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Audi continues to tease us with the 2011 A1, which may or may not be headed to the U.S. This time around the automaker is boasting that its upcoming hatchback will be the "first premium automobile in the compact class," capable of outshining rivals like the MINI and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Those are strong words but Audi is working hard on the high-precision body of the A1, perfecting its paint finish and hopefully leaving potential customers in awe of its refined interior. Additionally, Audi is also boasting that the A1 will set new standards of quality in the compact class. Evidence of the...
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Honda may build Fit in U.S. to meet spiking demandThe vagaries of the automotive market in the current economic situation are such that while some models, and even entire brands, sell poorly, some individual cars are going gangbusters. Thanks to its solid positioning as a functional, cute, inexpensive and efficient hatchback plus Honda's...
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Report: Toyota iQ platform to spawn next Yaris, MPV and hybrid model
Hoping to share in the success of the growing minicar segment, Toyota is planning to release its new iQ minicar in Europe and Japan early next year following its debut next month at the Paris Motor Show. While there’s a chance the iQ may not be offered in the North American market due to its...
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Pontiac confirms G3 compact for U.S. market
General Motors has always been reluctant to bring the Pontiac G3 compact to the United States despite the car selling well in Canada and Mexico, but that has all changed as the car is due U.S. showrooms in the first half of next year. The decision to bring the Pontiac G3 was influenced by the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
