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American Drivers Surpass 1 Billion Miles on Earth-kind, Engine-Smart E15 Saving up to $72 Million by End of 2017

American Drivers Surpass 1 Billion Miles on Earth-kind, Engine-Smart E15 Saving up to $72 Million by End of 2017

American consumers have helped E15 – a fuel containing 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline – reach a significant milestone. According to Growth Energy’s ongoing analysis of fuel sales and consumption data reported by major gasoline retailers, drivers across the United States have logged more than 1 billion ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS TWO ECO REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS TWO ECO REVIEW

How can you go wrong with 56 miles-per-gallon?” This was my standard response when friends and acquaintances would ask me what I thought of my Prius test drive. While the hatchback shape still stumps some, Toyota has pushed for more than just the sensibility vote and offers models that are shorter, longer, fancier, a ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 15-21, 2017: GM Leaves; A Nutty Professor; Dieseling; Camry Succumbs To RAV-4; Autonomous; Instant Bridge And More

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 15-21, 2017: GM Leaves; A Nutty Professor; Dieseling; Camry Succumbs To RAV-4; Autonomous; Instant Bridge And More

* Buzz in the automotive business world the past few weeks has centered around the revaluation that electric car maker Tesla has a market capitalization (a measure of a company’s value based on stock price and amount of stock in existence) exceeding Ford and GM, in spite of those traditional company's much bigger siz ... Continue reading

11 Companies Form Fuel-Cell Consortium To Develop Hydrogen FCV Infrastructure

11 Companies Form Fuel-Cell Consortium To Develop Hydrogen FCV Infrastructure

Toyota Motor Corporation Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

LISTEN NOW! - Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 20, 2017 7-9 AM

LISTEN NOW! - Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 20, 2017 7-9 AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast 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: May 20, 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 cal ... Continue reading

FCA US Files for Diesel Vehicle Certification

FCA US Files for Diesel Vehicle Certification

May 19, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US announced today it has formally filed an application for diesel vehicle emissions certification with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its 2017 model-year (MY) Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 diesel vehicles. ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

The Kia Optima has been one of my favorite mid-size, front-wheel drive sedans since it’s third generation launched in 2010. I found it one of the best looking and competent cars in its class as it got ahead of its competitors as they were all rapidly moving upscale in design, engineering and content. ... Continue reading

Volvo Pioneers Autonomous Garbage Trucks +VIDEO

Volvo Pioneers Autonomous Garbage Trucks +VIDEO

Garbage collection like you've never seen it before. Together with Swedish waste management company Renova, Volvo Trucks is currently testing and researching how automated vehicles can contribute to safer, more efficient refuse handling and create a better working environment for drivers. The automated systems being te ... Continue reading

Lamborghini's Stefano Domenicali on "The Future of the Motoring Enthusiast"

Lamborghini's Stefano Domenicali on "The Future of the Motoring Enthusiast"

Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Automobili Lamborghini, spoke at a “garage talk” discussion on “The Future of the Motoring Enthusiast” at Stanford’s Center for Automotive Research. Domenicali discussed the evolving industry with more than 300 people in attendance. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 8-14, 2017: VW TDI Deals; MB Diesels Verboten In US; Mazda Diesel Arriving Soon; Ford Rice Rockets; RAM Recall; 1 Million 911's

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 8-14, 2017: VW TDI Deals; MB Diesels Verboten In US; Mazda Diesel Arriving Soon; Ford Rice Rockets; RAM Recall; 1 Million 911's

* Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess recently asserted that his company will sell 1 million battery driven vehicles per year by 2025 outperforming Tesla in the developing EV market. With diesels virtually gone from the U.S. portfolio and in trouble elsewhere, perhaps more R&D resources are available for EVs. ... Continue reading

LISTEN NOW: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May13, 2017 7-9 AM

LISTEN NOW: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May13, 2017 7-9 AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast 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: May 6, 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 ... Continue reading

LISTEN HERE: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 6, 2017 7-9 AM

LISTEN HERE: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 6, 2017 7-9 AM

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 show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing l ... Continue reading

Bentley Defining The Luxury Electric Vehicle +VIDEO

Bentley Defining The Luxury Electric Vehicle +VIDEO

Bentley’s EXP 12 Speed 6e makes its debut in China today at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. The concept showcases the British brand’s ambition to define the electric luxury segment and will allow Bentley to gauge public opinion and customer feedback to help shape its future luxury strategy. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 24-30, 2017; First Drive Nissan Rogue Sport; GM Risks; Daimler Risks; Buh Bye Dale Jr.; Waymo AZ; Toyota Recall

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 24-30, 2017; First Drive Nissan Rogue Sport; GM Risks; Daimler Risks; Buh Bye Dale Jr.; Waymo AZ; Toyota Recall

* This week we drove the all-new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport compact SUV around the environs of Nashville and Nissan USA's Franklin, Tennessee headquarters. Aiming for sales mostly to millennials, it'a coming to market on May 11. ... Continue reading

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