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Volvo showcases XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit Auto Show

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo showcased it's Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept. It seems to be a well rounded vehicle as far as we can tell. However the real question remains, when will Volvo bring the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept to the US market?

January 13, 2012 - 4:23PM EST
By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

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Chevy Miray Concept expresses future at NAIAS 2012

GM Korea first unveiled the Chevrolet Miray (pronounced Me-ray) concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. It is now on display at the NAIAS 2012 in Detroit.

January 13, 2012 - 2:58PM EST
By: Frank Sherosky

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Confirmation the Lola Drayson Racer Will Participate at the Formula E

After years of intensive prototype testing, the Lola-Drayson EV racer is ready to battle it out on the newly sanctioned FIA Formula E series.

January 13, 2012 - 1:54PM EST
By: Nicolas Zart

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Driver Side Frontal View of Chevy Miray Concept at NAIAS 2012

The driver-side, frontal vew of Chevy Miray Concept at NAIAS 2012 allows you to see the front fender wrap around the wheel with a connected but separation to the main body and the hood.

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Passenger Side Frontal View of Chevy Miray Concept at NAIAS 2012

Passenger Side Frontal View of Chevy Miray Concept at NAIAS 2012. Of course, a production version would never have the chopped windshield, but it reminds me of the race cars of the 1950s in that respect.

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Rear view of Chevy Miray Concept at NAIAS 2012

Rear view of Chevy Miray Concept at NAIAS 2012 clearly shows the name along with a unique design profile.

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Lowered demand in Chevy Volt due to price, not fires, interest in Nissan Leaf stable

Instead of showing that "federal investigation of three fires that occurred after Volt crash tests lowered demand for the Chevy Volt" a recent report instead shows interest in the Volt has fallen due to its price.

January 13, 2012 - 11:16AM EST
By: David Herron

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China's changing auto market could impact industry on the brink of recovery

Government policy changes, along with economic and environmental issues, are changing the Chinese auto market, which had the biggest growth worldwide the last two years, leading major manufacturers from the U.S., Europe and Japan to pin much of their annual planning on the market in the land of the Giant Panda.

January 12, 2012 - 11:36PM EST
By: Don Bain

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Top 10 entries in Michelin Challenge Design for 2012

Every year, new designs made to meet a specific set of criteria are showcased at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Michelin Challenge Design sets up a scenario and then designers of all stripes (professionals, students, amateurs) submit vehicle designs based on those criterion. Here's some favorites from this year's Challenge.

January 12, 2012 - 9:57PM EST
By: Aaron Turpen

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Acura NSX Concept thrills NAIAS 2012 Press Preview

Acura has been teasing then denying a replacement for the Acura NSX which ended its 15 year reign in 2005. Now it’s back, finally. It is more than a concept, though, as production may arrive within 3 years. Question is, how much?

January 12, 2012 - 9:50PM EST
By: Frank Sherosky

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