Alternatives to the gasoline-fueled car have been around since the 1800s. Today, cars can get 60-plus miles per gallon and zero-emission vehicles exist. AltWheels features more than 100 exhibits beating the high cost and pollution associated with traditional gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. Read More »
New DOT Rule Requires Automakers to Tell Consumers if New Vehicles Are Equipped with Event Data Recorders
For the first time, automakers will be required to tell new car buyers if an Event Data Recorder (EDR) has been installed under a new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Transportation?s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Read More »
EPA to Co-sponsor Green-Diesel Technology Conference in Chicago
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative will co-sponsor "Tools and Incentives for Green-Diesel Technology: Lower Emissions, Higher Profits," a two-day conference on financial programs that fund diesel emission reduction and fuel-efficient technologies for heavy-duty trucks and locomotives. Read More »
EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering U.S. Air Quality
EPA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized and prevented the import of over 11,000 pieces of illegal gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment in the past nine months. Read More »
Honda to Build New Automobile Manufacturing Plant in Indiana
Honda today announced plans to build a $550 million automobile plant on a 1,700-acre tract in Decatur County, Indiana, near Greensburg, 50 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Read More »
UnitedAuto Group Selected as Future Exclusive Distributor
Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE:DCX) and head of Mercedes Car Group today announced that the unique and urban- friendly smart brand will enter the U.S. market. Beginning in 2008, the successor to the smart fortwo will be available in U.S. markets in three models. Read More »
VW Bugs from around the universe fly in for ‘2K Car Show Weekend’
Could it be something out of H.G. Wells? "War of the Worlds?" Actually, these mechanized vehicles and those that drive them 'come in peace,' as hundreds of Volkswagen New Beetles trek to the New Mexico desert for the 7th Annual Roswell New Beetle '2K Car Show Weekend,' June 23 - 25, 2006. Read More »
“National Hot Rod Reunion” Days Proclaimed by Federal, State and Local Officials for June 16-18
POMONA, California U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein (CA), Governor Ernie Fletcher of Kentucky, Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker and Warren County Judge Executive Michael O. Buchanon have all proclaimed June 16-18, 2006 as "National Hot Rod Reunion Days" in the City of Bowling Green and Warren County, Ky. Read More »
Take Control of Rising Gas Prices
Does your money seem to evaporate with every trip to the gas station? You can add miles to every gallon you pump simply by maintaining your vehicle and practicing fuel-saving driving habits. Read More »
Bad Statistics Lead to Misinformation
Sweep 'em out. That's what ought to be done with research "findings" based on misguided analyses of inappropriate data. Read More »
