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GM and Chrysler ban Presidential campaign visits

General Motors and the Chrysler Group have both banned visits at any of their facilities by either of the Presidential hopefuls until after the election on November 6th in an effort to keep their company name from being involved in either of the campaign trails.
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By: Patrick Rall

The US oil well has a birthday anniversary

Though it’s not one of our favorite things, the oil well is 153 years old today. The first oil well in the US was established when "Uncle" Billy Smith saw a black goo coating the water where he was digging a shaft near Titusville, PA.
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By: Don Bain

Two Different Electric Car Strategies With Peugeot And Renault

Traditionally, Peugeot and Renault have been different and have never taken the same path or strategy to building cars. Never has this been more obvious than with the introduction of their respective electric cars.
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By: Nicolas Zart

GM recalls 44k+ 2012 Chevy Sonic over windshield washer issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and General Motors have announced a recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedans and hatchbacks over a concern that the windshield wiper washer system may not function as expected, which could decrease visibility and increase the chances of an accident.
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By: Patrick Rall

GM granted 30 day extension to address ridiculous Spyker/Saab lawsuit

General Motors has been granted a 30 day extension to reply to the absurd $3 billion lawsuit presented by Spyker which claims that GM intentionally worked to drive the Saab brand into bankruptcy after Spyker purchased the failing brand from GM.
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By: Patrick Rall

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models coming with new levels of performance

Porsche has announced that the 2013 911 Carrera 4 models are lighter, faster and will come with improved wet or dry performance.
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By: Denis Flierl

Melting ice caps, Hunger Games, Western wildfires and corporate fleets

Last week, scientists reported the melting of the Greenland ice sheet has already "shattered the seasonal record" set in 2010, four weeks before the end of summer. According to authorities, the phenomenon is the result of rising Arctic temperatures, with serious consequences for the environment, coastal communities and arctic species.
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By: Don Bain

Auto sales brisk in August defying dire predictions

Some economists have significantly tempered their auto sales predictions for 2012, but brisk sales in August are defying such dire predictions and putting the nation back on track for 14.5 million unit sales this year.
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By: Don Bain