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The UAW ratifies Chrysler contract despite voting split

Earlier today we brought you the news that the two main groups within Chrysler’s assembly of UAW workers – the production workers and skilled trade workers – had split on whether or not to ratify the new 4-year deal between the labor union and the Chrysler Group but after a brief period of discussion among union officials, the UAW has approved the new contract.
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By: Patrick Rall

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America's First All-Electric School Bus Newton eTrans

Smith Electric Vehicles, in conjunction with school bus manufacturer Trans Tech Bus, has unveiled the nation's first all-electric, zero-emissions school bus deemed Newton eTrans. The vehicle had its debut at the National Association for Pupil Transportation's Annual Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. America’s first all-electric school bus is available for order today and will be ready to ship early in 2012.
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By: Don Bain

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2012 Range Rover Evoque wins Sport/Utility of the Year

Yesterday, the all new 2012 Range Rover Evoque won Motor Trend's 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year award. The new Range Rover Evoque is an extremely luxurious vehicle at home on and off road.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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BMW South Carolina X3 Plant to be featured on National Geographic's Ultimate Factories

BMW has just announced the National Geographic Channel (NGC) will air an hour-long documentary on the making of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle as part of the popular Ultimate Factories series.
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Chrysler UAW workers split, new contract in jeopardy

The UAW has been careful to not publish any sort of official results of the current voting process under way for the new 4-year Chrysler contract but reports suggest that with nearly all local branches around the US having turned in their results; production workers have voted in favor of the new deal while skilled trade workers have voted against the new contract.
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Active Lifestyle of the Year picks two Audi models as best for the sporting life

The Audi A7 and the Audi Q7 won the corresponding categories during the 2012 Active Lifestyle of the Year Awards, which is the only ceremony of its kind in the U.S. combining the evaluations of automotive journalists with elite athletes.
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By: Don Bain

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Despite Consumer Reports JD Power Survey score, Toyota stock still trades below 50-day moving average

The Toyota brand may have held on to the sixth position in the Consumer Reports JD Power Survey, but Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) stock is still clinging below its multi-year low, as well as below its 50-day moving average.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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The 2013 DeLorean DMC12 Electric in action on the track

Last week, TorqueNews brought you the surprising announcement that the new DeLorean Motor Company would be producing a new electric version of their legendary DMC-12 sports car – gullwing doors and all – and today we have our first look at one of these vehicles in action at Houston Motorsports Park.
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By: Patrick Rall

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The 2013 diesel powered Chevy Cruze will be built in Lordstown, Ohio

General Motors will become the first American automaker to offer a diesel powered passenger vehicle when the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze debuts with the new diesel engine option and when those new oil-burning Cruze sedans reach dealerships, they will all be built in the company’s Lordstown, Ohio Assembly Plant.
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Department of Energy (DOE) launches vehicle on-line cost calculator

In tune with the theme of The Battery Show 2011 in Novi, Michigan, the new DOE on-line tool announced today helps consumers and businesses decide which efficient vehicles are right for them.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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