News By Topic: Marc Rauch

Open Letter To Washington Examiner and John Siciliano About Ethanol

Jun 7, 2018

Hi John - I just finished reading your article "EPA's new super fuel could spell trouble for ethanol" that was published yesterday in the Washington Examiner. I couldn't help but notice that you are listed as the Examiner's Energy and Environment Reporter, and in a very brief search I discovered you have been in this p ... Continue reading

Genesis Showcases Essentia Concept at Busan International Motor Show

Jun 7, 2018

Today, Genesis showcased the Essentia Concept for the first time in South Korea at the Busan International Motor Show, held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO). "Genesis is delighted to finally introduce the Essentia Concept to the Korean community at the Busan International Motor Show," said Executiv ... Continue reading

The Nuclear Reactor That Makes Its Own Fuel

Jun 6, 2018

To say that nuclear energy has a bad name would be an understatement. To say that it has a future, however, would be to state the obvious. ... Continue reading

Alpine A110 Crowned Motor Sport Magazine's Car Of The Year 2018

Jun 6, 2018

Already a multi-award-winner before UK deliveries have even started, the new Alpine A110 was crowned Car of the Year 2018 at Motor Sport Magazine’s Hall of Fame Awards last night, held at the Royal Automobile Club in Woodcote Park, Surrey (England). The Alpine was praised by Motor Sport’s jury for being excellently ... Continue reading

Ford Prepared for Toughest Le Mans 24 Hours Yet

Jun 6, 2018

When the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours gets underway next week (June 16-17) the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team will face its greatest challenge yet. The class in which the Ford GTs compete at Le Mans - ‘GTE Pro’ – now boasts 17 of the world’s best GT cars and 51 of the world’s fastest racing drivers, making it the fie ... Continue reading

The New Face of the Q Family: the Audi Q8

Jun 5, 2018

The Audi Q8 combines the elegance of a four-door luxury coupé with the practical versatility of a large SUV. Richly equipped, comprehensively connected and tough enough for off-road duty, it is a confident companion for business and leisure. ... Continue reading

Watch Live Broadcast of Audi Brand Summit Right Here Today +VIDEO

Jun 5, 2018

At the Audi Brand Summit in the technology hotspot Shenzhen, the brand will present its Chinese market initiative with models from the Q family and mobility topics for the future. ... Continue reading

Full-Size Lego McLaren 720S Now On Display in Los Angeles at Petersen Automotive Museum

Jun 5, 2018

Fans of McLaren Automotive and LEGO now have the opportunity to see the full-size LEGO McLaren 720S on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The 1:1 scale model was completed with help by museum visitors, who placed the final orange bricks on the LEGO McLaren 720S on Saturday, June 2nd. The full-siz ... Continue reading

Volvo USA Introduces Next Generation Roadside Assistance

Jun 5, 2018

Volvo Car USA has introduced a new generation of roadside assistance technology that will dramatically improve response time to Volvo customers in need. With the use of advanced tracking technology, Volvo customers can pin-point where help is with real-time information. ... Continue reading

The Ethanol Dividend

Jun 2, 2018

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL A hundred years ago, ethanol (alcohol fuel) was the engine fuel of choice for objective persons-in-the-know. This was true in America and anywhere in the world that was starting to be impacted by that new-fangled invention, the automobile. For alcohol ... Continue reading

Gas Prices Climb as Summer Driving Begins, POET Calls On EPA To Move Quickly For E15 Relief

Jun 1, 2018

Year-round E15 sales would save drivers up to 15 cents. With nationwide gas prices hitting a four-year high – aboabove $3 per gallon – POET is calling on the EPA to give summer driverrs access to high-octane E15 fuel and save consumers as much as 15 cents per gallon. E15, a 15 percent biofuel blend, is currently av ... Continue reading

Ethanol: A Success Story Worth Repeating

May 29, 2018

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 not only shocked America into the real and present danger of Middle East terrorism, it prompted the U.S. Government to address the issue of our dependence on imported oil. For over 2 decades, the U.S. had been lulled into complacency by a low cost, free-flowing supply of oil ... Continue reading

New PEUGEOT 108 - What a star!

May 25, 2018

PEUGEOT 108 has treated itself to a major Spring update: new technology, new 72 bhp engine, fresh new customised solutions all of which enable it to sparkle wherever it goes! Optimistic and optimised In the technology field, certain PEUGEOT 108 versions now enjoy Triple Play connectivity (Mirrorlink, Android Auto and A ... Continue reading

Genesis Essentia Concept Makes Concours Debut At Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

May 25, 2018

This weekend the Genesis Essentia Concept will make its summer 2018 concours debut at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The car will take part in the concours parade on Saturday, May 26th as well as the celebration at Villa Erba on Sunday, May 27th. The all-electric, high-performance coupe will compete for the "Des ... Continue reading

Biofuel Blunder? Renewable Fuel Mandate Is Having A Negative Effect on Home Run Totals

May 24, 2018

Biofuel mandate was supposed to fix everything, but no one has hit over 60 home runs in the past 15 years By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I just finished reading an anti-ethanol Bloomberg editorial written by Jennifer A. Dlouhy. Her story, "Biofuel blunder? Greens who once championed ... Continue reading