Toyota, Isuzu Suspend Joint Diesel Engine Project
Dec 15, 2008
Toyota Motor Corp has suspended a project to develop a 1.6-litre diesel engine with truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd due to uncertainty over vehicle demand, Japan's top automaker said on Tuesday. The two automakers had planned to start producing the engines, to be mounted on Toyota cars in Europe, in 2012. "A decision was ... Continue reading
VW to proceed with diesel car plan in China
Dec 12, 2008
VW to proceed with diesel car plan in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008695/VW-to-proceed-with-diesel-car-p lan-i n-China.html Shanghai, December 12 (Gasgoo.com) Volkswagen will not give up its diesel car plan in China, although it has slowed down the process due to obstacles in the oil product quality and gove ... Continue reading
Here We Go As a Result of Lowering Gasoline Costs-Honda Rethinks Diesels for U.S.
Dec 11, 2008
Washington DC December 11, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda Motor is reconsidering its decision to launching diesel-power vehicles next year in the United States, where diesel fuel has become much more expensive than gasoline. "Right now we are re-evaluating, due to trends in gasoline and diesel prices, a ... Continue reading
Japan Car Execs Say Technology Race Still Wide Open
Dec 9, 2008
TOKYO December 9, 2008; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that as Detroit's Big Three automakers flirt with collapse, punished for years of over-dependence on gas-guzzlers, the future of the motor industry would seem to belong to energy conscious rivals such as Japan's Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd. ... Continue reading
2009 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Sedan Review
Dec 8, 2008
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 BLUETEC DIESEL REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau SEE ALSO: Mercedes-Benz Pics, Specs and Prices â Mercedes-Benz Buyers Guide Imagine the chagrin of this poor, depressed fellow who carefully plans his own demise. He goes out into his garage with the overhead door shut tight, ... Continue reading
We Have Met The Enemy And He Is Us.......
Dec 8, 2008
When Walt Kelly (originator of Pogo) penned those words, he probably didn't mean to apply the homily to the automotive business segment. But, given the events of the last six months, eating our young as a practical illustration couldn't be any more accurate. ... Continue reading
Guangxi To Build Big Base Of Non-grain Ethanol Fuel
Dec 8, 2008
Guangxi to build big base of non-grain ethanol fuel http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008645/Guangxi-to-build-big-base-of-no n-gra in-ethanol-fuel.html Shanghai, December 8 (Gasgoo.com) China will build its largest production base of non-grain bio-ethanol fuel in a southern province to mix with or replace the gasoline a ... Continue reading
The Alternative Energy Association Announces Three Point Plan to Stimulate America's Economy
Dec 5, 2008
PALM BEACH, Fla.--The Alternative Energy Association, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit organization has announced its Three Point Plan to stimulate the American economy, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and create millions of new jobs. The Three Point Plan focuses on three solutions which relate to fuel efficient v ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe Awarded New Zealand's Most Efficient Large SUV
Dec 4, 2008
Hyundai's Diesel powered Santa Fe has claimed the large lifestyle vehicle class in the AA Energywise economy rally returning an outstanding fuel economy average of just 5.9 litres per 100km over the four day, 1,641km trial to find New Zealand's most cost-effective vehicles to operate. ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2008
When Academy Award Nominee Naomi Watts recently celebrated her 40th birthday in Los Angeles, her partner Liev Schreiber (X-Men, The Manchurian Candidate) surprised her with a spectacular present; a Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC luxury SUV. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Diesel Golfs Added to ORIX Australia's Environmentally Friendly Short-Term Rental Fleet
Dec 2, 2008
ORIX Australia has purchased 30 Golf 1.9-litre diesels as part of its commitment to operating the most environmentally-friendly and fuel efficient fleet. ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2008
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The City of Glendale, California has awarded a 10-year contract to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to build, operate and maintain a new large-scale public access compressed natural gas (CNG) station to support the Cityâs CNG vehicle fleets and serve surrounding communities. The planned Clean Energy-ow ... Continue reading
BMW News Conference Launches Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance - VIDEO STORY
Nov 30, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - November 30, 2008: BMW North America conducted a media launch of its new 2009 BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance vehicles with a live web news conference on Tuesday, November 11th. During the event, detailed information will be revealed about the newest chapter in BMWâs EfficientDynamics ... Continue reading
Creeps at OPEC Threaten to Cut Oil Production to Raise Prices...We Say Up Yours!
Nov 29, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - October 23, 2008: At a meeting earlier today in Vienna, the OPEC pigs gathered to discuss the looming financial crisis...not our crisis mind you, the economic crisis being felt by the world's public...but the crisis that our dear friends in Iran, Venezuela, Libya and the rest of the Barbary pirates are h ... Continue reading
Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"
Nov 29, 2008
2008 LA Auto Show,LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2008: Once again, TheAutoChannel.com is proud to present exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the world's great car and truck shows. Watching TACH's video coverage is like having Media Credentials to this major automotive event. You'll see the s ... Continue reading
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