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2010 Nissan Cube prices start at $13,990
Pricing for the 2010 Nissan Cube will start at $13,990 for the base Cube 1.8 model, unchanged from the price-tag in 2009. For 2010, the Cube S and SL models get Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel audio controls as standard options. The S models also get iPod connectivity, MP3 CD-ROM playback [...]
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Lexus LF-Ch Concept could enter production by 2012, or earlier
Speaking to the folks over at TheDetroitBureau.com, the General Manager of Lexus, Mark Templin, said that the luxury brand is giving some serious thought to launching a new compact luxury model in the United States.
“There is a group of buyers growing up now who won’t buy cars by the pound,” said Templin. “We have already [...]
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GM provides update on Chevrolet Volt development
Earlier this week, engineers and other members of the Chevrolet Volt team provided the media with an update on the development of the new plug-in hybrid vehicle.
There is less than one year to go before GM starts making the production Chevrolet Volt, according to Vehicle Chief Engineer Andrew Farah. The plug-in hybrid is scheduled to go [...]
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Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car unveiled by M-Sport
M-Sport has finally taken the wraps off of its Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car after nine months of hard work. The Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car will be eligible to compete in national rally championships around the world and the IRC and S200 World Cup in January 2010.
Power comes from a 1998cc 4-cylinder Duratec engine [...]
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Chevrolet Volt engineers working on their days off to meet launch schedule
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid is scheduled to make its market launch in Nov. of 2010. It’s no wonder that engineers working on the Volt are putting in hours even on their days off.
“They’re testing, measuring and evaluating what is arguably the most important vehicle in General Motors Co.’s history,” reports the Detroit News. [...]
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360-hp Fiat 500 by Romeo Ferraris to race in 6 Hours of Vallelunga
You probably thought that Abarth’s 695 Tributo Ferrari was one of the hottest Fiat 500s you’ve ever seen. Well, we’d now like to introduce you to Romeo Ferraris’ modified Fiat 500 that will take part in the ‘6 Hours of Vallelunga.’
The carbon-fiber Fiat 500 is powered by a 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces an outstanding [...]
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First Drive: Test-driving the new Nissan LEAF EV… sort of
As some of you may remember, at the Dodgers Stadium here in Los Angeles last April I test drove a Nissan Cube fitted with what was to eventually be the powertrain of the new 2011 Nissan Leaf. What seemed to be an exercise in futurism, now looking back, was more close to reality that we, [...]
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Aptera 2e officially delayed until 2010
Aptera announced today that its Aptera 2e electric-car has been pushed back to 2010.
“We’re making significant progress every day with product refinements, the completion of engineering and design details, and securing meaningful strategic partnerships,” said Paul Wilbur president and CEO. “However, we now have to adjust our production schedule to align with financing realities. Properly [...]
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2011 Mazda2 to debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show
Mazda announced today that it will unveil the US-spec Mazda2 at the 2009 LA Auto Show on Dec 2.
“Bringing Mazda2 to North America completes the bookends in our line-up,” said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. “With the seven- passenger crossover CX-9 at one end and the sub-compact Mazda2 at the other, [...]
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US-spec Chevrolet Cruze to be unveiled in LA, Volt sales plans will be announced
GM announced today that it will show the U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at the 2009 LA Auto Show on Dec. 2. The Cruze will be joined by the Chevrolet Volt, Camaro, Equinox and other hot-selling Chevys.
The Chevrolet Cruze has already been launched in Europe and Asia and will hit U.S. roads [...]
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2010 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,495
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Ford leads 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick list with 6, Toyota doesn’t cut it
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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo prices start at $63,900 (w/ new images)
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BREAKING: Bob Lutz confirms Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
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2010 Lotus Evora prices start at $73,500
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GM loses $1.2 billion in 3rd quarter, speeds repayment of U.S. loans
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First Drive: Test-driving the new Nissan LEAF EV… sort of
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Review: 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible, drop the top and enjoy the sound
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Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS, no longer your daddy’s car
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Review: 2010 GMC Terrain shows how GMC is evolving
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Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, look here for impressive fuel-efficiency numbers
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Review: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, high-performance can be economical
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Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO – It’s SHOw Time
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