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Nissan puts out the most: carbons, that is

From 1990 to 2005, Nissan's carbon emission levels have grown more than any of the other top six automakers selling cars in the US -- and not by a little. The company's 2005 fleet is responsible for 9.2% more carbon output over its lifetime than the 1990 fleet, according to a study by Environmental Defense. The next highest gain was Daimler Chrysler at 4.8. GM -- often the whipping boy in studies like this -- had the smallest rise with 3%, and Toyota's comparative carbon output actually dropped 3%. Not knowing the study's methodology, a host ... Read more →

NHTSA: Back-up cameras are expensive and unreliable Jonathon Ramsey

Congress asked the NHTSA to put together a report on electronic measures available in vehicles to help prevent fatalities from people being backed over. The NHTSA doesn't have exact stats on how many ...

New car buyers: diesels, yes, hybrids, hmm... Jonathon Ramsey

T The J.D. Power and Associates Alternative Powertrain Study has found that hybrid consideration among new car buyers is slipping, albeit only slightly. At the same time, the willingness to consider a ...

Nissan puts out the most: carbons, that is 2 years ago on Autoblog

From 1990 to 2005, Nissan's carbon emission levels have grown more than any of the other top six automakers selling cars in the US -- and not by a little. The company's 2005 fleet is responsible for 9.2% more carbon output over its lifetime than the 1990 fleet, according to a study by Environmental ...

NHTSA: Back-up cameras are expensive and unreliable 2 years ago on Autoblog

Congress asked the NHTSA to put together a report on electronic measures available in vehicles to help prevent fatalities from people being backed over. The NHTSA doesn't have exact stats on how many people are killed in these kinds of accidents because they mostly happen on private property. ...

New car buyers: diesels, yes, hybrids, hmm... 2 years ago on Autoblog

T The J.D. Power and Associates Alternative Powertrain Study has found that hybrid consideration among new car buyers is slipping, albeit only slightly. At the same time, the willingness to consider a clean diesel is growing. Overall, 7% fewer buyers are adding a hybrid to their list of potentials, ...






Autoblog Podcast #155: 'Twas the night before LA...

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert go over some LA Preview action and quietly whoop it up on the podcast.

 
 

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