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Wrightspeed launches Geared Traction Drive: a breakthrough in Electric Drive

Wrightspeed has revealed its Geared Traction Drive (GTD), consisting of an integrated inverter, electric motor, and two-speed transmission. Just 12 months after first round funding, the company has accomplished what the leaders in the automotive industry have not.
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By: Don Bain

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1969 Camaro edges out 1970 Chevelle SS for Best Chevy of All Time

As part of Chevrolet's Centennial celebration, fans were asked to vote for their favorite vehicle from Chevrolet’s 100-year history, of which the 1969 Camaro won.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Toyota teams with universities for research on safety issues

Toyota Motor Corp. is teaming up with several United States Universities in order to conduct research projects on safety issues facing the auto industry. The collaboration between Toyota and universities will signify a great modification in the way Toyota conducts research.
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By: KC Kelly

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Obama pushes 'made in America' agenda to students in Raleigh

President Obama spoke to students at North Carolina State University in Raleigh today to promote the new American Jobs Act, which he says will alleviate chronic unemployment for auto workers, teachers and others. He also pressed forward the idea that Americans must be known again for the quality of their manufacturing skills.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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2012 Chevy Sonic awarded Top Safety Pick by IIHS

The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupants in front and side crash tests, in rollovers via a roof strength test, and in simulated rear impacts to evaluate seat and head restraints for protection against neck injuries; and the 2012 Chevy Sonic scored well enough to deserve Top Safety Pick.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Land Rover Defender concepts reveal revolutionary new technology at Frankfurt Auto Show

Land Rover’s Defender concept cars have radical new capabilities that would have saved some American drivers from being stalled by the recent torrential rains about the country – sonar sensors that can determine if water is too deep to pass through!
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By: Don Bain

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Rolls-Royce adding EVs to fleet despite great sales, expansion

The ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce brand is talking about bringing to the market an all new hybrid, or soley battery powered vehicle. Although consumers have not been asking for electric vehicles from Rolls-Royce, the brand believes EVs will keep the brand competitive in the market today.
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By: KC Kelly

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The Toyota FT-86ii Concept shows up at Frankfurt with little change

Earlier this month, Toyota offered a teaser video of their FT-86ii sports car ending with a mention of this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show leading many to believe that we would see something new on the Toyota version of the joint venture with Subaru but as the show has come, what we have is the same FT-86ii that we have seen at past auto shows – except it’s orange.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Hyundai markets to loyal fans ahead of college football

It's now college football season and Hyundai is planning on capitalizing on the millions of fans across the United States who will be glued to the television watching the popular sport.
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By: KC Kelly

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Shortage of Used Vehicles Traces Back to the Collapse of Lehman Brothers

Beginning this week, there will be a major shortage of late model used cars according to a report in Automotive News (subscription only). The cause of the shortage is rooted in the economic crash that occurred with the collapse of Lehman Brothers three years ago. Sales of new cars, an important economic factor, were effected by the collapse of the investment house.
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By: Kate McLeod

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