AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 10, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive
Nov 10, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2018
- Name is a combination of "mega" evoking large fuel cells, and the Japanese word "megami" meaning a goddess of the land or beauty, conveying strength, elegance, and warmth. - Series name will enhance recognition of the hybrid system combining SOFC and MGT, and strengthen market penetration. ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2018
Top Stories Volvo Rips Up Production Plans in Effort to Dodge Trade War TariffsVolvo Cars is shredding production plans drawn up for much of its lineup in an effort to dodge tariffs the U.S. and China have slapped on auto imports. Only a few months after opening its first U.S. plant, the Swedish brand has canceled plan ... Continue reading
Former Transportation Secretary Calls for Higher Gas Tax
Nov 9, 2018
Ray LaHood thinks President Trump should move now to increase the federal gas tax to fund infrastructure maintenance. WASHINGTON November 09, 2018; NACS online reported that after the midterm elections, President Donald Trump should strike now to forge a bipartisan transportation deal that would fix the country’s ... Continue reading
"New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium" By John Heilig
Nov 9, 2018
New Car Review: 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium; I guess for old timers like myself, conservative styling is the way to go. Both my wife and I liked the Toyota Avalon particularly because of its muted styling. Oh sure, it has a few features that are over the top, but the overall impression is one of sedateness. ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2018
Ford Smart Mobility, LLC acquires Spin, a San Francisco-based electric scooter-sharing company that provides customers an alternative for first- and last-mile transportation (Photo: Business Wire) Ford Smart Mobility, LLC acquires Spin, a San Francisco-based electric scooter-sharing company that provides customers an a ... Continue reading
2019 Toyota Mirai Provides "Real Power" to Owners
Nov 8, 2018
The vehicle's POWER button takes center stage, supported by joyful, optimistic imagery, to convey the idea that Mirai doesn't just make life better for the driver, it has the potential to make life better for everyone. Mirai customers want to bring smart and purposeful innovation to the mainstream. ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2018
(MMNA) today announced the Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) was named a finalist for the 2019 Green SUV of the Year® award by Green Car Journal. The award honors the SUV that raises the bar in environmental performance while remaining affordable for most consumers. ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Production EV - Toyota Mirai
Nov 7, 2018
“Mirai means ‘future’ in Japanese and that’s where this technology will take us,” said Ed Laukes, group vice president, marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “The new marketing campaign shows how Mirai gives drivers the power to move the world forward with the touch of a button.” ... Continue reading
2019 Camaro Makes South American Debut at São Paulo Motor Show
Nov 7, 2018
Powered by E27. Brazil’s import duty on foreign-made cars makes the Chevrolet Camaro an expensive proposition there, with a price tag of about 315k Brazilian Reais – roughly $85k U.S. Even still, the car has managed to outsell every other sportscar in the market, according to Chevrolet, even beating out the globall ... Continue reading
Nissan X-Trail Hybrid at São Paulo Motor Show 2018
Nov 7, 2018
Gasoline engine runs perfectly on E27 ethanol-gasoline blend. One of the highlights of the Nissan booth at the 30th São Paulo International Auto Show is the hybrid version of the X-Trail crossover. The world's best-selling sports utility is in Brazil in its version also equipped with an electric motor to show that the ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Volkswagen Tarok Pick-Up Concept in Brazil
Nov 7, 2018
Volkswagen has unveiled the Tarok Concept to the world at the São Paulo International Motor Show (6 to 18 November)1. The all-wheel drive all-rounder combines the progressive features of the latest generation of digitally networked SUVs with the versatility of a cleverly designed five-meter pick-up. ... Continue reading
Gasoline Prices Plunge Ahead of Midterm Elections
Nov 6, 2018
USA Today reports that gas prices are sliding down quickly ahead of the midterm elections today, falling from a national average of $2.78 per gallon to as low as $2.50 by November 6, according to the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). OPIS analyst Tom Kloza said the sharp decline is a “colossal collapse. ... Continue reading
Do You Still Have A 2012, 2013 Or 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI?
Nov 6, 2018
Volkswagen has identified a potential problem with the “fix” it installed on your car that needs your immediate attention. If you have one of those vehicles but haven’t gotten the modification, you must make an important decision very soon. ... Continue reading
Celebrity Climate Hypocrites - Which Celebrities Are Actually Going Green With Their Vehicles?
Nov 6, 2018
Many big names often preach about how the world needs to step up to deal with climate change, it can sometimes feel like we're not doing our part. However, are the rich and famous really holding up to their words? Lets look at some celebrity climate hypocrites. ... Continue reading
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