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UAW Actively Targeting Foreign Car Makers in New Push

The United Auto Workers, or UAW, is itching for a fight with foreign car manufacturers with plants in the United States. It wants to organize their workers and it seemingly doesn’t care how much money it has to spend or where it goes to get its message out.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Lebau: Electric Car Market Will Grow Despite Deja Vu

Canada based Lebau says that as the cost of oil keeps increasing, the electric car market seems set to continue its growth, moving from hybrid vehicles to fully electric cars like the Nissan Leaf.
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By: Armen Hareyan

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Florida Teens Can No Longer Take Driver Permit’s Test Online

Teens applying for a learner’s permit in Florida can no longer go online. Now they have to report to the local Florida Department of Motor Vehicles office to get their learner’s permits.
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By: Keith Griffin

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UK Electric Car Buyers Get up to Quarter of Purchase Price Returned

Since January 1, the United Kingdom is offering generous grants to buyers of electric vehicles. They can see the price of their electric vehicle reduced by a quarter, up to 5000 pounds, or about $7500. It’s similar to the federal tax credits offered in the U.S.
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By: Keith Griffin

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$5.43M in contracts express USCAR and DOE collaboration

There was a time when collaboration between automakers implied suspicion of collusion and potential price fixing; not anymore, and not with the government. The U.S. DOE's mission to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States has made cooperation between American automakers much easier.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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IFPE 2011 keynote address to feature hydraulic hybrids

As the IFPE 2011 enjoins with the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) in March in Las Vegas, the NCFP will emphasize new technologies and methods related to improved analysis, design, manufacturing and performance of fluid power components and systems. The keynote address will be followed by a course directly related to autos.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Billion dollar lawsuit against Porsche thrown out

Due to their shady attempt to purchase Volkswagen in 2008, Porsche was sued by investors who claimed that the high end automaker manipulated the investing market, negatively impacting the value of VW stock and costing the plaintiffs over $2 billion.
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By: Patrick Rall

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State of Washington Might Tax Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The State of Washington is out with a plan to maintain current infrastructure and other needs due to the decline in gas tax revenues. Owners of alternative fuel vehicles may not be happy with what’s proposed.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Alyssa Milano orders Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf to avoid gas usage

Former Who’s the Boss hottie Alyssa Milano is showing her support for Mother Nature by buying a new-age electric car but since she wasn’t able to pick between the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and the 2011 Nissan Leaf – she bought them both.
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By: Patrick Rall

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NHTSA announces 2011 Ford and Lincoln recall over fire risk

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of a variety of 2011 Ford and Lincoln trucks and crossovers due to a fire risk stemming from an overheating body control module.
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By: Patrick Rall

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