2016 CES - VW Shows Electric Minivan (Microbus) - Will It Charge-Up Soccer Moms?
Jan 6, 2016
Las Vegas, January 2016 âBuilding on the momentum from the brandâs first appearance in 2015, Volkswagen is opening a new gateway to the future at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The time machine in this case is a zero-emissions, avant-garde van dubbed BUDD-e. This is the first vehicle b ... Continue reading
Low Gas Prices Energize Consumers To Buy More Food
Jan 4, 2016
A new NACS survey finds that convenience stores expect good things in the New Year. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. January 4, 2016; Convenience store retailers expect the robust sales in 2015 to continue into the first quarter of 2016, according to the results of a survey released today by NACS. Retailers said that overall sal ... Continue reading
Just in time for Christmas: Santa Delivers Special "Sleigh" to Forgotten Harvest
Dec 24, 2015
New refrigerated truck will help deliver holiday meals FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 22, 2015 -- Just in time for the holidays, Santa joined Mercedes-Benz Financial Services today to make a special delivery of a new 2016 Freightliner (Class 6) refrigerated truck to Forgotten Harvest at its Oak Park (Mich.) headquarters ... Continue reading
EPA Report Names Mazda the Most Fuel-Efficient Auto Manufacturer in the U.S.
Dec 18, 2015
SKYACTIV Technology Delivers Top Fuel Efficiency Spot for Third Consecutive Year The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted in its most recent Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends report that Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S. With the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel e ... Continue reading
EPA Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Reports Highlight Automotive Innovation and Consumer Preferences
Dec 17, 2015
Statement by John Bozzella, Global Automakers President and CEO "Automakers are continuing to innovate and bring new fuel economy technologies to the market. However, even though today's cars and trucks are more fuel efficient than ever before, reports released today from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2015
Fleet of 200 electric vehicles saves 18 tons of CO2 from being emitted into the air during two-week global summit Fleet represents the world's largest EV fleet ever provided for an international conference Renault and Nissan employees volunteered as drivers for the fleet, which featured Renault ZOE, Nissan LEAF and Nis ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2015
The Mercedes-Benz Actros has already completed 1901 Fuel Duels against the most important competitor trucks in Europe. In these fuel comparison tests, the 90 tractor units used have covered a total of 8 981 019 km across 22 European countries. A remarkable result: the Actros won over 90 percent of all the duels - with ... Continue reading
Subaru Excels in Independent 'Real World' Efficiency Tests +VIDEO
Dec 11, 2015
Independent test names Subaru as one of only five brands to beat official CO2 ratings in real world driving German magazine Auto Motor und Sport tested 600 production models from all major car manufacturers over two years Subaru ranked second best among all brands for honest fuel economy claims COLESHILL, UK -- Decembe ... Continue reading
Next-Gen Chevy Malibu Hybrid LT--Starting Price, $28,645
Dec 10, 2015
Projected to offer 48 MPG city using technologies borrowed from Volt DETROIT -- December 10, 2015: The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT, which achieves a General Motorsâ-estimated 48 mpg city, will be available this spring with a starting price of $28,645. âThe Malibu leverages knowledge and technology directl ... Continue reading
Mayor Boris Johnson is First Politician to Experience Nissan LEAF
Dec 4, 2015
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP takes advantage of Nissanâs zero emission shuttle service at COP21 Johnson is first politician to experience the new, longer range Nissan LEAF 30 kWh The range of the Nissan LEAF 30 kWh is big enough to drive 80 times the distance between Mr Johnsonâs hotel and Paris Gare du ... Continue reading
Nissan's 'No Charge to Charge' Program Arrives in the Twin Cities
Dec 2, 2015
Nissanâs âNo Charge to Chargeâ promotion has officially arrived in Minneapolis-St. Paul, providing new Nissan LEAF buyers two years of complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in the Twin Cities region. âNissan LEAF is an attractive option f ... Continue reading
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Wins Innovation Award
Nov 28, 2015
ix35 Fuel Cell awarded top place in Design/Innovation category, decided by members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers Innovative ix35 Fuel Cell was worldâs first mass-produced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Revolutionary SUV powered by hydrogen - emitting nothing but water HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- November 27, ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2015
Porsche will continue its efforts to comply fully with all regulatory authorities. Porsche awaits detailed information from the engine supplier, Audi AG, as to the specific actions which will be necessary to correct and recertify the 3.0 liter V6 diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2015
Today sees the announcement of the winners for the Next Green Car Awards 2015, which recognises the UKâs best green cars for 2015. The winners of the Next Green Car Awards 2015 have been carefully selected from a green car shortlist featuring 44 new models competing across 10 categories (nine vehicle segments plus ... Continue reading
Hailing Its Taxis: Nissan Exceeds All-Important 500 Electric Taxi Milestone
Nov 23, 2015
Nissan has more than 550 electric taxis on European roads, making it Europeâs best-selling manufacturer of 100% electric taxis Latest in a long line of deals sees Hungarian taxi firm purchase 65 Nissan LEAFs More than 100 e-taxis delivered in 2015 year-to-date paris -- November 23, 2015: Nissan is leading the elec ... Continue reading
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