A national survey released today showed 86 percent of licensed U.S. drivers described handheld texting while driving as “very dangerous,” with 93 percent supporting a nationwide ban on texting – Despite strong support for a nationwide handheld texting ban, only 42 percent of respondents believe drivers would stop texting if banned. More than 75 percent [...]
‘Cash for Clunkers’ Reveals Preference for Smaller Gas Engines; New Study Shows Awareness of Turbo Benefits Creates Dramatic Shift in Americans’ Buying Behavior As American consumers shift their buying behavior towards more fuel efficient vehicles, turbocharging — already in use by roughly half of new vehicles in Europe — has emerged as the engine technology [...]
Expert Shares Advice for Putting the ‘Spark’ Back into Your Relationships No doubt about it, the economic downturn has definitely put a strain on most Americans’ pocketbooks, but according to a new survey(i), it is also having an effect on Americans’ personal relationships, changing how they keep them fresh and healthy. While Americans seemingly value [...]
Methanol fuel cells reduce plant’s CO2 emissions Nissan North America has become the first vehicle manufacturer to commercially deploy methanol fuel cells to power its material handling equipment (tugs) at its Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant. The methanol fuel cells from Oorja Protonics, OorjaPac(TM), provide a more energy efficient and cost effective battery-charging process for the [...]
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception of Highlander (September). The 2010 [...]
Automotive Stimulus Program Pumps Millions of Dollars into the Economy Through Spending By Manufacturers and Dealers Preparing To Cash in On the $1 Billion Opportunity The governments Cash for Clunkers program (C.A.R.S.) began stimulating the economy a month before the first rebate check was cut to a consumer for a new vehicle. “Manufacturers and dealers [...]
Offers REAL Transportation Solutions to GHG Emissions A new website is being launched by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to highlight strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. The website, Real Transportation Solutions for Green House Gas Emissions, includes best practices, state examples, research findings, and links to other [...]
Let NADAguides.com Tell You PROGRAM DETAILS EXPLAINED FOR CONSUMERS – With the Cash for Clunkers program, also known as CARS (Cash Allowance Rebate System), officially launched, new car shoppers have the opportunity to receive a $3,500 or $4,500 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle if their trade-in vehicle meets specific program [...]
A new study shows that clean diesel technologies in engines manufactured beginning in 2007 not only reduced certain emissions by 90 percent over 2004 models, but far exceeded expectations in their performance in cleaning up the nation’s air quality. Emission reductions by 2007 model engines “exceeded substantially even those levels required by law,” said the [...]
Congress passed the Automotive Stimulus bill “Cash For Clunkers” on Thursday, marking the first real legislative stride towards an auto industry recovery, announced CashForClunkersHeadquarters.com, an organization that is leading the campaign to educate the public about the bill. Cash For Clunkers provides up to $4,500 to car owners who trade in their present car for [...]