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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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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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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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Ford Reconsiders RWD Program

Ford Interceptor Concept Posted July 15 2008 08:50 AM by AutomobileStaff

FoMoCo fans may yearn for Ford to launch a new rear-wheel-drive sedan, but rising fuel costs may place such a program in jeopardy.

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Sweet Home Alabama

Volkswagen Targets Alabama for New U.S. Plant
Volkswagen Manufacturing Posted July 11 2008 09:24 AM by Evan.McCausland

After considering several states for a new U.S. manufacturing facility, Volkswagen seems ready to break ground for the plant in Huntsville, Alabama.

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2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Isn't Sold Out

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Posted July 10 2008 12:54 PM by Evan.McCausland

Let's say the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has captured your fancy for some time now, but you've only just decided to purchase one.  With Chrysler limiting production of the 2008 cars and Mopar nuts raving about the...

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We're Not Dead Yet...

TVR and Sagaris Coupe Reborn for 2009
TVR Sagaris Posted July 10 2008 11:20 AM by Evan.McCausland

After a series of corporate buyouts that had more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera, British sports car manufacturer TVR appears to be reborn.  Enthusiasts and dealers were invited to the firm's headquarters...

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General Motors Searching For Forward Gears

general motors logo Posted July 9 2008 07:38 AM by AutomobileStaff

It's no secret that American automakers are in a tough spot; perhaps none more so than General Motors. The nation's largest automaker stock is sinking, dipping under $10 per share for the first time in five decades.

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An Italian Job?

BMW Plans to share next Mini's underpinnings with Fiat
2008 Mini One Posted July 8 2008 07:25 AM by Evan.McCausland

As if the Anglo-German ancestry of the current Mini wasn't confusing enough, the next version of the car will also include Italian lineage.

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2005 Maybach Excelero Concept For Sale

Maybach Excelero Posted July 7 2008 01:34 PM by Evan.McCausland

If, after three years, you're still miffed that Maybach never pushed the baroque Excelero super-coupe into production, here's a glimpse of salvation: the same concept is now up for grabs.

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Next BMW M5 Replaces V-10 with Twin-Turbo V-8?

BMW V-10 Posted July 7 2008 12:28 PM by Evan.McCausland

Love the screaming V-10 found in BMW's M5 sport sedan and M6 coupe and convertible?  You'll be saddened to hear it may be on its last legs.

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