Ford Lowers MPG For Certain Models - Will Pay Owners
Jun 12, 2014
Ford identified an error with fuel economy ratings for certain vehicles through its internal testing and notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ford worked with EPA as the agency retested the vehicles, which resulted in lower fuel economy ratings for Fordâs 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plu ... Continue reading
Toyota Brings Power to Yellowstone National Park
Jun 9, 2014
.Where the Deer and the Antelope and the Prius Play Torrance, Calif. (June 4, 2014) â The nationâs oldest National Park is ready for some new power. Toyota Camry hybrid batteries will soon power the Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus in Yellowstone National Park. Itâs a new lease on life for the batteries ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2014
By making a public commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% between 2010 and 2013, and by meeting that objective, the Renault group has achieved an automotive industry first. The policy is part of the Groupâs determination to reduce the greenhouse gases (and CO2 in particular) emitted by its products and a ... Continue reading
Ford and Samsung Research Next-Generation Battery Technology
Jun 4, 2014
Dual-battery system research combines lithium-ion with lead-acid batteries enabling regenerative braking and greater fuel savings Ford and Samsung SDI research new ultra-lightweight lithium-ion battery concept that could one day render traditional lead-acid batteries obsolete Leveraging innovation in consumer electroni ... Continue reading
Sales of Gasoline and Diesel Continue To Rise in USA
Jun 3, 2014
http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/marketing/monthly/ The June 2014 Petroleum Marketing Monthly, with data through March 2014, presents monthly and annual volume and price statistics covering sales of crude oil and refined products in the United States. In this monthâs issue, final monthly and annual average data for 20 ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda3 Heels on Wheels Review
Jun 1, 2014
KATRINA SAYS: <I>One of the sportiest hatchbacks on the market , the 2014 Mazda3 injects some fun into your daily driving routine at an extremely modest asking price in terms of what you get for a top-of-the-line trim. ... Continue reading
Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan is Important Step Toward Market Readiness
May 30, 2014
Global Automakers applauds the Governors of eight states[1] who today released a Regional Action Plan focused on building a market for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). "We have a long road ahead to arrive at the Governors' ambitious goal to sell 3.3 million ZEVs by 2025," said John Bozzella, President and CEO of Global A ... Continue reading
Honda, Ford, Subaru, Jeep, BMW Hybrid and Diesel Model MPG Tests From Consumer Reports
May 29, 2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee and BMW 328d diesels shine, Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid underwhelms YONKERS, N.Y., May 29, 2014 Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy, tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and just below the top-performing Toyota Prius hatchback. T ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers 50,000th All-Electric LEAF In U.S. To Texas Family
May 23, 2014
Nissan, the global leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales, achieved another milestone this month as Dallas residents Todd and Lisa Bolt made Nissan LEAF the first all-electric model to hit 50,000 sales in the U.S. The Bolt family took delivery of their black LEAF SL earlier this month at AutoNation Nissan of Lewisville. ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells Yes - Electric No! Toyota Ends Tesla Deal
May 15, 2014
Washinton DC May 14, 2014; The NADA reported that Toyota said on Monday that it would allow a battery-supply deal with Tesla Motors to expire this year and would focus instead on building cars running on hydrogen fuel cells, a next-generation technology that rivals Tesla's all-electric systems. Toyota Motor invested $5 ... Continue reading
Mazda's Low emission, fuel-sipping models appeal to fleets
May 15, 2014
All-new Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 boost corporate sales Low emission, fuel-sipping models appeal to fleets Mazda models on more fleet choice lists Compiling company car choice lists around low emission, fuel-sipping models is an agenda-topping issue for fleet decision-makers as they strive to cut costs, which is wh ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review +VIDEO
May 13, 2014
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE JETTA VEHICLE The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta regains lost following by focusing on what it the brand has always done does best: provide drivers with sporty German engineering. That means powertrain choices; such as a new turbocharged four-c ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Editors Name "Must Shop Fuel-Efficient Vehicles" for 2014
May 8, 2014
Younger car shoppers are placing more importance on fuel efficiency than their older counterparts, according to new research from AutoTrader.com®. When asked what factors most influence which car to purchase, fuel efficiency ranks second only to price for Millennials (ages 18-34). Millennials are also three times more ... Continue reading
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