Lotus Exige S Roadster will enter production this summer, following its public debut at last year’s Geneva Motor Show.
Daily Archives: May 2, 2013
Chinese and U.S. company team up to build electric sedan
GreenTech Automotive, an American manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, and JAC Motors, a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership that will include the development of a five-passenger, all-electric sedan to be assembled in the United States.
The sedan will combine JAC’s Rejoice vehicle platform with GTA’s advanced electric powertrain and battery management system. The sedan will feature a 19kwh battery with a range of over 100 miles on a single charge and a charge time of 6 to 8 hours.
DIY auto repair driven by recession, becomes habit in recovery
An easing economic outlook has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs DIYers undertake, according to the “2013 DIY Report” from AutoMD.com.
Driven by cost-savings – but also enjoying the process – DIYers are continuing to do more of their own auto repairs, are attempting more difficult repairs, and say they are saving dollars while doing so.
24/7 online course at Lion.com satisfies U.S. DOT HazMat training requirement
Auto dealers, OEMs, body shops and parts & service operations must know and comply with complex Federal regulations when shipping the many hazardous products they deal with each day.
Federal law requires all employees involved in preparing hazmat shipments to complete training once every three years and fines for noncompliance are as high as $75,000 per day, per violation (49 CFR 172, Subpart H).
