INDIANAPOLIS -- Batteries from EnerDel, the only U.S. lithium-ion car battery manufacturer with commercial-scale production capability, may power the Fisker Karma, scheduled to be the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to market in June 2010.
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The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has welcomed today's report from the National Audit Office as it underlines a focus on children and cyclists as the top priority needed to lift Great Britain up the road safety league table. "The government are already talking about creating the safest roads in the world and the biggest challenge will be to do this for our most vulnerable road users," says Neil Greig, director of policy and research at the IAM.
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Young German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel has hastily negotiated a new clause for his 2009 Red Bull contract.
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The Faenza-based Scuderia Toro Rosso is ramping up its efforts to become a full constructor in 2010, team boss Franz Tost has confirmed.
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BMW, a German manufacturer of fine automobiles, found a US Manufacturer of Electrical wire and cable, Philatron, to power the new Electric MINI E. This discovery came by finding that Philatron has the most extensive UL listing for EV cable than any other wire and cable company in the world.
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Santa Fe Springs, CA -- In the mid 1960's, engineers at Chevrolet designed a new coil spring and trailing arm suspension system for the C10 that provided work truck capability by day and a comfortable ride for nights and weekends. Four decades later the 1967-72 C10 is an incredibly popular platform for sport truck enthusiasts, thanks to cool lines and muscle car style suspension.
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Team Williams revived its tendency to impress the practice timesheets this year by dominating the second Friday session in Spain.
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Mario Theissen has counted BMW-Sauber out of any early driver speculation in regards to the 2010 Formula 1 season.
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For the last year Chevy dealers have been taking deposits on the new Camaro. More than 14,000 people, most of whom haven't even seen the car in person, not to mention taken it for a test drive, will soon be receiving their cars.
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CAW President Ken Lewenza and CUPW President
Denis Lemelin, along with CAW Local 444 President Rick Laporte and CUPW
Windsor Local President John Vigneaux, made a joint call to Canada Post
Corporation to ensure the expected 4500-5500 new light vehicles purchased in
the coming years as part of the crown corporation's motorized fleet renewal
and expansion program are made in Canada, by union workers.
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BURNABY, BC - Electronic Stability Control - or ESC - can help prevent a collision, and maybe even save your life. Now, for the first time in Canada, ESC can help save money on your auto insurance, too. BCAA Insurance is introducing a five per cent discount on collision premiums for vehicles equipped with ESC - an innovative way of rewarding customers for choosing the added safety and peace of mind provided by ESC.
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The controversial 'winner takes all' scoring system has now been erased from the 2010 FIA Formula 1 sporting regulations.
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Every year, thousands of motocross fans and enthusiasts make their way to Las Vegas for the finals of the Supercross Race series. At the 2009 event, 5,000 excited fans gathered at the Orleans Arena for the much anticipated Mini AMA/Maxxis Supercross race. Many of those in attendance were unaware that history was about to be made. To promote greener sport riding, event coordinators were holding the first ever electric motocross event.
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The Chevrolet Volt remains on track to hit the market in late 2010--and General Motors is still going to invest in developing key products--despite its financial troubles, a top executive said Thursday.
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Porsche's plan to merge with Volkswagen has intensified a power struggle that could see the spectacular fall of the sports car maker's CEO Wendelin Wiedeking.
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General Motors is working without interruption on the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid despite mounting financial woes and the threat of bankruptcy, said Tom Stephens, the automaker's product development chief.
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General Motors is working without interruption on the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid despite mounting financial woes and the threat of bankruptcy, said Tom Stephens, the automaker's product development chief.
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Former basketball great Dave Bing will give up his title as chairman of the auto parts company he founded now that he's mayor of Detroit.
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Japan's response to Chrysler's bankruptcy is an incredulous shake of the head. Some here worry about the bankruptcy's impact on the supply chain that is so vital to Japanese automakers operating in North America.
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The National Automobile Dealers Association is planning to run full-page ads in the Washington Post, Politico and Automotive News to protest the presidential auto task force's push for General Motors and Chrysler to make drastic...
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