Automobile industry
Weak consumer confidence and the impact of Hurricane Irene failed to dampen US auto sales in August, with most carmakers reporting better results compared to the same period a year earlier. Despite the challenges, the industry continued its streak of consecutive year-over-year increases, with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler all
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued Ford Motor Company, Inc. for allegedly failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee at its Dearborn, Michigan facility. The lawsuit claims that instead of accommodating the employee, Ford retaliated against her by subjecting her to progressive discipline
Automobile industry
A chance meeting between top executives of Ford and Toyota in an airport lobby has led to a partnership to jointly develop a gas-electric hybrid engine for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. The companies aim to make the technology more affordable for customers and bring it to market faster,
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Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest car maker, will source diesel engines from Fiat due to the absence of a clear fuel pricing policy. This decision comes after Chairman R C Bhargava stated that the company cannot make big investments in powertrains without knowing how diesel prices will
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Bruichladdich Distillery, a 130-year-old whisky maker on the Hebridean island of Islay, has become the unlikely owner of a Nissan Leaf electric car. The distillery has achieved 100% self-sufficiency by harnessing waste products from whisky production to power the car, making it a unique example of sustainable innovation. By utilizing
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Amerigon Incorporated has been awarded an $8 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to lead the development of an energy recovery system that can improve passenger car fuel efficiency by five percent by converting waste heat from gas exhaust into electric power using a thermoelectric generator.
Automobile industry
The recent Indian automobile industry report released by Google has shed light on the most searched car brands online by Indians. According to the report, Maruti has emerged as the most searched car brand in the country, followed closely by Honda and Hyundai. This comes as no surprise, given the
Automobile industry
General Motors Ventures, the venture capital arm of General Motors, has partnered with Sunlogics, a Kelowna-based solar power commercial installations company, to develop the automaker's electric car production infrastructure. The five-year contract, valued at $7.5 million, marks a significant step towards the development of sustainable energy solutions
Automobile industry
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler, a brand that has been around for over 70 years, has made a significant improvement in its fuel economy. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a combined MPG of 18, with 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the
Automobile industry
Canadian vehicle sales fell 4.9 percent in July, marking a significant decline from the same month in 2010. Despite the overall decrease, many consumers shifted towards fuel-efficient vehicles, driven by high gas prices. The Detroit big three - Ford, Chrysler, and GM Canada - reported varying sales performances, with
Automobile industry
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to abandon the ultra-low-cost car market in India, a move that echoes General Motors and Renault-Nissan's decision to step back from the segment. The company's president, Michael Boneham, stated that more than half of Figo buyers are first-timers who prefer
Automobile industry
South Korea's top automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors are racing to meet the tightening fuel efficiency regulations in the global market. The European Union plans to strengthen restrictions on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for new cars as of 2012, with average CO2 emission limits set at 130
