The Next VW Golf is Due in 2019--Complete with New Power Technology
May 31, 2016
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 worldâs 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
May 18, 2016
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
Apr 28, 2016
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
Apr 22, 2016
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
Apr 14, 2016
</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>âWe consider MAHLE an important partner in the ongoing development of our powertrains,â explains James Allison, technical director at Scuderia Fe ... Continue reading
Successful Journey for Volvo's Truck Convoy Through Europe
Apr 9, 2016
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
Mar 31, 2016
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
Mar 29, 2016
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 âclean ... Continue reading
Freight Transport Emissions Management at G7 Summit
Mar 28, 2016
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 â 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
Mar 25, 2016
​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
Mar 4, 2016
Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International â¢There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. â¢If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. â¢Once im ... Continue reading
Collaboration to Provide Full Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems
Feb 17, 2016
LONGMONT, Colo.âUQM 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
Feb 12, 2016
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
Jan 29, 2016
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 â some which have been s ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 SE Review By Steve Purdy
Jan 24, 2016
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. Weâre in California this week for our first look and drive at these t ... Continue reading
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