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Nissan Altima Hybrid Taxis in New York City

Nissan Altima Hybrid Posted July 17 2008 12:49 PM by AutomobileStaff

Taxi drivers in New York City have a new vehicular choice: the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

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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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Former Chrysler VP Joins Tesla Motors

Tesla Roadster Posted July 11 2008 10:20 AM by Evan.McCausland

Mike Donoughe, a former Chrysler vice-president of product development, has moved to Tesla Motors to spearhead their future electric vehicles.

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13th Time's a Charm

British Woman Finally Passes Driving Test
Driving Lessons Posted July 10 2008 08:30 AM by AutomobileStaff

It only took her 27 years, 450 lessons, and 50 mock exams to get it right, but Teresa Clarke finally has her drivers' license.

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General Motors' Spanish Plant Going Solar

gm plant solar panels Posted July 9 2008 07:56 AM by AutomobileStaff

General Motors will be installing almost $80 million worth of solar panels on the roof of its Zaragoza plant in Spain.

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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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2009 Cadillac CTS-V Nurburgring Lap Video

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Nurburgring Run Posted May 15 2008 07:18 AM by Evan.McCausland

News that Cadillac's 2009 CTS-V lapped the Nurburgring in 7 minutes 59 seconds was exciting, but we were eagerly awaiting video of the record-setting event.  As footage from the run made its way online today, our wait...

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Lambo Moves Its Bull Shop

New Lamborghini headquarters to open in California
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Posted May 12 2008 08:42 AM by Evan.McCausland

Volkswagen of America found some prime East Coast property for its new headquarters in Virginia, but Lamborghini's moving in the opposite direction.  Automotive News reports the VW supercar subsidiary is settling down...

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So Much for a Korean Pickup...

Hyundai won't build mid-size pickup truck in U.S.
Kia KCV4 Mojave Concept Posted May 8 2008 11:59 AM by Evan.McCausland

Falling truck sales have prompted U.S. automakers to scale back the production of pickups, but Hyundai's cancelled its program altogether.

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Concept Cars at the Crusher

Photos of GM concept cars in scrapyard
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne Posted May 8 2008 11:33 AM by Evan.McCausland

Residents of the suburban Chicago area may best associate Joe Bortz with a series of restaurants and nightclubs.  But for car buffs and automotive historians, Bortz is a savior of sorts for vintage concept cars of the...

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Mega Money for Mitsubishi Galant

Dealer buys last Mitsubishi made in Australia for $94,000
2008 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart Posted May 8 2008 09:00 AM by Evan.McCausland

Is a 2008 Galant worth close to six figures?  An Australian Mitsubishi dealer thinks so, as he just purchased an example at auction for a whopping $93,964 in U.S. currency - more than three times its sticker price.

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AMG Continues V-8 Affair

New 2009 E63 AMG will still use current car's V-8
2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 6.2-liter V-8 Posted May 7 2008 09:47 AM by Evan.McCausland

We know little about Mercedes-Benz's next-generation four-door hot rod, the E63 AMG, but we may know of one part of the car that's not changing.  Autocar reports that the up-and-coming Blitzen Benz may use the current...

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From (Stalinist) Russia, With Love

Stalin's ZIS 110 For Sale in Finland
1949 ZIS 110 Posted May 7 2008 09:40 AM by Evan.McCausland

Looking for a vintage car with historical provenance and a piece of Cold War memorabilia?  Look no further than ZIS - a 1949 ZIS 110, that is.  From 1950 until 1953, this Soviet speedster served as the personal parade car...

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Pininfarina Goes Electric

Coachbuilder preps factory for upcoming EV
2004 Pininfarina Nido Concept Posted May 6 2008 02:14 PM by Evan.McCausland

It's been a while since a vehicle was sold in the United States under the Pininfarina nameplate, but a new EV project may change that.  The Italian design house/ coachbuilder recently set aside space at its San...

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Scuderia Ferrari Shills for Shell

Ferrari-laced advertisement thrills gearheads, tifosi
Ferrari F1 2007 Monaco GP Posted May 6 2008 12:23 PM by Evan.McCausland

Ever wish you could dip into Ferrari's racing stable, film some high-speed hijinks, and get paid for it, to boot?  Envy the producers of Shell Oil's Circuit spot, as they did just that.

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