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NewsOctober 8, 2012

SmartDrive Enhances Fuel and Safety Software Solutions

SAN DIEGO - SmartDrive has released several new features for its fleet fuel and safety software solutions. They include SmartDrive Mobile, enhanced video analysis, and instant access to crash event videos.

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NewsOctober 8, 2012

Gas Prices Near $5 Per Gallon in California Due to Regional Refinery and Supply Issues

TORRANCE, CA – Gas prices have hit record highs in California, with the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reaching $4.671 as of Oct. 9, according to AAA.

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NewsOctober 8, 2012

Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Engine Wins Popular Mechanics Magazine Breakthrough Award

DEARBORN, MI – Popular Mechanics magazine awarded a Breakthrough Award to Ford Motor Co. for the automaker’s new 1.0L three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. The publication selects 10 key technology applications each year to receive this honor.

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NewsOctober 4, 2012

Cadillac Details ATS EPA-rated MPG for 2.0L Turbocharged Engine Option

DETROIT – GM’s Cadillac brand detailed some of the specific features on its new 2013-MY ATS that contribute to the sport sedan’s recently announced EPA fuel economy ratings of 21 city and 31 highway mpg for its 2.0L turbocharged engine.

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NewsOctober 4, 2012

Regional Gas Price Highs Persist Despite Overall Drops, Diesel Headed Upward

TORRANCE, CA - Although some parts of the U.S. have seen prices drop 12 to 18 cents, specifically in the Midwest, the East and West Coasts have actually seen prices go up.

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NewsOctober 2, 2012

Ford Announces Additional 2013 Fleet Incentives

DETROIT – Ford announced it is now offering fleet incentives for several 2013 hybrid models, along with the previously announced incentives.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2012

Gas Prices Beginning to Fall Due to Switch to Winter Fuel Blend and Falling Oil Prices

WASHINGTON - AAA reported that the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.81 on Sept. 24, AAA stated. This price is 29 cents more than at the same time last year but five cents less than a week ago.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2012

EPA Says Dodge Dart Aero Models to Get 40-plus Highway MPG

WASHINGTON – The EPA posted official fuel economy numbers for the 2013-MY Dodge Dart. The Dart Aero model equipped with a 1.4 L four-cylinder engine and manual six-speed transmission is EPA-certified at 41 mpg highway.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2012

GM Using Valve Lift Control Technology to Boost MPG on 2014 Impala

DETROIT - According to GM, when the Impala's 2.5L Ecotec engine operates in “low-lift mode,” the engine will only pump the air it needs to meet actual engine demand. The engine then switches to “high-lift mode” at higher speeds or under heavy load.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2012

Ford Says Fusion Hybrid to Get 47 MPG Combined

NEW YORK – Ford provided details on the EPA-certified fuel economy figures for its different Fusion models, including the Fusion Hybrid, its 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost-powered models, and its 2.5L model.

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