Tag: fuel economy
Why Gas Prices Rise Quickly but Fall Slowly
by Joseph Lazzaro on Mar.18, 2011, under Towing
As soon as oil prices rise, it takes little time before drivers begin to feel the pain at the pump. But it takes far longer for price decreases to reach consumers. Here’s why.
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Why Gas Prices Rise Quickly but Fall Slowly originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:00:00.
How Hyundai Turned a Corner in the U.S.
by David Schepp on Feb.18, 2011, under Towing
Despite tepid industry sales last year, South Korean carmaker Hyundai set a sales record, thanks to savvy designs and sophisticated engineering. It’s come a long way from an early econo-box image. Now, if it could just do as well at home.
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How Hyundai Turned a Corner in the U.S. originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Autos
General Motors Withdraws $14 Billion Federal Loan Application
by David Schepp on Jan.27, 2011, under Towing
Back in 2009, General Motors applied to the Department of Energy for $14.4 billion in loans to help it manufacture more fuel-efficient vehicles. Today, with the automaker making big strides in turning around its business, GM said it no longer needs or wants the money.
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General Motors Withdraws $14 Billion Federal Loan Application originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:21:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Ford Motor Co, General Motors, Autos
Fuel Efficiency Is the No. 1 Priority for the World’s Car Buyers
by David Schepp on Jan.06, 2011, under Towing
Fuel efficiency remains the top concern among new car buyers around the world, which is likely to boost demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, according to a report from KPMG. But the survey of senior auto-industry executives worldwide also showed that many have serious concerns about such vehicles’ affordability.
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Fuel Efficiency Is the No. 1 Priority for the World’s Car Buyers originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:14:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Economy, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Green, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Chrysler
Ford to Expand Stop-Start Technology From Hybrids to Conventional Cars
by David Schepp on Dec.27, 2010, under Towing
The auto giant announced plans Monday to extend its start-stop technology — a feature common to gas-electric hybrids — to its conventional gasoline-powered passenger cars and SUVs as well.
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Ford to Expand Stop-Start Technology From Hybrids to Conventional Cars originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:50:00.
Filed Under: Energy, Company News, Technology, Ford Motor Co, Autos
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