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Has The Honda Accord Lost Its Magic?

The name Honda Accord has for decades been the name of the family car in America, but now questions are surfacing whether the 2013 Accord still has its magic.

March 7, 2012 - 12:42PM EST
By: John Goreham

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CERAWEEK 2012: Oil companies agree natural gas is the fuel of the future

While the Wall Street Journal reported first at CERAWEEK 2012, the IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates’ annual conference in Houston, it raises even greater questions about infrastructure for natural gas as a transport fuel.

March 7, 2012 - 12:28PM EST
By: Frank Sherosky

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Chrysler recalling Jeep Liberty for suspension rust issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Chrysler Group have announced a recall of select 2004 and 2005 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles over a concern that road salt can cause excessive corrosion to the suspension – potentially leading to the loss of vehicle control if the suspension should fail.

March 7, 2012 - 11:56AM EST
By: Patrick Rall

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Toyota names American Jim Lentz CEO

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a variety of management changes in North America, including naming long time team member Jim Lentz the new Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Sales – marking the first time that an American has held the position of CEO with Toyota.

March 7, 2012 - 11:33AM EST
By: Patrick Rall

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The Hyundai i-oniq displays their electric technology in Geneva

We got our first look at the unique concept car shown on the right last week when the first image was leaked but with the opening of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show – we have a better looking at the new Hyundai i-oniq as well as technical information on the sleek electric hybrid.

March 7, 2012 - 10:51AM EST
By: Patrick Rall

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Mercedes-Benz on the Attack with new A-Class at Geneva

Compact cars are suddenly the cool thing in the automotive world as amply demonstrated with Mercedes-Benz's world premiere of the new A-class, which it touted ahead of the new SL63 AMG and the new E 300 BlueTEC hybrid introductions at the Geneva Motor Show.

March 7, 2012 - 9:47AM EST
By: Keith Griffin

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Mitsubishi Decorates i-MiEV wih Cool Rhinestones

From Mitsubishi, shared on its Facebook page: "Finally, we'd like to show you what we HOPE will soon become a trend - decorated model car i-MiEVs! They're really cute, aren't they?

"The i-MiEVs in the photos feature rhinestones in different colors - can you find them? I think our next step should be decorating a real i-MiEV like this!"

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Toyota covers all bases with the new FT-Bh hybrid

Toyota unveiled the new FT-Bh conceptual, showing the next generation of gasoline-electric hybrid ideas at Geneva; will see CNG hybrid and plug-in variants as well.

March 7, 2012 - 3:15AM EST
By: Aaron Turpen