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2011 NAIAS to highlight diversity with themed events

Racial and cultural diversity is not new in Detroit. From Polish Hamtramck to Italian businesses, to Greek Town, to Mexican Town and the largest Arabic community in the country, “The D” will help the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) highlight diversity in a unique way, celebrating cultural diversity within the global automotive industry with three events.
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Toyota Camry Will Be Top Online Seller in 2011

An online car shopping service says, based on its research, the Toyota Camry will be the top online seller in 2011. The Ford Fusion generates the second most interest among online shoppers.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Honda Odyssey Selected as Best Redesigned 2011 Vehicle

For 2011, the Honda Odyssey has been selected as the 2011 Best Redesigned Vehicle by KBB.com. The minivan was selected because it was considered to improve on its predecessor in every way.
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Ford teases the 2012 Focus EV ahead of its CES debut

Ford has made it public knowledge for some time that when the 2012 Ford Focus hits the US market, it will include a plug-in electric version and this morning, Ford debuted a teaser of the new Ford Focus Electric.
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Brookhaven Lab phase discovery may convert waste heat to electricity

Amazing things happen at the nanoscale, at least according to the scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source
(NSLS) at Brookhaven Lab. Think capturing energy lost as heat in automotive and factory exhaust.
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Chrysler recalls 2009 Dodge Journey for airbag risk

Chrysler has announced a recall for about 65,000 2009 Dodge Journey crossovers over a wiring issue in the front doors that could lead to the side impact airbags not opening in the event of an accident.
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Fiat re-examines its role at Chrysler

Details remain sketchy at best, but a news report reveals that the relationship between the European automaker Fiat and its U.S. holding, Chrysler Group, continues to evolve. Fiat currently owns one fifth of Michigan's third largest automaker. But Fiat's chief executive tells reporters that the company's stake in Chrysler could soon rise to more than one half.
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Chrysler recalls 56,000 2011 Ram 1500 for axle risk

Chrysler is recalling 56,611 2011 Ram 1500 pickups over a problem with the rear axle bearings which could lead to the rear wheels locking up while traveling at speed.
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Gas Prices Could Hit $5 a Gallon in 2011

Oil may hit or exceed the all-time high of $148 per barrel – leading to $5 a gallon gas in the United States in 2011, predicts one financial expert. A former Shell oil executive said it could happen as soon as 2012. Both blame bans on offshore drilling by the Obama administration.
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Cadillac removes the turbo option from the 2011 SRX

Due to surprisingly poor sales, General Motors has removed the 2.8L turbocharged engine option from the popular Cadillac SRX crossover for the 2011 model year.
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