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[http://evmeme.com/2012/04/yet-again-politics-get-in-the-way-or-do-they/] - - public:MacAaron
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CODA Automotive has announced that they’re abandoning plans to build a lithium-ion battery factory in Columbus, Ohio. This because long delays have made it clear that the Department of Energy (DOE) will not likely act on their $500-million loan application for the project. The Columbus Dispatch blames the issue on the DOE, the administration, and politics.

[http://evmeme.com/2012/03/remember-that-masterpiece-of-british-engineering-it-broke-again/] - - public:MacAaron
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Back when it debuted in December, the new Routemaster bus, designed completely in the United Kingdom and touted as a “masterpiece of British engineering“, broke down on its maiden voyage because those Brit engineers forgot to put fuel in it. Now, just a couple of months after its debut, the bus is in the news again. With another breakdown.

[http://www.gizmag.com/fiat-500x-chicane-at-sema/40209/] - - public:MacAaron
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For this year’s Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show, Fiat decided to showcase its latest entry into the American market, the 500X crossover. The Fiat 500X Chicane features some very Los Angeles-style street cred changes thanks to Mopar, with a new fascia, some body cladding, and oversized 20-inch (51cm) two-tone wheels getting things started.

[http://blog.iseecars.com/2015/11/05/november-2015-used-car-deals/] - - public:MacAaron
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Another month has passed and once again, iSeeCars has carefully examined hundreds of thousands of used car listings from model year 2012 to find the best deals. This month, several vehicles from October’s best deals list carry over and a few new ones join in. Typically, the holiday season has the best new and used car deals as dealerships attempt to unload inventory before the new year, and private sellers try to cash in their used vehicles to help boost finances during the gift-giving season.

[http://www.gizmag.com/range-rover-evoque-convertible-launched/40283/] - - public:MacAaron
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Using state-of-the-art projection technology, Jaguar Land Rover attempted to transform a cold autumn night in London into a golden summer day for the launch of its new Range Rover Evoque Convertible. The four-seat, luxury crossover's lightweight fabric hood gives it the honor of being the world's first luxury compact SUV convertible.

[http://www.gizmag.com/hyundai-introduces-3d-augmented-reality-owners-manuals/40339/] - - public:MacAaron
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Having previously converted the traditional owner's manual into an iOS app in 2010 and following up in 2014 by putting it inside the vehicle's touchscreen, Hyundai has continued the evolution of the former glove box staple with the Hyundai Virtual Guide. The augmented reality (AR) app will initially be compatible with the 2015 Sonata, with additional models to follow.

[http://www.gizmag.com/gkn-driveline-new-lightweight-cv-joint/40351/] - - public:MacAaron
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One of the largest original equipment suppliers in the world, GKN Driveline, has introduced a new, lightweight constant velocity (CV) joint for rear-wheel drive platforms. The new joint allows a more than a 4 kg (9 lb) weight reduction for most vehicles and is targeted towards the premium and luxury segments.

[http://www.gizmag.com/mazda-mx-5-recaro-sport-limited-edition-unveiled/40385/] - - public:MacAaron
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Mazda has added a limited edition Miata to the model options for its two-seat roadster. The Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro will be limited to 600 units and features exclusive sport styling enhancements.

[http://www.gizmag.com/lotus-elise-sport-and-elise-sport-220-announced/40402/] - - public:MacAaron
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Lotus has returned to its roots, adding a new Elise Sport and Elise Sport 220 model to its lineup. The Elise 1.6 and Elise S have been discontinued in favor of these new, lighter Lotus Elise models.

[http://www.futurecars.com/reviews/gas-powered/2016-subaru-wrx-continues-to-rally] - - public:MacAaron
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For a car named after World Rallycross, the WRX definitely strives hard to live up to that persona and does an excellent job of it. The 2016 Subaru WRX is the second year for the new-generation of this car and it’s better than ever.

[http://www.gizmag.com/abarth-limited-edition-695-biposto-record/40464/] - - public:MacAaron
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Fiat's performance brand, Abarth, has announced that a new 695 biposto called the Record is entering showrooms in the United Kingdom ahead of a global release. Only 133 will be produced.

[http://www.gizmag.com/porsche-cayman-gt4-clubsport-world-debut/40485/] - - public:MacAaron
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Porsche is hitting the Los Angeles Auto Show in a big way this year and taking center stage is a drool-inducing gray and yellow beauty on four Michelins. The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport is the German automaker's latest entry-level track car. Once you've seen it, you'll have to grab some gear. It's race time.

[http://www.torquenews.com/1080/nissan-navara-takes-international-pick-award-2016] - - public:MacAaron
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The all-new Nissan Navara pickup, the global version of the Nissan Frontier, won the coveted International Pick-up Award for 2016. Other contenders on the finalist list included the Ford Ranger and the Mitsubishi L200.

