Nissan Suspends Electric Cars Mobile App Over Hacking Fears
Feb 29, 2016
TOKYO FEB. 27, 2016; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor said on Friday it has suspended a mobile phone application for a pair of electric vehicles, including the world’s top seller, after finding it can be easily hacked. Concerns over hacking consumer products have skyrocketed in recent years, due to the profu ... Continue reading
TANAKA to Exhibit at FC EXPO 2016
Feb 29, 2016
Tanaka Precious Metals exhibits initiatives altogether ahead of full-scale take-up of fuel cells, including platinum-based electrode catalysts and hydrogen permeable film, plus our first exhibit of an electrode catalysts for water electrolysis TOKYO, Feb, 29 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - Tanaka Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head offic ... Continue reading
Nutson's Mega-Sized Auto News Tweets February 22-28, 2016
Feb 28, 2016
* The Chicago Auto Show concluded a successful nine-day run this past weekend. Highlights included more than 20 vehicles that made their global debut, a dazzling array of concept cars, participation from every volume manufacturer and three indoor test tracks. Consumers also have a voice at the Chicago Auto Show. In the ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 2016 Geneva International Motor Show
Feb 26, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 2016 Geneva International Motor Show TOKYO, Feb, 24 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will debut the MITSUBISHI eX Concept(1) at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show(2). Premiering for the first time in Europe, the MITSUBISHI eX Concept comes in the form of a compact SUV driven by ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2016
World’s first vehicle platform with three electrified powertrains, making low- to zero-emission mobility accessible to everyone Innovative IONIQ offers customers uncompromised driving experience and design Unveiling of the IONIQ line-up at the Geneva Motor Show is available as live stream High Wycombe, 24 February ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Breaks Ground on New Nissan Dealership in Cumming, Georgia
Feb 25, 2016
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 25, 2016 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. ("Asbury") , one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., announced that it broke ground on a new Nissan dealership in Cumming, GA, a high-growth Atlanta suburb. This is an important component of an Atlanta market re-alignment, which began last Septemb ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses: Volvo Sells Electric Bus System to Namur, Belgium
Feb 25, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas - Volvo has received an order for 11 electric hybrid buses and 2 electric bus chargers to the city of Namur in Belgium. The chargers will be supplied by ABB. This is the largest order to date for the company’s electric bus system. Many cities are introducing electric bus systems as a means ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2016
compare and see specs, reviews and prices of $100,000 plus Sedans, $100,000 plus Convertibles, $100,000 plus Coupes,$100,000 plus SUV's, $80,000 Pickups ... Continue reading
World Premiere of the All-New Lexus LC 500h
Feb 18, 2016
Dynamic luxury - a more elegant, evocative, and fluid interpretation of Lexus L-finesse design philosophy Brand-new Multi Stage Hybrid System offers exhilarating performance and greater efficiency Ultra-rigid yet light body with multi-link suspension for precision handling GENEVA, Feb. 18, 2016 – First revealed by ... Continue reading
Collaboration to Provide Full Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems
Feb 17, 2016
LONGMONT, Colo.—UQM Technologies Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced collaboration with New Eagle, a vehicle integrator and supplier of hybrid and electric drive control system technologies and hardware for a variety of vehicle classes and applications. UQM and New Eagle are seeking to satisfy a growing market de ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Electric Technologies Compete With Cheap Gas
Feb 17, 2016
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb 17, 2016 -- The Automotive Science Group released its 2016 Automotive Performance Index study findings today, highlighting the stark differences in performance merits that differentiate conventional and alternatively powered cars and SUVs in 2016. According to the study, hybrid vehicles, plug-in ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Unveiled At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 11, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. The Optima HEV enjoys the same full redesign – inside and out – as the conventional gas-powered model, the all-new fourth-generation Optima sedan, bringing with it a new hybrid powertra ... Continue reading
All-New 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes Global Debut At Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 11, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. Kia's first PHEV joined two other fuel-efficient additions to the brand's growing line-up of eco-friendly vehicles, including the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) and a ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Drivers Accumulate More Than One Million Zero-Emission Miles +VIDEO
Feb 9, 2016
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 -- Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers have again surpassed an iconic threshold, accumulating more than 1,000,000 miles on the roads and highways of Southern California while emitting only clean water and replacing approximately 385 tons of CO2 emissions that would have been emitted f ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - February 1-7, 2016
Feb 7, 2016
*January auto sales beat the expectations of many but were still down from a year ago by 0.4%, taking a big hit from the heavy snows around he country. FCA, Nissan, Hyundai and Subaru were up. GM was flat. Ford, VW, Toyota and Honda were down. Sales were 1.148 million. ... Continue reading
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