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Thursday, January 8, 2009
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Unveiled: Nissan GT-R SpecV
Limited-edition sports car goes on sale on February 2 at seven Japanese dealerships, priced starting at $169,000.
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Scion Announces Pricing on 2009 xB Release Series 6.0
The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 starts at $18,163 for the base manual-transmission model.
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Toyota and Lexus Catch Up to GM's OnStar With New Telematics Programs
The telematics programs, designed to make consumers "feel safer and more secure," will be launched on certain Toyota and Lexus models starting in late summer.
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Volvo S80 Gets New Diesel — But It's Not Slated for U.S. Market
The Swedish automaker introduces a new 2.4-liter five-cylinder diesel engine for the Volvo S80. But its U.S. arm says, "No diesels for this market."
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Nissan Recalls 2005-'09 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra
Nissan is recalling 242,720 of its 2005-'09 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra vehicles in certain states because heavy road salt can corrode a crash sensor, causing the front airbags to be disabled.
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The Double Life of the Toyota Prius
The Toyota hybrid stands in as an emergency generator during a power outage. But the Japanese automaker seems just a little freaked out by the car's double life.
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Secret Service Readies a Controversial Set of Wheels for Barack Obama
The new presidential limo will be unveiled on January 20 during the inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. But the critics have already begun howling.
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2009 Tokyo Auto Salon: MCR Nissan 370Z
The Japanese tuner shows off its new aero kit for the 370Z ahead of its official debut at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon.
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Tuner Special: Project Kahn Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Luxury customizer adds subtle style tweaks to Rolls-Royce convertible.
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China: Consumers Snubbed Buick Brand in 2008
It's not good news for GM in China, which reported an 8.3 percent drop in sales from its Shanghai General Motors venture in 2008.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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2009 Tokyo Auto Salon: Sneak Peek at the Mazda Stand
All-new Mazda 3 (Axela) and Premacy hydrogen rotary hybrid concept will take center stage at this important tuner show.
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Teased: Hyundai Equus VI
Korean automaker releases sketches of its new flagship sedan.
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Video: RDP Motorsport's 1,000-HP Dodge Challenger SRT8
A duo of superchargers and an Arrington 440 stroker motor help bring the modern muscle car's horsepower into quadruple digits.
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Hyundai Genesis Named Consumer Reports' Top-Rated "Upscale Sedan"
The Korean sedan outranks the competition from Lexus, Acura, Lincoln and others. The Jaguar XF is described as "near the bottom" of a group of 12 luxury sedans that were tested by the consumer watchdog.
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GM Gets Second Shot in the Arm From Feds on January 16
General Motors will get a second installment of its government loan on January 16, according to the U.S. Treasury.
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Pontiac G8 ST Dead, Officially
Tens of El Camino enthusiasts mourn.
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Teased, Part 2: Kia Soulster
Kia concept for Detroit shows a little more skin.
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2008 U.S. Auto Sales Are Worst Since 1992
U.S. auto sales slumped to their lowest level since 1992; December sales continued to tumble.
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616-HP 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Roadster Hits Auction Block
A rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Roadster, which has been described as "an indelible contribution to Corvette's racing pedigree," goes up for auction on January 16.
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2009 Detroit Auto Show: Bentley to Introduce Continental GTC and GTC Speed
New GTC range goes for "comfort and customer choice" — not to mention a 600-horsepower W12.
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2009 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Opts for Frugality Over Flash
Chrysler outlines a "lean" plan for the upcoming Detroit show that borders on Depression-esque. Gone are the free media lunches and tickets for executives to the annual charity preview event, along with other glitzy extras.
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Isuzu Down to Final 500 Vehicles in U.S., as Era Ends
Isuzu plans to leave the U.S. with a whimper, not a bang, when sales cease on January 31.
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2007-'08 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled Because of Faulty Brake Lights
Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 2007-08 Outlander vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps because they may not light up when the brakes are applied.
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Hyundai Says No to Genesis Convertible
Don't expect the Genesis to go topless any time soon.
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