Bees Inspire Lightweight, Strong Honeycomb Cargo Shelf in All-New Ford EcoSport SUV +VIDEO
Feb 20, 2017
Honeybees didn’t actually create the four-way parcel shelf for the all-new EcoSport cargo area, but they did lend their design to the recycled paper honeycomb material that gives the shelf its unusual strength. “The hexagonal design of honeycomb is a testament to nature’s ingenuity,” says Mike Mazzella, Ford Ec ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2017
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 13-19, 2017: 52MPG Route 66 50th Anniversary Fatalities 6%, Recalls, smart EV Only, RIP Bill Baker ... Continue reading
2017 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up
Feb 17, 2017
2017 Chicago Auto Show - 2017 Chicago Auto Show - the 109th edition of the largest automotive exhibition in North America.the 109th edition of the largest automotive exhibition in North America. LEDE PHOTO Cannell_CHI17-1299 By Thom Cannell, Michigan Bureau and Larry Nutson, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Chicago ... Continue reading
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Review and 2017 Updates
Feb 17, 2017
It was new for 2016 and it’s a hybrid-powered SUV from BMW. This X5 is BMW’s first plug-in hybrid core production model. That is, outside of the BMW i line-up ... Continue reading
2834 Fuel Cell EV Toyota Mirai Recalled For Software Fix
Feb 15, 2017
Toyota City February 15, 2017; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp said it was recalling all of the roughly 2,800 zero-emission Mirai cars on the road due to problems with the output voltage generated by their fuel cell system. Toyota said that under unique driving conditions, such as if t ... Continue reading
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid And Electric Models Are Priced To Attract Entirely New Eco-Focused Buyers
Feb 14, 2017
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2017 -- Hyundai Motor America has provided pricing details for its Ioniq Hybrid and Electric models as it offers its first U.S. media drives in the Santa Barbara region of California. ... Continue reading
Lexus to Unveil the All-new LS 500h at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Feb 14, 2017
Following the world premiere of the LS 500 featuring a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 gas engine at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, Lexus will introduce the all-new LS 500h at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The 2017 RC F GT3 racing car will also be presented for the first time in Europe, showcasing the brand’s growing eng ... Continue reading
Tight oil expected to make up most of U.S. oil production increase through 2040
Feb 13, 2017
February 13, 2017 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2017 Reference case EIA’s recently released Annual Energy Outlook 2017 (AEO2017) Reference case projects that U.S. tight oil production will increase to more than 6 million barrels per day (b/d) in the coming decade, making up mos ... Continue reading
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Sedan Sets 52 MPG Highway Mileage
Feb 13, 2017
2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan Sets 52 MPG Highway Mileage ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2017
Workhorse Group Inc., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of battery-electric vehicles, today announced that its electric delivery truck models are achieving 30+ miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) during stop-and-go parcel, bakery, and uniform delivery routes. ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2017
ROCKLEIGH, NJ February 9, 2017; The allnew Volvo V90 Cross Country wagon and ultraluxurious XC90 Excellence plugin hybrid SUV will make their Chicago Auto Show debuts this weekend at McCormick Place. Also on display will be the S90, named Best Sedan of the Year 2017 by Chicago News. ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday February 11, 2017 7AM- 9AM
Feb 11, 2017
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: February 11, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radi ... Continue reading
2017 Chicago Auto Show Opens its Doors
Feb 10, 2017
THE 2017 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW READY TO OPEN ITS DOORS The Nation's Largest Auto Show Runs Feb. 11-20 CHICAGO (Feb. ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
Attention Volkswagen Toureg TDI Owners - Compare The Dimension's, performance, Accessories and Safety capabilities Of Your Soon To Be Replaced Vehicle With Every SUV Available (1997-2017) and Compare before you waste your time and potentially buy a replacement that is not up to the TDI benefits. ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
* U.S. light vehicle sales took an expected dip in January, down 1.9% over last year to 1.14 million. However the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million, a slight drop from last year. ... Continue reading
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