Monthly Archives: August 2013

Parts Geek stocking dealer alternatives for BMW parts

Parts Geek, an online automotive parts expert, has recently announced its decision to offer customers dealer alternatives for BMW parts.

The BMW parts are marked up to 80 percent off retail price. Parts Geek currently stocks 144,216 parts and accessories for the luxury car brand, including bug shields, ignition lock assemblies, fuel tanks, headlight switches, seat covers, window vent visors, shock absorbers and cruise control switches.

Companies to develop CNG tractor with advanced aerodynamics

Companies to develop CNG tractor with advanced aerodynamics

Freightliner Trucks  and Saddle Creek Logistics Services  have together developed a new Freightliner Cascadia 113″ BBC day cab with natural gas technology featuring advanced aerodynamics.

Ford adds natural gas option to F-150 pickup truck

Ford adds natural gas option to F-150 pickup truck

A version of Ford Motor Co.’s popular F-150 pickup truck can be prepped to run on natural gas as well as gasoline for the 2014 model year, a move the automaker says it’s making in response to customer demand.

Jaguar XKR-S GT limited to 10 units in UK, priced at £135,000

Jaguar XKR-S GT limited to 10 units in UK, priced at £135,000

Jaguar XKR-S GT made its debut back in March at the New York Auto Show. The initial production was limited to just 30 cars for the North American market.

BMW’s expansion setback in China may signal dimming outlook for carmakers

BMW’s failure to win government approval to expand a BMW Brilliance Automotive factory in China is fueling concern that global automakers could find it increasingly difficult to win regulatory approval on projects in the country.

China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection said it sent back an application, citing inadequate wastewater analysis and the plan’s failure to meet government anti-pollution targets.