Monthly Archives: April 2014

Toyota Camry tries to shed vanilla reputation

The 2015 Toyota Camry is introduced at the New York International Auto Show, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Shaken by the advances of newer, sportier rivals, the Toyota Camry is trying to shed its vanilla reputation.

Suzuki joins fuel-efficiency race with simplified hybrid system

Suzuki said today it will introduce an affordable, simplified gasoline-electric hybrid technology in its cars, joining rivals in the race for fuel efficiency.

Suzuki, which has largely focused on internal combustion engines, said it needs to boost fuel efficiency to survive in a competitive industry.

Subaru 5th-gen AWD Outback with up to 10% fuel economy improvement

Subaru of America, Inc. introduced the 5th-generation 2015 Outback. The 2015 all-wheel drive Outback offers the roomiest interior, most capable chassis and highest fuel-efficiency in the model’s 20-year history.

Consumers Ignore Auto Recall Notices at Their Own Risk

Consumers Ignore Auto Recall Notices at Their Own Risk

More than 12 million vehicles have been recalled so far this year, the most notable being the more than 2.6 million GM cars with ignition faults reportedly linked to at least 13 deaths. Since Monday of this week, more than 400,000 additional vehicles have been recalled, including Ford Escapes and Fusions, as well as Toyota Highlanders.

DOE issues draft loan solicitation up to $4B for renewable energy & energy efficiency projects

DOE issues draft loan solicitation up to $4B for renewable energy & energy efficiency projects

The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a draft loan guarantee solicitation for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects located in the US that avoid, reduce, or sequester greenhouse gases.