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NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing

NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing

Washington Report: NACS Testifies at Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing A two-day hearing in a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is putting the RFS in the hot seat, where panelists are sharing their insights on whether the mandate should be repealed or restructured. ​ WASHINGTON July 23, 2013; ... Continue reading

2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel is a Cut Above its Competition

2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel is a Cut Above its Competition

Chevy Cruze Diesel offers more than VW Jetta Diesel in several key categories Rather than turning to hybrids or electric vehicles to save on gas, many new car shoppers are opting for diesel-powered cars to maximize fuel efficiency. While several automakers offer a diesel-powered option, few rest on the same plane as th ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe Production Model First Drive

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe Production Model First Drive

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel CASCAIS, Portugal, July 18, 2013. BMW’s new 4 Series Coupe has gotten a name that is in line with its larger brothers. BMW gave the on the 5 and 7 Series based two-door models already an even number, 6 Series and 8 Series. Therefore, it is no surprise that th ... Continue reading

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - The Best Sedan In The World?

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - The Best Sedan In The World?

First Drive: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Super Star Or Starlight By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel TORONTO, July 12, 2013; The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class can smooth out speed bumps, it sees people and animals in the dark, offers heated arm rests and hot stone massage. A slew of innovations, both wit ... Continue reading

Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Mercedes-Benz Reviews On The Auto Channel

Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Mercedes-Benz Reviews On The Auto Channel

Twenty Years (2014-1994) Of Mercedes-Benz Reviews On The Auto Channel|Mercedes-Benz Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Mercedes-Benz Buyers Guide (1997-Present) ... Continue reading

2014 BMW 5 Series First Drive By Henny Hemmes

2014 BMW 5 Series First Drive By Henny Hemmes

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, July 4, 2013. After the earlier announcement of the upcoming subtle facelift for the BMW 5 Series (LINK>>>>) , the 2014 model was ready for test drives last week and will soon be on the markets worldwide. The make over includes a different contour of the k ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2015 Audi A3 Sedan By Henny Hemmes

First Drive: 2015 Audi A3 Sedan By Henny Hemmes

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 26, 2013. With the Sedan, the Audi A3 gets its third model. After the Hatchback and the Sportback, the Sedan will hit the European markets after the summer. Even though in the old world, sedans are not by far as popular as station wagons â ... Continue reading

New Study Finds U.S. Diesel Vehicles Have Lower Total Cost of Ownership Than Gasoline Vehicles

New Study Finds U.S. Diesel Vehicles Have Lower Total Cost of Ownership Than Gasoline Vehicles

Diesels Generally Save Owners $2,000 to $6,000 Over Three to Five Years of Ownership A new study released today found that diesel vehicles saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the Unive ... Continue reading

2014 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Pricing and Details

2014 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Pricing and Details

The vehicle that launched an entire segment set to enter its 3rd generation priced from $53,725 Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 24th, 2013 … It isn’t often that an automobile manufacturer gets to launch an entirely new vehicle segment, but that’s exactly what BMW did in 1999 when it introduced the worldâ ... Continue reading

77.99 MPG 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI Beats GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Fuel Consumption In Lower 48 U.S. States

77.99 MPG 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI Beats GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Fuel Consumption In Lower 48 U.S. States

Herndon, VA June 24, 2013; Volkswagen of America announced today that it has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement for the “lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. states for a non-hybrid car” category with a stellar 77.99 mpg — more than 10 mpg better than the previous mark of 67.9 mpg. The achi ... Continue reading

Jet Fuel Made From Grow-Like-A-Weed Switchgrass

Jet Fuel Made From Grow-Like-A-Weed Switchgrass

By William Scanlon National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Special From The Cutting Edge Golden Colorado June 6th 2013; The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is partnering with Cobalt Technologies, U.S. Navy, and Show Me Energy Cooperative to demonstrate that jet fuel can be made econo ... Continue reading

VW Passat TDI Clean Diesel Visits Chicago Automobile Trade Association

VW Passat TDI Clean Diesel Visits Chicago Automobile Trade Association

Attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the highest fuel economy by a non-hybrid car driven across the continental U.S., the Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel passed through Chicago today and made a point to visit the Chicago Automobile Trade Association's (CATA) headquarters. Drivers Wayne Gerdes, founder of ... Continue reading

2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI Review By Thom Cannell

2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI Review By Thom Cannell

2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium TDI 40+ miles per gallon luxury By Thom Cannell,Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Volkswagen, plus their sibling Audi, deliver a wide array of diesel powered cars, SUVs, and CUVs to its US customers with just two engines. Under the hood of large vehicles is a 3.0-liter V- ... Continue reading

Zero-Emission Vehicles Sales Not Reaching Necessary Volume To Allow Car Makers To Continue To Sell Gas Hogs in California

Zero-Emission Vehicles Sales Not Reaching Necessary Volume To Allow Car Makers To Continue To Sell Gas Hogs in California

Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet California’s sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under “increasing pressure” ... Continue reading

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