United Airlines Conducts First Commercial Flight in U.S. Using Synthetic Jet Fuel
May 1, 2010
CHICAGO--United Airlines today completed the first flight by a U.S. commercial airline using natural gas synthetic jet fuel, demonstrating United's commitment to the advancement of alternative fuels in commercial aviation using fuel that is safe and approved for use in commercial aircraft. âWe are proud to collabo ... Continue reading
EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill
Apr 30, 2010
EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill WASHINGTON â As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spillâs impact on the environment and the health of nearby resident ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Supports National Youth Traffic Safety Month With Free Software
Apr 30, 2010
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving, announced today the launch of www.GetZoomFree.com, a new website where consumers will be able to download ZoomSaferââ¬â¢s innovative safe driving software for free throughout the month of May. âAs a ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted with SuperShuttle International, a leading shared-ride ground transportation operator, to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling services to SuperShuttle vans operating at major US airports nationwide. âSuperShuttle first deployed natural gas shared ... Continue reading
Update for GX 460 Recall Now Available at Lexus Dealers - Sales Ban Lifted
Apr 30, 2010
A statement from Mark Templin Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager April 29, 2010 âIâm happy to announce that an update for the 2010 GX 460 vehicle stability control system is now available at Lexus dealers nationwide. Our dealers began contacting customers yesterday offering to make arrangements to ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2010
By Paul Romanacci I graduated high school back in 1983. Back then, the ONLY place to make out with my girlfriend was in my 1978 Chevy Monza. For those of you not familiar with the aforementioned Monza, it was a tiny little 2-door car that was not very well built. The shifter was in between the two front seats. Needless ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Protects "True Cost to Own" Trademark; Prevails in Litigation
Apr 30, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, announced today that it has prevailed in litigation with a newly-formed competitor that infringed on the companyââ¬â¢s trademark True Cost to Ownî. This trademark is the name of Edmunds.comââ¬â¢s free ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on Consumer Tires June 1
Apr 30, 2010
FULLERTON, April 30, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation announced today it is increasing prices on all of its consumer tires by up to 8 percent, effective June 1, 2010. The increase, due to escalating costs of raw materials, manufacturing and transportation, includes passenger, performance and light truck tires. At this t ... Continue reading
Skoda To Start Full-Cycle Production of the New Fabia in Russia
Apr 30, 2010
Skoda Auto Russia announced it has begun full-cycle production of the new Skoda Fabia at the Russian launch of the car on April 28 at its Kaluga factory. ... Continue reading
Taiwan's Luxgen Motor Signs First International Distribution Agreement
Apr 30, 2010
A milestone has been reached by Taiwan's automobile industry. ... Continue reading
Focus on Sustainable Mobility for Volvo Car Corporation
Apr 30, 2010
Volvo Cars' Corporate and Sustainability Report for 2009/2010 shows a continued focus on sustainable mobility. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Impressive 2010 Mille Miglia Entry
Apr 30, 2010
Jaguar is continuing the celebration of its 75th anniversary with a strong entry at the 2010 Mille Miglia revival event. The company is represented by a total of 27 vehicles from around the world, including an impressive 'works team' of classic XK120, C-type and D-type models supported by Jaguar Cars and the Jaguar Her ... Continue reading
Now Available for the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 - Make it Brisker With a Bluefin!
Apr 30, 2010
Superchips Ltd, the pioneer in electronic tuning for enthusiastic drivers, is delighted to unveil a performance enhancing bluefin 'Plug and go'remap for the popular 2.7-litre Land Rover Discovery TDV6. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto's Sales & Profit Figures Grew Substantially Over The First Quarter
Apr 30, 2010
The Czech Republic's biggest car manufacturer saw a substantial increase in both sales and profits over the first three months of this year (178.9 thousand vehicles delivered, i.e. a 25 % increase when compared with the same period last year). The operating profit totalled CZK 2.6 billion, a substantial improvement ove ... Continue reading
Peugeot Is A Key Ingredient for Good Taste
Apr 30, 2010
This summer, in its bicentennial year, Peugeot is once more sponsoring the UK's three Taste Festivals, the outdoor events of the year for British foodies. ... Continue reading
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