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2009 Honda Fit Sport

Honda may build Fit in U.S. to meet spiking demand

The 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 reputation for reliability, the Fit (Jazz to the rest of the...

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Nissan Denki Cube EV Concept

Renault-Nissan announces Oregon to host EV pilot program

Nissan's electric vehicle (EV) involvement in Project Better Place programs in Denmark and Israel, plus test fleets in its home market of Japan will be joined by a new agreement with the state of Oregon and the Portland General Electric Utility according to an announcement made by Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan. The new deal will have cars hit...

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2010 Ford Fusion Sport

Ford reveals pricing for 2010 Fusion range

Ford took the covers of its updated Fusion range at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, introducing a new Sport version and a range-topping Hybrid model.

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Need for Speed Underground Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe

Tuner VW Sciroccos revealed ahead of Essen Motor Show

A pair of modified Volkswagen Scirocco coupes scheduled to appear at the upcoming Essen Motor Show in Germany have been revealed, one of them inspired by the Need for Speed Undercover series of racing sims. The other is the German ‘Polizei’ Tune It! Safe!, which was created by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and VDAT eV (Association of...

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Lamborghini Murcielago exhaust

UK, France, Germany, Italy agree on CO2 limits

Italy has reportedly dropped its objections to a European Commission plan to introduce softer CO2 emission limits on new cars, leaving the door open for an EU-wide agreement on a 130g/km fleet wide CO2 limit. While still not official, inside government sources in Germany told Reuters that an agreement between Chancellor Angela Merkel and Italy'...

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Lumma Design BMW X6

BMW CLR X 650 by Lumma Design

German tuner Lumma Design will be unveiling an extensively modified BMW X6 at this year's Essen Motor Show in Germany. Set to debut near the end of this month, the Lumma Design CLR X 650 takes the latest BMW SUV and gives it a new aerodynamic profile, as well as improved power and handling to make it even more potent. The most striking modificat...

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VW powertrain boss expects 90% take up rate for dual-clutch transmissions

Carmakers in the luxury and sports segments are finding it extremely difficult to increase fuel savings without compromising the quality and performance of their product, but one company, the Volkswagen Group, is banking on dual-clutch gearbox technology to help achieve the all-important fleet-wide fuel economy gains. Speaking with MotorTrend, V...

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2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe

Nissan 370Z official details, prices start at $29,930

Earlier this month Nissan released the first official image of the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which is making its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, and now the company has released official details for the car. In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction as a 2003 model, nearly every piece and com...

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2009 Jaguar XF

Jaguar insider reveals plans for XF Roadster and Coupe

Coinciding with similar statements earlier this month from Ratan Tata, the boss of Tata Motors and the current owner of Jaguar, is a new report claiming plans for coupe and convertible versions of the XF have been given the green light. According to an inside source, who spoke recently with AutoExpress, Tata has confirmed several sporty new mode...

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Government rejects bailout plan, offers second chance

The heads of the Detroit 3 headed to Washington this past week in the hope of securing a second emergency aid package to supplement the previously earmarked $25 billion for more efficient vehicles to meet looming CAFE regulations.

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2010 Mercedes Benz GLK

2010 Mercedes Benz GLK priced from $33,900 in U.S.

After a string of concept versions and the first reveal of its new GLK in full production trim at this year’s Beijing Motor Show, Mercedes Benz has finally revealed pricing and released dates for the new compact SUV in the United States. The GLK will go on sale in January next year, with pricing for the base 2WD model starting at $33,900. Upgradi...

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Honda Eco Assist Ecological Drive Assist System

Honda previews ‘Eco Assist’ driver aid for next-gen Insight Hybrid

Honda has revealed its new interactive, driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology, which will appear in the next-generation Insight Hybrid vehicle next year.

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2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe spy shots

Spy shots: 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe

The current Mercedes-Benz CLK is something of an enigma - built around the C-Class platform, styled like the E-Class, and priced in between the two, the car sits in its own unique segment and has no direct competition from its German rivals. Its sales history has been a strong success, especially in the U.S., but reports are surfacing that the Germ...

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The Jaguar XF Sedan

Jaguar ranks #1 in J.D. Power sales satisfaction survey

For the fourth of the last five years, Jaguar has taken the top spot in J.D. Power's Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI), which measures satisfaction with the sales process. The turnaround from the doldrums of the 1990s and early 2000s is remarkable, establishing the Leaping Cat as the dominant leader in customer satisfaction in the North American mark...

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The 2009 VW Jetta TDI

VW Jetta TDI wins 2009 Green Car of the Year

The Los Angeles Auto Show is winding down its press events today, but this morning's first feature was the revelation of the winner of the 2009 Green Car of the Year award. Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI took the honor, beating out a field of five finalists. The Jetta TDI is the first 'clean diesel' to win the award, handed out by the Green Car Jo...

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