Category Archives: General Talk

Omnitek Engineering predicts diesel-to-GNG conversions to increase

Omnitek Engineering said inquires from large fleet operators interested in converting heavy duty truck engines to natural gas gained momentum in 2013, with the company shipping a preliminary order late in December to one of its domestic conversion center partners and the commencement of initial kit sales to a European country committed to a 10-year target of two million conversions.

In addition, a Latin America customer received a preliminary order of U.S. – manufactured natural gas engines utilizing the company’s technology for an initial 50- bus conversion project.

meet the new Nano Twist by Tata

meet the new Nano Twist by Tata

Tata announces the launch of the new Nano Twist, a new addition to the Nano range.

Volvo V40 awarded China NCAP Five stars

Volvo V40 awarded China NCAP Five stars

Volvo  rounded off a successful year in China by receiving a five-star rating for the Volvo V40 in the 2013 China NCAP test – and the overall result is the best in the passenger car category since the protocol was upgraded in 2012.

Toyota Prius used to power home during storm blackouts

Toyota Prius used to power home during storm blackouts

A former American Air Force mechanic used his car to power his Toronto home for nine hours during a blackout caused by freak weather in December.

American car auction boasts petrolheads’ dream collection

American car auction boasts petrolheads' dream collection

An upcoming car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, looks set to have automotive fans drooling and then raiding their bank accounts due to the sheer weight of extremely rare and collectible vehicles on display.