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Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) $1B commitment in LNG technologies buys EV development time

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) already reported 35 year supply of shale gas alone, based on the 2010-consumption rate. But that isn't the only reason why a company like Chesapeake Energy (Nasdaq: CHK) isn’t waiting for Congress to pass the Natural Gas Act (H.R. 1835 and S. 1408).
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Are CAFE requirements aimed at luxury European imports?

The question is simple. Will the auto makers of brands like BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Maserati, Ferrari and Lamborghini be driven our of the U.S. market by standards requiring the average mileage of total vehicles sold in America to hit the currently discussed 56-mpg mark? To the lover of the exotic sports luxury car, it is a valid concern.
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By: Don Bain

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Kizashi, Equator, SX4 drive Suzuki's success

Consumers are using their money to acknowledge value when it comes to Suzuki automobiles. American Suzuki has won five awards for the quality of its cars and trucks in 2011, and those pats on the back for a job well done are translating into steadily growing sales.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Europe gets first converted Scion xB eBox

The Technical University of Denmark, not far from Copenhagen, today took delivery of an AC Propulsion-powered eBox electric car. It is the first eBox to be shipped from America to Europe.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Honda aims high, thinks big with 2012 Civic Natural Gas car

Business school instructors have forever preached that the way to succeed is to make and sell something unique. Honda, emboldened by this mantra, has taken the advice to heart with its Civic Natural Gas car, a new-and-improved version of the 28 mpg 2011 Honda Civic GX that makes its debut as a 2012 model this fall.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Toyota prices the 2012 Scion iQ, starting at $15,995

Today is the official media launch of the upcoming 2012 Scion iQ and with it has come the starting price of this new subcompact Toyota model – starting at $15,995 for US buyers.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Power companies say Electric Cars are cheaper to drive

Electric cars have been in the news for some time now with the advent of products from Tesla and Nissan already out while Ford, Toyota and Mitsubishi follow close behind. Still the question on our mind has always been what does it cost to power these cars compared to a combustion car. According to a recent survey by a Washington, D.C. based research group, it can be as little as $40 a month. Will $40 worth of gasoline get you through even one week?
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By: Don Bain

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Detroit nonprofit, 4 others compete to win a free Toyota

Detroit’s Focus:HOPE will be among five U.S. nonprofits competing to win a 2011 Toyota on Thursday as part of Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. The point of the major philanthropic outreach from Toyota is to give away 100 cars to 100 American not-for-profit organizations over 100 days, with winners chosen on Facebook.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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An automotive enthusiast's dream: working for Aston Martin

Just imagine you are charged with engineering a part for the new V12 Zagato or sculpting the shape out of clay or planning the slick magazine ads Aston Martin will run when it is released next year. That could well be an emerging reality if you were among the students attending the premiere automaker’s See Inside Manufacturing initiative.
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By: Don Bain

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