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New 2011 Nissan Leaf to race at Pikes Peak

When the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb kicks off on June 26, a factory-stock 2011 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle will be among the competitors in the All Electric division racing up the fabled mountain course in Colorado.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Jeep Liberty faces rust problems – for the fourth time

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation of the Jeep Liberty over rust-related suspension issues; marking the fourth time the compact Jeep has faced a possible recall of this type since 2003.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf get top crash safety ratings from insurance safety group

Makers of electric and hybrid cars would have told you so, but now the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety agree by awarding the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf the safety organization's top rating in crash tests.
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By: John Matras

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Ford stock follows pre-market trading upward after Q1 report

Ford stock (NYSE: F) traded up in pre-market trading after it reported net income above Wall Street’s expectations for the first quarter. The hope for investors is for that trend to continue after the opening bell.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Choice of car color reflects region, nationality

A study of car color preferences performed by Ford revealed, despite the availability of bright, vibrant colors, U.S. customers on both coasts and buyers in most European countries prefer the core classic colors – white, black, silver and gray. Gray and silver are most popular in New York and Los Angeles. San Franciscans are partial to white and Bostonians prefer black.
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By: Don Bain

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Mini folding bike offers eco-friendly commute

High gas prices and congested cities may soon force commuters to drive something even smaller than an ultra-compact Mini or Smart car. The new Mini Folding Bike may be the answer but it's not your average folding bike.
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By: Cheryl Phillips

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The Ford Police Interceptor to feature 2013 Taurus upgrades

Ford recently unveiled the refreshed 2013 Ford Taurus at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and with the new Police Interceptor based on the Taurus coming around 2013, it comes as no surprise that the new cop car will wear the refreshed look rather than the style displayed on the previously-shown Ford Police Interceptor sedan.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Lamborghini offers a new video of the Aventador LP700-4

The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is a truly incredible piece of supercar machinery and now that we know exactly what the car looks like and what kind of power it puts down, the Italian automaker is free to begin making commercials like the new 3-minute video below.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor production to end in August

Mitsubishi Motors has been struggling in the US market amidst a frenzy of rumors that some popular models will be getting the axe in the next few years but according to a report by AutoWeek, some of the automakers longest-running models in the US will see an end to production as soon as August.
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