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Ford unveils the 2012 Cobra Jet at PRI in Orlando Florida

Today, the 2010 Performance Racing Industry show opened in Orlando Florida and among the head turning displays on the show floor, Ford Racing officially introduced the 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Auto industry attempting to hire more CAD operators and engineers

Two years since many CAD operators in Detroit were laid off, separated or early retired, the auto industry is starting once again to show interest in hiring. Question is, will they be able to find qualified candidates in time for the upcoming programs?
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By: Frank Sherosky

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EV and hybrid auto engineers to rely on new acoustic options

Excessive weight may be the enemy of fuel mileage for any car model, but so is noise to an electric car, which produces its own noise with its high-frequency electric motors. Design engineers, therefore, must battle to achieve balance between those two requirements. Enter suppliers like 3M with their Thinsulate(TM) material.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Kia recalls 7700 2011 Sorento SUVs over brake failure risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of almost 7,700 2011 model year Sorento sporty utility vehicles over a concern of improperly machined rear brake calipers which could allow the brake fluid system to leak.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Kia steps toward cult status

Dealer experience suggest that Kia, once considered a seller of second-rate, used-car alternatives, today is becoming so well liked by American drivers that it is approaching cult status for some. A dealer now sees customers who are actively engaged by Kia vehicles and acutely interested in the company's plans and activities.
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By: Jeffrey Zygmont

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Media still misrepresenting Chevy Volt's propulsion system

The auto industry may be embracing the age of electrification, but the media still doesn’t fully understand it yet, including descriptions within Ward’s 10 Best Engines list.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Auto Glass and Inflated Towing Claims On the Increase

Thieves are always looking for an easy way to make a buck. The latest trend is auto glass and inflated towing claims, according to a report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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By: Keith Griffin

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BMW shows off their new 1-series M Coupe

The upcoming BMW 1-Series M Coupe is one of the most anticipated performance BMWs in years and it will make its grand debut next month at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Luckily, BMW is as eager to show it off as we are to see it and today they posted a commercial-esque video on YouTube giving us our best look yet at the new trimline.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Aston Martin One-77 supercar almost sold out

Aston Martin shook up the supercar world when they rolled out their super exclusive, ultra powerful One-77 with a price tag of roughly $1.87 million but over the course of the past year, 60 of the 77 examples being produced are already spoken for.
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By: Patrick Rall

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General Motors developing hydrogen infrastructure in Hawaii

General Motors announced today that with help from various Hawaiian companies, agencies universities and The Gas Company (one of the state’s largest utility providers), the company will make strides to secure the hydrogen infrastructure by the year 2015.
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By: Patrick Rall

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