Vehicle Research

DENVER - The Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance will hold a free workshop Sept. 9 in Denver. The training seminar will cover alternative fuel quality, infrastructure, available vehicles, safety, and environmental impact of propane, ethanol, biodiesel, and compressed natural gas.

Tags: Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance, Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, Department of Energy, National Biodiesel Board, Propane Education & Research Council, Renewable Fuels Association, seminar

SOUTHFIELD, MI - With 354,400 used commercial vehicles registered in the U.S. during the first two quarters of 2010, the total sets a new record for used commercial vehicle registrations in a six-month timeframe and represents nearly 68 percent of the commercial vehicle market.

Tags: commercial vehicle, R.L. Polk, resale, used vehicle, vehicle registration

WASHINGTON - Two new fuel economy labels are proposed, one of which features a letter grade to communicate the vehicle's overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance.

Tags: 2012-MY, DOT, EPA, fuel economy

KALAMAZOO, MI - AT&T continues to green its nationwide fleet, now replacing five of its Kalamazoo, Mich., vehicles with Toyota Prius models, typically being used by sales people and managers who work with network technicians.

Tags: ATT, Green Fleet, hybrid, Prius, Toyota

TORRANCE, CA - Lexus announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) on its 2011 models ranging from the luxury IS sport sedan to the flagship luxury hybrid sedan LS 600h L.

Tags: ES 350, IS 250, IS 350, Lexus, LS 460, LS 600h L, Vehicle Pricing

HERNDON, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported July 2010 sales of 23,880 total units, for a 16-percent increase over July 200, and the Volkswagen CC had a record month with 3,394 units sold, a 140-percent increase compared with June 2009.

Tags: CC, Tiguan, Volkwagen

HERNDON, VA - The Audi A5/S5 coupe, Audi Q5 crossover, and Audi Q7 rank at the top of the premium coupe and luxury Crossover / SUV categories in the newly released Strategic Vision Inc. 2010 Total Quality Index.

Tags: A5, Audi, award, Q5, Q7, S5, Total Quality Index

MUNICH, GERMANY - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's (BMW) namesake luxury brand increased U.S. sales 16 percent in July to close the gap against Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus.

Tags: BMW, Daimler AG, Jaguar, Lexus, luxury, Mercedes-Benz

NEW YORK - Verizon received a 2010 NGV Achievement Award for its program to add 501 Ford E-250 cargo vans as part of the company-wide sustainability effort to conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to improved air quality.

Tags: award, CNG, E-250, Ford, natural gas, Verizon

SAN ANTONIO - Incentives and federal grants are expected to propel the adoption of hybrid commercial vehicles in North America and Europe, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan.

Tags: commercial vehicle, hybrid, study

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - Hyundai Motor America announced plans to maintain its leadership and achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 miles per gallon by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light-duty trucks.

Tags: CAFE, fuel economy, Hyundai Motor America, NHTSA

DETROIT - Monthly sales figures for July showed an increase in fleet sales for General Motors and Ford, compared with July 2009.

Tags: Chrysler Group LLC, Ford, General Motors, sales

TORRANCE, CA - The Toyota Sequoia will not be discontinued, contrary to any media reports, according to a July 29 statement from Toyota.

Tags: discontinuation, Sequoia, Toyota

HERNDON, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported July 2010 sales of 23,880 total units, for a 16-percent increase over July 2009, and its thirteenth consecutive month of sales growth.

Tags: sales, Volkswagen of America

HERNDON, VA - Volkswagen of America is offering street incentives on several 2011 models, ranging from $500-$4,000.

Tags: 2011-MY, incentives, Volkswagen of America

LOS ANGELES - Approximately 40 will debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public Nov. 19-28. More than 20 world debuts are confirmed for press days on Nov. 17-18.

Tags: 2011-MY, debut, Electric Vehicle, Los Angeles Auto Show

HERNDON, VA - The momentum that propelled Audi to record U.S. sales in the first half of 2010 also helped it achieve the benchmark of 2 million vehicles sold to American luxury car consumers.

Tags: A3 TDI, A4, Audi, Q5, Q7 TDI, quattro, R8, TT