Bosch Survey: New Car Buyers are Bullish on Automated Vehicle Adoption
Jul 31, 2017
Anticipation surrounding widely available automated vehicles is growing, as more than more than half – 52 percent – of new car buyers expect to own at least one self-driving automobile in their household in the next 10 years. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2017
* According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, for the 13th consecutive year Porsche topped the overall marque ratings, earning an impressive 884 APEAL score. It was followed by newcomer Genesis (869) and then BMW (855), Audi (854) and Mercedes-Benz (851). * GM has p ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Certification of 2017 Model-year Diesel Vehicles
Jul 28, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28, 2017 -- FCA US LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) , announced today that it has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the Air Resources Board (ARB) of the State of Calif ... Continue reading
Los Angelas Metro Award BYD Largest Electric Bus Order
Jul 28, 2017
Los Angeles CA July 27, 2017; In a unanimous vote, the Board of Los Angeles Metro, one of the largest transportation systems in the United States, voted to award a contract for 60 40-foot all-electric buses to local manufacturer BYD. According to BYD, this is among the largest single contracts for electric buses in US ... Continue reading
Porsche Planning to Enter Formula E Racing
Jul 28, 2017
Beginning in 2019, Porsche will compete with a factory team in the Formula E Championship. As a result, the company will with great regret end its involvement in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the 2017 season. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC THIS SATURDAY (July 27 2017) MORNING! 7-9 AM
Jul 27, 2017
Auto Lab In-Studio Auto Experts Discuss: Repairs, Second Opinions, Regular Maintenance, How To's, Safety, Used and New Car Buying, Ombudsmen Suggestions ... Continue reading
Germany Ordered Porsche To Pull Cayenne SUVs Off Their Roads
Jul 27, 2017
The German government has evidence that 22,000 Cayennes sold in Europe with 3.0-liter diesel engines use a defeat device to cheat on emissions testing, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt told reporters in Berlin. ... Continue reading
Sono Motors is Presenting the Solar Car "Sion" in Munich for the First Time
Jul 27, 2017
MUNICH, July 27, 2017 -- During their release event, the startup Sono Motors presented its solar car Sion. More than 700 guests from politics, industry and the press were invited. ... Continue reading
Britain To Ban Oil Fuel-Powered Vehicles in 2040
Jul 27, 2017
New diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the U.K. by 2040 to curb air pollution. ... Continue reading
Consumers will pay the price for electric vehicle quotas
Jul 25, 2017
MONTREAL, July 25, 2017 The electric car sales quotas imposed on manufacturers by the Quebec government will eventually increase the marginal cost of conventional vehicles by $1,100, reveals a Viewpoint published today by the MEI. Consumers will end up paying this "tax" through higher car prices. ... Continue reading
Open Letter Reply to Fool's Gold Criticism of Ethanol - Updated
Jul 25, 2017
I had the opportunity to read your anti-ethanol article that was published yesterday titled "U.S. SMASHES RECORD: Highest Production Of Lowest Quality Fuel In The World." It really made me laugh, for two reasons.... no, make that three reasons. ... Continue reading
Intel: The Road To Driverless Future Runs Straight Through the City
Jul 24, 2017
I get to visit many metropolises for my job – Munich, Detroit, San Francisco, Tel Aviv – and I absolutely love the hum of the big city. ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2017
* Washington State just implemented the most restrictive anti-distracted driving law in the country making it an offense to even hold a mobile device while driving - and not only while driving, but when stopped in traffic or at a signal as well. The first offense carries a $136 fine and subsequent tickets will cost $23 ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2017
The Auto Lab Radio Show LIVE every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: July 22, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in sh ... Continue reading
Recall: Audi Starts Free Retrofit Program For Up to 850,000 Diesel Powered Cars
Jul 21, 2017
July 22, 2017 Audi is offering its customers in Europe and other markets* a retrofit program for cars with EU5 and EU6 diesel engines. A total of up to 850,000 cars worldwide with six-cylinder and eight-cylinder diesel engines (V6/V8 TDI, EU5/EU6) will get new software. ... Continue reading
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