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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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The mysterious clunking sound that “… makes good things taste better”

1950s Coke bottle display Posted July 18 2008 06:18 AM by rblackwell

Back in the 1950s, General Motors didn’t really have to worry about keeping customers, so quality control was, shall we say, a bit lacking. Here’s proof:

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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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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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Timewasters Anonymous: Sauberrific

Saubertastic Posted July 17 2008 12:14 PM by SSmith

As if I needed one more distraction at work.

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La Carrera Panamericana 2008

LaCarrera 911 Posted July 17 2008 12:10 PM by marc.noordeloos

The 2008 La Carrera Panamericana happens in October and we'll be there.

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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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Kids and Cars

Racing Doll Posted July 17 2008 09:22 AM by marc.noordeloos

My grandfather loved cars, my dad loves cars, and I love cars. Now I have two kids of my own and I keep wondering if they'll catch the automotive bug. If what happened last night is any indication, it looks like the...

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This man has a dream, and God bless him for it.

Sam Wishes He Was This Cool Posted July 17 2008 08:40 AM by SSmith

As he puts it, it "involves chopping several inches out of the wheelbase of my urq and blasting through the woods doing wheelies at 100 mph."    

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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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