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Motor Trend Names Top 3 Biggest Car Technology Headlines of 2008

Posted January 6 2009 11:16 AM by RimZ 
Filed under: Auto News


What might have been the biggest tech headline of the year "Technology Investment Saves Auto Industry" didn't quite happen. The Senate shot down the House's $15 billion compromise plan to loan the money that Congress originally appropriated in Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 for fuel-efficiency technology development to be used as a bridge loan to see GM and Chrysler through the liquidity crisis. But there was plenty of other news being made in the tech arena. Here were my favorite stories of 2008:




 
2010 Hybrid Car Sales are Predicted to Rise Next Year
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BMW 7-Series to Get 6-Cylinder Engine
Following its successful introduction into the market in 2008, and subsequent update this year... more
 
Big Burnout on the Las Vegas Strip in a Ford Mustang!
Steve Wyrick is a mega-illusionist and Vegas headliner. His grandfather used to own a 70's... more
 
2011 GMC Acadia Specs and Review
Detroit -- Yes, that's real mahogany on the steering wheel. And the rich leather smell, body color... more

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