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found about 48 hours ago by admin
Toyota told federal auto saftey regulators that the computer flaws in up to 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix models that can cause engine stalling does not pose ‘an unreasonable risk’to safety, though the company is considering how to go about...
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found about 48 hours ago by admin
Scion announced today that it has restyled (facelifted) the xB for the 2011 model year. The exterior of the 2011 Scion xB gets a more aggressive look with a new front bumper, new front grille, new headlights, new rear bumper, new taillights,...
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found about 11 hours ago by admin
The seconds-generation of the reborn, redesigned Volkswagen Beetle will make its concept debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show later this year. The production model will go on sale next year with more focus on driving dynamics rather than retro styling...
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found about 47 hours ago by admin
Renault and Daimler have been in talks of entering into an equity tie-up a spart of a long-term partnership, and now Nissan may join the table. “We are talking with many companies, many partners but I don’t want to make any comment on something...
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found about 47 hours ago by admin
Volkswagen yesterday held the official launch of its new R GmbH brand, a department that will be responsible for sporty exclusive models from V-dub in the future. But if you’re itching to get your hands on an R GmbH developed Volkswagen in the...
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found about 46 hours ago by admin
Mitsubishi announced today that the 2011 RVR (known as ASX in Europe) has sold over 5,000 units in its first month on sale in Japan. Officials had originally hoped to sell 1,500 units on a monthly basis, but have already sold a total 5,169 units....
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found about 33 hours ago by admin
It was reported earlier this month that some Toyota drivers are still experiencing unintended acceleration after their recalled vehicles were repaired. According to an Associated Press analysis of government data, complaints of sudden acceleration...
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found about 33 hours ago by admin
There is no doubt that Fiat SpA is planning a major overhaul of its Alfa Romeo brand, which is currently being led by the hot new Alfa Romeo Giulietta. According to a report by AutoCar, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be getting a performance version...
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found about 32 hours ago by admin
In a war that usually takes place between Porsche and Lexus, FoMoCo’s Lincoln and General Motors’ Buick have jumped in to get a piece of the action. While Porsche sits atop the annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study rankings released by J.D....
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found about 11 hours ago by admin
Mazda is seriously considering a 4-cylinder diesel for the CX crossover for the U.S. market in efforts to boost fuel-economy without sacrificing performance, reports Road&Track. The 2.2L diesel inline 4-cylinder in the European 5-passenger CX-7...
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found about 32 hours ago by admin
As reported Tuesday, Toyota engineers were on their way to examine the second runaway Prius in Harrison, N.Y. that crashed into a stone wall leaving the driver with minor injuries. After a day of working, six engineers shared their findings with...
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found about 30 hours ago by admin
Today at the McLaren Technology Center, Chairman Ron Dennis and Managing Director Antony Sheriff confirmed that McLaren Automotive will produce a range of highly-efficient and high-performance sports cars. The first in this range of sports cars is...
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found about 28 hours ago by admin
French tuning company Atomik Cars plans to unveil an all-electric version of the Fiat 500 next month. According to Atomik, their electric-version of the 500 runs a 0-62 mph in just 5.6 seconds, making it nearly 1.5 seconds faster than the stock...
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found about 27 hours ago by admin
General Motors Project Driveway, which involves 120 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicles, was setup to see how hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles adapt to the real world and if customers will be able to use them as a daily driver. One of...
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found about 27 hours ago by admin
FoMoCo announced today that it is planning a £1.5 billion ($2.3 billion USD) green investment in its four UK facilities over the next five years after securing a £360 million ($549 million USD) Government loan guarantee. “Support from UK...
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found about 26 hours ago by admin
When the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition was revealed last week, GM only released two images. We now have 9 new images of the special-edition Corvette for you to drool over. Click here to get prices on the 2010 Chevrolet...
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found about 26 hours ago by admin
Nissan announced today that it will build the European allocation of the Nissan Leaf at its plant in Sunderland, UK. Initial annual production capacity in Sunderland is estimated at about 50,000 units. Nissan said that it will also kick of...
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found about 25 hours ago by admin
The two-times Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, driver of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, has bought himself the new Maserati GranCabrio (GranTurismo Convertible on the stateside) that he has selected. “The Spanish driver has chosen for the...
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found about 25 hours ago by admin
If you thought going to the dealer and negotiating a finance or lease was a hassling task, wait until you hear what you’ll have to go through to purchase the 2012 Lexus LFA. As announced last month, the flagship of the F portfolio will start at a...
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found about 24 hours ago by admin
The concept of ‘bigger is better’ is starting to go by the wayside, especially when it comes to the auto industry. With the price of fuel the way it is, and especially since the surge we saw back in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, people are...
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found about 23 hours ago by admin
In order to demonstrate Toyota’s recent problems with unintended acceleration, ABC News’s Brian Ross drove a car as part of a segment thatw as rigged to suddenly accelerate. Toyota is furious over the fact that the image of teh tachometer used...
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found about 23 hours ago by admin
At the launch of the new MP4-12C, McLaren Automotive boss Ron Dennis said that the company is working on two new cars to join the lineup. While no details were given, the two cars are thought to be a Porsche 911 rival and an F1 replacement. There...
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found about 23 hours ago by admin
Lotus yesterday delivered the first Evora in North America at John Eagle European’s Lotus of Austin. Dealer Sonny Morgan handed Austin-area resident Bruce Rice the keys to his brand new 2010 Lotus Evora and hosted a party to commemorate the first...
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found about 22 hours ago by admin
After talks with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co., Ltd. (Tengzhong) broke down last month, General Motors said that it will begin the orderly wind-down of the Hummer operations. However, GM also confirmed that it is examining prior...
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found about 21 hours ago by admin
To celebrate Mazda MX-5’s 20th birthday in France, Mazda rolled out a special edition MX-5 Matte and Black Edition at the Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV. There aren’t any power upgrades so this MX-5 Matte and Black Edition models are...
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found about 21 hours ago by admin
Roush and Barrett-Jackson have teamed up to offer a limited-edition, high-performance version of the Ford Mustang. The new 2010 Barrett-Jackson Edition Roush Mustang will be sold at the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach...
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found about 10 hours ago by admin
McLaren Automotive yesterday officially revealed the final production version of the MP4-12C supercar, the firm’s first road-going performance car since the McLaren F1. Well, McLaren thought who better to give it to take it out on the track than...
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At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Tesla and TAG Heuer unveiled a special-edition Tesla Roadster to celebrate their new partnership. The first fruit of the partnership will be the Odyssey of Pioneers, a tour of 15 visits on three continents – a...
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found about 8 hours ago by admin
Even with all the recall headlines surrounding Toyota, MotorTrend has awarded the Camry its best midsize family sedan for 2010. Wondering why? Check out this video of Technical Director Frank Markus taking us through seven of the best selling cars...
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found about 5 hours ago by admin
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and Head of Chrysler Group Manufacturing Scott Garberding today celebrated the launch of its all-new Pentastar V6 engine at an event today at the Trenton, Michigan South Engine Plant. “The Pentastar engine is a...
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