Heavy Commercial Vehicle Demand Strong Outside of United States and Canada
Sep 16, 2010
India and China Experience Significant Growth SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 16 -- Global demand for heavy commercial vehicles exceeded 1.7 million units during the first six months of the 2010 calendar year, an increase of nearly 50 percent from the comparable period in 2009, according to Polk. Heavy commercial vehicles are ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL: The Family Electric Car for Urban Areas - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 16, 2010
compact five-seater with battery-powered electric drive and a range of over 200 km Following the B‑Class F‑CELL fuel-cell car, Mercedes‑Benz now introduces the new A-Class E-CELL as its second electric car built in series-production conditions. The five-seater with battery-powered electric drive meets ... Continue reading
Scania Testing Spoiler That Can Cut Truck Fuel Consumption by 2 Percent
Sep 16, 2010
STOCKHOLM--Scania has begun practical tests of a rear air deflector known as a boat-tail, which can reduce fuel consumption by up to 2 percent, which corresponds to an annual saving of 1,200 litres of fuel and 3 tonnes of CO2 emissions for a truck running 200,000 km a year. âThe tests are limited to Sweden and Den ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2010
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Solazyme, Inc., a renewable oil production company and the leader in algal biotechnology, announced today that it has completed delivery of over 20,000 gallons of algal-derived shipboard fuel to the U.S. Navy, constituting the world's largest delivery of 100% microbial-derived, non-alcohol, ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Focus Launches Exclusive Airbag Technologies That Enhance Crash Protection
Sep 16, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 16 -- -- All-new 2012 Ford Focus will offer an exclusive suite of innovative airbags that help customize protection in the most common frontal and side crashes -- Focus is launching Ford's next-generation driver-front airbag with enhanced chest protection technology designed to help reduce chest ... Continue reading
E-Fuel Introduces "Microfusion Reactor" to Process All Organic Biomass into Ethanol - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 15, 2010
Breakthrough technology showcased today at Silicon Valley DEMO conference Los Gatos, CA, September 14, 2010 â In 2009 E-Fuel unveiled the production MicroFueler⢠on the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento, California. On hand was Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to usher in the organic fuel era. ... Continue reading
New Carrera GTS Further Refines The Spirit of the Porsche 911 - GREAT VIDEO
Sep 15, 2010
With a power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics and a specification that emphasises the character of the iconic sports coupe, the new 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model series. ... Continue reading
What Happens to Your Car at 100,000 Miles
Sep 15, 2010
Not much, it's a lot like when it hits 99,000 miles or 101,000 miles. ... Continue reading
The Fiat Brand Arrives into the U.S. with the Iconic Fiat 500 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 15, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The Fiat brand is synonymous with modern, simple "Italian" design, and its models offer unique world-class technological solutions. The brand is known for the development of environmentally-friendly cars, and its wide product range in Europe includes agile city cars, compact and midsize ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces 2011 Genesis Coupe R-Spec Pricing
Sep 15, 2010
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14 -- The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec priced at $26,750 will arrive at dealerships across the country this fall. R-Spec takes the core performance equipment from the 3.8 Track model and eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce its weight by 68 pounds and price by $4,0 ... Continue reading
Nissan's New 2011 Juke Has An Odd Name But It's Not a Joke - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 15, 2010
by Marty Bernstein <br> Senior Editor <br> The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau As the automotive world moves inexorably toward smaller and smaller vehicles to meet environmental and mileage demands, vehicle design will have a more important role than ever before. With the new 2011 Juke crossover Nissan has thrown down the ... Continue reading
ATTIK's Cross-Media Scion tC Campaign Dramatically Invites Young Drivers to 'Take On the Machine'
Sep 14, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 -- Four weeks ago, together with Scion, global creative agency ATTIK began reaching out to young, predominantly male drivers across the U.S. with numerous cross-media marketing initiatives aimed at driving online searches for "the machine," and building intrigue around the 2011 Scion tC sports c ... Continue reading
Esquire Magazine Unanimously Names the 2010 Audi S4 as the '2010 Esquire Car of the Year'
Sep 14, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 13 -- In a unanimous vote, Esquire magazine today named the 2010 Audi S4 as the "2010 Esquire Car of the Year." The 2010 Audi S4 rose above the competition to claim the top spot after a vigorous six-month test drive by Esquire drivers. With its advanced performance and full array of standard feature ... Continue reading
David Blume to be Featured Speaker at ABIC in Saskatoon Canada 9/15 and Solfest in Ukiah CA. 9/25-26
Sep 14, 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif.--The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture (IIEA): âDiverse Alcohol Fuel Feedstocks:Ã High-Profit, High-Yield, Ecological Alternatives to Corn.â WHAT: The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture (IIEA) announced today that its Executive Director and Founder David Bl ... Continue reading
2010 Child Booster Seats Evaluated - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 13, 2010
New booster ratings: 21 Best Bets and 7 Good Bets; 8 out of 72 seats evaluated aren't recommended ARLINGTON, VA â September 13, 2010: Boosters are better than they used to be at fitting lap and shoulder belts on 4 to 8-year-old kids to restrain them in a crash. So parents don't have to search as hard for a good fi ... Continue reading
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