Ford Sells 500,000th EcoBoost Engine for F-150 As Customer Preference Shifts to V6 Engines
May 5, 2014
More than 56 million gallons of gasoline have been saved as Ford truck customers are choosing V6 EcoBoost® engines â more than all the fuel savings of electric and plug-in electric vehicles ever sold Since 2010, Ford accounts for 91 percent of industry growth in V6 truck sales; all-new 2015 Ford F-150 will feat ... Continue reading
May 2, 2014
A new Ford-sponsored survey* of 5,700 people across Europe shows the four simple fuel-saving tips to prevent drivers wasting over £800 a year on fuel Removing excess weight from inside the car, taking off unused roof racks and boxes, shopping around for fuel and optimising tyre pressure could cut annual fuel bills b ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2014
Fiesta SE with 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine wins Sub-Compact Car of Texas title Fiesta ST with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine named Performance Compact Car of Texas and Best Value in the 49-vehicle competition 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine selected as Best New Feature by TAWA Fusion Energi captures TAWA Green Vehicle title Ford Fi ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates its Commitment to the Environment with Earth Day New York 2014
Apr 22, 2014
Seventeen years ago, Toyota put the finishing touches on the very first Prius. It was the beginning of a revolution of green transportation that has taken over the world by storm, and to this day Toyota continues to lead the industry through its research by designing environmentally sustainable solutions for the road. ... Continue reading
Consumers purchasing an electric vehicle are younger and more affluent than those buying a hybrid
Apr 22, 2014
In honor of Earth Day, Experian Automotive released findings from an analysis comparing electric and hybrid* vehicles. Findings from the analysis showed that in 2013, more than 45 percent of hybrid car buyers were 56 years old or older, while roughly 26 percent of electric car buyers were of the same age. The greater p ... Continue reading
CarCharging Joins Nissan's "EZ-Charge" and "No Charge to Charge" Programs
Apr 21, 2014
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services announced that the company has joined Nissan's EZ-Charge(SM) and "No Charge to Charge" programs. Nissan is rolling out the "No Charge to Charge" promotion, which provides two years of no-fee charging ... Continue reading
Goodyear Launches Fuel Strategy Sweepstakes for NASCAR Fans
Apr 17, 2014
A great fuel strategy can be key to a NASCAR victory. And with the launch of The Goodyear Fuel Strategy Sweepstakes, fans now have the chance to win tooâwith one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the road, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, and Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires. The grand prize for the sweepstakes, which r ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Free Charge Program
Apr 16, 2014
Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download NEW YORK â Nissan today announced the expansion of its successful "No Charge to Charge" promotion, which will provide two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new Nissan LEAF. In total, Nissan will launch "No Charge to Charge" in 25 ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Named Diesel Car of the Year
Apr 16, 2014
Diesel enthusiasts around the world have determined the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is the top diesel car of the year and Chevrolet is the top diesel manufacturer of 2014. âThe Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, with a market-leading 46 mpg highway (5.11 L/ 100 km) is clearly setting the pace for diesel-powered cars in the U ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Opens Public Voting for Fuel The Cause Contest
Apr 15, 2014
Bridgestone Americas has announced the 12 finalists of its Fuel the Cause contest and has opened public voting to determine the winner. One of the 12 selected submissions will win a $25,000 gift from Bridgestone to be used toward the transformation of a green space project in one North American community â be it a ... Continue reading
Mazda Produces 1 Million SKYACTIVE Cars
Apr 15, 2014
Milestone achieved two years and four months since production of Mazda CX-5 began Full-SKYACTIV models are produced in Japan, Mexico, Thailand and China and sold in over 100 different countries and regions Hiroshima, 14 April 2014. Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that global production of its three full-SKYACTIV ... Continue reading
Best 2014 Hybrids for the Money
Apr 14, 2014
Cars.com has named its editors' picks for the best hybrid cars for the money. Experts looked at hybrids of all shapes and sizes to determine which offer shoppers the most bang for their buck in each of the different segments. "Gas prices remain historically high, and one of the most successful ways that drivers have ad ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops New Series of Gas Engines That Will Boost Fuel Efficiency At Least 10%
Apr 13, 2014
Company uses technology refined in hybrid engines to create 14 new engine variations by 2015 April 10, 2014 Toyota City, Japan â Toyota will soon introduce vehicles globally with a series of newly-developed, highly efficient gasoline engines that achieve outstanding thermal efficiency1 and fuel efficiency improvem ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2014
A reduced-friction gasoline engine mock up will be exhibited by FEV North America, Inc. (FEV) at the upcoming SAE World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. on April 8 â 10, 2014. The displayed engine is a technology carrier that demonstrates how a combination of FEV capabilities â its unique strip metho ... Continue reading
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