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The Next VW Golf is Due in 2019--Complete with New Power Technology

The Next VW Golf is Due in 2019--Complete with New Power Technology

The family cars of the next decade will be some of the most economical mainstream cars ever built, thanks to a raft of cutting-edge technologies which are already being worked on, according to a new report by Autocar. The world’s oldest and most respected motoring title has revealed the top five new technologies t ... Continue reading

BMW Sued In National Class Action Over Faulty Electric Vehicles

BMW Sued In National Class Action Over Faulty Electric Vehicles

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2016 -- MLG Automotive Law has filed a national class action lawsuit against BMW North America, LLC for alleged defects in the BMW i3 vehicles. The case Edo Tsoar v. BMW North America, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-03386) was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The lawsuit center ... Continue reading

Germany Subsidizes Domestic EV Manufacturing - Why Are American Car Makers Not Competing For Mass Produced Alt Fuel Vehicles With Their "Ace In The Hole" FLEX-FUEL?

Germany Subsidizes Domestic EV Manufacturing - Why Are American Car Makers Not Competing For Mass Produced Alt Fuel Vehicles With Their "Ace In The Hole" FLEX-FUEL?

The German government, BMW and Daimler and Volkswagen are launching an incentive program to boost sales of electric vehicles and hybrids. ​NEW YORK April 28, 2016; The NACS Online reported that CNNMoney said that the German government is joining forces with BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen to urge consumers to buy mor ... Continue reading

TRUE ZERO Opens the LARGEST Hydrogen NETWORK in the World with Unprecedented Speed

TRUE ZERO Opens the LARGEST Hydrogen NETWORK in the World with Unprecedented Speed

IRVINE, Calif., April 22, 2016 -- Significantly larger numbers of electric fuel-cell cars will go on sale in California this year following decades of hard work by thousands of automotive engineers, policymakers, and government-agency personnel. The simultaneous launch of the True Zero (www.truezero.com) Network, a ser ... Continue reading

MAHLE Expands Cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari

MAHLE Expands Cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari

</p><p>STUTTGART April 13, 2016; MAHLE is expanding its cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari to include the development and supply of crucial engine components. </p><p>“We consider MAHLE an important partner in the ongoing development of our powertrains,” explains James Allison, technical director at Scuderia Fe ... Continue reading

Successful Journey for Volvo's Truck Convoy Through Europe

Successful Journey for Volvo's Truck Convoy Through Europe

Gothenburg, Sweden - April 8, 2016: The Volvo Group's journey through Europe and participation in the EU Truck Platooning Challenge was a great success, with very positive reactions from decision-makers, politicians and the general public. Three Volvo trucks drove closely behind one another using wireless communication ... Continue reading

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

BETHESDA, Md., March 31, 2016 Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. "With so many vehicles in need of service, Nati ... Continue reading

FTC Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its "Clean Diesel" Advertising Campaign

FTC Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its "Clean Diesel" Advertising Campaign

For Release March 29, 2016 Tags: Automobiles Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Environmental Marketing The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly “clean ... Continue reading

Freight Transport Emissions Management at G7 Summit

Freight Transport Emissions Management at G7 Summit

GREEN BAY, Wis., March 28, 2016 -- Breakthrough®Fuel will provide its insight at the G7 and Conference of the Parties (COP) summits. Breakthrough®Fuel was selected by Climate Change – The New Economy (CCTNE) to highlight the need for a global transportation emissions accounting system. This system will estab ... Continue reading

Tesla Expanding Manhattan NY Recharging Station Network

Tesla Expanding Manhattan NY Recharging Station Network

&#8203;NEW YORK March 23, 2016; NACSonline said that the New York Post reported that Tesla is planning to greatly expand its recharging network throughout Manhattan. By expanding its number of recharging stations from about 40 to 105 by March 31, there could be three times as many electric-car charging stations in Manh ... Continue reading

Future Look At EV Batteries

Future Look At EV Batteries

Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International •There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. •If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. •Once im ... Continue reading

Collaboration to Provide Full Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems

Collaboration to Provide Full Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems

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

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to Feature Bridgestone Fuel-Efficient Tires

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to Feature Bridgestone Fuel-Efficient Tires

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced its Bridgestone-brand Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire has been specified as original equipment on select Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h models. The Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire is part of the Bridgestone Ecopia line of tires, which are b ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Buses to Power Maryland's Transit Future

Clean Diesel Buses to Power Maryland's Transit Future

The Maryland Transit Administration is now in line to receive almost $100 million to invest in 172 advanced clean diesel buses after receiving approval by the state's spending board on Wednesday. The Baltimore Business Journal reported the new clean diesel buses will replace older vehicles – some which have been s ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 SE Review By Steve Purdy

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 SE Review By Steve Purdy

2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID AND SE FIRST DRIVES By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As part of the recent mid-cycle refresh of the RAV4 compact crossover Toyota is now adding a hybrid version and a sporty new SE trim level. We’re in California this week for our first look and drive at these t ... Continue reading

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