LIVE Volkswagen 'Diesel' Press Conference Today at 5AM EST +VIDEO
Dec 10, 2015
Volkswagen will hold a press conference on December 10th 2015 beginning 5 AM EST bringing you up-to-date on the current status of the clarification process concerning the diesel issue and on the realignment of the Group. The press conference will be aired LIVE. ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2016 Green SUV of the Year
Nov 30, 2015
Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the prestigious 2016 Green SUV of the Year⢠award to be presented at the 2016 Washington Auto Show. Finalists include the BMW X1 xDrive28i, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-3, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. "After years of focus on building more efficient and env ... Continue reading
Volkswagen submits Recall Plan For 2-liter Diesel Cars to California Air Resources Board
Nov 23, 2015
<p>SACRAMENTO November 18, 2015; Today the Volkswagen Group of America (VW) submitted a recall plan to the California Air Resources Board responding to the violations described in ARBâs <a href="http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/in_use_compliance_letter.pdf& q uot;> September 18, 2015 letter</a> to VW concerning illeg ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2015 -- Propel Fuels launched Diesel HPR (High Performance Renewable) across Southern California in August 2015, and consumer adoption of the fuel has risen 300 percent compared to its former biodiesel product (B20). Propel's Diesel HPR is a low-carbon fuel that meets the ASTM D-976 petroleum dies ... Continue reading
Coordinating Autonomy and Energy Independence in Vehicles
Nov 12, 2015
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx www.IDTechEx.com Energy Independent Electric Vehicle Technology Roadmap 2016-2026 Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2015-2025 VIEW ALL IDTechEx Research It is a no brainer. The ultimate vehicle by land water and air is independent in performance of task and in provision of its ... Continue reading
GMC Canyon Diesel: Matches Best Pickup Fuel Economy
Nov 10, 2015
Segment-best efficiency complements segment-leading 7,700-lb. trailering rating 2015-11-09 Print Print Send Email Word Share Add This DETROIT â With efficiency that complements its leading capability, the all-new 2016 GMC Canyon diesel is rated at a segment-topping 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway in t ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Colorado Diesel: Fuel Efficiency - Up to 651 Miles Per Tank
Nov 10, 2015
2016 Colorado two-wheel drive model offers EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway Up to 7,700 pounds of trailering when properly equipped DETROIT â Chevrolet today confirmed that the 2016 Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel will be the most fuel efficient pickup in America, offering an Environmental Prote ... Continue reading
Our Chicago Car Guy In France..Oui Oui
Nov 9, 2015
Whenever Iâm in Europe I notice the absence of American cars and other musings on travels in France. By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3492) Iâve just returned from a ten-day visit to France. My travels had me in Paris for four days, the city of Bordeaux for three, Arca ... Continue reading
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Passat Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Nov 5, 2015
Restyled and Upgraded By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - November 5, 2015: Several weeks ago, amidst the eye of the storm of the diesel scandal, Volkswagen presented its renewed Passat. It may be awkward timing, but life goes on and so does the introduction of the 2016 model of VWâs midsize sedan. ... Continue reading
Porsche Voluntarily Stops Sale of Porsche Cayenne Diesel Vehicles
Nov 4, 2015
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. today decided, in view of the unexpected U.S. EPA notice received yesterday, to voluntarily discontinue sales of model year 2014 through 2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel vehicles until further notice. We are working intensively to resolve this matter as soon as possible. Customers may contin ... Continue reading
EPA Notifies VW of Additional Clean Air Act Violations
Nov 3, 2015
âWASHINGTON November 3, 2015; NACSonline reported that5 yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a second notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen, Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America, alleging that VW developed and installed a defeat device in certain VW, Aud ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Statement Regarding EPA Notice of Violation
Nov 2, 2015
ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2015 -- Late this morning, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. received a notice of violation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Diesel. We are surprised to learn this information. Until this notice, all of our information was that the Porsche C ... Continue reading
KYOCERA Develops World's First Platinum-Free Soot-Sensing Element for Diesel Engines
Nov 2, 2015
ithstanding temperatures over 500°C, new product to support emissions systems by continuously monitoring soot filter performance KYOTO, Japan--Kyocera Corporation (President: Goro Yamaguchi) today announced that it has developed a sensing element to help monitor soot filters in diesel-engine vehicles â the firs ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2015
* Center stage at the Tokyo Motor Show press previews are cars that don't pollute, drive themselves and entertain passengers with on-line social media and movies. Why? Not unlike the U.S., Japan's younger generation is not interested in owning or driving cars and car companies are trying to woo them back. * One of the ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Koch Testifies Before Tennessee Senate Sub-Committee
Oct 30, 2015
Senator Watson, Senator McNally, Senator Tate, and members of the community, thank you for inviting me to be here today. I know that some of you have travelled across the state, and I certainly appreciate you being here. Id like to especially thank Commissioner Boyd for being here today. My name is Christian Koch, an ... Continue reading
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