Category Archives: Motoring News

UK Used car market returns to pre-recession levels

UK Used car market returns to pre-recession levels

A report from British Car Auctions has shown that used car sales passed seven million in 2012, outpacing new car sales by five million and returning the used market back to pre-recession levels.

Doug Parks says GM is working on 200-mile electric car

Doug Parks says GM is working on 200-mile electric car

As automakers race to make cheaper electric cars with greater battery range, General Motors is working on one that can go 200 miles per charge at a cost of about $30,000, a top company executive said.

U.S. Department of Energy launches app on hydrogen use

U.S. Department of Energy launches app on hydrogen use

As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to expand access to data and develop clean, domestic energy sources, the Energy Department launched a new app to more easily provide best practices and procedures for safely handling and using hydrogen to power fuel cells.

Ford launches electric vehicle charging network

Ford launches electric vehicle charging network

Ford launches new workplace charging network, allowing more employees to accomplish their daily commute entirely on electricity.

Nicholas Pinchuk Issues Dire Warnings on Vehicle technician Shortage

Nicholas Pinchuk Issues Dire Warning on Vehicle technician Shortage

“Technicians are special people and Snap-on celebrates the dignity of that work,” said Nicholas T. Pinchuk, chairman and CEO of Snap-on, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks.