Qantas’ domestic fares hike
A Qantas Airways passenger plane takes off from Sydney Airport, in Australia. Qantas has announced it will raise domestic air fares for the second time in two months.
Government of Saskatchewan launches renewable diesel program
The Government of the Saskatchewan launched a new renewable diesel program as part of the provincial 2011-2012 Budget.
The five-year, $26 million program will provide a 13 cent per liter grant to eligible renewable diesel producers. The program will b…
Maxim to throw 30-year birthday bash at Winnipeg, Regina dealerships
WINNIPEG, Man. — Maxim Truck & Trailer is turning 30 Apr. 1, and will celebrate with special customer events at its Winnipeg and Regina locations. [Full Story]
USABC awards $8M advanced battery technology contract to A123 Systems
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an advanced research collaboration among Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded an $8-million advanced battery development contract with A123 Systems Inc.
The…
USABC awards $8M advanced battery technology contract to A123 Systems
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an advanced research collaboration among Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded an $8-million advanced battery development contract with A123 Systems Inc.
The…
Mercedes C Class going all hybrid?
The ML450 hybrid, one of the first hybrids from Mercedes.
Following the luxury hybrid trend
In about 2 years every Mercedes C Class vehicle could be a hybrid vehicle according to recent rumors. In addition, Mercedes hopes to reduce C Class weight by se…
Car transporter puts brakes on services
WINDSOR, Ont. — North America’s largest auto transporter, Allied Systems, has put the brakes on its services to GM and Chrysler and has impounded about 1,700 GM cars and hundreds more belonging to Chrysler. [Full Story]
Navistar introduces MaxxForce 15, expands mixer line
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Navistar International announced at the Conexpo/Con-Agg construction show that its International PayStar is now available with the 15-litre MaxxForce engine. [Full Story]
The 58 MPG Geo Metro on the Edge of Forever
Harlan Ellison wrote “The City on the Edge of Forever“, which is Star Trek fan-speak for “Harlan Ellison is awesome“. Mr. Ellison has been called a visionary futurist, and has written for The Outer Limits, The Man From UNCLE, Alfred Hitchcoc…
The 58 MPG Geo Metro on the Edge of Forever
Harlan Ellison wrote “The City on the Edge of Forever“, which is Star Trek fan-speak for “Harlan Ellison is awesome“. Mr. Ellison has been called a visionary futurist, and has written for The Outer Limits, The Man From UNCLE, Alfred Hitchcoc…