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Toyota has revealed its compressed natural gas (CNG) Camry Hybrid concept ahead of the car’s debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Rising fuel costs have made CNG a much more...
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Several Mercedes plant workers accused of corruption
Several employees of the Mercedes Benz plant in Sindelfinger are under investigation, following allegations of corruption and bribery, according to a number of German news sources. The beginning of a preliminary investigation was confirmed by the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office on Sunday...
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Video: Dodge EV sports car prototype takes on the Challenger SRT8
Chrysler demonstrated that it won’t be left behind in the technology stakes with the unveiling of three near-production prototype electric vehicles earlier this year, one of which was a high-performance sports car. The carmaker has now given a preview of the capabilities of its future...
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Toyota contemplates delay of Prius production in Mississippi
Just a few months ago Toyota was struggling to keep up with demand for its Prius hybrid in North America due to skyrocketing fuel prices. Waiting lists at some dealerships were stretching as long as eight months. But now Toyota may be rethinking its plan to supply more of the hybrids with U.S...
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BMW unveils Z4 ahead of 2009 Detroit Auto Show
The 2010 BMW Z4 has officially been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. BMW’s next-generation Z4 Roadster is due for its first public outing at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, but the new spy shots have revealed the car about a month ahead of the show. As hinted at by the spy...
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Lexus confirms 2010 RX SUV, IS Convertible and updated LS for L.A. Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show will play host to the world premiere of the 2010 Lexus RX SUV, with the Japanese luxury brand confirming today that both the new RX 450h hybrid and RX 350 will be on show at next week’s event. You can check out previously leaked images of the RX SUVs here, which...
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The Mercedes -Benz E-class Coupe has been officially unveiled. Click here for more images and information.
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Nissan celebrates tenth year at SEMA with 12 specialty vehicles
Nissan is not only celebrating its tenth year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Auto Show, as 2008 also marks the carmaker’s 50th anniversary of selling cars and trucks in North America. As part of the celebrations, Nissan has unveiled 12 new specialty vehicles at this...
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Honda showcases 16 vehicle lineup at SEMA
Honda will be showcasing more than 16 custom vehicles at this year’s SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas, with a lineup consisting of project cars, concepts and accessorized production vehicles. Specially featured in the display is a 2009 Fit equipped with Mugen accessories, a Civic Coupe Concept...
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Infiniti to showcase entire lineup at SEMA debut
Infiniti is set to make its first-ever showing at the SEMA Auto Show that is taking place in Las Vegas this week, but despite its relative inexperience at the event the carmaker is bringing its entire lineup. This means there will be custom versions of the sporty G coupe and sedan, the M luxury...
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Handful of Camaro Concepts headed to SEMA
The striking Camaro Black Concept we reported on earlier is just one of a handful of new Camaro concepts Chevrolet is planning for this month’s SEMA Auto Show. The carmaker has just released images and a few minor details about the complete lineup, which is set to include the aforementioned...
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Pontiac G8 GXP 'Street' powered by 7.4L LSX454 V8
General Motors has released the first details about its SEMA offerings for this year’s show, with the Pontiac brand once again getting most of the limelight. One of the stars is based on the new G8 GXP, which for SEMA has been fitted with a new LSX454 crate engine from GM Performance Parts...
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While Chrysler may have ruled out adding a convertible variant of the 2009 Dodge Challenger, no fewer than three open top versions of the rejuvenated muscle car will be on show at this year’s...
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Bloomingdale’s to offer Infiniti G37 Convertible 'Premier Edition'
Retailer Neiman-Marcus has been offering special edition vehicles for the past number of years, the latest being the all-new 2009 BMW 7-series, but now Bloomingdale's is getting in on the action and has announced plans to offer the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible. The special edition model carries...
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Toyota denies GM ever requested its help
The negotiations between General Motors and Chrysler are reportedly going well, with some major hurdles being overcome this week. However, discussions on how GM plans to finance Chrysler's estimated $10 billion of debt are proving to be a major snag in the process, with cash-strapped GM struggling...
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Report: GM postponing development spending through until 2010
General Motors will reportedly postpone spending on product development in all of 2009 and 2010 in an effort to cut costs. The spending cuts will affect engineering, research and design, and is expected to lead to delays in the introduction of crucial models such as the Chevrolet Cruze compact...
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Report: Volkswagen Golf R32 dropped from U.S. lineup
Volkswagen has confirmed today that its sporty R32 Golf won’t be offered in the United States in the 2009 model year. The information comes from company spokesman Thomas Wegehaupt, who said the main reason for dropping the model after only one year was because of the debut of the Mark VI Golf...
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Report: GM may delay Chevrolet Cruze amid rising costs
General Motors is drastically cutting costs as it tries to ride out the current auto market slump, which is expected to ease by around 2010. The ailing carmaker is burning through approximately $1 billion in cash per month, a figure that it is hoping to reduce by downsizing its workforce, reducing...
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News of a new cooperation agreement between Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz, called appropriately enough, 'Romeo and Juliet', has come to light. Though it's not finalized yet, the deal is not a total...
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Pontiac G8 to be cut after single product cycle?
Rumors surrounding the uncertain future of Pontiac have begun to step up intensity despite a revamped product lineup and a sporty new direction. Cars like the Solstice roadster and G8 saloon have ignited interest in the brand but there is mounting speculation that both these models could be axed...
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Galpin previews Scythe Concept ahead of SEMA debut
The guys from Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) took the covers off a new concept car over the weekend, which the Californian tuner plans to showcase at the upcoming SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas. The concept is the 2008 Scythe, a fully custom hot-rod powered by an exposed twin supercharged 5.0L V8 engine...
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Infiniti announces pricing for 2009 G37 Sedan and Coupe
Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2009 G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe, which go on sale at Infiniti dealers across the United States on the fifth of next month. Both cars receive extensive revisions for the new model year, especially the G37 Sedan which picks up the award-winning 3.7L V6 that...
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Chrysler plans to drop AWD option on 2009 Sebring, Avenger and Caliber
Chrysler will drop its all-wheel-drive option for the 2009 Dodge Avenger, Caliber and Chrysler Sebring because of low demand. The information was confirmed by company spokesman Jiyan Cadiz, who said the option never really caught on since its introduction for those particular models late last year...
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Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids rated at 22mpg highway
Chrysler’s new Dodge Durango and Aspen hybrid SUVs finally began rolling off assembly lines in late August at the company’s Newark plant in Delaware. The two SUVs are Chrysler’s first entries in the hybrid market and are now able to backup Chrysler's claimed fuel efficiency...
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