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BMW joins automakers recall for air bags that could spray shrapnel
BMW is recalling 42,000 of its model year 2002 and 2003 3-series cars because of front-passenger-side air bags that may not inflate properly in a collision, the automaker said Monday. BMW is the latest to join a group of five other automakers that...
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Japan, Toyota Recalls, Automotive Equipment, Porsche
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GM recalls more than 38,000 Chevy, Buick hybrids due to fire risk
General Motors announced Monday it’s recalling more than 38,000 Chevrolet and Buick eAssist light hybrid cars for a potential fire issue. The automaker said circuit boards in the trunk can potentially overheat, causing the cars’ 12-volt...
Tags: Tesla, Buick, Jaguar, Manufacturing and Engineering, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Tesla drives California environmental credits to the bank
When Tesla Motors reports its first-ever profit Wednesday, much of the money will come courtesy of the state of California. In its zeal to push electric cars into the market, the state has created a system in which Tesla can make as much as $35,000...
Tags: Tesla, Ford Motor Co., Passenger Cars, Automotive Equipment, Chrysler Group LLC
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Report: 2014 Chevy Spark ditching four-speed automatic for CVT
Autoblog.comFiled under: Budget, Hatchback, Chevrolet, GM According to Green Car Reports, a few minor changes are on deck for the littlest Chevrolet. Christi Landy, Chevy's small car marketing director, confirmed to GCR that the 2014 model year Spark will lose its... -
New Jersey considering electric vehicle tax
Autoblog.comFiled under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy States and municipalities are getting creative as they look for ways to raise tax revenues from electric cars. More and more plug-in vehicles are on the roads each year, and as gasoline-engine vehicles... -
New Toyota FJ Cruiser recall due to headlights that may blind drivers
Toyota is issuing another recall of FJ Cruiser SUVs. This time, the automaker is recalling 11,489 of its model year 2007-2013 Cruisers because of a headlight problem that could blind oncoming drivers. In March, Toyota recalled 209,000 Cruisers because...
Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jaguar, Manufacturing and Engineering, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Toyota Recalls
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Tesla lowers Model S financing costs, guarantees highest resale value of any luxury sedan
Autoblog.comFiled under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors "We decided we were wrong and other people were right and we decided to fix it." A month ago, Tesla Motors announced what it called a "revolutionary" financing option, and waved some magic pixie dust around to come... -
Virginia Tech students design electric car to compete in Arizona competition
WDBJ7 ReporterA group of students from Virginia Tech is pushing the design envelope when it comes to electric cars. We stopped by the Ware Lab on the Tech campus, which has 10,000 square feet of space where engineering students can be all kinds of curious about how...Tags: Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, General Motors Corp.
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Bill would create 'Made in California' label
SACRAMENTO — A "Made in USA" label has long been seen as an advantage in marketing a product. Now there are in-state manufacturers that want to see the adoption of an official label that declares Made in California. State Sen. Ellen M. Corbett...
Tags: Ellen M Corbett, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Tesla Motors, Inc.
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LG Chem to start production at U.S. car battery plant in July
ReutersSEOUL, May 6 (Reuters) - South Korean battery maker LG Chem Ltd plans to begin commercial production at its U.S. factory in July and will initially supply its products to General Motors Co's Volt electric vehicles, it said on Monday. "Volume is...Tags: Plant Openings, Ford, Ford Motor Co., Manufacturing and Engineering, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Report: Toyota's production fuel cell car to cost between $50-100k
Autoblog.comFiled under: Technology, Toyota While the cost of building a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle continues to go down over time, reports over the last few years have steadily maintained that the first Toyota hydrogen-powered vehicles for customers should ring up... -
Solar-powered plane completes first leg of cross-country journey
The solar-powered aircraft making a landmark cross-country flight successfully completed its first leg early Saturday, and will rest about a week in Arizona before taking to the skies again. Solar Impulse HB-SIA touched down about 12:30 a.m. at Sky...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Solar Energy, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Renewable Energy
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