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Opel Ampera dominates Monte Carlo Rally [Video]

The Chevy Volt's European cousin, the Opel Ampera, won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally in the electric cars and alternative propulsion category over the weekend. This is the first-time the Opel Ampera has competed in the Monte Carlo and won.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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Stirling Moss to drive famous Jaguar C-type at Donington Historic Festival

Sir Stirling Moss, a driving legend, will be at the at the Donington Historic Festival on Sunday May 6th, 2012. He will not just be a spectator though, as he will be driving the Jaguar C-type he drove to victory in the 1952 Reims Grand Prix.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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Ford has begun production of its most fuel efficient car ever, 86 mpg

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, its most fuel-efficient, greenest car ever.
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By: Denis Flierl

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Top ten outlaw cars

In movies and television, outlaws can be good guys, bad guys, or some of both. Often, they are defined by the cars they drive. Here's a top 10 list of cars from moving pictures that defined the outlaw in the show.
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By: Aaron Turpen

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DOE bankrolls lightweight automotive material development

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the two-year plan to provide $14.2 million in funding to develop and expedite the creation of high-strength, advanced, lightweight carbon fiber reinforced polymers, futuristic steel and other lightweight automotive materials to reduce the mass of cars, thus increasing efficiency without sacrificing structural integrity.
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By: Don Bain

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Jeep enters rarified air with 'Altitude' Limited Edition Grand Cherokee, Compass, Patriot Models

Following an overwhelming response to the stealthy looking Jeep Grand Cherokee concept at the 2012 Houston Auto Show, Jeep has introduced a new limited-edition line called ‘Altitude.’
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By: Denis Flierl

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A123 Systems to spend $55 million replacing defective battery packs

A123 Systems announced today company engineers had found a manufacturing flaw requiring the company replace, costing the company $55 million, a large number of nanophosphate lithium ion battery packs manufactured by the company for five electric vehicle manufacturers.
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By: David Herron

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