTEBORG, SwedenâFor the first time ever, the Volvo Group will now demonstrate its self-driving truck for a broader audience. The truck is part of a research and development project involving autonomous vehicles, intended to create greater business advantages for customers, mainly in the mining industry. â ... Continue reading
New-Car Buyers Pay Nearly 2 Percent More In April 2016
May 3, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,865 in April 2016. N ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of April 25-May 1, 2016
May 2, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. Why am I getting this email? You are receiving this message because yo ... Continue reading
Scania: Scania's Hybrid Truck Wins Prize for Innovation
Apr 27, 2016
SÃDERTÃLJE, SwedenâScaniaâs recently-launched hybrid distribution truck has been awarded the prestigious German prize Green Truck Future Innovation 2016 by the leading trade magazine Verkehrsrundschau. The hybrid solution allows an 18-tonne distribution truck to operate solely on electric power for up t ... Continue reading
Ford Invests $1.6 Billion in Michigan and Ohio Plants
Apr 26, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich., April 26, 2016 â Ford Motor Company is investing $1.6 billion to upgrade two of its manufacturing facilities in Michigan and Ohio, and creating or retaining 650 hourly jobs in the United States. The $1.4 billion investment in Livonia Transmission Plant and $200 million investment in Ohio Assembly ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2016
LAST WEEK'S NHTSA RECALLS: April 18-25 2016 - Nissan, Toyota, Lexu, RAM, Chevrolet, Heartland, NOVA, Cruiser RV, Blue Bird ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Isuzu's F-Series Truck Assembly Plant
Apr 19, 2016
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 19, 2016 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. ("Spartan" or the "Company"), a leader in the manufacturing of high-quality specialty chassis and vehicle assembly, announced today that the Company held a groundbreaking ceremony to recognize its $5.5 million investment in a new 85,000-square-foot truck assembly ... Continue reading
Car Question or Concern - Best of Auto Lab - April 16, 2016
Apr 16, 2016
April 16, 2016, Today's Show Is A Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab; Please Listen And Call With Your Question Or Opinion Next Week Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are i ... Continue reading
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