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The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Takes Over Fuel Freedom Foundation's Twitter Feed on Wednesday +VIDEO

The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Takes Over Fuel Freedom Foundation's Twitter Feed on Wednesday +VIDEO

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, set your alarms for 12 Noon PDT, and hide your good wine! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2015: The Auto Channel's co-founder/co-publisher, Marc J. Rauch, has been invited by Fuel Freedom Foundation to take part in a live Twitter feed tomorrow at Noon, pacific time. If you've got questio ... Continue reading

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

ANN ARBOR July 9, 2015: Vehicles with clean diesel technology may be more expensive to buy or lease than those that run on gasoline, but they can save their owners thousands of dollars within just a few years, says a University of Michigan researcher. Bruce Belzowski, managing director of the U-M Transportation Researc ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 6-12, 2015: 2016 BMW 7, GM Recalls, Sans Stick, VSA, MPG, More

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 6-12, 2015: 2016 BMW 7, GM Recalls, Sans Stick, VSA, MPG, More

* We saw the all-new 2016 BMW 7-series in-person along with a small group of BMW-invited auto writers. The global introduction of the new BMW flagship will be at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September and the car goes on sale in the U.S. this coming October 24. New body structure is composed of carbon fiber, aluminum and ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel) Touches 48 States For Under $300 in Fuel

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel) Touches 48 States For Under $300 in Fuel

Golf TDI® beats the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement for “lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. contiguous States for a non-hybrid car” at a stellar 81.17 mpg Herndon, Va. Jul 8, 2015; Volkswagen of America, Inc., is pleased to announce today that the 2015 Golf TDI® Clean Diesel, part of the fami ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review ... Continue reading

100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels

100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review While the energy history of the United States is one of significant change, three fossil fuel sources—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—have made up at least 80% of total U.S ... Continue reading

New Record for Series-Production Diesel Car in US Hill-Climb Race: Mercedes-Benz C 300 d 4MATIC Sets New Record at Pikes Peak

New Record for Series-Production Diesel Car in US Hill-Climb Race: Mercedes-Benz C 300 d 4MATIC Sets New Record at Pikes Peak

"With extensive simulation measures, gruelling durability road tests and exhaustive trial driving at test sites all over the world, Mercedes-Benz's testing programme is undoubtedly one of the most rigorous in the automotive branch," says Prof. Dr Thomas Weber, member of the board of management of Daimler AG, responsibl ... Continue reading

Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank

Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank

Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel. ... Continue reading

Advanced Diesel Technologies Featured During Sustainable Transportation Day In Washington D.C.

Advanced Diesel Technologies Featured During Sustainable Transportation Day In Washington D.C.

The latest clean diesel innovations are on display at the Department of Energy's showcase of sustainable transportation solutions The latest near-zero emissions and fuel savings technologies will be on display at the U.S. Department of Energy's Sustainable Transportation Day June 22nd at the National Mall in Washington ... Continue reading

Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- Made Possible by Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel

Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- Made Possible by Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel

WHO A team of motorsport enthusiasts will arrive in Houston at about 3 p.m. at Brenner's Steakhouse. Their trip is sponsored by Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel, whose U.S. headquarters are in Houston, and CLP Motorsports. Neste supplied the NEXBTL renewable diesel, a bio-based fuel that the car ... Continue reading

First Drive 2015 Ford EcoSport By Dutch FIA Champ Henny Hemmes

First Drive 2015 Ford EcoSport By Dutch FIA Champ Henny Hemmes

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 5, 2014. The arrival in Europe of the Ford EcoSport has been seriously delayed because of its huge success in the country where it is built: India. But now the Fiesta based crossover is ready to roll and this time, I could drive it ... Continue reading

Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- made possible by Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel

Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- made possible by Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel

A team of motorsport enthusiasts will drive from Atlantic Coast of Florida to the Pacific Coast of California on just one tank of renewable fuel in June 21-26, 2015. This is made possible by NEXBTL renewable fuel that is produced from bio-based raw materials by Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel. " ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Jetta SEL TDI Review By Steve Purdy

2015 Volkswagen Jetta SEL TDI Review By Steve Purdy

2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEL TDI Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau In spite of owning some mighty dismal diesels back in the 1970s and 80s - smoky, noisy, slow and crass - I’m still a fan. The mileage, massive torque, cruising range and long-term durability make that power source charming, in my ... Continue reading

EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Obligations for 2014-2016

EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Obligations for 2014-2016

Proposed numbers lower than originally called for by Congress, representing a more realistic policy. May 29, 2015 Page Content​WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this morning issued a proposed rule establishing renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2014 – 2016. The proposed numbers, ... Continue reading

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