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The 2014 Chevrolet Impala will be bigger, more upscale

General Motors has big plans for the next Chevrolet Impala – including a new engine, new home and evidently, a new platform that will offer more room accompanied by a more upscale feel as Chevrolet works to put some distance in the lineup between the Impala and the (barely) smaller Malibu.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Ford Fusion Selected as Best Used Car by WheelsTV, NEMPA

A jury comprised of members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) and staff from WheelsTV.net has selected the 2006-2009 Ford Fusion as the best used car on the market.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Obama wants to see auto industry resurgence for himself

President Obama will be in Toledo for about five hours on Friday to meet auto workers and to talk about the importance of keeping the auto industry strong. His itinerary includes a 1:05 p.m. tour of the Chrysler Group LLC’s Toledo Supplier Park and an opportunity to talk with the people who assemble the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Auto sector stocks follow Dow Jones in major market sell-off

A chart of the Dow Jones US Autos and Parts ($DWCAUP) shows major segments of the auto stock sector following the general market’s downward direction today; in this case, just 37 points from its 200 day moving average.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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The New Fuel Paradigm: Making ethanol from garbage

It would seem our search for new and sustainable sources of fuel is paying off in more ways than we’d ever thought possible. Enerkem, A Montreal-based company is getting set to produce up to 1.3 million gallons of ethanol from recycled phone poles and garbage over the next year.
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By: Don Bain

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Georgia Power website helps EV buyers get ready

As more choices of electric vehicles hit dealer showrooms in Georgia this fall, the potential buyers of those cars will have already contacted their local power provider via a website and know what kind of charger they need and roughly how much it will cost to drive. The answer may surprise you.
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By: Don Bain

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Tacoma, Scion tC bright spots in Toyota May sales results

Toyota sold 108,387 vehicles in May, a 27.9% decline over year-ago numbers, the Japanese carmaker reported Wednesday. One bright spot: The Tacoma pickup truck (pictured) beat the trend and posted sales of 9,091 units, up 14.1 percent compared to last May.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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NHTSA investigating Jeep Wrangler for airbag risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into problems with the Jeep Wrangler that could cause the driver’s side airbag not to open in the event of a collision.
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By: Patrick Rall

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The 2013 EV will recharge wirelessly thanks to Evatran, Yazaki

We reported two months ago the first electric Roll Royce would charge wirelessly. Now it appears, even before the first of those is available, the common electric vehicle may do the same thing thanks to a joint venture announced today by the developer of the wireless vehicle recharging system Evatran, and Yazaki, the leading developer of electric vehicle distribution systems.
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By: Don Bain

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