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GM trademarks "Riviera" - perhaps hinting to a new Buick coupe

General Motors has applied for a trademark through the US government for the name Riviera for use on automobiles, perhaps hinting at a future return of the Buick Riviera – bolstering the rumors that we could soon see a sporty new 2-door Buick.
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By: Patrick Rall

2013 GMC Acadia and Terrain sway full size sport utility buyers

Trailer anti-sway is standard on the 2013 GMC Terrain and Acadia helping to hook up former drivers of full size sport utility vehicles.
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By: John Goreham

New French president to cruise a Citroen DS5 hybrid down the Champs-Elysees for inauguration

After all the publicity President Obama had over not choosing a hybrid limousine as the official White House car (for "security reasons"), the new French president Francois Hollande will be parading in a diesel-electric Citroen DS5 hybrid hatchback for inauguration.
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By: Aaron Turpen

Valerie Thompson to present the Black Diamond Edition Viper Diamondback at Mecum's

One of the fastest women on two wheels will be presenting the fastest production V-twin supercruiser at the world's largest collector car auction next week.
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By: Aaron Turpen

ABB to bring Terra 51 electric car fast charging station to US market and support SAE Fast Charging

Power supply and distribution services giant ABB, manufacturer of the popular Terra 51 CHADEMO compatible DC Fast Charging station for electric cars, is bringing it to the U.S. market in the second half of 2012.
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By: David Herron

Porsche 911 Carrera to get first ZF 7-speed manual transmission in the world

Making its world premiere in the Porsche 911 Carrera/Carrera S, lucky owners will get to experience the first 7-speed manual transmission using dual clutch technology by ZF.
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By: Frank Sherosky

Chrysler recalls 2012 minivans for rear liftgate pinch risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan models from the 2012 model year over a concern that a rear liftgate pinch sensor may malfunction – increasing the likelihood of injuring someone when the power door is trying to close with a person’s body part in the way.
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By: Patrick Rall

Schneider Electric unveils electric car DC Fast Charger with upgradeability beyond CHADEMO

Schneider-Electric unveils new electric car DC Fast Charge station, compatible with the CHADEMO protocol, that has the vitally important UL listing, and which can be upgraded to the new SAE DC Fast Charge protocol once that is finished.
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By: David Herron