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General Motors announced official information on the 2012 Cadillac SRX

Over the past year the Cadillac SRX crossover has been one of the GM luxury brand’s bestselling models and this morning, General Motors announced the details for the 2012 SRX – including a new engine, new technology and new 20” wheels.
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By: Patrick Rall

Why Chinese government suspends importation of Jeep Wrangler

The Chinese auto industry has become a key to global success but the Chrysler Group received a set recently as the Chinese government has suspended importation of the Jeep Wrangler due to alleged fire risks.
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By: Patrick Rall

Breaking news: Fiat increases ownership of Chrysler to 30%

Chrysler Corporation announced this morning that the company has reached the second of three performance requirements set by the government, allowing Fiat to raise their ownership of the Chrysler Group from 25 to 30%.
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By: Patrick Rall

Star cars of the 2011 New York International Auto Show

When the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) debuts later this month, New Englanders will have the opportunity to see some of the most stylish and innovative vehicles ever. From the most powerful car in the world to the very first crossover convertible and the incredible debut of a hybrid Porsche, these are the cars turning heads and making headlines.
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By: Don Bain

Faurencia fields fuel-saving findings at SAE

In a continuing effort to reduce vehicle emissions through new exhaust system technology, engineers with Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (FECT) will detail innovations developed to harvest waste heat for improving fuel efficiency and diesel exhaust after-treatment systems during the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit this week.
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By: Don Bain

Part 2 of our review of the 2011 Ford Fusion SE

The 2011 Ford Fusion SE certainly looks the part of a sporty mid-sized sedan and as one of the more efficient and less expensive cars in the segment, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine packs a surprising amount of punch – thanks in part to the 6-speed manual transmission.
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By: Patrick Rall

Ford recycling old carpet into head covers

Ford's use of a nylon resin made from 100 percent recycled carpet, known as EcoLon, has kept more than 4.1 million pounds of carpet out of landfills, EcoLon is used for cylinder head covers, the first automotive product of its kind manufactured from recycled nylon for use in the Ford Escape, Fusion, Mustang and F-150.
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By: Don Bain

Driving costs increase for 2011, says AAA, but that's not counting gas

It's more expensive to drive this year, says the American Automobile Association, but it's not what you think. Costs are up by an average of 1.9 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile led by the cost of tires, and the improved overall average gas mileage didn't offset the increased fuel prices...but that was before prices started the recent rapid rise.
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By: John Matras

Kia Motors captures first racing victory ever

Driving the No. 10 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup, Michael Galati and Nic Jonsson took first place in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race April 9, scoring Kia's first racing victory in company history.
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By: Don Bain

2011 Dodge Durango bursts into flames during DC parade

The 2011 Dodge Durango has been completely redesigned from the previous generation of the full-sized SUV but Chrysler will have to face some questions after a new Durango Citadel burst into flames during the Washington DC Cherry Blossom Parade.
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By: Patrick Rall