When testing for fuel economy, experts say there is a wide gap between the best and worst drivers on a manual transmission. As fleets implement more fuel-saving measures, sales of trucks with automatic transmissions are expected to jump.
Drayson Racing won its third Michelin Green X Challenge victory in the 2010 American Le Mans Series. Former UK minister of science and innovation Paul Drayson and Jonny Cocker put in extra hours behind the wheel after the E85 bio-ethanol car was damaged the night before in a practice run and the third driver wasn't cleared by medical officials.
Enterprise Holdings revealed the 2010 Auction Achievement Award winners and taking honors in the whole car auctions category was Manheim Dallas Auto Auction. Officials said the Auction Achievement Award program is designed to recognize auctions that excel in strategic planning, communication, operational success, customer service, marketing and reconditioning.
Verizon is expanding its nationwide fleet to include alternative-energy vehicles, and 260 hybrids are going to New Jersey. Included will be "mild hybrid" trucks used for aerial line work.