New diesel engine from Mazda GRAND-AM GX Series

As the self-described “only Asian auto maker committed to bringing modern clean-diesel technology to the United States,” Mazda is offering its 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D four-cylinder diesel for sale to race teams to compete in the newly announced GX class for GRAND-AM racing.

Coca-Cola UK purchased 13 Iveco Stralis 6x2 rigid trutsks working on Biomethane!

Coca-Cola’s UK division, known as Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. (CCE), has taken delivery this month of 13 additional biomethane gas-powered Iveco Stralis 6x2 rigid trucks.

Chrysler vehicles will be sculpted by the wind, Gilles says

Chrysler Group designers are spending more time in the wind tunnel to make more aerodynamic vehicles, aiding fuel economy, design chief Ralph Gilles said today.

Speaking at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, a gathering of Michigan political and business leaders at this resort island in northern Michigan, Gilles said aerodynamics are becoming an increasingly important design aspect at Chrysler and throughout the industry.