Monday, July 20th, 2009
If you think the potential new car buyers are now leaning more on finally buying a new car with the recent gas price rollbacks then guess again. They will buy a new car but they will be asking for one thing car dealers will have to answer honestly and convincingly: gas consumption.
This practice is common but not as important for buyers in the past decade. But with the increasing price of fuel, one has to really become attentive to it, particularly since finances are becoming harder to manage. Adding gasoline or fuel costs is an area that they can really cut down on and for the people who are buying a new one, the gas consumption ratio is something that will play a vital role in their next car purchase consideration.
Hence, car dealers can use in preparation for the questions to be expected. It may even be the difference between a sale or a waste of time.
(Source) Press
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Diets don’t only cover humans. They are now used for cars as the continued rise in fuel costs and car maintenance continue to bring harder times to the modern consumer. But perhaps it is in the type of lifestyle you follow to which ZipCar issues a challenge through its Low-Car Diet.
Beginning July 15, participants will hand over the keys to their personal cars and commit to living one month without the use of their vehicles. Instead, they will utilize public transportation, increase walking and biking, and be given a membership to Zipcar to access the vehicles when necessary.
Among the perks included in this program include:
- Five free servings of Berry Chill’s all-natural chilled yogurt each week
- A one-month gym membership at Equinox
- Airbrush tans from Ortanic
- Montague Corporation will provide one lucky Chicago participant with a SwissBike TX
“Chicago’s Low-Car Diet is an opportunity for residents to experience all of the benefits of living car-free and encourages them to rethink their routine and opt for a smarter and healthier lifestyle,” said Mark Norman, president and COO of Zipcar. “Last year’s Low-Car Diet demonstrated that trying a car-free lifestyle can lead to permanent car shedding, and we believe even more Chicagoans will discover the same benefits this year.”
(Source) Press
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
Traveling can prove to be a problem for most, especially if their itinerary is clouded and doesn’t have a real detailed plan. One problem is destination and now a new website aims to erase all that. The website is A Day’s Outing, a free online search tool for short-distance day trips and weekend outings, offers ideas for summer trips on just one tankful of gas. Plan the perfect trip with them and you can save yourself the burden of burning gas economically.
A Day’s Outing helps people plan the perfect short-distance trip by revealing the undiscovered special events and unique destinations that surround them, whether the outings are thirty minutes or a few hours away. A Day’s Outing uses a person’s starting location, personal interests and desired travel distance to provide a customized list of activities and destinations.
So with the Summer coming up, traveling to certain places should be the only problem left. Now they have a suitable ally to help them program their trip, resulting in a worthy vacation and of course savings on fuel costs.
(Source) Press
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Toyota launches its first internal combustion hybrid lift truck, GENEO-HYBRID, an 8,000 lb. counterbalanced lift truck that combines a 2.5-liter diesel engine, electric motor and nickel-metal hydride battery to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 50%. This new offering from Toyota Industrial Corporation will make its debut in the Japanese market this December.
As businesses look to reduce fuel costs and decrease CO2 emissions, Toyota Hybrid technology offers a practical, proven solution by capitalizing on the advantages of existing fuel sources and infrastructure. The new GENEO-HYBRID lift truck will cut CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in half while delivering the operational performance of an equivalent conventional diesel-powered lift truck. The result is a lift truck that provides both improved environmental performance and economic benefits for customers due to lower fuel costs.
“Toyota has been a leader in hybrid development for years with the very popular Prius vehicle,” said Brett Wood, president of TMHU. “We are excited to see hybrid technology entering the mainstream of material handling. This is a huge step forward for our industry.”
(Source) Press
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Toyota has added another twist to its popular car brand line Innova. Traditionally we all know the Toyota Innova to run on gas and diesel fuel but today, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) introduced the Innova CNG in India.
“Toyota is an environment conscious company committed to the cause of nurturing and protecting nature in its myriad forms. With CNG having established itself as an eco-friendly, reliable and economic fuel, TKM is pleased to announce India’s first ever energy efficient MPV in India. This is yet another step in our efforts to make the environment more inhabitable.”
The CNG Innova will be priced at around Rs 85000 higher than the current petrol version.
It can be recalled that the growing fuel costs have compelled every car maker to come up with an alternative fuel option cars in the market. There has been a surge in demand for such model in markets like India which are extremely price sensitive.
(Source) A Pakistan News
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Monday, February 9th, 2009
India may be in for a treat as Reva Electric Car Co. revealed plans of launching an advanced model of its electric car in India this May. The company is ready to launch a new model powered by advanced battery technology. The car will be launched this year and shall hit the showrooms and dealer network by mod-2009.
There has been substantial growth in the alternative fuel car segment in India and across the globe. With the rising environmental concerns, rising fuel costs, congested driving conditions in major cities, people have begun opting for electric cars for smaller distances or driving through the city.
Reva will also open its exclusive dealer networks in Delhi and Bangalore. It also intends to have sales outlets in Pune and Hyderabad. Currently, the company has a tie-up with Reliance Digital for its sales and distribution in India.
(Source) Cartrade India
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