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August 22nd News Topics

Last day to be able to write before you all...

What will the Spark EV do for GM

Nicolas Zart    August 22, 2012 - 2:44AM

considering a few years ago it said it wouldn't import it here.

US DOT launches road test of connected vehicles technologies

Aaron Turpen    August 22, 2012 - 4:42AM

The U.S. Department of Transportation is conducting road tests of vehicle to vehicle and infrastructure (V2X) communications technologies. The tests, being conducted in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the largest-yet test of V2X by the DOT.

GM blames after-market software for Duramax problems

Aaron Turpen    August 22, 2012 - 4:57AM

General Motors is telling dealerships how to look for after-market modifications to control software that voids warranties and can cause damage to Duramax diesel engine components.

Plymouth XNR one-off concept sells for nearly $1 million

Aaron Turpen    August 22, 2012 - 5:12AM

The 1960 Plymouth XNR, an operational concept vehicle made by famed designer Virgil Exner and once owned by the Shah of Iran, sold at auction this weekend for nearly a million dollars.

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake

Denis Flierl    August 22, 2012 - 6:17AM

the prototype quietly makes its debut in Pebble Beach.

Wrangler Apache at woodward

Patrick Rall    August 22, 2012 - 11:28AM

is this a hint at the next mopar vehicle?

Color conscious Chevrolet Spark picked as pace car

Don Bain    August 22, 2012 - 3:10PM

for The Color Run 5K wherein people are dyed a single color from head to toe

As our cars grow leaner, greener our dreams remain fast, furious

Don Bain    August 22, 2012 - 5:18PM

Survey from Swapalease and related musings

Mercedes-Benz wins Best of Show

Denis Flierl    August 22, 2012 - 8:28PM

award at Pebble Beach with a 1928 Mercedes-Benz Saoutchik S Type

Enginer develops Leaf add-on

David Herron    August 22, 2012 - 10:13PM

Enginer develops Leaf add-on battery pack

Interesting blips in the GPS radar - how useful is a nav system?

Aaron Turpen    August 22, 2012 - 11:10PM

John Goreham sent me an amusing news clip that got me thinking about how often the GPS I've used in our personal vehicles and in new test cars has steered me wrong.

Ford Fusion's new design inspiring visionary artists

Don Bain    August 22, 2012 - 11:26PM

The collaborating group is called MILK Studios

Got Art?

I'm imagining Hollywood types on billboards with icons of Ford automotive design on their upper lips.. Maybe a 1960s Mustang GT Fastback on Nicolas Cage, a 1940 Ford Pickup on Willy Nelson, and of course a Consul Classic on Jay Leno, since only he would even know what that is without Googling it. :)

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