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May 16, 2012 - Industry News

GM Says 2013-MY Cadillac ATS MSRP to Start at $33,990

<p>2013-MY Cadillac ATS</p>

The automaker hasn't announced official fuel-economy figures yet but said highway fuel economy will top 30 mpg.

Tags: 2013-MY, Cadillac, Cadillac ATS, Cadillac CUE, General Motors Corp.

May 15, 2012 - Industry News

Hyundai Adds New Standard Equipment to 2013-MY Sonata

<p>The 2013-MY Hyundai Sonata</p>

Safety technologies on the 2013-MY Sonata include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), six standard airbags, four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), including Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution.

Tags: 2013-MY, Hyundai, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

May 14, 2012 - Industry News

Venchurs Launches CNG Ford Truck Demo Fleet

<p>VVS CNG F-250</p>

Fleets that are interested in adding CNG Ford F-250s or F-350s to their workforce will have the opportunity to apply for Venchurs’ short-term loaner program.

Tags: bi-fuel, CNG, CNG conversion, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Venchurs

May 10, 2012 - Industry News

Pike Research Says Battery Electric Vehicles Lowest TCO for Alt-fuel Vehicles

Assuming that the operator is able to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, a Pike Research study on the total cost of ownership of alternative-fuel vehicles shows that 'mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric will have a lower TCO over a vehicle lifespan of 120,000 miles, but not at mileage levels that are well under that figure.'

Tags: alternative fuels, alternative-fuel conversion, alternative-fuel vehicles, CNG vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, Pike Research, plug-in hybrid, total cost of ownership

May 10, 2012 - Industry News

All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled

<p>The RAV4 EV will go on sale in late summer 2012 through select dealers, initially in four major California metropolitan markets including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, and San Diego.</p>

The all-electric SUV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger.

Tags: electric SUV, Leviton, Tesla Motors, Toyota, Toyota RAV4, Toyota RAV4 EV

May 3, 2012 - Industry News

Diesel Chevrolet Cruze Expected to Get Better Than 40 MPG, GM Says

<p>The Chevrolet Cruze.</p>

GM cited a stat from the Diesel Technology Forum, which said half of U.S. service stations now offer diesel fuel, which is up from a third a few years ago.

Tags: Chevrolet Cruze, diesel, diesel vehicles

May 3, 2012 - Industry News

Chrysler Says 'Aero' Model of 2013-MY Dodge Dart Will Get 41 MPG Highway

<p>The 2013-MY Dodge Dart.</p>

The 1.4L engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission gets mpg of 27 city, 39 highway, and Chrysler said the MultiAir 2 will get 41 highway (minimum) mpg and will be included in the “Aero” model of the Dart.

Tags: 2013-MY, Dodge Dart

May 3, 2012 - Industry News

2013-MY Escape Models EPA-Certified at 30 MPG or More, Ford Says

<p>The 2013-MY Ford Escape.</p>

The automaker said the new Escape will arrive in dealerships in May.

Tags: 2013-MY, EcoBoost, Ford Escape

April 30, 2012 - Industry News

Nissan Shows Teaser Video of All-New 2013-MY Sentra, Plans Fall Launch

Nissan said it plans to unveil the all-new Sentra this summer and that it will go on sale in the fall.

Tags: 2013-MY, Nissan, Nissan Sentra

April 30, 2012 - Industry News

Clean Cities Fleet Manager Handbook Provides Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tips

The Plug-In Electric Handbook for Fleet Managers provides information on vehicles, maintenance, safety, emissions, charging equipment and more.

Tags: Clean Cities, Department of Energy, guidebooks, plug-in electric vehicles

April 26, 2012 - Industry News

Hyundai Releases Its 2013-MY Fleet Incentives

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) has released its 2013-MY commercial fleet incentives. These incentives are based on orders received via the Commercial Fleet Department, according to the automaker.

Tags: 2013-MY, fleet incentives, Hyundai

April 23, 2012 - Industry News

Hyundai Introduces 2013-MY Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport CUVs

<p>Hyundai revealed the Santa Fe Sport at the New York Auto Show.</p>

Earlier this month Hyundai revealed its all-new 2013-MY Hyundai Santa Fe, which will come in a five-passenger model, the Santa Fe Sport, and a long wheelbase (LWB) seven-passenger model called the Santa Fe.

Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, brake assist, Hill Start Assist, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe

April 23, 2012 - Industry News

GM Ends Chevrolet Avalanche Production

<p>The 2013 Chevrolet Black Diamond Avalanche marks the final year of production for pickup model. Black Diamond Avalanches feature body-colored bed surrounds, a unique badge on the sail panel, and more standard features.</p>

The Avalanche features an exclusive Midgate that opens to extend the cargo-area from 5-foot-3-inch-long length to 8 feet 2 inches. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ models, with 2WD and 4WD.

Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, Chevrolet Avalanche, General Motors Corp.

