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Energy Pricing in a Changed World - NACS

Energy Pricing in a Changed World - NACS

​CHICAGO April 19, 2017; How does energy pricing work in today’s world? Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service, discussed that topic at the NACS State of the Industry Summit, held April 4-6. Kloza suggested that only an unforeseen event of apocalyptic consequence would bring ... Continue reading

Honda Adds Two New Clarity Models To Fuel-cell Version; 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and 2018 Honda Clarity Electric

Honda Adds Two New Clarity Models To Fuel-cell Version; 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and 2018 Honda Clarity Electric

NEW YORK CITY, April 12, 2017 -- Honda today revealed its all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell, saying it will target U.S. sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years. The Clarity series will contribute to an anticipated five-fold incre ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From New York City Saturday April 1, 2017 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From New York City Saturday April 1, 2017 7-9AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 18, 2010 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 18, 2010 7-9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE, Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading

The New York Times Buys Into CAFE 54.5 Obfuscation

The New York Times Buys Into CAFE 54.5 Obfuscation

Growing up in New York I grew up with an unbending prejudice towards the invincibility and incontrovertible exactness of The New York Times on every subject printed within. I along with virtually every kid on the streets of Brooklyn and other boroughs (ok, except maybe not the Bronx) never argued about or questioned an ... Continue reading

The Fuel Cell Car Myth

The Fuel Cell Car Myth

Are fuel cell cars in the future for the automotive world? They sound promising - no complicated reciprocating engines, no noise, no smog, minimal maintenance, no global warming. But not so fast - everything comes with a trade off. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday February 18, 2017 7AM- 9AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday February 18, 2017 7AM- 9AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused LIVE New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Attention Volkswagen Touareg TDI Owners - Compare 200 Dimensions, Capacities and Performance Of Your Soon To Be Bought VW TDI With Every SUV Available (1997-2017)

Attention Volkswagen Touareg TDI Owners - Compare 200 Dimensions, Capacities and Performance Of Your Soon To Be Bought VW TDI With Every SUV Available (1997-2017)

Attention Volkswagen Toureg TDI Owners - Compare The Dimension's, performance, Accessories and Safety capabilities Of Your Soon To Be Replaced Vehicle With Every SUV Available (1997-2017) and Compare before you waste your time and potentially buy a replacement that is not up to the TDI benefits. ... Continue reading

Official FTC Volkswagen 3.0 Diesel Settlement Details: Class Action Settlements Require Volkswagen to Repair or Buy Back 3.0 Liter TDI Diesel Vehicles

Official FTC Volkswagen 3.0 Diesel Settlement Details: Class Action Settlements Require Volkswagen to Repair or Buy Back 3.0 Liter TDI Diesel Vehicles

Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement today that requires Volkswagen Group of America to fully compensate consumers who purchased 3.0-liter TDI diesel vehicles through a combination of repairs, additional monetary compensation, and buybacks for certain models. Under the federal court order, owners of older ve ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Prices, Specs and Options Close-up

2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Prices, Specs and Options Close-up

Jan 26, 2017 Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download View the 2017 Nissan Rogue Press Kit The new 2017 Rogue Hybrid is offered in SV and SL grade levels and with one option package First-ever Rogue Hybrid boosts fuel economy1 to 35 mpg highway (front wheel drive models)1 Combines direct acceleration feel ... Continue reading

Winners of 2017 Luxury Green Car, SUV Of The Year, Connected Green Car of the Year

Winners of 2017 Luxury Green Car, SUV Of The Year, Connected Green Car of the Year

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2017 -- Three winners of Green Car Journal's prestigious Green Car Awards have been announced at a Washington Auto Show press conference today in Washington DC. ... Continue reading

EPA Notifies Fiat Chrysler of Clean Air Act Violations On 3.0 Diesel

EPA Notifies Fiat Chrysler of Clean Air Act Violations On 3.0 Diesel

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued a notice of violation to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and FCA US LLC (collectively FCA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for installing and failing to disclose engine management software in light-duty model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 Jeep Grand Cher ... Continue reading

Montreal will host the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in 2017

Montreal will host the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in 2017

MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2016 -- After a memorable event in Chengdu in 2014, the next global event focused on sustainable mobility will be held in Montreal, Canada's largest metropolis, on June 13, 14 and 15, 2017. ... Continue reading

2017 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available on Fueleconomy.gov

2017 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available on Fueleconomy.gov

2017 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available on Fueleconomy.gov An electronic version of the 2017 Fuel Economy Guide is now available online at fueleconomy.gov (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/printGuides.shtml). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publish and distribute the G ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 19, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

Auto Lab Radio LIVE From NYC - Saturday November 19, 2016 7-9 AM (Eastern)

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel Auto Answers - Maintenance, How To's, Safety, Used and New Car Buying, Ombudsmen Suggestions. ... Continue reading

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