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Ford to stick with Fusion for 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

In February, TorqueNews brought you the news that Ford Racing had submitted a stock car body for the approval of the NASCAR Sprint Cup officials but before the governing body passed judgment on the Mustang race car; Ford has announced that they will stick with the Ford Fusion stock car body for the 2013 season.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Army rallies round robotic vehicles to supply infantry

Very soon, when a combat squad advances in Afghanistan, the Lockhead Martin SMSS will follow one particular soldier, recognizing their 3D profile, carrying up to a half ton of needed gear for the advancing troops. This will lighten the soldiers’ load and free their minds for the serious business at hand.
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By: Don Bain

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Chevrolet now installing solar power stations in dealerships

In a somewhat inspired bit of marketing savvy, Chevrolet has begun installing solar powered Green Zone charging stations for the Volt, which will also create spare power for the dealer. The solar units will generate enough power daily for 12 full vehicle-charging sessions.
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Audi settles dispute with rapper Eminem over A6 commercial

The Chrysler Group made big news when they introduced their new “Imported from Detroit” ad campaign with a new television spot during the Super Bowl featuring rapper Eminem and his popular song Lose yourself but when Audi released a very similar commercial a short time later – Eminem and his people weren’t too happy since they didn’t have permission to use the familiar guitar riff.
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Introducing the new all-electric BMW i3

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, the folks from BMW unveiled the newest chapter in the saga of the automaker as they introduced the new BMW i8 sports car and the BMW i3 – marking the first all-electric BMW and the formal introduction of the new BMW i-series.
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Here's what Obama told carmakers today

President Obama invited 13 car companies to come to Washington today to hear what he will do to raise fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles sold in America between 2017 and 2025. What follows is complete text, unedited, of what he had to say face-to-face with the Detroit Three of Ford Motor Co., Chrysler and General Motors, and 10 leading import and transplant car companies.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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European Investment Bank refuses access of Saab to Russian Antonov

Another day – another problem for Saab as the European Investment Bank (EIB) has reaffirmed that Russian investor Vladimir Antonov will not be permitted to buy a portion of the company while Saab still owes money to the European lending institution.
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The BMW i8 makes its grand debut

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, BMW unveiled the next generation of the fabled luxury brand with a pair of innovative new vehicles including the all-electric BMW i3 and the high performance i8 hybrid sports car.
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President Obama will change America as we know it with new fuel rules

President Obama today delivered on a promise to elevate fuel-efficiency standards for the automotive industry while at the same time pledging to find new ways to cut down on carbon pollution.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Coalition on a roll to upgrade fuel rules

Friday could be historic for the auto industry as President Obama creates future fuel rules for new vehicles that will be assembled in the U.S. from 2017 to 2025. Lobbying has been intense. Protagonists in the movement are Honda and other OEMs, economists and the National Wildlife Federation. All expect to make higher fuel standards happen.
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