General Motors said that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340-mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 percent, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. Read More »
Video: 2009 Nissan Skyline GTR High Perfromance Sports Car
Video of the 2009 Nissan Skyline GTR. The production version of the 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show Read More »
Nissan Murano, Volkswagen Tiguan Are Rated “Very Good” Overall In Consumer Reports’ Tests
Yonkers, NY - The new Volkswagen Tiguan and redesigned Nissan Murano achieved "Very Good" overall scores-and outpointed some of their competitors-in Consumer Reports' tests of compact and midsized, two-row sport-utility vehicles for the September issue. Read More »
Carbon Motors E7 Cop Car
As the automobile manufacturers downsize their models, law enforcement could lose the preferred “feedstock” for police patrol cars, the large, rear-drive, V8 sedan. For instance, GM has cancelled an advanced DOHC V8 engine and put new rear-wheel-drive models on hold. And how long will Ford build the aging Crown Victoria, by far the most popular police vehicle? Incidentally, law enforcement ... Read More »
Consumer Reports Investigation Reveals Government Among Biggest Sources Of ID Leaks
YONKERS, NY – Americans trust government officials to safeguard sensitive personal and financial data but government is among the biggest sources of ID leaks, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. The report “ID Leaks, A Surprising Source is Your Government at Work,” in the September issue points out that penalties are also rarely imposed on those who are negligent. CR ... Read More »
Fiat 500 Could Be Coming to America
Small, fuel-efficient cars can be fun to drive. BMW has shown this with its MINI COOPER. The MINI could have some serious competition both in the fun and coolness department from the Fiat 500. Already wildly popular overseas, Fiat could not only sell the 500 here, but build them here as well. Four dollar a gallon gasoline could help sales. ... Read More »
Californian Elected as New Chairman of the Governors Highway
Washington, D.C. – Californian Christopher J. Murphy was recently elected as the new Chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The GHSA membership made this selection at the Association’s Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Murphy has served in California’s Office of Traffic Safety for twenty years, culminating in his appointment as Director and Governor’s Highway Safety Representative by ... Read More »
ULSD Diesel to Be Delivered to Retail Outlets October 15, 2006
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), the single most far-reaching environmental and public health achievement since lead was removed from gasoline, will be available for consumers at the pump beginning Oct. 15. Read More »
Altwheels Festival Unites a Broad Coalition of Transportation & Energy Leaders to Address our Oil Addiction
The AltWheels Festival is convening a broad, public/private coalition of automakers, municipal organizations, transportation professionals, environmental and educational leaders, and bike and walk groups, to find real alternatives to our costly addiction to oil. Read More »
Partners Support Largest-Ever Drunk Driving Enforcement Crackdown As Labor Day Drunk Driving Fatality Trends Announced
As Labor Day approaches and millions of Americans hit the roads in record numbers for one last summer vacation, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governors Highway Safety Association remind Americans this Labor Day weekend that the toughest and largest-ever enforcement crackdown on impaired drivers remains a force to be reckoned with. Read More »