Fueleconomy.gov Mobile Site Puts New Fuel Economy Information at Your Fingertips
Feb 16, 2012
Fueleconomy.gov Mobile Site Puts New Fuel Economy Information at Your Fingertips The first model year 2013 cars are appearing in dealer showrooms with the newly designed Fuel Economy and Environment labels, and www.fueleconomy.gov has just enhanced its mobile site to help car buyers understand the new label data and to ... Continue reading
Recargo Acquires PlugInCars.com, News and Community Website, for EV Charging App
Feb 15, 2012
Recargo Inc., developer of mobile applications for connected cars, today announced it has acquired privately held PlugInCars.com. Terms were not disclosed. 'Through this acquisition we will be able to help more people make better decisions about how they drive their daily life.' PlugInCars.com is a popular news and com ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2012
Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is a highlighted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider for the new IntelliDrive® Fleet Safety Solutions program offered by Travelers. IntelliDrive Fleet Safety Solutions provides consulting services and resources to help customers create a better understanding of ... Continue reading
Consumers Union: New Fuel Standards Good For Americans
Feb 14, 2012
CU files formal comments at U.S. DOT in support of higher fuel economy standards WASHINGTON February 14, 2012; Consumers Union (CU), the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, filed comments in support of proposed fuel economy standards at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday. The proposed s ... Continue reading
Consumers Pay if Fuel Economy Rules are not Delayed, NADA Warns
Feb 14, 2012
Better understanding of how consumers will react to higher prices and technology needed, NADA says. In comments filed late Monday with the Obama administration, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) raised serious concerns about proposed fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2012
New Ford innovations have led to a 50-fold increase in hybrid patents to nearly 500, which is expected to help the new Fusion Hybrid achieve an unprecedented 47 mpg and would make it America's most fuel-efficient, non-rechargeable sedan Ford's transformed lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles reflects a continued commitmen ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Earns Kiplinger's Personal Finance 2012 Best New Car Value Award
Feb 11, 2012
Recognized by the editors at Kiplinger's Personal Finance as a 2012 Best New Car Value, the Kia Optima has been ranked "Best in Class" in the $25,000-$30,000 sedan category. Kiplinger's editors sort through hundreds of contenders to reveal the best values in its annual buyer's guide. Winners are selected in 12 categori ... Continue reading
Jeep Vehicles Earn Four More Awards
Feb 8, 2012
2012 Jeep Wrangler wins "Total Cost of Ownership" award from Kelley Blue Book and "Best Resale" award from Kiplinger's Personal Finance 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee captures MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award (shared with Dodge Durango), as well as recognition from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Grand Cherokee sales up 40 perce ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers 2013 Fit EV to Google and Stanford University
Feb 8, 2012
Honda recently delivered 2013 Fit EV battery-electric vehicles to Google Inc. and Stanford University as a part of the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. Along with the city of Torrance, Calif., each participant is now conducting general testing as well as providing specific feedback related to the future in ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Statement in Support of H.R. 3199 to Answer the Question: Is Ethanol Safe?
Feb 7, 2012
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) is pleased with the House Science, Space and Technology Committee's passage today of H.R. 3199, a bill that requires a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of mid-level ethanol blends in gasoline. While the Associa ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing of All-New 2013 CX-5 Compact Crossover SUV +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its all-new 2013 CX-5 five-passenger compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle in the Mazda lineup to fully encompass SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering philosophy. Through these efforts, CX-5 achi ... Continue reading
Clemson University to Trial Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
Feb 6, 2012
Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) announced today that it will participate in the 2012 Apollo Launch Program hosted by Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle recharging systems. The Apollo Program aims to encourage electric vehicle adoption across th ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Lexus CT 200h Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 134 (total) hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Electronically6 controlled CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 (mini spare) Cargo: 14.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2012
Hyundai has confirmed to Consumer Watchdog that it will not include its "40 Mile Per Gallon" claim about the Elantra in its Super Bowl advertisement weeks after the consumer group called for a cessation of such advertising. Hyundai contends, however, it was not influenced by Consumer Watchdog. On Wednesday, Consumer Wa ... Continue reading
California Gasoline Consumption Down 1.8%, Diesel up 4.8%
Jan 31, 2012
Gasoline consumption in California declined 1.8 percent in October 2011 while diesel fuel consumption increased 4.8 percent according to a report released today by California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Chairman Jerome E. Horton. 'High gas prices appear to be directly affecting fuel consumption in California' H ... Continue reading
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