Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Named 2009 Green Car of the Year
Nov 27, 2008
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel has been honoured at the Los Angeles Motor Show by the Green Car Journal, being crowned '2009 Green Car of the Year' ... Continue reading
Why It's Essential for Congress to Provide Financial Stimulus to the U.S. Auto Industry
Nov 26, 2008
The Fate of the Industrialized World Hangs In the Balance This Is Not Merely Issue of Protecting a Segment of the Work Force; itâs an Issue of Societal Progress By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Innovation has almost always been the stimulus to advance human civilization. Sometimes the innovations ... Continue reading
Daihatsu - Company Car Of Choice
Nov 25, 2008
Compact car specialist Daihatsu is combating the changes in tax rules that under the current regime penalise both employees and employers where thirsty, instead of environmentally-friendly vehicles, are provided. ... Continue reading
Clean, 'Green', Fuel-Efficient Diesels at Home on Race Track or Highway
Nov 21, 2008
BROADVIEW, Ill., Nov. 21 -- MS -- Modern diesels are cleaner than ever before. To show how efficient they are, the latest generation made its debut recently on the racetrack proving that even in full race driving conditions diesel vehicles can remain clean and green ... and highly fuel- efficient! Thirty new VW Jetta D ... Continue reading
Premiere At Porsche: Cayenne With Diesel Engine
Nov 21, 2008
From February 2009, Porsche will offer a Cayenne with a diesel engine and thus extend its range of engines for the four door, all-wheel drive car further, once again. This decision was taken in response to changed legal regulations especially in European markets, resulting in tax incentives for vehicles with diesel eng ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced it will provide the first smart charging infrastructure installation base for new and existing alterative fueling stations within California for extended range electric vehicles (EREV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all battery electric vehicles (BEV ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Awarded Green Car of the Year
Nov 20, 2008
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20 -- The 2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel has been awarded the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The editors at Green Car Journal nominated five vehicles that represented the year's best-of-the-best 2009 green vehicles, and today announced that they have chosen Volkswagen's Jetta TDI clean ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen's Jetta TDI Named 2009 "Green Car of the Year" - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 20, 2008
Green Car Journal Announces Winner at the Los Angeles Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2008; Volkswagen's milestone 2009 Jetta TDI has been named Green Car Journal's 2009 Green Car of the Year®, besting competitors that included a pair of advanced hybrids, a clean diesel sport sedan, and a trendy fuel-efficient microca ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Carlos Ghosn Delivers Keynote Speech - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES - November 19, 2008: Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Renault S.A., kicked off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the keynote address today. Ghosn joined Nissan as its chief operating officer in June 1999, became president in June 2000 and was named chief executive officer ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen Showcases a Variety of Clean Diesel Technology - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 19, 2008
The Touareg V6 TDI clean diesel is powered by a 3.0L, turbocharged six cylinder engine capable of producing 221 horsepower and an impressive 407 lbs-ft. of torque. Utilizing common rail injection and the most advanced catalytic converter system in the world, it meets the most stringent emission requirements of Californ ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies All Five Vehicles in Green Car Journal's "Top 5 for 2009"
Nov 19, 2008
BorgWarner Technologies Help OEMs Reduce Engine Size, Cut Emissions and Improve Fuel Economy While Boosting Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 19 -- BorgWarner's advanced technologies drive all five vehicles in the Green Car Journal's Top 5 for 2009(TM), including the BMW 335d, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Saturn Vue 2 Mode ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's ROAD TRIP Web Video Series Moves to Television - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 18, 2008
Unique Perspective TV Show Premieres This Saturday LOUISVILLE, KY â November 18, 2008: The Auto Channel has announced that its highly acclaimed Internet video series âROAD TRIPâ is migrating to traditional television. Beginning Saturday, November 22, the half-hour show can be seen on Comcast SportsNet ca ... Continue reading
Ingen Technologies Aims at the Potential $70M Automotive Industry
Nov 18, 2008
YUCAIPA, Calif.--Ingen Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ITEC), an emerging manufacturer of various types of gas flow meters, announced today that it has been approached by several automotive companies that manufacture Electronic Fuel Injection Enhancers (âEFIEâ) that work with on-board hydrogen generators, som ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
BMW Releases Pricing for U.S. Diesels
Nov 14, 2008
Washington DC November 14, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the first units set to reach U.S. dealers next month, BMW of North America LLC announced pricing for the new 50-state-legal, clean-diesel variants of the 3-Series sedan and X5 cross/utility vehicle. Powered by a twin-turbocharged engine, the '09 3 ... Continue reading
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