Volkswagen Group reported a rare dip in global sales of its core VW brand in July and said business conditions may remain tough for an industry beset by slumping demand and overcapacity.
Daily Archives: August 14, 2013
the new BMW M3 /M4 coupe sounds like This
BMW has released a teaser video titled “BMW M is preparing something new” where you can hear the all-new straight-six (S55), 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine for a quick 10 seconds.
Refrigerant debate puts Europe car sales rebound at risk
The failure of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) to make a definitive ruling on the safety of the air conditioning refrigerant HFO-1234yf is bad news for the industry because it gives European car buyers another reason to delay their purchases — just as sales are starting to rebound.
The report says HFO-1234yf is more dangerous than the refrigerant it is supposed to replace, R134a, but the substance is not dangerous enough to pull from the market.
American Power Group receives EPA approval for 85 additional OUL engines
American Power Group Corporation announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc. (“APG”), has received online notification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) that its recent Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Engine Conversion Submissions have been approved for the following Outside Useful Life (“OUL”) engines:
- Detroit Diesel: Series 60 11.1L to 14L (2002-1987)
- Volvo/Mack: D11, D12, D13, D16, E7, MP7, MP8, MP10 10.8L to 16.1L (2009-2002)
