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University of Michigan – Fuel Efficiency in Trucks Rises
A new report produced by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute has found good news for truck owners. Fuel efficiency of new pickup trucks has risen as much as 14 percent over in the past four years, equally an increase of three miles per gallon.
A recent study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institue states that fuel efficiency has risen in many trucks.
Toyota Invests $400M in U.S., Moves Hybrid Production
Toyota recently announced plans to shift production of its Highlander crossover hybrid from Japan to Princeton, Indiana. This project will involve a capital investment of about $400 million to expand and remodel Toyota’s current Indiana plant while adding 400 additional jobs to the Princeton facility.
Toyota recently announced that it is investing $400 million in the Princeton, Indiana plant to bring production of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid to the U.S.
Toyota Opens Domestic Parts Plant Instead of Importing
As a bit of good news coming out of the job recession that has plagued the U.S. for the last three years, Toyota announced plans to build a new manufacturing operation in Georgia within the next two years.
Toyota recently announced it will open a new parts plant in Georgia to produce parts rather than keep importing parts from Japan.
Car Commercials Super Bowl 2012
Here’s a recap of the most important car commercials of the 2012 Super Bowl – if you like this post, please share it on Facebook!
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Clint Eastwood Super Bowl Commercial is a Big Fat Lie
By this time, we’ve all seen the Clint Eastwood “Halftime” ad from Chrysler. It’s well produced, classy, and – depending on your point of view – inspiring. The ad wants you to believe that, much like Detroit, America can bounce back from tough times stronger than before.
The trouble is, this whole notion of Detroit “bouncing back” is a lie. Detroit was saved from collapse by an Italian conglomerate, the American taxpayer, and good timing. Let me explain:
