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Here are details of new truck, bus standards for 2014

A new national program approved today by President Obama for trucks and buses to be built in the United States between 2014 and 2018 will reduce oil consumption by a projected 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas pollution by 270 million metric tons.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Obama to announce new heavy truck rules today

When President Obama announces the first U.S. CO2 emission rules for heavy trucks in Springfield, VA today, the American Trucking Association (ATA) expects a push to reduce greenhouse emissions by 20 percent by 2018, according to a post by Jeff Plungis on Bloomberg yesterday.
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By: Don Bain

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Altair Engineering helps automakers develop the right shape for lighter stronger parts

In a private interview with Torque News correspondent, Frank Sherosky, at CAR Management Briefing Seminars 2011, Jeffrey Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Markets for Altair Engineering, Inc. discussed the role that Altair’s simulation software, materials optimization and mass reduction plays in light-weight, structural parts for vehicles which results in better fuel economy for automakers.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Nissan creates forum over pre-wiring for the Leaf

Nissan is making room for the 2012 Nissan Leaf by partnering with developer City Ventures in Southern California to build 190 townhomes that are Leaf-ready and asking for comments on a Facebook page.
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By: Don Bain

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Toyota sets 2012 prices for Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra, Sienna

Toyota today set price points for its 2012 Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna cars and trucks. Most vehicles are priced the same as 2011 models or reflect increases of 1% or less.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Dodge Dakota nears the end, no replacement coming

We have known for some time now that the midsized pickup formerly known as the Dodge Dakota (now a part of the Ram brand) would come to an end this year and reports are indicating that the Dakota will see its production end this month - with a questionable future for the smaller of the Ram brand pickups.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Ram brand to get new vans with Fiat help

The Dodge Ram Van was a major player in the full size van market until Daimler replaced it with the Mercedes-sourced Dodge Sprinter but based on some news from around the rumor mill, the Ram Truck brand could reintroduce a line of Ram Vans with help from parent company Fiat.
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By: Patrick Rall

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AC Propulsion goes in-house in naming CFO

AC Propulsion, a maker of electric cars and promoter of alternative energy usage for cars, including the Scion-based eBox, today promoted Susan Hoyle from interim CFO to vice president and CFO of the San Dimas, Calif.-based company.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Toyota and Honda are coming up from rock bottom

The two automakers hardest hit by the Japan earthquake in March, Toyota and Honda, are finally beginning to see the light at the tunnel: market share is once again on its way up.
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By: Gordon Block

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NHTSA investigates 2011 VW Jetta TDI for fuel leaks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into 2011 Volkswagen Jetta diesel models over several reports of a leak in the high pressure fuel supply system – a problem that could certainly lead to a new Jetta recall should the NHTSA find a defect in the system.
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By: Patrick Rall

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