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Mazda To Debut SKYACTIV Diesel Engine In 2013 GRAND-AM GX Series

By Jeff Cobb As the self-described “only Asian auto maker committed to bringing modern clean-diesel technology to the United States,” Mazda is offering its 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D four-cylinder diesel for sale to race teams to compete in the newly announced GX class for GRAND-AM racing. This third class to compete in the Rolex Sports Car Series will [...] [...]

Green Uniforms Delivery

By Philippe Crowe G&K Services, Inc. announced today that the company has launched a pilot program to test hybrid electric trucks in its fleet of delivery vehicles. The company has placed hybrid electric diesel step vans into service in its locations in Northern California. read more [...]

Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt Resale Values Holding Strong

By Jeff Cobb Could it be that early adapters of the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf will not be taking a hit in their car’s resale value for all their willingness to risk buying new electrified automotive technology? Contrary to early fears that their resale value might not hold a candle to nearest-comparable gasoline cars, this [...] [...]

Get a Free Tesla Model S When You Buy This Suburban Chicago House

By Jeff Cobb Well, what do you make of this example of “creative marketing,” as a reader described this story sent to us? A seller of an Illinois home listed originally for $1.49 million has knocked off $350,000 – and, as an extra added bonus – the seller is including an 85-kwh Tesla Model S. The bonus [...] [...]

Chevy Volt Outsells Other Leading Plug-in Cars in May

By Jeff Cobb May was the second-highest sales month for the Chevrolet Volt since its launch in December 2010, with 1,680 units delivered, and exceeding numbers posted by ostensible rivals. The Volt’s all-time record was set in March this year, when Chevrolet sold 2,289 of the extended-range electric plug-in cars, topping a previous high watermark set in [...] [...]