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Audi A8 now a broadband boulevard star

As more and more telematics are involved in automotive technology, the speed at which your car’s computer can download information grows in importance. Realizing this Audi has partnered with Alcatel-Lucent to create an A8 model that can transfer data faster than standard 3G or DSL connections.
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By: Don Bain

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The 2012 Volkswagen Golf convertible revealed in pictures

The new 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (that’s a convertible outside of the US) is set to make its grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but with advanced orders in Germany beginning tomorrow, the People’s brand has revealed the new drop-top Golf in pictures with a handful of basic information.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GM stock drops below 35, the opening price of its IPO

General Motors stock is now trading below its IPO opening trading price of 35 dollars, most likely in response to a rise in oil prices from the Libyan unrest.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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CleanFUEL USA plays key role for GM liquid propane engine systems

As GM is now offering a new propane option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans, GM also selected CleanFUEL USA as its exclusive partner for the 49-gallon capacity, one of two liquid propane engine systems.
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Ford recalls 150,000 F150 pickups over airbag deployment risks

Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of certain 2005-2006 F150 pickups over a concern of airbags that could deploy without an impact triggering them.
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The Mini Rocketman Concept unveiled in images ahead of Geneva

Behold the latest chapter in the modern Mini lineup – the Rocketman Concept – which is set to make its full debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but thanks to these images, we have an early look the new compact.
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Toyota Highlander under government investigation over stalling risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicles over concerns of random, sporadic instances of the engine stalling – similar to the issue with the 1.3 million Toyota Corolla and Matrix recall issued last year.
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Ford collaborating for high-mileage hydraulic hybrid F-150

It really got serious last August when Ford donated a new F-150 truck to the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The goal was to develop a hydraulic hybrid with Folsom Technologies that would deliver greater efficiency and better gas mileage.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Navistar partners with EcoMotors International on new engine design

EcoMotors International's Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder (opoc®) engine promises to revolutionize commercial vehicle design with powerful, lightweight, fuel efficient, low emissions engines.
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By: Don Bain

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Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel spotted out testing – in the US

Earlier today, we brought you the news of the Jeep Grand Cherokee making its debut when the Geneva Motor Show opens next month and although few expect to see the diesel Jeep in the US, a pair of CRD-badged test mules out roaming the Michigan roads suggests that the oil-burning SUV could show up at North American Jeep dealerships.
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