Daimler Board Commits To Diesel Engine Recall and Repair Plan
Jul 18, 2017
Daimler Board of Management decides on a comprehensive plan for diesel engines ·Substantial expansion of voluntary service actions to over three million vehicles in Europe ·No costs will be involved for customers ·Rapid market launch of the new Diesel engine family Stuttgart July 18, 2017; The Daimler Board of Manag ... Continue reading
NATSO, Others Applaud Legislation to Extend, Phase Out Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit
Jul 18, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 18, 2017 NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, along with the Advanced Biofuels Association, National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA), Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) and t ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Called For An End To New Gasoline Vehicles by 2014 - We Beat France By 26 Years!
Jul 7, 2017
It's nice that France is talking about doing away with gasoline and diesel fueled vehicles by 2040, but why the wait? In 2008, The Auto Channel published a paper by Marc Rauch (TACH's exec. vice president and co-publisher) that called for an end to new gasoline vehicles by 2014 - you know, three years ago. ... Continue reading
France to End Diesel and Gasoline Vehicle Sales by 2040
Jul 7, 2017
Ending the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles is intended to help the country reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. ​PARIS July 7, 2017; NACSonline reported that Reuters said that France is planning to end the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2040 and become carbon neutral 10 years later, Ecolog ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Tests Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks
Jul 3, 2017
HOUSTON, July 3, 2017 -- U.S. Army demonstration shows mileage improvement for a diesel truck using a proprietary hydrogen injection system. Commercial Hydrogen, Inc. of Houston, Texas developed the system, which is designed to improve mileage and air quality for diesel trucks. The original demonstration took place at ... Continue reading
FCA Comments On West Virginia University Emissions Testing
Jun 13, 2017
Auburn Hills, Mich. June 13, 2017; FCA US has recently been made aware of on-road emissions testing conducted on two of the Company’s diesel-powered vehicles by West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions (CAFEE). Based upon court filings and discussions with CAFEE, this testing ap ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2017
* According to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study released by market researcher Kantar Millward Brown, Toyota is the world's most valuable car brand. BMW and Mercedes-Benz follow right behind, trailed by Ford, Honda and Nissan. ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2017
The U.S. added more than 280,00 new clean diesel passenger vehicles across the country last year, with Texas, California and Florida having the highest numbers of diesel vehicles, according to a Diesel Technology Forum analysis of the latest Vehicles in Operation (VIO) data compiled by IHS Automotive. ... Continue reading
May 28, 2017
* The big auto industry shake-up this week is the ouster/retirement of CEO Mark Fields who is being replaced by James Hackett, Ford board member and former CEO of Steelcase. Since Fields took over from Alan Mullally 3 years ago stock price has dropped 40-percent and company profits have been below expectations. ... Continue reading
FCA US Files for Diesel Vehicle Certification
May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US announced today it has formally filed an application for diesel vehicle emissions certification with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its 2017 model-year (MY) Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 diesel vehicles. ... Continue reading
May 14, 2017
* Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess recently asserted that his company will sell 1 million battery driven vehicles per year by 2025 outperforming Tesla in the developing EV market. With diesels virtually gone from the U.S. portfolio and in trouble elsewhere, perhaps more R&D resources are available for EVs. ... Continue reading
Courts approve consumer settlement in Canada for Volkswagen and Audi 2.0L TDI vehicles nationwide
Apr 21, 2017
AJAX, TORONTO, ON and MONTREAL, QC, April 21, 2017 Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. and Canadian class counsel announced today that both the Québec and Ontario Courts have granted approval of the nationwide settlement agreement to resolve consumer claims in Canada related to the 2.0L diesel emissions matter for approximat ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe; Overpriced and Overpowered Jeep and Jaguar, Happy Rogue, Happy F-Pace
Apr 19, 2017
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel As of this month subject to permits from local authorities motor racing is allowed on the roads of Great Britain. Some enthusiasts are jumping up and down at the thought of Grand Prix cars thundering down The Mall and on to Buckingham Palace before reaching Hyde Park ... Continue reading
Let Your Voice Be Heard in The Auto Channel's Energy and Fuel Poll - Please Participate
Apr 8, 2017
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US EPA to Deliver Keynote Address at Fuel Economy Detroit
Mar 2, 2017
PENARTH, UK, March 2, 2017 -- - Fuel Economy Detroit takes place in Dearborn, MI on 16 March 2017 - United States EPA to deliver keynote address - Hyundai, Toyota, BorgWarner, Honeywell and Valeo to discuss the future of powertrain technology - New for 2017: second high-level panel discussion featuring Ford, General Mo ... Continue reading
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