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Say goodbye to the good old dCi Renault-sourced diesels. While many manufacturers have declared they remain committed to the diesel engine, like Volkswagen, Mazda, and Daimler, other automaker have clearly announced they will gradually stop selling diesel vehicles in Europe and the rest of the world. The latest company to join them is Nissan, which believes customers will continue to worry about tax rises and restrictions, and will buy a gasoline, hybrid, or electric vehicle instead of a diesel-powered car. Read also: Toyota Says The End Is Nigh For Its Diesel-Powered Cars In Europe “Along with other manufacturers and industry bodies we can see the progressive decline of diesel but we do not anticipate its sudden end in the short-term,” a spokeswoman for the Japanese brand told Reuters in a recent interview. “At this point in time and for many customers, modern diesel engines will remain in demand and continue to be available within … [Read more...] about Nissan To Gradually Abandon Diesels In Europe

The automotive industry is consolidating. Automakers are increasingly forming alliances to offset the cost of developing new technologies, like electric powertrains and autonomous systems. Seeking economies of scale has turned the car world into a latticework of take-overs and tie-ups, and we’ve compiled a guide to help you make sense of it all. It’s organized in alphabetical order for convenience, and for the sake of general sanity. Aston Martin Aston Martin used to be part of Ford, along with Volvo and Jaguar. Today, it’s an independent company with a long list of shareholders and investors that include Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler and a London-based investment firm named Investindustrial. The tie-up with Mercedes gave Aston Martin access to AMG engines for its latest sports cars. BMW BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) was founded in 1916 as an aircraft engine company, and expanded production to motorcycles and eventually cars. Today, BMW also owns Mini and … [Read more...] about Who made my car? A comprehensive guide to today’s car conglomerates

Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) today announced its 2019 Leadership Award winners at its annual December Meeting and Reception held at The Great Escape in Schiller Park. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals that take actions to locally reduce petroleum consumption and improve air quality, such as by using cleaner-burning alternative-fuel vehicles, electric vehicles or other advanced technologie This year's winners include: Village of Oak Park, Greater Chicago I-55 Truck Plaza, Ozinga and Village of Downers Grove. Tom Thompson, maintenance supervisor for the Forest Preserves of Cook County, was recognized for his Leadership in Public Service. Chicago resident Neda Deylami also was awarded a Community Leadership Award for her efforts to help Chicago transition to environmentally friendly electric vehicles. "The individuals and organizations we are honoring are terrific examples for others to follow to learn about the advantages of clean-vehicle and … [Read more...] about Village of Downers Grove Named Green Fleet Leader by Clean Cities