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Toyota elects to build RAV4 EV in Canadian plant
While confirming that electric-car experts Tesla will supply the entire electric powertrain — including the battery, motor, gearbox and power…
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Suzuki outlines 2012 lineup changes
While it’s still too early for actual photos, American Suzuki has offered an early verbal insight at what we can…
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New CAFE spec calls for 54.5 mpg in 2025
Signaling a new chapter in the history of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, President Obama and representatives from 13…
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J.D. Power 2011 APEAL study: Porsche reigns, Hyundai shines
The results of the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study have just been…
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Tech Brief: A look inside GM’s 3D Rapid Prototyping lab
One of the coolest and most efficient technologies to come into prominence during the last decade is three-dimensional rapid prototyping.…
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Volvo XC60 earns kudos for City Safety crash avoidance technology
A new study published by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found…
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Shelby SuperCars Tuatara – boldly breeding the need for speed
What’s in a name? In the case of the new Shelby SuperCars Tuatara, a somewhat obscure confirmation that it’s being…
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Mercedes-Benz wind tunnels provide the ultimate in climate control
Taking computer simulation to a whole new level, Mercedes-Benz has just brought a pair of high-tech wind tunnels online that…
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Daimler and Bosch create joint venture to make advanced EV motors
Automaker Daimler AG and supplier giant Robert Bosch GmBH have just signed an agreement to create a new 50:50 joint…
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Pandora set to open a bigger box of manufacturer relationships
Earlier this week, the internet radio operation, Pandora, confirmed that Scion has become the latest to join an expanding circle…