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America’s Car Museum Tribute Exhibit to Steve Saleen will Showcase 35 Years of Saleen Automotive

America’s Car Museum Tribute Exhibit to Steve Saleen will Showcase 35 Years of Saleen Automotive

17 hand-selected performance vehicles from Saleen Motorsports will detail the performance brand’s rich automotive history TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. ... Continue reading

Ford To Equip Cars With Big Brother Over The Air Updating Capability - So Who Does The Data Belong To

Ford To Equip Cars With Big Brother Over The Air Updating Capability - So Who Does The Data Belong To

In 2020, Ford will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles in the U.S. with advanced over-the-air update capability for quick and easy wireless upgrades that can help enhance quality, capability and improve the ownership experience over time while reducing dealer trips ... Continue reading

FCA PSA Merger On Its Way

FCA PSA Merger On Its Way

Following recent reports on a possible business combination between Groupe PSA and FCA Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”, NYSE: FCAU /MTA: FCA), confirms there are ongoing discussions aimed at creating one of the world‘s leading mobility Groups. FCA has nothing further to add at this time. ... Continue reading

China's "Father of Electric Cars" Disowns First Child Before Maturity, Now Says Hydrogen Is the Future of Automobiles +VIDEO

China's "Father of Electric Cars" Disowns First Child Before Maturity, Now Says Hydrogen Is the Future of Automobiles +VIDEO

His vision to make China an electric-vehicle powerhouse revolutionized the global auto industry, cementing a move away from the combustion engine. Now, Wan Gang says get ready for the next game-changing moment. ... Continue reading

Reckless Refinery Exemptions Hurt Our Most Crucial Industry: FARMING

Reckless Refinery Exemptions Hurt Our Most Crucial Industry: FARMING

Exemptions are tantamount to removing tobacco-use restrictions ... Continue reading

H2 And Fuel-Cell Tutorial

H2 And Fuel-Cell Tutorial

In the H2 lab you can actively familiarise yourself with the hydrogen cycle – from energy production and the production of hydrogen to the use of hydrogen. Experiment 1 | Energy production Use the power of the wind to produce energy regeneratively. Experiment 2 | Electrolysis Using the energy generated in Experim ... Continue reading

Hyundai BELIEVES In Future Of Fuel-Cells For Automobile Power - Put's Money Where Mouth Is

Hyundai BELIEVES In Future Of Fuel-Cells For Automobile Power - Put's Money Where Mouth Is

Hyundai Motor Company announced key investments into three hydrogen companies – Impact Coatings, H2Pro and GRZ Technologies – to strengthen its leadership position in the global hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem. The strategic investments come at a time of heightened demand for fuel cell technology. ... Continue reading

Marathon Petroleum to Jettison Gas Stations

Marathon Petroleum to Jettison Gas Stations

Marathon Petroleum Corp. will shed its gas stations and potentially reconfigure its top executives as part of a sweeping house cleaning, the Wall Street Journal reports. ... Continue reading

California CARB At It Again - Threatens To Eliminate Gasoline Engines - TACH Agrees, All ICE Powered Vehicles Should Run On Green Renewable Ethanol Not Poison Gasoline

California CARB At It Again - Threatens To Eliminate Gasoline Engines - TACH Agrees, All ICE Powered Vehicles Should Run On Green Renewable Ethanol Not Poison Gasoline

Sacramento, CA; Automotive News reported that California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols says that the state will match any move by Washington to relax pollution rule with its own anti-pollution requirements on vehicles that burn petroleum-based fuels. “CARB will be exploring ways to ensure communities get ... Continue reading

Automakers Split on California Fuel Standards Fight

Automakers Split on California Fuel Standards Fight

Chrysler, GM and Toyota stand with the White House; Ford, Honda and VW side with the state.  SACRAMENTO October 30, 2019; The NACS reported that the Trump Administration has gained allies from the automobile industry in its fight against California’s fuel-efficiency regulations, the Washington Post reports. ... Continue reading

2019 Jeep Cherokee Capable and Authentic - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2019 Jeep Cherokee Capable and Authentic - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Everything is new from the A-pillar forward. The hood is now lightweight aluminum, with its leading edge a bit higher flowing into the 7-slot Jeep grille. Flanking the grille are new Bi-LED projector headlamps and daytime running lights (DRL) that are both brighter and nicely styled. ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Edge ST Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

2019 Ford Edge ST Review by Rob Eckaus +VIDEO

When family members started adding more to their crew, us empty nesters noticed rear facing seats for the newbies take up a lot rear seat space, so much so it forced the front seat to be adjusted. The the conveniences of ride and cargo loading height then had the desire for more space added to the requirements. ... Continue reading

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