April 20, 2012 - Industry News

Chrysler Releases MSRP and Standard Features for 2013-MY Dodge Dart Models

<p>The 2013 Dodge Dart.</p>

Production of the Dart begins in the second quarter 2012 and will start arriving in U.S. dealer showrooms in June 2012.

Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, brake assist, Chrysler, Dodge Dart

April 19, 2012 - Industry News

Pricing for Chevrolet and GMC Bi-fuel Pickups Announced

<p>The bi-fuel 2013-MY Chevrolet Silverado HD.</p>

Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning April 19, according to General Motors.

Tags: bi-fuel, CARB, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Silverado HD, CNG, CNG vehicles, General Motors Corp., GMC Sierra 2500 HD

April 19, 2012 - Industry News

BMW Shows New X1 Compact Sport Activity Vehicle in New York

<p>BMW designed the exterior and interior to emphasize BMW X-model design cues and the X1&rsquo;s new &ldquo;sporting&rdquo; characteristics.</p>

Available models include the BMW X1 sDrive28i, the X1 xDrive28i and the X1 xDrive35i, which will retail for $31,545, $33,245 and $39,345 respectively (including $895 destination and handling).

Tags: BMW, BMW X1, compact car

April 17, 2012 - Industry News

2013-MY Ford F-Series Super Duty to Offer Platinum Series and SYNC with MyFord Touch

<p>The MY-2013 Super Duty Platinum Series features an all-new interior and touch-screen functionality designed specifically for drivers who may be wearing heavy work gloves.</p>

Available only in the Super Duty crew cab, the Platinum series model can be ordered as an F-250, F-350 or F-450 pickup and with the Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine or the 6.2-liter V8 gas engine.

Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-450, Ford F-Series, Ford Motor Co., Ford Super Duty, Ford SYNC, MyFord Touch

April 16, 2012 - Industry News

Lexus Unveils First-Ever ES 300h Hybrid

<p>The 2013-MY Lexus ES 300h.</p>

Featuring a 2.5L four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg combined city/highway.

Tags: 2013-MY, hybrid, Lexus, Lexus ES, Lexus ES 300h

April 13, 2012 - Industry News

2013-MY Ram 1500 to Deliver More Power and Fuel Savings

<p>2013-MY Ram 1500</p>

Among the 2013 Ram 1500’s features are a new 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine featuring 42% more horsepower, 13% more torque and at least 20% better fuel economy compared to the previous 3.7L V-6 powertrain, according to the company.

Tags: 2013-MY, Auto Start/Stop, back-up camera, Hill Start Assist, New York Auto Show, Ram 1500, Trailer Sway Control

April 12, 2012 - Industry News

Toyota Unveils All-New 2013-MY Avalon at New York Auto Show

<p>The Avalon features a redesigned exterior, with a more compact overall design, a lower beltline, but more interior space.</p>

Toyota said its new Avalon will feature more interior room, for example plenty of rear seat legroom and design elements that make the cabin feel more spacious. The automaker said it lowered the front seat’s hip point by 10 mm to provide additional headroom.

Tags: 2013-MY, brake assist, Toyota Avalon

April 11, 2012 - Industry News

Nissan Improves Altima MPG to 31 Combined for 2013 Model-Year

<p>The 2013-MY Nissan Altima.</p>

The big change in the 2013 Altima’s powertrain over previous models is the addition of Nissan’s next-generation Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The automaker said it redesigned 70% of the parts and reduced internal friction by 40% compared with the previous transmission.

Tags: 2013-MY, Nissan Altima, XTRONIC CVT

April 11, 2012 - Industry News

GM Unveils All-New 2014-MY Chevrolet Impala in New York

<p>GM's Mark Reuss at the Impala unveiling.</p>

One new feature, a first in a Chevrolet vehicle, is full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, which uses radar to sense traffic in front of the vehicle and adjust its speed, including stopping and accelerating again.

Tags: 2014-MY, Chevrolet Impala, collision avoidance technology, eAssist, General Motors Corp., lane departure warning, New York Auto Show, OnStar

April 10, 2012 - Industry News

New 2013-MY Subaru Legacy to Get 32 MPG Highway

<p>The 2013-MY Subaru Legacy.</p>

New features on the 2013-MY Legacy include Subaru’s new EyeSight driver-assist system, which combines Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning.

Tags: 2013-MY, Subaru Legacy

April 9, 2012 - Industry News

VIDEO: Detailing the Odyne Advanced Plug-In Hybrid System

The video highlights key benefits and performance features of the Odyne advanced plug-in hybrid propulsion system, which can be applied to a wide range of new and existing commercial work vehicles.

Tags: commercial motor vehicles, hybrid propulsion system, Odyne, plug-in hybrid

April 9, 2012 - Industry News

BAF Earns CARB Certification for 2012 CNG Ford Vans and Pickups

The CARB executive orders allow the vehicles to be sold and operated in California, as well as in 16 other states that follow CARB rules, according to BAF.

Tags: BAF, CNG conversion, CNG vehicles, Ford E-250, Ford E-350, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford Motor Co.

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