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Audi to reveal racing impressions of the 2012 R8 GT

As most of the cable channels concerned with the real world focus on big bad sharks and cute little cupcakes, Audi serves up a week of YouTube releases deemed R8 GT Week. The videos will feature the sugar sweet 2012 supercar taking a bite out of Infineon Raceway at the hands of professional race driver Emanuele Pirro.
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By: Don Bain

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Saab pays the workers, avoids bankruptcy for now

Saab and parent company Swedish Automobile once again avoided bankruptcy proceedings by paying the white collar workers whose salaries were delayed last month by the troubled automaker.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Tesla and Toyota team to build 2012 RAV4 EV

Tesla Motors and Toyota will build the 2012 RAV4 electric vehicle in Canada, the companies announced this afternoon. Specifically, their jointly developed RAV4 will get most of its important mechanical parts from Tesla but will be assembled by Toyota at a plant in Woodstock, Ontario, beginning next year.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Honda recalls almost 2.5 million globally for transmission failures

Honda has announced that they will be recalling almost 2.5 million vehicles in markets around the world for a reflash of the automatic transmission control module that could help prevent transmission failure in certain situations, with the bulk of these vehicles being found in the United States.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GM confirms the Cadillac XTS and ATS for 2012

The automotive world has known for some time now that General Motors is planning on rolling out two all new Cadillac sedans and yesterday while speaking at the 2011 Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars, GM’s North American President Mark Reuss confirmed that 2012 will bring about the new Cadillac XTS and Cadillac ATS.
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CAR MBS 2011 reveals auto industry still uncertain on next IC Engine choices

As the Center for Automotive’s Management Briefing Seminar for 2011 is now officially closed, few analysts will peer into the words that were not said as much as what was stated. One area is the Advanced Powertrains, and the uncertainty of auto management teams to choose a best technical direction when it comes to the IC engine.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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2011 LA Auto Show expecting over 50 automotive debuts

With still four months until show time, The2011 Los Angeles Auto Show announced it expects more than 50 vehicle debuts Nov. 16 and 17. Following historic changes within the industry itself, the LA Auto Show continues to showcase fuel-efficient vehicles including all-electrics and other alternative fuel technologies. Innovations in design, luxury, performance as well as cutting-edge technology have become the hallmark of the L.A. Show.
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By: Don Bain

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2012 Infiniti FX gets a facelift with 20-inch wheels and more

The vehicle that perhaps best embodies the crossover concept, the 2012 Infiniti FX will come to market with a facelift among other enhancements for 2012. Other visual upgrades include new 20-inch wheels and a considerably updated instrument cluster. In addition, a Limited Edition of only 550 special Infiniti FX 35s will be built for American sale.
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By: Don Bain

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Study reveals carsickness may have hereditary link

Diamond, a British company specializing in auto insurance for women, has released a new study showing one in four British children get sick from traveling in autos. The study clearly suggests this tendency could run in the family. Further, the report based on a sample of 2,000 parents states even parents whose kids aren't normally carsick prepare by bringing along airsick bags just in case.
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Toyota gives away 75 free cars; 25 still to go

Toyota has chosen a third set of 25 winners to get to the three-quarters mark of its 100 Cars for Good giveway program, which awards 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving non-profits. Winners are pick from voting by Facebook fans.
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