Daily Archives: May 29, 2013

Bimmerfest in Pasadena, California

One of the biggest gatherings of BMW enthusiasts takes place in the United States, proving they have a closely knit and very devoted fan base for the German car maker. This year it took place on 18th May 2013.

BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept displayed in the United Kingdom

The new BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept arrived at the BMW PGA Championship Exhibition.

Natural gas is the leading alternative fuel in America

In a country where corn-based ethanol incites an avalanche of controversy, you may be surprised to know that ethanol isn’t the most common alternative fuel in America. Well, not by the EIA’s accounting method, anyway.

The 134 billion gallons of gasoline that powered our vehicles last year included about 13 billion gallons of ethanol. But the Energy Information Administration doesn’t consider one drop of blended ethanol as a true alternative fuel.

nhtsa investigates 400,000 Ford F-150 lorry for engine problems

2011-ford-f150-lorry

Photo courtesy Ford Motor Co

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Sunday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 400,000 2011-2013 F-150 lorries for acceleration problems

2013 Top Technician announced

Steve Smith, of Hills Toyota in Woodford Green, Essex

The winner of the Top Technician 2013 competition has been announced. Steve Smith, of Hills Toyota in Woodford Green, Essex, was a finalist in the competition in 2010 and 2011 and this year won. He was presented with a cheque for £2500, diagnostic equipment and professional tools at the awards ceremony at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey.