Could plug-in vehicles save the U.S. Postal Service?
September 25, 2011 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, MPG, USA
With the United States Postal Service facing financial woes, Infrastructurist claims to have found a plugged-in solution that will keep the centuries-old, Constitution-formed government agency alive and kicking: four tips that, if successful, would make Benjamin Franklin* proud. Here’s an abbreviated look at tip number one:
The USPS currently operates [...]
2011 Kia Optima receives service bulletin for accelerator pedals
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Kia
2011 Kia Optima – Click above for high-res image gallery
That was quick. Kia has issued a service bulletin asking its dealers to check the operation of the accelerator pedal on all-new 2011 Optima models that are just now arriving at dealerships across the country. According to Consumer Reports, workers are [...]
Toyota staging “limited service campaign” to fix shredding belts on 2010 Corolla, Matrix
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Toyota
“Limited Service Campaign” may sound like a euphemism for “quiet recall,” but the real meaning is related to the small amount of 2010 Corolla and Matrix models Toyota is calling in for repair. According to Reuters, a total of nearly 11,000 vehicles are affected; about 9,400 Corollas and 1,350 Matrix models [...]
Establishing Automotive Preventive Maintenance Service Schedule and Finding an Auto Mechanic in Mesa Arizona
Regular automotive preventive maintenance on your vehicle will not only preserve your cars life, it will save you a ton of money on auto repair. There are certain maintenance intervals recommended by your vehicles manufacturer. Those service procedures are important, but are only a start, using other techniques along with the dealers recommendations will keep [...]
How To Get The Best Automotive Repair Service
Just as clear communication between you and your doctor can equal better care for your body, communicating carefully with your mechanic means the best care for your body of your car.
When you think about it, you really know your car better than anyone else. You drive it every day and know how it feels and [...]
Report: Daimler dealers will be prepared to sell and service EVs in two years
February 16, 2010 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hydrogen, Mercedes Benz, SMART, Daimler
Mercedes-Benz concept BlueZero Plus – Click above for high-res image gallery
Daimler is working aggressively to bring zero emissions vehicles to market under both the Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. In order to get ready for that, Daimler AG research and development chief Dr. Thomas Weber wants all the company’s [...]
