Dec 20, 2016
Settlement requires Volkswagen to offer to buy back older vehicles, and spend $225 million to mitigate NOx pollution. Volkswagen will also repair newer vehicles to comply with the standards to which they were certified WASHINGTON Dewcember 21, 2016; In a second partial settlement announced today by the U.S. Environment ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2016
Washington DC December 21, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement for a mix of buybacks and fixes for about 80,000 polluting 3.0-liter diesel VW, Porsche and Audi vehicles, a U.S. federal judge said on Tuesday, as the German automaker took another step to put a d ... Continue reading
Framework For Canada VW TDI Settlement Reached
Dec 19, 2016
Proposed nationwide class settlement provides cash payments for approximately 105,000 2.0L TDI diesel vehicles in Canada. Many owners and lessees of these vehicles will also have choices that may include vehicle buyback; trade-in; emissions modification, if approved; and early lease termination. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford F-Series Super Duty Customers Want High-Tech Features and Luxury
Dec 19, 2016
Customers now expect more than superior capability from their trucks. They demand more technology to get the job done quicker and easier. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 3.0 TDI Settlement Reached Says Reuters
Dec 16, 2016
Volkswagen 3.0 TDI Settlement Reached Says Reuters ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2016
* As Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season, a National Safety Council poll found two-thirds – 66 percent – of drivers would make phone calls while driving through a parking lot, and 56 percent would text. Given the increased traffic in and around parking lots during the holiday shopping season ... Continue reading
2016 LA AUTO SHOW: Mazda Brings Diesel Option To North America In 2018 CX-5 +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2016
Mazda to Offer Diesel Engine in All-New Mazda CX-5 for North America From Second Half of 2017 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 3.0 TDI Fix Or Buyback Plan Announced
Nov 15, 2016
Washington DC November 15, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) has reached an agreement with U.S. regulators for a mix of buybacks and fixes for 80,000 polluting Audi, Porsche and VW 3.0-liter vehicles, two sources briefed on the matter said Tuesday. The agreement includes ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2016
* Donald Trump, the President-elect made many campaign promises related to the auto industry. The next four years certainly will be interesting as we watch and wait to see which ones really actually develop. ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces Finalists For 2017 Green Car Of The Year®
Nov 8, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2016 -- Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the magazine's prestigious 2017 Green Car of the Year® award. ... Continue reading
U.S. Summer 2016 Gasoline Consumption Sets New High - Making OPEC and Other Bad Guys Real Happy
Nov 2, 2016
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, October 2016 The consumption of U.S. finished motor gasoline reached a new high of 9.7 million barrels per day (b/d) in June 2016, surpassing the previous one-month high of 9.6 million b/d set in July 2007. U.S. gasoline consumption during summe ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26, 2016 -- Jeep® Grand Cherokee Summit EcoDiesel wins "Green ALV" category Ram 1500 Rebel wins "Best Value Off-Road" category More than 50 athletes and outdoor enthusiasts evaluated the vehicles and voted for the winners The Jeep® Grand Cherokee Summit EcoDiesel took home the Green ALV awar ... Continue reading
VW Seeks 2.0 and 3.0 Emissions Deal Without Agreed Fix?
Oct 19, 2016
DETROIT/SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON October 18, 2016; Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen Group is asking for a final sign-off on its $14.7 billion settlement with drivers as it continues to seek regulators' approval of a fix for 482,000 vehicles still on U.S. roads. Without an approved repair, VW may be left with onl ... Continue reading
2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 - Royal Economy Review By Larry Nutson
Oct 16, 2016
2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 - Royal Economy A Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
Oct 11, 2016
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2016 Investing the proposed $2.7 billion Environmental Mitigation Trust from the Volkswagen settlement in advanced clean diesel technology would be the most cost-effective and immediate way to reduce NOx emissions in the U.S., according to the non-profit Diesel Technology Forum. "Replacing older he ... Continue reading
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