General Motors Co. said it has restarted production of its extended range Chevrolet Volt at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant, and is shipping low-emission models to California.
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Americans don’t like coupes. It’s a silly notion in 2012 that coupes are two doors short of a full-size family sedan. But the 2012 Audi A5 makes a compelling argument that a coupe comeback could be right around the corner.
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Volvo continues its sustainable technology research by partnering with ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure) that develops a smart on-board concept for controlling, measuring and paying for electricity when charging a vehicle. Photo: Volvo C30 Electric Being a consortium of Volvo Car Corporation, Ericsson, the utility company Göteborg Energi and the Viktoria Institute, ELVIIS aims [...]
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BMW has revealed the first five international artists signed for the BMW Tate Live: Performance Room. The art program announced last year will encompass live online performances reaching international audiences around the world. Participants include a choreographer and dancer Jérôme Bel and artists Pablo Bronstein, Harrell Fletcher, Joan Jonas and Emily Roysdon. There will be one live performance monthly at [...]
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As part of its commitment to support cultural projects, BMW has partnered with the London Symphony Orchestra to launch BMW LSO Open Air Classics. The initiative will promote the best instrumental music performed for everyone free and open air. Photo: the LSO, by Alberto Venzago The first concert will be conducted in Trafalgar Square by [...]
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1. What is Toyota 100 Cars for Good?
Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program is a Facebook-enabled philanthropy initiative whereby Toyota will give 100 cars in 100 days to 100 deserving charitable organizations. The 100 Cars for Good program is the first Toyota initiative that engages the public to determine how corporate philanthropic donations will be awarded. 100 Cars for Good was introduced in 2011, and Toyota has brought the program back in 2012 due to the success and popularity in its inaugural year.
Next-gen Ford Super Duty could be experimenting with new heating, cooling, and aero technology.
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Long overdue for some big changes, the 2012 Chevy 1500 half-ton still has value to offer truck buyers.
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Does the latest version of the Ford Harley F-150 try to do too much? We head to Milwaukee to find out.
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The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept gives a strong hint of what Ford has in mind for its coming cargo vans.
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