Monthly Archives: June 2010

2011 Audi R8 GT Gives Lamborghini a Run for its Money

With a limited production run of only 333 units, the 2011 Audi R8 GT may not go a long way toward achieving Volkswagen AG’s goal of becoming the world’s largest automaker, but it will definitely make the journey a lot more fun. Continue reading

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Launch of Auris Hybrid Aimed at Making Toyota Europe’s Greenest Automaker

On Monday, Toyota Motor Europe began production of its new Auris hybrid at the automaker’s Burnaston, Derbyshire factory and hopes the new model will help it overtake Fiat as Europe’s most environmentally-friendly automaker. Continue reading

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GM Laying Groundwork for IPO, Showcases New Products and Concepts

On Tuesday, General Motors Company’s vice chairman, Tom Stephens, said the automaker plans to launch a compact Chevy SUV in several global markets. Continue reading

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Hyundai to Offer New Models and Engines in the U.S.

Seoul, Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company has announced that it will launch several new and redesigned vehicles in the U.S. over the next year to help prolong its recent surge in sales. Continue reading

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Battery-Electric Carmaker Tesla Motors’ IPO Raises $226 Million

California-based all-electric carmaker Tesla Motors Incorporated raised $226 million in the first initial public offering by a U.S. automaker in more than 50 years. Continue reading

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Ford Upgrades to Curve Control in 2011 Explorer

Ford Motor Company is updating the capabilities of the electronic stability control system in the new 2011 Ford Explorers to ensure that the vehicles perform safely if the operator takes a curve at a high rate of speed. Continue reading

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Engine of the Year Honor Goes to Fiat

The International Engine of the Year jury has named the winner of this year’s top honors, and it goes to the Fiat 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, the engine that Chrysler is hoping will put them back on the map. Continue reading

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2011 Kia Sportage Offers More Style, More Safety Features and Options at a Lower Base Price

Since its introduction in 1995, the Sportage compact utility vehicle (CUV) has undergone numerous updates and has become one of Kia Motor Company’s mainstay models. With its fresh styling and updated features, all indications are that the 2011 model will continue the tradition. Continue reading

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Legendary Italian Sports Car Maker Alfa Romeo Turns 100

The turmoil of the last couple of years has left an indelible mark on the auto industry and led to the demise of a number of household name brands including Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer and, most recently, Mercury. Against that backdrop, it Alfa Romeo celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 24. Continue reading

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2011 Honda Accord Gets Slightly New Look and Few Equipment Upgrades

The 2011 Accord sedan offers a new look and some impressive new features over the current model which was introduced in model-year 2008. Continue reading

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