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New US DOT rule to end unintended acceleration crashes

The Us Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that will force automakers to modify cars so that the brakes over-ride the throttle to help reduce unintended acceleration, but many automakers already do this

Update: GM lab explosion didn’t involve Chevy Volt battery

This past Wednesday morning there was an explosion at General Motors’ Warren Technical Center that was originally blamed in part on the battery system in the Chevrolet Volt but more information has become available – highlighting the facts that this wasn’t a production battery, the battery itself didn’t explode and all of the GM employees involved are safe and sound.

Chevrolet Avalanche Ceases Production - Gets Deadly Trim Name

Friday the 13th has proven unlucky for the Chevrolet Avalanche, which ceases production and gets saddled with a morbid trim name.

Study: Fatal car crashes increase on tax day

A recent study found that fatal auto accidents increase on tax day due to the added stress of filing tax returns.

The fastest-selling car in America is relatively new to the market

New to the market, cheap, very fuel efficient, and has received a lot of press attention since its debut. All adding up to it's being the one car in the U.S. that is driving off the lot as fast as dealers can get them there.

Mercedes wants you to "nap" while driving

After hiring a bunch of experts with titles like "musicologist" and "sleep researcher," Daimler is working on finding new ways to make Active Comfort a way of life in our vehicles. Which includes power naps and personal fitness coaching in the car.

Toyota to debut the FR-S Speedster at Long Beach Gran Prix

Toyota Racing will roll out a custom-built, thoroughbred Scion FR-S Speedster as sheer eye-candy April 13 during the 38th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Chevy paraphernalia collector vies for Guinness World Record

Think 40 years of collecting items like Corvette miniature cars and you get a showcase of more than 2,000 items. Is it enough for the Guinness World Record? Charlie Mallon is hoping it is.

Ford looks to Dow for carbon fiber composites to meet CAFE Requirements

In the effort to fulfill Federal mileage mandates, Ford is teaming up with the Dow Chemical Company to develop low-cost carbon fiber composites to be used in the component manufacturing process cutting 750 lbs from the weight of the next generation of autos.

Autocar design competition encourages students to be Original

Autocar, the well known British car magazine, is kicking of a competition for promising young automotive design students. The prize? A unforgettable internship with several of the top automaker's in the world!

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