Monthly Archives: April 2013

Jaguar F-Type vs. Porsche 911 Cabriolet on the track with Tiff Needell

Porsche 911 is the car that different automakers are benchmarking their new models against.

Report: Connected car market to hit $98.42 billion by 2018

According to a new market research report, “Connected Car Market,” published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market is expected to reach total shipments of 59.86 million units by 2018, growing at an estimated CAGR of 41.2 percent from 2013 to 2018. 

New congestion charging aimed at encouraging ULEVs into London

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced forthcoming changes to the Congestion Charge scheme. From 1 July 2013, the 100% Ultra Low Emissions Discount (ULED) will only be applicable to the greenest zero or ultra-low emission vehicles driving into the capital – the change is intended to reduce the number of diesel cars driving into the city..

Free webinar covers how to deal with diesel tank corrosion

Robert “Bob” Tatnall, president of Fairville Products, and Stan Smith, president of Atlantic Bulk Carriers, are presenting a webinar on ULSD fuel on May 30th, 2013.

There are two sessions, one at 12:00 p.m. EST and the other at 3:00 p.m. at EST. The webinar is free, but attendance is limited.

Carfax hit with $50 million antitrust lawsuit by 120 dealerships

More than 100 used car dealers, including 11 on Long Island, have sued Carfax, claiming that the provider of heavily advertised vehicle history reports is violating federal antitrust laws by excluding competition.

The suit says that the near absence of competition results in higher prices for dealers, who furnish the reports to car shoppers, and for consumers who purchase the reports on their own, while discouraging sales of what the suit says are more reliable competing reports.