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BMW and Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) ensures networked driving

Perfect integration of the Apple iPhone™ and the Apple iPad™ into the automobile ensures that the BMW driver is always securely, reliably and completely in touch with his own personal online world when on the road.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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More UAW workers at major Ford plants vote "yes" for the new contract

When UAW workers at a handful of Ford’s most vital plants were quick to vote “no” to the proposed 4-year contract last week, there were concerns that the Motor Company would be forced to face a costly strike but with a handful of equal vital plants voting “yes” through this past weekend – things are looking much better for the tentative labor contact.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Volvo Brings Plug-in Hybrid V60 to Market in 2012

Volvo has confirmed that it will bring the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid to market in 2012. It is the result of close cooperation between Volvo and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon dies at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Dan Wheldon, the charismatic two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, died in a horrible car crash involving 15 cars at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the IndyCar series finale today. Wheldon's death came as a huge blow to drivers, fans, spectators, race engineers, pit crews, and owners.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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Natural gas is still key to EV expansion and green growth

An electric vehicle (EV) today is not so green if its source for power regeneration comes from a coal plant. That is why natural gas has to be looked upon in America as more than just a fuel to heat our homes and cook our food, but as a transitional transportation fuel towards a greener future.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Toyota pushes environmental education with travel program for teachers and school librarians

Toyota has chosen 26 American teachers and school librarians from 20 states to go to Costa Rica Nov. 19-Dec. 3 through the Toyota International Teacher Program. The aim is to help teachers and librarians inspire American students in their own schools by becoming "more involved in environmental, cultural and world studies," Toyota says.
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It's all things Porsche at 2 race tracks in California

Porsche is wrapping up an intense weekend of racing in California this weekend at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV in the Monterey Peninsula and the Porsche Race Car Classic 15 miles away in Carmel. They are arguably two of the greatest events ever held on this famous piece of land by the sea.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Toyota lays out its future in international auto racing

Toyota Motor Corp. will make use of its hybrid gas-electric car technology when it enters cars in the fledgling Federation Internationale de l’Automobile World Endurance Championship in 2012. The maiden series includes the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Infiniti Expands Grand Prix Partnership with Red Bull Racing

Nothing breeds success like success. Coming off the heels of Red Bull Racing driver and Infiniti global ambassador Sebastian Vettel's 2011 Formula One World Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, Infiniti has announced it will expand its partnership with Red Bull Racing Formula One team for the 2012 season.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Does the tight UAW-Ford vote reflect cracks in solidarity with the national union?

With a slim margin separating the United Auto Workers union from passing a new 4-year contract with Ford, it’s obvious the rank and file are not unanimously happy with how the national union has handled the Ford negotiations. Question is: Is there a deeper wound festering deep within the UAW?
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By: Frank Sherosky

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