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GM Slows Big Pickup Production to Lower Inventory: See affected trucks

General Motors is slowing down production of full-size pickups. The company announced that they will close their Fort Wayne, Indiana plant for the week of November 7 to adjust for a slower market demands for full-size pickups.

California dealers must flag salvaged vehicles with warning sticker

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law today mandating that California auto dealers have to label salvaged vehicles with a red warning sticker starting July 2012.

NHTSA opens an investigation of Honda Odyssey liftgates

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into the Honda Odyssey minivan over a concern that the power rear liftgate can close suddenly and without prompting from whoever is working with the vehicle – leading to several injuries from these liftgates hitting people unexpectedly.

The Cadillac Escalade blows away Mercedes Benz C300 – then tows it away

If you were to picture an epic drag race between the Mercedes Benz C300 sport sedan and a Cadillac model you would probably expect the Caddy to be a new CTS or perhaps something in the V-Series for emphasis but General Motors has offered up a new video of the Mercedes being ripped up in a drag race by the new Cadillac Escalade – followed by the Escalade towing the Mercedes away on a trailer.

The Cadillac Escalade races the Mercedes Benz C300

OnStar listens and reverses policy decision on vehicle data privacy

In a surprise announcement, OnStar announced today it is reversing its proposed Terms and Conditions policy changes and will not keep a data connection to customers’ vehicles after the OnStar service is canceled.

OnStar ranks high in customer service and is growing even in China

American Muscle builds the first 2011 Ford Mustang V6 in the 11s

When the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 was introduced, the new 3.7L V6 made this the most powerful entry level Mustang of all time but thanks to the Mustang tuning gurus at American Muscle, we have our first example of a new V6 Mustang breaking into the 11 second quarter mile range.

American Muscle's 2011 V6 Mustang shop car

New 2012 Scion iQ is ready to drive in October

The 2012 Scion iQ premium micro-subcompact car, which is coming to market later this year, will be ready to drive for the first time next month in Detroit at a press preview. TorqueNews.com will be there to provide first impressions of the car after the ride and drive event.

Official: the 2010 Dodge Viper runs The Ring in 7:12 with video

Two weeks ago the internet was abuzz with a rumor that the Dodge Viper had reclaimed its production car record at the famed Nürburgring course in Germany and today, the Chrysler Group has officially announced the results of their recent Viper runs at “the ‘Ring” – with a video showing their incredible 7:12.13 lap.

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR in action

Growth pushes motor oil maker LIQUI MOLY to invest $21 million to expand in Germany

Motor oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY is investing $16 million in a new tank farm at its oil plant in Germany. Thirty jobs will be created due to this expansion, boosting the size of the staff to 587 people.

Ford wins reversal of $43 million dollar Lincoln Town Car case

In 2005, an Iowa court ruled that Ford Motor Company was liable for the death of a 73 year old man when the Lincoln Town Car in which he was riding was struck by another car – killing him and severely burning his wife – but through the process of appeal, the Iowa Supreme Court has overruled the original $43 million award issued to the wife of the deceased man.

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