
The Italian government is considering offering tax incentives to encourage new car purchases by both private and public sector owners, Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi said.

The Italian government is considering offering tax incentives to encourage new car purchases by both private and public sector owners, Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi said.
By Briton Ryle
As of Monday, you could place your order with a Ford dealer for a brand new 2015 F-150. The F-150 is the best-selling truck in history, and it has been the best-selling line of vehicles for 32 straight years. Ford sold 763,402 of them in 2013.

The UK’s 10-year, £1-billion (US$1.7-billion) Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has selected the University of Warwick as the site for its Hub location, supporting the industry and government commitment to the development of low carbon propulsion systems.
A carbon tax with revenues used to fund renewable energy programs gained support from 60 percent of Americans, according to a University of Michigan poll.
That’s the highest among tax options presented and one that crossed the political divide with majorities of Democrats, Republicans and Independents saying they would support the tax, according to the National Surveys on Energy and Environment.

By Scott Gamm
Despite the cloud of negative publicity surrounding General Motors’ recall woes, sales showed strength during the second quarter.