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Mercedes-Benz to double investment in green technologies
Daimler AG plans on doubling its investment in green technologies in the next two years for its Mercedes-Benz unit, which will roll out plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles in every segment over the next few years. The company plans on spending $1.4 billion in each of the next two years to develop batteries and fuel-efficient [...]
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2011 Ford Mustang V6 gets official EPA rating of 31 mpg highway
When FoMoCo unveiled the new 2011 Ford Mustang at the 2009 LA Auto Show in Dec. 2009, it walked around with pride saying that its new 3.7L V6 Ti-VCT would make 305-hp and 30 mpg on the highway, one-upping the 2010 Camaro’s 304-hp and 29 mpg rating.
Well, this morning FoMoCo is just that more proud. [...]
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2011 Infiniti M EPA estimates show up to 4 mpg increase over 2010 models
Infiniti today announced the official EPA mileage estimates for the 2011 Infiniti M37 and M56 sedans. Both models will go on sale next month with prices starting at $46,250 for the 2011 Infiniti M37 and $57,550 for the M56.
EPA estimated fuel-economy for the 2011 Infiniti M37 comes in at 18/26 mpg (city/highway) while the M37x [...]
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EPA methods keep automakers from bringing fuel-saving stop-start tech to U.S.
Mazda and other automakers are hoping for a revamp of EPA rules that are keeping them from introducing the fuel-saving stop-start technology in vehicles. According to Robert Davis, Mazda’s product-development executive in North America, testing regulations prevent automakers from bringing fuel-saving technologies, like the stop-start feature, to the U.S. market.
Stop-start, which has become widely popular [...]
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EPA: Ford leads industry in fuel-economy gains and CO2 reductions
FoMoCo announced today that according to a recent report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Blue Oval brand records the largest increase in fuel-economy gains and CO2 emission reductions over the past 5 years.
Ford says that it credits the gains in fuel-economy to the introduction of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids along [...]
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EPA says greenhouse gases are pollutants and are driving climate change
The EPA has formally declared Greenhouse gases to be pollutants, helping lay the groundwork for a new standard of 35.5 mpg for light vehicles. The EPA reports that these gases are what is primarily driving climate change.
Officials are gathering in Copenhagen, Denmark this week for the international climate summit where President Obama is expected [...]
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Hyundai unveils 2.4L Theta II, will debut in 2010 Sonata sedan
Today, Hyundai Motors introduced their first direct-injection gasoline powered engine. According to Hyundai, the 2.4-liter engine, dubbed the Theta II, delivers more power while improving fuel-efficiency by 10%, reports Automotive News.
The new engine, set to debut in the redesigned Hyndai Sonata early next year, took four years and $147.4 million to develop. The [...]
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Ford Shelby Mustang to get V8 EcoBoost engines in the future?
FoMoCo has previously said that 90 percent of its line-up will feature its new EcoBoost fuel-saving engines by 2013. Nearly 80 percent of Ford’s global nameplates will have an available EcoBoost option. The Dearborn automakers says that by 2013, global EcoBoost volume throughout the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle family is expected to be 1.3 million [...]
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GM making significant progress towards affordable hydrogen-powered vehicles
While there is a lot of hype around GM’s Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle, GM is out to remind us that it is still making progress on its fuel-cell vehicle program. The Detroit automaker said that it is making significant developments towards building advanced hydrogen fuel-cell designs that will result in more affordable hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Currently, [...]
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BMW to offer 4-cylinder diesels in the United States
Over the next decade, we can expect to see four-cylinder turbo diesel engine BMW’s in North America, according to Inside Line.
Tom Baloga, VP of engineering for BMW of North America, to Inside Line that “You’re going to see it of course in the 3 Series, and the 5 Series is a good possibility. If the [...]
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2011 BMW 5-Series Touring officially unveiled
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2012 Ford Police Interceptor officially revealed, second utility model confirmed
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2011 Nissan GT-R prices start at $84,060
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2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty gets 6.6L Duramax diesel V8 and Denali trim
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BREAKING: Another runaway Toyota Prius in N.Y. smashes into a stone wall
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AMG unveils new 5.5L V8 biturbo, will debut in new S 63 AMG this summer
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Review: 2009 Porsche Cayman PDK is sporty but pricey
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Review: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, station-wagons can be cool
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First Drive: 2011 Infiniti M37 / 2011 Infiniti M56 are nothing short of impressive
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Review: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V shows Germany that Detroit can do high-performance saloons
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Review: 2010 Cadillac SRX take 2… 2.8L V6 Turbo
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Review: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI shows that fuel-efficiency can be fun
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Review: 2010 Buick Enclave continues brand’s renaissance movement
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