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Unmodified Nissan Leaf entered in Pikes Peak Hill Climb [w/videos]

Filed under: Motorsports, Hatchback, Nissan, Electric 2011 Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image gallery "With electric automobiles popping up like dandelions across the landscape of American driving, it's no surprise that they will be part of the field at the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26." So says the press release you'll find waiting for your prying eyes after the break. While it's true that we're not exactly surprised that an electric (...)

Coalition forms to replenish Bonneville Salt Flats:

An effort to save the historic Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah is under way with a salt replenishment program to permanently preserve the land.

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Supplier Metaldyne names new CFO

Metaldyne has named Mark Blaufuss CFO, effective May 2. He had been CFO at UCI International Inc.

Toyota March Production Plummets To 1976 Levels

Audi R8 V10 Spyder RMS by RENM Performance

Posted on 04.25.2011 16:00 by Kirby Filed under: Audi | convertible | Supercars / Exotic cars | Audi R8 | car tuning | Cars | Car Reviews | Audi RENM Performance is no stranger to fine tuning Audi R8s, which is evident in how many variants of the R8 they’ve had in their shop. (...)

Video: See how Nissan checks its cars for radiation

Filed under: Japan, Safety, Videos, Nissan Nissan radiation testing - Click above to watch video after the jump Japanese automakers are continuing to test their products for excessive radiation levels as they leave their respective manufacturing facilities and before they're loaded onto container ships for transport. Nissan has released a video detailing the company's radiation check system, which includes monitoring randomly-selected sample group vehicles in three key locations. Workers measure levels at the vehicles' wheels, the center (...)

Mississippi Gov. Barbour rules out 2012 presidential run

Jackson, Miss.— Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour isn't running for president in 2012. The Republican issued a statement today saying he "will not be a candidate for president next year."

Eminem, Muse to headline Kanrocksas festival

Eminem is set to headline the inaugural Kanrocksas festival, Aug. 5-6 in Kansas City, organizers announced today.

R/T variant returns to Dodge Avenger lineup for 2012

Dodge hopes to draw attention to the Avenger with the return of the R/T, a sporty model that focuses on handling. The 2012 Avenger R/T was introduced at the New York auto show last week. Sales begin this fall.

Judge denies Muslim inmate's lawsuit over beard

Richmond, Va. — Virginia's prison system did not violate a Muslim inmate's religious rights when it refused to allow him to grow a 1/8-inch beard, which he believes is required by his religion, a federal judge has ruled.

Councilwoman fires staffer accused of assault

Detroit Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins says she's fired a staffer accused of assault with intent to murder and another felony assault charge.

Recall Alert: Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti QX4

Nissan is issuing a recall for nearly 200,000 sport-utility vehicles sold under both its Nissan and Infiniti brands. The vehicles affected include 195,991 copies of the 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and the 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4. Only vehicles sold or currently registered in northern-tier states are included in the recall. Those states include...

Nissan recalls Pathfinder, Infiniti QX4 for rusted steering column:

Nissan is recalling at least 195,000 Pathfinder and

Report: Climate change to worsen Western water woes

Washington — A new government report says already scarce water supplies in the Western United States are likely to dwindle further as a result of climate change, exacerbating problems for millions of water users in the West.