Ethanol and Flex Fuel Opponents Half-Truths Exposed By Governor's Biofuel Coalition
Mar 16, 2011
The Governor's Biofuels Coalition is to be commended for pointing out that the way corn use is counted in the United States leaves a great deal on the table, uncounted, in the form of Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs) from ethanol. More than a third of all corn that goes into ethanol production is returned to the food cha ... Continue reading
Consumers Moving to Fuel-efficient 4-Cylinder Engines
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 16, 2011 DETROIT, March 16, 2011 -- Consumer demand for fuel efficiency and advancements in engine technology have moved four-cylinder models to the top of consumers' shopping lists. In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23 percent of Chevrolet retail sales in the United States, less than ... Continue reading
Witnesses Make the Case for Right to Repair
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2011 BETHESDA, Md., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Supporters testified Oregon Right to Repair legislation is essential to preserve consumer choice, ensure motorist safety and provide access to quality repairs in rural areas. A large contingent of supporters watched as Ho ... Continue reading
EPA Data Shows Large Variance In Manufacturer's Costs to Meet CAFE Standard
Mar 16, 2011
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the New York Times asks: How much will it cost auto manufacturers â and ultimately, consumers â to reach the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, the rules that require all major auto manufacturers to achieve a company fuel-econo ... Continue reading
Updated Statement Regarding Status of Japanese Earthquake and Impact on Nissan Americas Operations
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 16, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 16, 2011 -- The following statement will serve as the latest update on Nissan Americas operations following the earthquake in Japan and is complementary to an update provided by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. earlier today. All updates included within are curre ... Continue reading
Traffic Deaths Hit Record Low, But It's Not a Time to Become Complacent
Mar 16, 2011
ITASCA, Ill.--The National Safety Council announced today that approximately 34,700 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2010. This marks a 3 percent decline from 2009 and the fourth consecutive year fatalities have decreased. Based on motor vehicle fatality trends of past recessions, NSC believes the present decline i ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Already Significantly Reacting to Gas Price Increases
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 16, 2011 CHICAGO, March 16, 2011 -- An analysis of user search data shows that a recent 10 percent increase in fuel prices has driven a nearly 70 percent surge in interest for hybrid vehicles and a 21 percent increase in compact vehicles, Cars.com announced today. Vehicles perceived as gas-gu ... Continue reading
1965 Corvette Brings $188,000 at Mecum Auction
Mar 16, 2011
BENCHMARK 1965 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE BRINGS $188,000 DURING RECENT KANSAS CITY AUCTION MARENGO, Ill. - A 1965 Corvette Convertible 396/425 HP, 4-speed with coveted Bloomington Gold Benchmark status recently sold for $188,000 (hammer price) during the Mecum Kansas City Auction. The well-preserved Rally Red big block join ... Continue reading
Mitchell to Partner with GRC-Pirk to Offer Energy Reduction and Pollution Prevention Reporting Tools
Mar 16, 2011
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U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work
Mar 16, 2011
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the differences between various alternative fuel cars are confusing consumers, according to a new survey of some 1,900 new car buyers and browsers in the U.S. That lack of knowledge could mean fewer hybrids are purchased according to Synovate, the market ... Continue reading
AAA Warns Consumers of Dangers of Flood-Damaged Cars
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2011 Nation's largest motor club offers tips to owners and potential buyers of flood-damaged cars ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow can lead to vehicle flood damage, which often results in difficult and expensive repairs. To ... Continue reading
House Panel Clears Bill to Stop EPA from Regulating Vehicle Emissions
Mar 16, 2011
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that house committee on Tuesday cleared a bill to block the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions, including vehicles from the 2017-2025 model years â sending it to the House floor. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Conducts Market Research for Green Automotive
Mar 16, 2011
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today that AutoPacific, Inc. (www.autopacific.com) has recently completed an in-depth U.S. market review and analysis for Green Automotive. âIn addition to the forecasts by Baum & Associates and market research provided to us by AutoPacific, other i ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC 'Premiere Event' Debuts Today
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 16, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 16, 2011 -- Eight-day, four-brand promotion with test drive gift cards and a chance to win a new 2011 vehicle Designed to encourage customers to test drive any of the 16 all-new and significantly-refreshed 2011 models launched last year 1,965 pa ... Continue reading
Liberty Mutual Most Effective Auto Insurance Advertiser in Last Year, According to Ace Metrix
Mar 16, 2011
LOS ANGELES--Ace Metrixââ¢, the authority in television advertising effectiveness, today released an industry report on automotive insurance ads, which found Liberty Mutual to be the most effective auto insurance advertiser in both the last year and the last quarter. The insurerââ¬â¢s ââ¬Å ... Continue reading
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