BANDON, OR – As interest in fuel economy and global warming increases, so does research into alternative-fuel vehicles. One such research project by CNW Marketing Research Inc., which took place over the span of two years, collected data on the energy necessary to plan, build, sell, drive, and dispose of a vehicle from initial concept to scrappage.
MT. LAUREL, NJ – Automotive Resources International (ARI) has integrated its Web-based ARI ACCESS System to the Wright Express portal. ARI is the first Wright Express cobranded partner to integrate in a real-time transaction processing mode, providing seamless integration.
TORRANCE, CA – Lexus will unveil its all-new LS luxury hybrid sedan at the New York International Automobile Show. According to Toyota, Lexus' hybrid version of the upcoming model-year 2007 LS sedan will introduce new standards in styling, engineering, technology, safety, and performance.
TOKYO – Toyota plans to introduce hybrid technology across its entire lineup, according to an AP news report. The manufacturer has a target goal of 1 million hybrids sold globally by 2012.
NEW YORK --- Concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions and potential sanctions, coupled with worries about gasoline supplies, caused crude oil futures to rise Thursday, according to BusinessWeek Online.