MIT Study Says Vehicle Weight Canceled Fuel Economy Gains Between 1980 and 2006

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Knittel found that between 1980 and 2006, the average gas mileage of vehicles sold in the United States increased by slightly more than 15%. During that same period, though, average curb weight of those vehicles increased 26%.

Hino Trucks Signs Long-Term Exclusive Agreement with Allison Transmission

NOVI, MI - Hino Trucks and Allison Transmission, Inc. signed a multi-year, long-term agreement that will make Allison transmissions the preferred and exclusive transmission for all current and future Hino conventional trucks in the United States.

Ford, Azure Dynamics Deliver First Transit Connect Electrics

The all-electric, zero-emissions Transit Connect Electric has a driving range of up to 80 miles per full charge.

Palfinger Partners with AP Fleet Management for Bucket Truck Rental Program

Palfinger and AP Fleet Management have partnered to introduce a new bucket truck rental program in the United States.

NICB: Pickup Truck Tailgate Thefts a Growing Problem

Texas topped the list as the state with the most tailgate theft claims and is followed by California, Arizona and Florida.

Former Continental CEO to Deliver Keynote at NAFA's 2007 FMI-LEG Conference and Exposition

Insurance Industry Tests Highlight Poor Bumper Performance

Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket 1,215% in Two Years

A new report published by the National Insurance Crime Bureau examines recent trends concerning various auto crimes including stolen vehicles, catalytic converter thefts, carjackings, and fuel theft.

Audi, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Acura MDX Post Record Sales in March

March was another good month for imports in the United States, with six carmakers -- Germany's Audi and Mercedes-Benz; Japan's Infiniti, Lexus, and Mitsubishi; and South Korea's Kia all setting sales records.