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The MoVenture hits the halfway point

We previously brought you the news of the MoVenture – a cross country road rally sponsored by Chrysler’s performance and aftermarket division Mopar and as hump day arrives, the MoVenture teams are halfway through their race from Detroit to Colorado.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GM and ABB demonstrate Volt battery for re-use applications

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and ABB Group (NYSE: ABB) demonstrated what might happen to the Volt battery systems after they reach the end of their useful life in the vehicle.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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The 302hp 2012 Chevy Impala to yield 30mpg

We brought you the news in May that when the 2012 Chevrolet Impala hits the streets, it will feature a new 3.6L V6 with 302 horsepower and today, we know that the powerful new V6 will also offer an impressive 30 miles per gallon.
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By: Patrick Rall

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2012 Toyota RAV4 EV mess goes viral

When Toyota issued a tersely worded statement Tuesday saying everyone who wants a 2012 RAV4 EV will be able to buy one from a showroom, it wasn't just stating the obvious. The Japanese carmaker was compelled to do damage control because the online auto press took someone's blog as gospel and went hog-wild in reporting as fact that the Tesla battery-powered RAV4 EV would only be sold to fleet and car-sharing programs. Which isn't true.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Toyota will sell 2012 RAV4 EV to public, Scion iQ EV to fleets

Toyota issued a brief statement today to correct media reports that have incorrectly said the 2012 RAV4 EV will only be marketed to fleet and car-sharing programs. In fact the 2012 RAV4 EV will be sold through Toyota showrooms to the general public.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Chrysler suspends 9 workers for drinking and smoking during lunch

Last week, we brought you the news of yet another expose by a Fox 2 Detroit showing Chrysler factory workers drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana during lunch and today, the Chrysler Group has identified and suspended 9 workers shown in the videos.
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Audi fielding five new models for 2012

The auspicious German automaker is filling out its line of high-end sedans with the A6 and A7, adding a W12 engine to the A8 – one of the most technologically advanced cars on the planet, redefining their RS high performance line with the TT RS and putting the R8 GT in weight training for a lighter, higher output experience. Having set U.S. sales record in 2011, the new year looks so bright, Audi execs no doubt HAVE to wear shades.
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By: Don Bain

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Cyclone Power Technologies expansion may draw from dismantled space program

Good news is, it is the backlog of Clean-Tech Engines which forces Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) to expand in both manufacturing area and manpower.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Toyota to offer optional AC outlets on Japan-market Priuses

Toyota will begin offering AC outlets on JDM Priuses after victims of the March 11 earthquake used hybrid vehicles as emergency power sources.
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By: Gordon Block

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The 2012 Nissan Leaf gets a healthy price increase

Nissan is still struggling to meet the first 20,000 orders for their innovative 2011 Leaf electric vehicle but as the 2012 model year nears; the Japanese automaker has announced that the segment-leading Leaf will see price increases across the board.
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By: Patrick Rall

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