All-New Mazda2 Excels in 2015 MPG Marathon
Oct 5, 2015
All-new Mazda2 105ps Sport Nav Diesel averages over 100mpg in real-world economy test. Mazdaâs new-generation diesel features ultra-low compression ratio and i-stop. Leading Mazda recorded 103.42MPG over 400 miles of real-world driving. Representing a 24.45 per cent improvement over official combined economy. Offe ... Continue reading
Citroën Success in the 2015 MPG Marathon: C4 Cactus Delivers 103.28 MPG
Oct 5, 2015
NEW BERLINGO VAN RETURNS 68.64MPG COVENTRY, UK -- Oct. 5, 2015: A Citroën C4 Cactus BlueHDi 100 S&S manual car has just returned an outstanding 103.28mpg in the 2015 ALD Automotive Fleet World MPG Marathon â the first Citroën ever to achieve more than 100mpg in this event. In addition, a New Citroën Berli ... Continue reading
New Ford #Mustang #EcoBoost Option Brings Younger Buyers in Southern California
Oct 5, 2015
Non-Ford vehicle owners account for 56 percent of new EcoBoost® Mustang sales in Southern California, according to J.D. Power PIN data Buyers ages 16 to 35 years old account for 47 percent of market share for 2015 Mustang versus 30 percent for 2014 car 47 percent of Mustang buyers in Southern California choose #EcoB ... Continue reading
PEUGEOT 208 Wins Real-World 2015 MPG Marathon
Oct 2, 2015
PEUGEOT has taken overall victory in this yearâs MPG Marathon, sponsored by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC with a brand-new 208 Diesel 5-door hatchback, driven in real-world driving conditions over 385 miles achieving an average fuel economy of 104.5mpg. Not only was it the highest MPG figure of any car ... Continue reading
ATRI Research Finds Industry's Operational Costs On The Rise Again
Sep 30, 2015
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2015 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. Using financial data provided directly by motor carriers throughout the country, this research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2014 providing ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: "We are working full speed on a solution."
Sep 28, 2015
In the press release dated September 22, 2015, the Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide are affected by the current issues regarding emissions. The internal evaluation revealed that approximately five million Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand vehicles are affected worldwide. Certain models ... Continue reading
Jaguar Driving Legend and Oldest Ever Contestant Enter the MPG Marathon
Sep 25, 2015
Norman Dewis, OBE, chief test driver and development engineer for Jaguar Cars from 1952 to 1985, is set to become the oldest ever contestant when he drives in this yearâs MPG Marathon â at the tender age of 95! Dewis, who was born in 1920, will be entering this yearâs event, rated as the UKâs most p ... Continue reading
Statement of the Diesel Technology Forum Regarding Recent Events
Sep 24, 2015
The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement regarding clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. The Diesel Technology Forum does not comment on specific cases or circumstances involving individual companies and enforcement actions by the government. However, to the extent that these circumstances have raised que ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Responds to the EPA
Sep 21, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board (EPA and CARB) revealed their findings that while testing diesel cars of the Volkswagen Group they have detected manipulations that violate American environmental standards. The Board of Management at Volkswagen AG takes these findings very ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Delivers Advanced Technologies For New GM 8-Speed Transmission
Sep 21, 2015
BorgWarner's Hydraulic Accumulator, Eco-Launch⢠Solenoid Valve and Multi-Segment Wet Friction Plates Contribute to Improved Shift Feel and Fuel Economy BorgWarner supplies Eco-Launch⢠stop/start accumulator technology and multi-segment wet friction plates for the new 8-speed rear-wheel drive automatic transmi ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota Prius C WOW MPG Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Sep 20, 2015
2015 Toyota Prius c by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3052) Back in 1995, Toyotaâs hybrid car was a development project. And today, 20 years later, over 8 million Toyota hybrid vehicles have been sold around the world. Toyota offers the choice of hybrid power in a number of ... Continue reading
China Green Agriculture's Affiliate Joins Mercedes-Benz 's SUV Journey 2015
Sep 15, 2015
China Green Agriculture, Inc. ("China Green Agriculture", "CGA" or the "Company"), a company that mainly produces and distributes humic acid-based compound fertilizers, other varieties of compound fertilizers and agricultural products through its subsidiaries in China, today announced that the Company's affiliate, 900L ... Continue reading
A Guide To The Hydrogen Fuel Cell By Douglas Crawford
Sep 10, 2015
By Douglas Crawford Automotive Industry Alliance Washington, D.C. douglascrawford@autoindustryalliance.com This article contains a guide covering fuel cell cars, how fuel cell vehicles work and the fuel cell economy. Hydrogen is a chemical element (H) and atomic number 1. With an atomic weight of 1.00794 u, hydrogen is ... Continue reading
New 2016 Nissan LEAF Now Offers Best-in-Class 107-Mile Range in Affordable, Fun-to-Drive Package
Sep 10, 2015
NissanConnectSM with Mobile Apps now standard on all models; NissanConnect EV upgraded for LEAF SV and SL; new premium colors available NASHVILLE, TN -- Sept. 10, 2015: Nissan today introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated best-in-class* range of 107** miles ... Continue reading
BYD Motors Wins America's Largest Electric Bus Order
Sep 4, 2015
Electric Bus leader wins 10 of 12 vehicle categories in 800 bus RFP OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 4, 2015 -- California's BYD Motors has been awarded what industry commentators are calling a "dominant" win in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Heavy Duty Bus RFP that closed in August. The contract allows ... Continue reading
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