Mini Becomes Maxi - First Mini Countryman Drive and Review
May 25, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MELK, Austria. May 21. At the Wachauring, that serves as a driver safety center and racetrack for Austrian series, Mini organized the first meeting between the Countryman and the media. Although the Countryman was still a little bit âin disgu ... Continue reading
Industry Likes Long-Term MPG Plan - DUH! and Why Shouldn't They?
May 25, 2010
According to Automotive News, President Barack Obama won praise from the auto industry last week when he outlined plans to come up with fuel economy standards for 2017-25 model cars and light trucks plus 2014-18 model medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Automakers have pushed for a long-range program and said the p ... Continue reading
May 22, 2010
What qualifies as gluttonous profits? How about 8,000%! * By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher The Auto Channel Late yesterday, Friday afternoon, I received a curious email from someone purporting to be with a website called EnergyTribune.com; an online entity that Iâve always felt was nothing more t ... Continue reading
Pelosi Statement on Administration's Announcement on Auto Emission Standards
May 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Obama Administration's announcement today on new auto emission standards for our nation's fleet of cars and trucks: "Today's announcement by the Obama Administration builds on the work of Congress to reduce our de ... Continue reading
May 20, 2010
MCLEAN, Va.--Terence R. McAuliffe, Chairman of Greentech Automotive (GTA), announced that GTA has acquired EuAuto Technology Ltd., a Hong Kong-based award-winning company that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and worldwide distribution of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV). âGTA stands with the Obama ad ... Continue reading
Infiniti Torques Up Its Second Diesel
May 20, 2010
Infiniti has only just announced the prices of its first diesel, the FX30d. Now it is the turn of its second. To be badged EX30d and priced from £35,975, this crossover promises to raise the bar for diesel engine refinement and vehicle safety as well as delivering Infiniti's greenest environmental performance to date. ... Continue reading
Compact Diesel Pick-up From Mahindra Coming to U.S. This Year
May 19, 2010
MUMBAI, May 19, 2010; Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Mahindra & Mahindra, India's largest utility vehicles and tractor maker, said on Wednesday it would launch its compact diesel pick-up truck in the United States by the end of the year. The launch, which will be a year behind schedule, was delayed b ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Is Still Best Says Diesel Car
May 18, 2010
The Ford Fiesta has been selected Diesel Car magazine's Best Small Car of the Year 2010. The award comes just as Fiesta has been upgraded to consolidate its number one sales spot in Britain. ... Continue reading
Can We AFFECT Change In Our Automotive Behavior?
May 16, 2010
By Larry Nutson, Senior Editor Chicago Bureau, The Auto Channel Americans typically buy cars to meet their needs--and then some. However, too many "needs" that occur once or twice annually are included in the purchase decision. American families could change what all is included in the "our needs" list. If American fam ... Continue reading
May 13, 2010
STUTTGART, Germany, May 12, 2010 -- Close to US$44 billion in economic stimulus funds and other incentives are being directed at the development of alternative fuel and advance technology vehicles according to a new analysis by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) Global Manufacturing Industry group. The automotive analy ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute Industry Excellence Awards Announced
May 11, 2010
Honorees Range from AT&T to the Napa Valley Unified School District< Las Vegas, NV May 11, 2010; Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) recognized outstanding leadership in the alternative fuels and vehicles industry as part of the 16th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo 2010. The awards honor excellence ... Continue reading
Peugeot 5008 Scoops Top Honours In Diesel Car Awards 2010
May 10, 2010
Peugeot has won yet another accolade to add to its impressive awards list, winning the prestigious overall award for Car of the Year in the Diesel Car Magazine awards 2010. ... Continue reading
Find Local Car and Truck Guides by City On The Auto Channel
May 9, 2010
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Bosch News: Clean Diesels Gaining Consumer Acceptance as 'Engine of Choice'
May 9, 2010
Greetings: Bosch will participate in the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010, from May 9-12, in Las Vegas. Attached is a press release we are issuing in connection with the show. If you would like further information or to set up an interview at the show next week, please contact Michael Coates ... Continue reading
Electrifying Times at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe With Debut of E-mobility Demonstration run
May 6, 2010
LAUSITZ, Germany, May 5, 2010 -- - 06-07 May Event at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Germany Will See Introduction of E-mobility Demonstration run; First Step to Possible Introduction of new E-mobility Category at Future Editions - 17 Teams Scheduled to Participate - In Total, 213 Teams From 22 European Nations and Beyond are U ... Continue reading
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