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SAE World Congress: Malcolm Burwell to speak at Powertrain Electric Motors Symposium

Malcolm Burwell, Director of Technology Development for the International Copper Association, will be speaking at the Powertrain Electric Motors Symposium about the rare earth metal shortage and what it means for the copper industry. He also will be at the SAE World Congress, and TorqueNews will be available to interview him.

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Acura apologizes for requesting "not too dark" actor in Super Bowl ad

The automaker has issued a formal apology, but claims it was not responsible for the casting announcement.

Mercedes Launches Powerful G63 AMG

The G-class at Mercedes-Benz is a line of vehicles that can beat almost any vehicle off-road and now it can beat most on-road with the launch of the G63 AMG.

Diesel sales jump 35 percent: Are U.S. buyers finally getting it?

Diesel car sales have increased an impressive 35 percent in the first quarter of 2012 as U.S. buyers are beginning to understand their value.

Olympic Torch is put to the test in BMW's extreme weather center

The Olympic Torch, a symbol of the nations of the world coming together, is being put to the test in BMW Group's state-of-the-art extreme weather testing center in Munich.

Brammo's Empulse R leapfrogs the Zero S with a 100 mph 121 mile range electric motorcycle

Brammo's Empulse R electric motorcycle, with its 100+ miles/hr top speed and 121 miles city range, jumps past Zero Motorcycles' S ZF9, making the Empulse R the new king of production electric motorcycles.

Acura NSX Super Bowl ad sought African-American actor that was "not too dark"

A newly released casting announcement for Acura's Super Bowl ad reveals that the automaker did not want black actors that were too dark.

Can a car with a conventional gasoline engine earn a green award?

Yes it can, and the 2012 Hyundai Elantra has been named to Kelly Blue Book’s (KBB) 2012 10 best green cars list

It's Official: Audi AG to buy Ducati Motor Holding

Yesterday we discussed how Audi AG was interested in purchasing the Ducati motorcycle brand and with the VW supervisory board approving the deal today, Audi has announced that they will be buying Ducati Motor Holding from current owner Investindustrial Group.

Mercedes-Benz launches new furniture line in Milan

The German automaker has partnered with a premiere Italian furniture manufacturer to bring consumers a unique line of automotive-inspired furniture.

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