President Obama Eyes Fuel Economy Target Near 60 mpg (of what?)
Oct 1, 2010
Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that automotive News reports that the Obama administration may recommend that automakers increase the fuel economy of their vehicles to as much as 62 miles per gallon, almost double the current goals, by 2025. The U.S. may announce as soon as Friday a goal to ... Continue reading
Conventional Engines Still Going Strong at Paris Motor Show
Oct 1, 2010
Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrids and electric cars may get top billing. But at the Paris Motor Show, conventional engines are showing they have plenty of mileage left. The Detroit News reports that new gas and diesel models have carbon emissions very close to leading hybrids, an ... Continue reading
Opel Debuts Meriva Diesel at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 30, 2010
Efficient Performance: Eight engines range from the 55 kW/75 hp to 103 kW/140 hp Flexible: FlexDoors, FlexSpace and FlexRail set new standards in segment Elegantly styled: Fluid exterior and light, airy interior with panorama sunroof Paris - While it already makes headlines for its styling, versatility and appeal, the ... Continue reading
U.S. Set to Propose New Auto Fuel and Emissions Rules
Sep 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, Sept 27, 2010; John Crawley and Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reorted that the Obama administration this week will propose new fuel efficiency and emissions requirements for cars and light trucks for model years 2017 and beyond. The plan, a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's energy agenda geared towa ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2010
All-New 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Combines Stunning Design With Increased Power and Improved Fuel Efficiency PR Newswire HERNDON, Va., Sept. 28 HERNDON, Va., Sept. 28 -- The second generation all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg combines cutting-edge German design, even more versatility and an array of standard features, all ... Continue reading
Global Vehicles to Place $35 Million Order to Support U.S. Launch of Mahindra Pickup Trucks
Sep 24, 2010
Global Vehicles to Place $35 Million Order to Support U.S. Launch of Mahindra Pickup Trucks 350 Mahindra dealers rides on a successful launch Global Vehicles expects sales could reach $1.4 billion annually in four years Initial orders will be delivered to dealers in the Southeast, followed by other regions over the nex ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 23 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reports the results of two kbb.com home page quick polls. The latest polls show that not only are a majority of car shoppers unaware of the new fuel economy and emissions letter grade (A+ to D) rati ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 GMC Sierra - Heavy Duty Still Not Dirty Words in Texas
Sep 20, 2010
BY MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Assn. The President may be talking about grading vehicles according to fuel economy and the world may be heading toward more and more ways to save every drop of fossil fuels it possibly can but in Texas âHeavy Dutyâ are still words dear to the hearts of man ... Continue reading
Saab Highlights: 2010 Paris Motor Show
Sep 17, 2010
Saab's product offensive continues DETROIT, Sept. 17 -- -- Public debut: Saab 9-3 ePower, first EV from Saab -- Class-leading 119 g/km CO2 emissions from latest Saab 9-3 diesels -- New BioPower, diesel and gasoline engines expand Saab 9-5 line-up Since the re-birth as an independent company just seven months ago, Saab ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2010
Prize Awarded Today at Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Edison2 takes home $5M; Li-ion Motors and X-Tracer receive $2.5M each WASHINGTON DC September 16, 2010: The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, and Progressive Insurance, the country's fourth largest auto insurance group, today, at the His ... Continue reading
The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 6, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Making the Case for Not Bailing Out the U. S. Car Companies Is America Allowing the Big Three to Fail or Have the Big Three Failed America? OPEC and the Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Auto Bailout A few weeks ago Congress approved a $25 billion aid package to the A ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2010
Awards Ceremony Culminates Multiyear Challenge to Deliver Production-Capable, Super, Fuel Efficient Vehicles; All Finalist Vehicles will be on Site Progressive Insurance, the country's fourth largest auto insurance group, and The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize organization, will announce the winners ... Continue reading
More Diversions! EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels
Aug 31, 2010
Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the labelâs 30-year history WASHINGTON August 30, 2010; As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing chan ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Super Duty Pickups Review
Aug 27, 2010
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit BureauThe Auto Channel Iâve been in a drag race before, sometimes watching the lights on a pole between the lanes turn from red to green and other times watching a similar sequence above an intersection. Iâve towed heavy things behind my semiâs tractor and in the bed ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan: The Changing Face of North American Diesel Powertrain
Aug 27, 2010
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Powertrain Systems on Tuesday, 31 August, 2010 at 3:00 pm BST LONDON, Aug. 26 -- Diesels have long suffered in 'The Land of Opportunities,' but if recent trends are anything to go by, things may well change in the near future. The recent economic crisis has forced the market ... Continue reading
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