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Level 5 makes Honda its Le Mans teammate

Level 5 Motorsports of Madison, Wis., has changed teams, aligning itself with Honda Performance Development as it closes out the 2011 season with the manufacturers’ new LMP2 car, beginning with the Six Hours of Silverstone in September.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Hybrid electric car battery pioneer up for sale

Energy Conversion Devices (Nasdaq: ENER), a pioneer in battery technology in the automotive industry since 1982 and a leading global maker of thin-film flexible solar laminate products and systems, is making plans to sell its Ovonic Battery Co. subsidiary.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Chevrolet confirms diesel for 2013 Cruze

In addition to efficiency of the Cruze Eco, Chevrolet has now confirmed the rumor is true; an even more efficient diesel variant will be offered for the 2013 model year.
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By: Frank Sherosky

Toyota, Braun give gift of mobility to paralyzed newlywed

The world can be a selfish and unforgiving place. This is a hard truth, especially in an America that can be so cold it's easy to believe nobody cares. Every once in a while, there is an exception to the rule. Such a bright spot portends hope and inspiration that not all is lost for the rest of us. A blushing bride's road from tragedy to triumph, with help from friends like Toyota and The Braun Corp., is proof of that.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series officially revealed

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series has made its debut at the German Formula 1 Grand Prix, continuing Mercedes' insane line of race-bred cars for the street.
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By: Gordon Block

UAW will press for more money, jobs for Chrysler workers

It's time to follow the money. Contract talks begin Monday morning at Chrysler Group LLC headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., between Chrysler executives Scott Garberding and AI Iacobelli and UAW bosses Bob King and General Holiefield.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Do high mpg rules help or hurt American auto workers?

The Ceres coalition of investors and environmental groups began an advertising campaign Friday to promote the economic benefits of higher fuel-efficiency standards. The subtext is that Ceres is making a case for higher mpg standards because, it argues, they will be good in the long run for American auto workers.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Toyota commits to diversity, inclusion

Black Enterprise magazine on Friday named Toyota among its 40 Best Companies for Diversity, the sixth straight year the Japanese carmaker has been so honored for one form of diversity or the other. The annual list is revealed in the July issue of the magazine.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Zietlow sets world record in 14,000-mile race

It’s called the TDI-Panamericana Challenge and it is the longest race in the world from the tip of Argentina to the barren plains of Dead Horse, Alaska at the northern edge of the North American continent. Fourteen thousand miles through grueling weather extremes and conditions; incredible altitude climbs and descents, not to mention variations in terrain that defy the imagination.
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By: Don Bain

Video: The Pagani Huayra will ruin your life with its awesomeness

There is no car on this planet that tickles my insides the way the Pagani Huayra does. In fact, there is nothing I won't do to simply be able to drive one, let alone own one. As proof of this statement, here is but a small list of the things I would do:
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By: Roman Rosa