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Toyota to resume full operations globally by November

After the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota is announcing a return to 100% production capacity worldwide by November and 90% domestic capacity by the end of the month.
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By: Gordon Block

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Chrysler may sell the LA Motor Village

Due to some legal sour grapes by some California Chrysler brand dealerships, the Chrysler Group may be forced to sell their stake in the spectacular Motor Village dealership in LA which features the company’s plans of having all five brands under one roof with salon style accessory and aftersales offerings joining the sales, service and parts for every vehicle under the Chrysler umbrella.
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By: Patrick Rall

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The 2012 Nissan GT-R will get more power, R-Spec model

Rumors suggest that the 2012 model year could be the last for the current incarnation (R35) of the Nissan GT-R but the Japanese automaker isn’t coasting to the finish line – as they have announced upgrades for 2012 that add power and cut weight from the turbocharged supercar.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Fiat offers Canadian govt $125 million for their final stake in Chrysler

When Fiat SpA announced that they intended to purchase the final 6.6% of Chrysler owned by the US federal government, it was expected that the Italian automaker would also pursue the final 1.7% owned by the Canadian federal and provincial government and now we have the first reports of Fiat’s offer to the Canadian governments.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Fiat best poised to bring nat-gas vehicles to America

While GM, Ford and Toyota are focusing most on electrification, Fiat and Chrysler Group LLC are poised best to disengage America from expensive gasoline and gradually switch to natural gas as an alternative fuel of choice. Think dual-fuel option here.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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2012 Mini Coupe First Two-Seater in the Mini Lineup

Mini, one of the smallest cars in the North American market, has finally come out with the model it should have had all along: a 2012 Mini coupe, the first two-seater in its lineup.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Buick: the only domestic brand powered exclusively by direct injected engines

According to the latest Buick news release, across-the-board use of direct injection in the Buick lineup is helping to take translation layers out of the delivery process to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Oregon DOT chooses AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) for Level 3 fast EV charging stations

This is the beginning of the “Green Highway,” a vision for safe and consistent charging infrastructure spanning the West Coast, allowing EV drivers to travel with confidence from San Diego to Vancouver, B.C; and AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) will be the company to provide its DC Fast Charging Stations.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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