Vehicle Research

ASHEVILLE, NC - Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, N.C., has obtained approval from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the first Year-2010 Ford Focus to receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit designation.

Tags: Altech-Eco, Focus, Ford, natural gas

ST. LOUIS - James Steffen, director of fleet engineering and technical support for Memphis-based ServiceMaster, recently shared his insights at a two-day meeting of fleet operators interested in new fuel technologies.

Tags: fuel, ServiceMaster

GOTEBORG, SWEDEN - The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents. The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first.

Tags: Driver Alert Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pedestrian Detection, S60, Volvo

MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz's AMG unit is touting its new AMG 5.5L V-8 bi-turbo engine with a peak output of up to 563 horsepower and estimated 22 mile-per-gallon performance.

Tags: AMG, engine, Mercedes-Benz

BOSTON - Global communications agency Arnold Worldwide has partnered with EuroRSCG 4D to develop an integrated campaign to promote the introduction of the new Volvo S60 at the Geneva Auto Show.

Tags: S60, Volvo

MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz' E300 BlueTec hybrid, the carmaker's first ever diesel-electric hybrid car, will soon be launched. Mercedes-Benz confirmed that the hybrid will arrive at European showrooms early in 2011.

Tags: diesel-electric, hybrid, Mercedes-Benz

CYPRESS, CA - Toyo Tires introduces its newest member of the Versado family of luxury tires, the Versado CUV for crossover vehicles. Designed specifically for this growing vehicle segment, the Versado CUV is loaded with advanced features to enhance handling, stability, and fuel efficiency.

Tags: Crossover, CUV, Tire, Toyo Tires, Versado

GOTEBORG, SWEDEN - The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show March 2. With its all-new Volvo S60, Volvo Cars is advancing its position in one of the car world's most competitive segments: CD Premium.

Tags: S60, Volvo

TORRANCE, CA - The 2012 Lexus LFA will carry a suggested retail price of $375,000, parent Toyota announced, but U.S. customers will only be able to lease one.

Tags: Lexus, LFA

WASHINGTON - The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will host the 2010 Propane Engine Fuel Summit - highlighting a comprehensive program in on-and-off road propane vehicles and applications as well as the latest developments in propane technology.

Tags: 2010 Propane Engine Fuel Summit , Cub Cadet, Dixie Chopper, EnviroGard, Ferris, Kohler, Lehr Industries, Mitsubishi , PERC, Propane, ROUSH, Toyota

DEARBORN, MI - Drivers hitting the road in a new 2011 Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicles equipped with voice-activated navigation will be able to tap into nearly 2,500 miles of highway and interstate lanes designed to help get them where they need to go quicker and with less hassle.

Tags: Carpool, Ford, HOV, Lincoln, Mercury, Navigation

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that for the second consecutive year the Toyota Corolla compact sedan and Scion xB have each earned "Top Safety Pick" awards.

Tags: Corolla, IIHS, Scion, Toyota, xB

YONKERS, NY - For the fourth consecutive year, Honda topped Consumer Report's "Best All-Around Vehicle" list.

Tags: Consumer Report, Honda, Legacy, Outback, Subaru

TORRANCE, CA - Lexus ranked highest in customer satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - Daimler AG, the world's second- largest maker of luxury cars, intends to grab market share from competitors this year by focusing on new Mercedes-Benz models and cleaner technology rather than discounts.

Tags: A1, Audi, BMW, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz

MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz' E300 BlueTec hybrid, the carmaker's first ever diesel-electric hybrid car, will soon be launched.

Tags: BlueTec, E300, Mercedes-Benz

ROCKLEIGH, NJ - Volvo Cars' "DRIVe Around the World" challenge became the most installed branded application on Facebook in 2009. The winning team - Volvo's fan page - will have 15,000 EURO placed in their name for a clean energy project within myclimate.

Tags: DRIVe, Facebook, Volvo