Category Archives: Useful Information

German Carmakers quit industry group testing new refrigerant safety

(Reuters) – German carmaker BMW ceased its role in an automotive industry research program investigating the safety of a potential new air conditioning refrigerant, disagreeing with the test methods employed.

Renault, Dacia expanding into online car sales

The Renault and Dacia brands plan to aggressively expand their online car sales, taking advantage of a trend in vehicle retailing that is expected to grow rapidly this decade. The Dacia Store and Renault Retail Group online shopping portals could be available to customers in all European markets by the end of 2014, the automakers said.

American National Car Care Month in April

The American National Car Care Month in April is right around the corner. It’s not too soon to think about ways to take care of your car and help your community.

self-driving cars, Google and regulators disagree over timing

Google Inc. sees self-driving cars being available to consumers in three to five years. Regulators and the insurance industry aren’t so sure it can happen that quickly.

sugar-based ethanol Demand should increase


By: James Cordier, OptionSellers.com

The use of ethanol produced from sugarcane is mandated by the Renewable Fuels Standards (RFS). The mandate calls for the use of renewable fuels, but it has additional requirements that specify cleaner sources of advanced biofuels like sugar ethanol.