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Polo, Anyone?

Volkswagen considers bringing subcompact Polo to U.S.
2008 Volkswagen Polo Posted July 18 2008 02:02 PM by Evan.McCausland

America's growing affinity for fuel-sipping subcompacts is leading more automakers to consider offering them.  The latest, Volkswagen, is toying with the notion of bringing its Polo hatchback to the U.S.

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First Shots of 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Emerge

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Posted July 18 2008 12:32 PM by Evan.McCausland

We thought we were done with broken embargoes until the next auto show season, but here we go again.  These are the first official images of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro that leaked their way onto the Internet this...

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Bang for the Buck?

Chrysler may eliminate trim levels, add content to low-cost models
2008 Chrysler Sebring Posted July 18 2008 11:39 AM by Evan.McCausland

Both the Chrysler Sebring Limited and Dodge Avenger R/T serve as 'high-end' trims, but a possible marketing shift at Chrysler may eliminate both models.

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If you can't beat 'em, block 'em...

Court blocks sale of Chinese Fiat Panda clone
2007 Fiat Panda Posted July 18 2008 09:13 AM by Evan.McCausland

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but Fiat's not impressed.  The Italian auto giant took Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors to task over their GWPeri, a virtual clone of Fiat's new Panda.

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2008 Hybridfest Celebrates Green Transport

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Posted July 18 2008 07:32 AM by Evan.McCausland

While most summer car shows focus on power and performance, the third annual Hybridfest, scheduled for July 19 and 20 in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrates a different characteristic: ecology.

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No More NOPI Nationals?

NOPI Cancels Remaining 2008 Motorsports Activities
NOPI Posted July 17 2008 01:40 PM by AutomobileStaff

Wave bye-bye to the scantily-clad women.  The parts firm-turned-promoter of tuner car shows, drifting championships - and yes, notorious bikini contests - has suspended all events for the remainder of 2008.

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GM Dealers Buy $1 Million in GM Stock

GM Headquarters Posted July 17 2008 01:24 PM by AutomobileStaff

In a move that would send Jim Cramer into a roaring fury, a group of twenty General Motors dealerships joined together and purchased a collective $1 million in GM stock.

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Up! and Coming

Volkswagen Looks to Build Up! Minicar in Czech Republic
Volkswagen Up! Posted July 17 2008 09:23 AM by Evan.McCausland

While Volkswagen seems set on building the Up! minicar, executives are still pondering where to produce it.

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Turbocharged Mercedes-Benz Lineup By 2010

Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG Posted July 17 2008 08:09 AM by Evan.McCausland

Seeing a 'KOMPRESSOR' badge on a Mercedes-Benz may no longer mean it's supercharged.  If the automaker has its way, turbocharged engines will be offered across its entire lineup by 2010.

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A CR-Vertible?

1998 Honda CR-V Convertible Concept
Honda CR-V Convertible Posted July 16 2008 02:04 PM by Evan.McCausland

I was searching Valmet Automotive's website for information on Fisker's plug-in hybrid, but I managed to stumble across a different - and utterly intriguing - sort of hybrid:  a five-door Honda CR-V convertible concept.

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Toyota May Reduce 2008 Sales Goals

2008 Toyota Tundra Posted July 16 2008 01:05 PM by Evan.McCausland

American automakers aren't the only ones cutting production to improve their bottom lines.  Toyota may shrink its global sales goals by nearly 3.5 percent.

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Tesla Roadsters Begin Final Assembly

Tesla Roadster Posted July 15 2008 07:26 AM by Evan.McCausland

Fear not, Tesla customers: Roadsters are starting to trickle into Tesla's Menlo Park, California, facility for final assembly.

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GM To Build European Volt Variants in U.S.

Chevrolet Volt Posted July 14 2008 11:43 AM by Evan.McCausland

Although it rides atop a global platform, Europe-bound versions of the 2010 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid will, in fact, be built in the United States.

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Ford's Smart Intersection Technology

Ford Smart Intersection Technology Posted July 14 2008 08:57 AM by Evan.McCausland

As I made my way to work this morning, I was nearly broadsided by a gentleman in a minivan who didn't seem to notice the red light hanging above his car.  Had his ride - and the intersection - been equipped with...

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2008 Ann Arbor Rolling Sculpture Show

Ann Arbor Rolling Sculpture Car Show Posted July 11 2008 02:50 PM by Evan.McCausland

Few of us are actually in the Automobile headquarters today, but those present are busy enjoying the Ann Arbor Rolling Sculpture car show beneath our offices.

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