| V-12 Powered Aston Martin Cygnet Could Be In Works |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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Following the positive public reception of the Nissan Juke-R, Aston Martin is reportedly working on a possible V-12-powered Cygnet. The Toyota-based Cygnet city compact was less-than-enthusiastically received by most critics, who saw it as a cynical regulatory compliance tool to bring down Aston’s fleet-wide CO2 and fuel consumption averages. According to Autocar, the V-12 will [...]
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| Mercedes-Benz Plans 11 New U.S. Models for Entry, Ultra Luxury Segments |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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After a strong showing in its September sales, especially for its C-Class compact sport sedan, Mercedes-Benz is not letting off the throttle with its new model rollout for the U.S. market. In addition to refreshing or replacing 19 existing models, the company is planning to introduce 11 all-new models to its U.S. lineup through 2020, [...]
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| Kia Looking at Building Forte in U.S. on Strengthening Won, Labor Disputes |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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Despite the global economic downturn, the United States continues to look like a promising market to invest, especially for foreign automakers, who are beset by high manufacturing costs, soft demand in Europe, and labor strikes in some of their home markets. Although the Korean duo of Hyundai and Kia have been relatively successful in spite [...]
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| 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year Contender: Cadillac XTS |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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The Cadillac XTS was praised by COTY judges for its handsome styling and lush interior. The XTS is available with all-wheel drive, though it has no advantage in Southern California but to mask torque-steer. No one accused this car of that. “Rides wonderfully, fun to push around the winding track, very good-looking, one of the [...]
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| 5 new electric vehicles worth a look |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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Chevrolet Volt debuted to much hype -- and lots of skepticism. Would Americans embrace these plug-ins as a green godsend or regard them as expensive toys? The verdict: neither. Buyers are warming up ...
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| Judge Aurora Police Justified in Stopping 25 cars at Gunpoint in Search for Bank Robber |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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Editor’s note: This shows who police really work for. Cops violated the rights of 40 people to retrieve $25,000 in stolen bank money. The incident reveals that many police do not have a ...
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| BMW recalls cars over transmission control problem |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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German automaker BMW is recalling some of its 7-Series luxury cars due to reports of transmission control problems that can cause parked vehicles to roll away.The National Highway Traffic Safety ...
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| Consumer Federation of America Leaders Confront Flawed Auto Rule Analysis Poll |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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Dramatic Shift To Fuel Efficient Vehicles Began In 2005 New Auto Sales Analysis Reveals Market Reality Missed by Automakers & NHTSA Resulting Rule and Enviro Impact Analysis Flawed New ...
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| Tom Walsh Romney returns topic to auto industry bailout his weak spot in crucial swing state Ohio |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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"I saw a story today that one of the great manufacturers in this state, Jeep, now owned by the Italians, is thinking of moving all production to China," GOP presidential candidate Mitt ...
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| Hamlin races to Trucks victory at Martinsville |
Oct 27th, 2012 |
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Matt Crafton with five laps to go and won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway on a day when the points lead was significantly jumbled with three races remaining.The victory Saturday ...
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