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Newspaper headline writer dares to destroy new Jeep diesel

If the headline writer responsible for the example above is indicative, the future of diesels in the US market doesn't look good. The Detroit News got a chance to drive the new Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD and while Chrysler said he should be able to run 450 miles on a tank, I doubt they meant gasoline. For the record, the range estimate in the instrument panel was on the conservative side and the writer probably could have cover the distance. Fortunately, Mr. Burgess saw fit to use diesel fuel instead of gas. [Source: Detroit News] ... Read more →

John McCormick from The Detroit News shares his thoughts on CO2 Jeremy Korzeniewski

While I was reading this column, I almost thought I was perusing my latest copy of Car and Driver. Then, I realized that the writing was not as good, and the attempts at humor less successful. But, ...

Upcoming speech by GM CEO to outline Toyota-beating strategy Sebastian Blanco

We'll be keeping an eye out for GM CEO Rick Wagoner's upcoming speech which was announced this week. The speech will be on GM's strategy to beat Toyota at developing and selling green cars. A source ...

We can't let the market decide the fate of global warming as Detroit News columnist Winton wants you to believe Derrick Y. Noh

Neil Winton, a columnist for the Detroit News' Auto Insider, wrote a piece arguing that we should leave automakers alone and let market forces determine the outcome of emissions and global warming. ...

Presidential Mariner Hybrid Derrick Y. Noh

"We have always found a way to clean the environment and grow the economy at the same time. And when it comes to global warming, we'll do it again." Former President Bill Clinton takes his own words, ...

Diesel Jeep Liberty R.I.P. in U.S. 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

DaimlerChrysler announced Monday that the company will stop making the diesel Jeep Liberty SUV for sale in the U.S., despite better-than-expected sales in 2005. According to the Detroit News, the compact SUV's engine doesn't meet new tough federal emissions standards that will kick in next year and ...

GM's fuel subsidy program not exactly popular with everyone 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

GM recently announced a program to lower gas costs for buyers of some of the company's most gas-inefficient vehicles. GM's "fuel price protection program" reimburses the buyer enough money to bring the cost of all of that buyer's gas during the first year down to $1.99 a gallon. The reimbursement ...

Push for new fuel economy standards on fast track 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

The Detroit News reports the House Energy and Commerce Committee is looking in to new federal fuel economy standards this week for passenger cars. The bill would use the same language as the light truck regulations, allowing for annual fuel economy increases. The current Corporate Average Fuel ...


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