[http://www.gizmag.com/ford-drug-driving-suit/40533/] - - public:MacAaron
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Ford has created a suit of clothing that mimics the effects of driving while under the influence of drugs. The suit, dubbed the Drugged Driving Suit, is part of the Ford Driving Skills for Life program for young drivers. The goal is to use the suit, along with its Drunk Driving Suit sibling, to educate kids in a hands-on way about the effects of driving under the influence, even when they might "feel fine."

[http://www.10w40.com/features/diagnostics/when-engine-hesitation-isnt-the-engine] - - public:MacAaron
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Sometimes, engine hesitation isn't the engine at all. It can instead be the transmission. As we learned in an earlier article, engine hesitation is a stumble, misfire, or loss of power when the throttle is pressed.

[http://www.gizmag.com/carloudy-hud/40622/] - - public:MacAaron
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In a similar way to head-up-displays like the Garmin HUD, the upcoming Carloudy sits on a car dash and throws navigation prompts onto the windscreen. But thanks to a display technology that sips at the battery, its designers are promising weeks of daylight or nighttime visible usage without needing to hit the charger.

[http://www.torquenews.com/1080/nissan-black-friday-360-hoonigan-team] - - public:MacAaron
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Now that Black Friday, the nation's worst shopping day, is over with, it's time to relax with some of the Hoonigan Team as they blast their Z-cars through a dust-covered, abandoned shopping mall.

[http://www.gizmag.com/ford-plasma-engine/40728/] - - public:MacAaron
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When an engine fails or becomes very worn, it is usually pulled from the vehicle and scrapped. Ford wants to change that by utilizing a high-tech plasma process to remanufacture broken engines. The process reduces carbon emissions by about half when compared to making a new engine to replace the old one, and results in a like-new engine block.

[http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-yacht/40767/] - - public:MacAaron
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Bugatti has partnered with watercraft maker Palmer Johnson to design a bespoke luxury yacht. Called Niniette, the carbon fiber yacht will be available in three models starting at 42 feet and features styling elements based loosely on classics from the Bugatti lineup. Prices start at a cool €2 million (US$2,176,700).

[http://www.carnewscafe.com/2015/12/honda-to-debut-2017-ridgeline-pickup-in-detroit/] - - public:MacAaron
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Honda says that it will return the Ridgeline as a 2017 model and the production prototype will debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The truck will be a midsize offering, the company says, and a SuperBowl commercial will accompany its debut.

[http://www.torquenews.com/1080/nissan-bmw-partner-fast-chargers-across-us] - - public:MacAaron
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Nissan and BMW have come together to mutually deploy dual-duty fast chargers in 120 locations nationally as a way of promoting electric vehicles. Nissan, which builds the best-selling EV of all time, the LEAF, and BMW, whose i3 is the second-best seller in recent months, are adding fast chargers in 19 states.

[http://www.gizmag.com/mclaren-675lt-jvckenwood-concept-ces/41211/] - - public:MacAaron
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With the extremely sport-focused McLaren 675LT having only just entered production, McLaren gave one of the supercar's prototype models to JVCKenwood to play with. With its nearly bare sport car interior, the JVCKenwood team had a nearly blank slate to work with. The final result? Stunning.

[http://www.gizmag.com/wifi-halow-80211ah-ces/41262/] - - public:MacAaron
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The Wi-Fi Alliance has introduced a designation for the IEEE 802.11ah frequency called HaLow. HaLow operates in frequency bands below one gigahertz to offer longer range and lower power usage. This certification is meant for power-efficient use needs with longer-range capability such as smart home, digital healthcare, retail and connected car applications.

[http://www.gizmag.com/chevrolet-cruze-hatch-naias/41278/] - - public:MacAaron
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Chevrolet has introduced a new hatchback version of the Cruze sedan. Meant as a hot hatch entry into the compact market, the Cruze Hatchback retains most of the characteristics of the sedan it's based upon, but expands cargo space to 42 cubic feet (1,189 liters).

[http://www.torquenews.com/1080/2016-infiniti-q60-coupe-unmasked-detroit-show] - - public:MacAaron
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The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) saw the unveiling of the production version of the 2016 Infiniti Q60 sports coupe, the concept for which we saw last year at Detroit. A new V6 engine, exterior design, and improved chassis are highlighted.

[http://www.torquenews.com/1080/nissan-micra-cup-2016-calendar-and-car-design-revealed] - - public:MacAaron
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The Nissan Micra Cup 2016 race series will begin in May and run through September, according to the official calendar release this week. The calendar now expands out of Quebec to include Ontario as well. Nissan also announced a new Micra Cup Limited Edition consumer trim for the 2016 model year.

[http://www.gizmag.com/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-all-terrain-x/41580/] - - public:MacAaron
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GMC has announced the 2016 Sierra All Terrain X as an extension of the All Terrain model. With premium extras intended to enhance off-track capability, the special edition pickup also features an aggressive use of monochrome coloring on the exterior, giving it a more sinister appearance.

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