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Casey’s Becomes 5,000th Station Selling E85

Casey’s Becomes 5,000th Station Selling E85

New offering has lower cost and helps the environment. ANKENY, Iowa A Casey’s store in its headquarters city of Ankeny, Iowa, has become the nation’s 5,000th location to sell Flex Fuel E85, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. ... Continue reading

Keep On Trucking - Thank You

Keep On Trucking - Thank You

Truckers roll through the pandemic as truck stops meet their needs. Across the nation, truckers are at work and truck stops are open to help them get their jobs done, according to a report from CNN. ... Continue reading

NACS: Cleaning High-Touch Surfaces at the Pump

NACS: Cleaning High-Touch Surfaces at the Pump

Help debunk the myth that gas pumps spread COVID-19 by being upfront about your cleaning and sanitizing practices. ... Continue reading

Are Radar Detectors Legal and How Do They Work?

Are Radar Detectors Legal and How Do They Work?

Fact-checked with HomeInsurance.com by Sarah Archer Updated on Mar 24, 2020 Automobile Insurance Would you drive above the speed limit if you knew you wouldn’t get caught? For many, investing in a radar detector allows them to do just that — even though we obviously don’t recommend speeding. The radar detector in ... Continue reading

A NEW TWIST ON OLD CLASSICS FROM OSPREY CUSTOM CARS

A NEW TWIST ON OLD CLASSICS FROM OSPREY CUSTOM CARS

OSPREY CUSTOM CARS, has a well-deserved reputation for their exceptional custom-built classic Defenders, Broncos, and old FJ restomods. They also have a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) to build, from the ground up, replicated models of older model Land Rovers. ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI EXPANDS SAFETY OFFICE, REFLECTING THE GROWING IMPORTANCE THE COMPANY IS PLACING ON AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY

HYUNDAI EXPANDS SAFETY OFFICE, REFLECTING THE GROWING IMPORTANCE THE COMPANY IS PLACING ON AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY

•Steve Gehring Joins Hyundai as Executive Director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy – Hyundai Motor North America has named Steve Gehring as its new executive director of North American Safety Regulations and Policy. Steve will be based at Hyundai’s Washington, D.C. office and will be responsible f ... Continue reading

Karl Benz, The Man Behind Mercedes-Benz +VIDEO

Karl Benz, The Man Behind Mercedes-Benz +VIDEO

Biography Of Karl Benz Posted by eMercedesBenz.com on September 21, 2005 at 10:15 AM CST In a follow-up to my last post, Mercedes has just released a short biography on Karl Benz, detailing his various ventures in the field of engineering. If you're unfamiliar with the history of Karl Benz or want to learn more about t ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Unveiled It's GREEN NEW DEAL Plan in 2008 - It's Still The Best Idea!

The Auto Channel Unveiled It's GREEN NEW DEAL Plan in 2008 - It's Still The Best Idea!

There's lots of conversation and reports the past couple of days regarding a controversial a "New Green Deal." There's different reasons for announcing this: Energy independence, economic security, jobs creation, health benefits, and a cleaner environment. The problem is the 'source' of this new plan. ... Continue reading

Clean Fuels Ohio Signs Letter of Intent to Drive Purchase of 500 Fully-Electric Pickup Trucks from Lordstown Motors

Clean Fuels Ohio Signs Letter of Intent to Drive Purchase of 500 Fully-Electric Pickup Trucks from Lordstown Motors

a new Ohio-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of light duty fleet vehicles, has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to help deploy 500 Lordstown Endurances, believed to be the world’s first fully-electric pickup truck, across the state. The group will partner with Lordstown Motors to fulfill th ... Continue reading

2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK

2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK

The 2020 Mazda CX-30, a small SUV, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In contrast to many vehicles that qualify for the award only when equipped with premium headlights, the CX-30 qualifies only with its base headlights. ... Continue reading

Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck

Toyota and Hino to Jointly Develop Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck

Toyota City, Japan, Mar 23, 2020; Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, and to proceed with initiatives toward its practical use through verification tests and other means. ... Continue reading

Welcome to The Auto Channel

Welcome to The Auto Channel

The Auto Channel, U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 3,443,738. ARE YOU AN IN-MARKET SHOPPER? ARE YOU YOUR FAMILY'S CAR GURU? (About 75% Of Our Audience) link will surely be of help to you; But we dont expect to see you back here for about six years or until the next time you need our automotive information to help you to narrow ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - March 23, 2020

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - March 23, 2020

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

History of the Wankel Engine +VIDEO

History of the Wankel Engine +VIDEO

Given Mazda's success with it, you might think that the rotary-piston engine was a Mazda invention. Not true - rotary-piston engines have been proposed since before the age of internal combustion. But all except one were merely historical footnotes. That one is the Wankel, and its only current automotive proponent is M ... Continue reading

History Of The Toyota Land Cruiser

History Of The Toyota Land Cruiser

Look at the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and you see echoes of the classic and much-loved Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. The FJ Cruiser not only pays homage to the FJ40, it also looks back to the beginnings of Toyota, and to the beginnings of Toyota in the USA. ... Continue reading

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