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Chevy Volt-based Opel Ampera has 7,000 preorders

The Chevrolet Volt will also be sold as the Opel Ampera in some European markets and with the first Ampera sedans reaching owners after being named the European Car of the Year, Opel has reportedly received over 7,000 preorders for the electric vehicle – causing GM to believe that the goal of 10,000 Ampera sedans sold this year is a very real possibility.
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By: Patrick Rall

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The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo gets new 6-speed automatic

The Chevrolet Sonic Turbo is a spunky little car, with 138 horsepower and 148lb-ft of torque previously being sent to the wheels strictly via a 6-speed manual transmission while those who wanted an automatic transmission were forced to go with the less powerful 1.8L engine but effectively immediately, buyers of the 2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo can pick a new 6-speed automatic transmission.
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Kia Rio Unexpected Pick as Best Subcompact

The announcement that the 2012 Kia Rio EX has come on top in a comparison test among subcompacts might be surprising to the uninitiated but it comes as understandable to those who have been watching the Korean manufacturer closely the past couple of years.
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By: Keith Griffin

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VW adding 800 new jobs to Chattanooga manufacturing facility

Volkswagen has announced that it will be adding jobs to its Chattanooga Operations adding an additional 800 new jobs to the Tennessee manufacturing facility. Great news for Tennessee and consumers looking to buy the VW Passat.

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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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The Ram 1500 Laramie Limited priced at $45,700

The new Ram Laramie Limited debuted at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show as the new range-topping luxury truck for the Chrysler Group and now we have a look at the early pricing for both the 1500 and 2500 heavy duty models – with the new luxury trimline arriving later this year as one of the most expensive options in the Ram lineup.
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College buddies set world record with $100,000 taxi ride

What do three college kids with too much time on their hands do? They go drink some pints at a British pub and come up with a brilliant plan to break the world’s record for the most expensive taxi ride.
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By: Denis Flierl

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West Coast Customs teams with Microsoft to build tech-filled 67 Mustang

West Coast Customs is teaming up with Microsoft to build a tech-filled 67 Mustang that will be one exciting ride. The show will air on Discovery Channel’s Velocity this Sunday.
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By: Denis Flierl

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Infiniti shows off the 2013 JX crossover in Denver

The Denver Auto Show 2012 is full of great showcases of automotive design, including the all-new 2013 Infiniti JX crossover, which emphasizes style and flexibility in a crowded, luxury market.
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