Automakers, chasing ever higher federal fuel-economy targets, have been turning to low-rolling-resistance tires for years to save fuel. In the past, we found that low-rolling-resistance tires could sacrifice braking to get better fuel ...
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Toyota Motor's subsidiary Toyota Motor North America will start the export of the Venza crossover vehicles assembled in the US to Russia and Ukraine through the port of Brunswick, Georgia. The export is expected to further increase the ...
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With a current crop of luxury models that are quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient, and among the most reliable, Lexus has earned the best overall score in Consumer Reports 2013 Car Brand Report Cards. The Lexus overall score of 79 was ...
Conventional wisdom dictates to hold off on buying a car in the first year of new generation due to potential reliability concerns. Now, we're seeing automakers like Toyota making improvements to popular models like the Camry sedan in just ...
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Volvo has removed the virtual cover from its 2014 S60 sedan and XC60 SUV, revealing numerous interior and exterior updates. Volvo refers to this midlife freshening as the most extensive in its company history, although it is well within ...
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We rather enjoyed the 2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring we bought and tested last year. But there was one complaint: the super-efficient 2.0-liter Skyactiv four-cylinder engine was down on power at just 155 horses. Scratch that gripe off the list. ...
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ChargePoint will install seven units of networked electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for the Lanier Parking Solutions in Atlanta, US. Locations of the EV charging stations include Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead, which are expected ...
Spanish auto-parts supplier Gestamp Automocion has received a EUR150m loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to upgrade its facilities in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Turkey that supply assembly lines set up by ...
Japanese automobile production in December 2012 totaled 702,285 units, decreasing by 145,965 units or 17.2 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. December was the fourth straight month of decrease following year-on-year ...
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Gasoline blended with 15% ethanol caused failure in a "substantial" portion of fuel pumps and other components in a test designed to represent 29 million vehicles approved to use the fuel, according to a study the Coordinating Research ...
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Daimler, Ford and Nissan have entered into a unique three-way alliance that will see the three leading global automakers collaborate on a common hydrogen fuel cell system to power their future zero-emission vehicles. The joint venture ...
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Automakers Daimler, Ford and Renault-Nissan have inked an agreement to help accelerate further development of the fuel cell electric vehicle (FC EV) technology globally. The agreement is aimed at equally investing towards developing a ...
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The auto industry has a very confusing family tree. The past few years have seen partnerships, sales, separations, bankruptcies, and entire divisions killed off, making it difficult to keep up with who owns which car brands. As automakers ...
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In its Europe News Issue published on January 22, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) focused on the decision reached between the Japanese government and the European Commission on November 29 to start negotiations on the ...
The 2013 North American Auto Show in Detroit has revealed several new developments in auto glass. Various vehicles have shown innovation directed at both practical and fantasy applications for glass in cars. Several of the concept cars ...
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