All Entries in the "Auto News" Category
Chrysler Builds CNG RAM Pickup for 2012
Chrysler plans to introduce a compressed natural gas (CNG) RAM pickup for sale in 2012. This pickup will compete with other manufactures and be another way for the U.S. energy needs to be less dependent on fossil fuels.
Chrysler has announced plans to introduce a CNG powered Ram Pickup in 2012.
Toyota Tackles World Famous Le Mans with Hybrid
With the advancement of new technology and a changing racing atmosphere at the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota has announced plans to race the TS0303, a gas/electric hybrid race car. The big question looms, will it not only compete, but win?
Toyota has decided to enter their TS0303 Hybrid LMP1 in the world famous 24 hours of Le Mans.
Toyota Innovates More Earth Friendly Production of Hybrids
Toyota disclosed that it has discovered a way to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles without utilizing expensive rare-earth metals. The dependency on these metals complicates the manufacturing process, and a new substitute for rare Earth metals would lighten the requirements and expenses required to manufacture these types of vehicles. It would also circumvent export laws and lessen the dependency on mining.
Toyota faced with a ban on rare earth materials has developed a new way to produce Hybrids that is more earth friendly.
Scion Unveils Drift Ready Sports Car, FR-S
Scion has developed a new sports car, the Scion FR-S. This super-charged drift-ready sports car is modeled after other successful sports car and is turning a lot of heads.
The Scion FR-S is a sleek looking, powerful sports car that is causing a lot of excitement.
Consumer Reports: Toyota Top Consumer Brand
Consumer Reports has released the results of their 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, and it’s good news for Toyota. As in years past, the highly rated Tundra and Tacoma pickup trucks tops the list in consumer brand perception, earning Toyota a winning streak that likely leaves runners up Ford, Chevrolet and Honda scratching their heads.
Toyota was once again ranked by Consumer Reports as the top consumer brand continuing a dominant streak of placing first.
