| Germany successful in delaying European CO2 limits for cars |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
In a move condemned by environmentalists, Germany has convinced its EU partners to delay the introduction of stricter CO2 emissions limits for cars.EU environment ministers had reached an agreement on a limit of 152 grams per mile for the average car to take effect in 2020, but Germany, known for its high-performance cars, has persuaded the ministers to delay that until 2024, the BBC reported ...
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| Germany wins EU support to scrap car emissions agreement |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
Months of vigorous lobbying from German ministers have resulted in the scrapping of an agreement to cap average new car emissions in the European Union at 95 grams per kilometre by 2020, down from around 130/g/km today. Reuters reports environment ministers from the 28 EU member states agreed to scrap an agreement after Germany argued that the CO2 target would cost jobs and negatively impact its ...
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| Peugeot considers equity sale to Dongfeng and French Government |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
is preparing a three billion euro ($4.3 billion) capital increase that would give Chinese firm Dongfeng Motor Corp and the French government matching stakes in the ailing car maker. French Government officials are in China for talks with Dongfeng that could see an agreement signed within weeks, according to a report published by Reuters this week. Under the terms of the document, Dongfeng and ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
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Earlier this summer, Representatives Larry Buschon of Maryland and Dan Lipinski of Illinois introduced a bill that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pass a formal rule regarding the testing of commercial truck drivers for sleep apnea.
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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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| Which Cars Fit Three Car Seats |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
Parents are often searching for the automotive holy grail: a car that's not a minivan and can fit three child-safety seats across the backseat. It's a short list. In the more than three years that Cars.com editors have been installing car seats into test vehicles, we've come across several vehicles that can hold three car seats across a backseat. The newest vehicle to make our ...
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| Hyundai USA CEO Shutdown cuts 10 of auto sales |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
in agreement : Car sales won't be affected much unless it drags on.Well, it must be dragging on. Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik gave an interview to Bloomberg News in which he said that now, 15 days after it began, the shutdown is threatening to shave 10% off car sales this month.Ten percent may not sound like a lot, but in terms of the auto industry, it's massive: almost ...
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| Fitch Affirms 3 Classes from Nissan Auto Receivables 2011-B Owner Trust |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
U.S. Economy Research and Commentary With the political showdown in Congress over the Affordable Care Act, Fitch Ratings looks at the impact of the Act, and the subsequent government shutdown, on the credit ...
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| Comer to pitch hemp to auto execs |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer punches the air Saturday August 3, 2013, during a speech at the Graves County Republican Breakfast in Mayfield. Photo by John ...
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| Nissan Builds 10 Millionth Vehicle in Tennessee |
Oct 15th, 2013 |
Oct. 15--Nissan marked two milestones today with the first U.S.-produced 2014 Nissan Rogue rolling off the line in Smyrna, Tenn. as the facility's 10 millionth vehicle, according to the Japanese automaker.The Nissan Rogue is the fifth in five launches of volume models in just 15 months, the company said in a statement.The shift of Rogue production to the United States is part of ...
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