Fuel economy must improve 57 percent in order for light-duty vehicles to match the current energy efficiency of commercial airline flights, says a University of Michigan researcher. Michael Sivak, a research professor at the U-M ...
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Google Australia has initiated its in-built car search system, but using US pricing and specifications. A quick Google search of terms like ‘Ford Focus Price’ will inform readers that a Focus is priced at 16,810 in USD. The ...
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The North American International Auto Show will see the U.S. debut of the latest Golf R, the most powerful version of the Golf ever to be sold in this market. With an estimated 290 horsepower, the new Golf R has 34 hp more than the ...
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According to news reports Thursday, Ford Motor Co. is planning to replace many of the steel components in its F-150 pickup truck with aluminum components in an effort to improve fuel efficiency. The F-150, which is the company’s ...
Ford will display its first solar-powered vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the company?announced on Thursday. The Ford CMAX Solar Energi Concept car will have 1.5 square metres of solar photovoltaic cells on ...
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New cars and trucks sold in the United States during the 2012 model year returned an average of 23.6 mpg in combined city and highway driving, a record figure for fuel economy, the Associated Press reported. The gains, measured across all ...
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The makers of an alternative fuels management system, a truck rental chain and a natural gas supplier have come together to bring the Ontario trucking industry an opportunity to enjoy the cost savings of natural gas, with no up-front costs. ...
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Ford announced today that Auto Start-Stop will be available on 70 percent of its North American vehicle lineup by 2017. A major part of the company's Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the ...
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Multimedia, developer of several of the most highly rated, free conversion tools online, has released an upgraded version of its MP3 Converter, one of the most downloaded converters on CNET. The new version of MP3 Converter, available on ...
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When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That's one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter weight. To find an ...
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Introduced for the 2013 model year, the new-generation Toyota Avalon dramatically energized the sedan’s position in the highly competitive premium mid-size segment, blending emotional design, more engaging performance, new technology ...
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has signed a letter of intent to work with Troy, Mich.-based Elio Motors Inc., an automotive startup pioneering a three-wheeled, two-passenger vehicle expected to compete in the ultra-high mileage category beginning ...
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Audi demonstrates its expertise in engine construction with cylinder on demand (COD) technology, which reduces fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. Three gasoline engines already include the innovative cylinder deactivation technology: ...
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Three Range Rover diesel Hybrid prototypes have completed the ultimate engineering sign-off test by traversing 13 countries over 53 days from Solihull, UK, to Mumbai, India. It is the world's first-ever hybrid expedition along the Silk ...
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For its fiscal second-quarter 2014 (ended 28 September 2013), RF Micro Devices Inc of Greensboro, NC, USA has reported record revenue of $310.7m, up 6% on $293m last quarter and 48.2% on $209.7m a year ago. The growth is attributed ...
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