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DaimlerChrysler pulling forward with cleaner technologies 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

In the latest sustainability report from the company soon to be formerly known as DaimlerChrysler, Dr. Thomas Weber outlined some of the companies near-term plans. Some of the company's plans for cleaner technology such as their advanced BlueTec diesel emission control system are being sped up. ...

DaimlerChrysler Canada to customers: sorry our cars sip so much gas, here's 20 cents 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Last week, DaimlerChrysler Canada announced a series of incentives for new car buyers and leasers, including an employee price discount and a deal with Petro-Canada for 20 cents off per liter of gas for one year (of "average driving"). So, instead of making higher-mileage vehicles, DaimlerChrysler ...

DaimlerChrysler and BMW officially not working on A-class follow-up 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Guess the rumor was wrong. Automotive News Europe is reporting that DaimlerChrysler and BMW are not in discussions to build a new A-class successor together, using the MINI platform. Thomas Weber, head of research and development at DaimlerChrysler, told Automotive News Europe on Friday that, ...

Goodwood's Festival of Speed might as well be called the Festival of Green 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

As this weekend's Festival of Speed there's a new attraction that gets away from the speed and focuses a bit more on the green. Created by Clean Green Cars, the FoS-TECH exhibit brings together a slew of cars we love here at AutoblogGreen and puts them in one area at the same time. If you're going, ...

Smart fortwo gets recall notice for possible steering defect 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

A "possible" steering defect in the new-generation Smart fortwo has prompted a recall of 1,650 of the minicars by DaimlerChrysler, the company announced today. Automotive News is reporting that each of the owners of these particular vehicles have been notified and that there have been no reports of ...

AN says Chrysler needs a small car, but not from Chery 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Micro cars are the hot new(ish) segment across the pond right now, and any mass-market car company that isn't in on the business should be. Recall that Chrysler is having talks with Chinese automaker Chery to collaborate on a new car for said segment, focusing on the Hornet concept as a particular ...

Automakers create radio and print ads in an attempt to stall fuel economy regulations 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

In an effort to sway consumer's minds when it comes to the types of vehicles they purchase and the regulations concerning fuel mileage of those vehicles, a consortium of automakers is running radio and print advertising in some states. The group, Auto Alliance, consists of General Motors Corp., ...

DaimlerChrysler VP calls on congress for more tax breaks for fuel efficient cars 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

At a Senate Finance subcommittee hearing earlier this week DaimlerChrysler Vice-President Mark Chernoby urged Congress to extend tax credits for diesel vehicles to include all diesels. Expanded credits would help offset some of the increased cost of diesel engines and encourage the market for ...

The GM/DCX/BMW Two-Mode Hybrid collaboration 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Click the image for a high res gallery of the GMT900 hybrids When General Motors gave us our brief (and I mean brief, it was only about ten minutes behind the wheel) first exposure to the new Tahoe and Yukon hybrids the other day they weren't there alone. Along with the GM chief engineers and ...

Removing nitrogen-oxide emissions from diesel exhausts without urea 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Whether or not you believe in global warming, nitrogen-oxides, or NOx, definitely does contribute to acid rain and smog, which are not debatable. Because NOx is emitted in large quantities from the exhaust of diesel engines, something needs to stop it from entering our atmosphere. One way to do ...

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