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Nissan announces $1.42 billion investment in Brazil

Nissan, and its alliance partner Renault, have both announced aggressive expansion plans in Brazil, which is one of the fastest-growing automotive markets worldwide.

The Camaro ZL1 stakes its claim as a supercar on the Ring

You rarely think of an American muscle car as fitting into the category of a supercar but with a recent trip to the famed Nürburgring, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 turned out lap times on par with some of the most well known (and most expensive) supercars in the world with a stunning time of 7:41.27.

New 5.8L V8 confirmed for 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Since the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was introduced with 580 horsepower, rumors have been plentiful that the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 would get a new motor to out-muscle the ZL1 with upwards of 600hp and while there are no specifications available, the new Ford-UAW contract has confirmed that the 2013 GT500 will indeed sport a new 5.8L V8 engine.

New video shows Ferrari California tested on Snow

Ferrari California comfortably drives both on asphalt and on the snowy mountainous roads.

Novitect Revises Maserati Gran Torismo MC Stradale for $31,851

Look and see what German tuning company Novitec Tridente has done to Maserati Gran Torismo MC Stradale. When Maserati was unveiling MC Stradale in Paris Auto Show in 2010 it would probably did not envision this new beauty and muscle.

UAW-Ford contract: Will auto workers do what they want or do what they're told?

The UAW's handshake deal with Ford Motor Co. is so sweet that the union council that endorsed taking the four-year contract to the membership for ratification isn't worried about backlash or backtalk from the rank and file. And neither is the UAW's brass.

Honda to cut exports in half over the next 10 years

Honda will move half or more of its production to different countries to combat the rise of the Japanese yen, which causes profit margins on exported cars to shrink.

Tour Engine split-cycle technology draws interest at 2011 DEER Conference in Detroit

For the second year in a row, Dr. Oded Tour, CEO of Tour Engine presented during poster presentations at the Directions in Energy-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit, and garnered a healthy interest, including a visitor from Volvo.

Dr. Oded Tour explain the Tour Engine at the poster presentation of 2011 DEER

Mazda drops price on the popular Mazda3 for 2012

The ubiquitous Mazda3 has been responsible for 40 percent of Mazda sales thus far this year, and returns refreshed for 2012 with SKYACTIV technology resulting in higher efficiency and performance while still delivering a lower price than last year’s model.

The 2012 Mazda3 5-door has a lower price. Photo courtesy of Mazda.

Volvo Demonstrates what Cars go Through before Arriving at Dealerships

Have you every thought about what sort of grueling testing a car goes through before you are allowed to drive it on the road? With a new Youtube video by Volvo shoot at its top secret proving ground in Hallered, Sweden, you can see the testing process every 2012 Volvo car goes through and those that have not quite made it onto the production line.

Volvo's secret proving ground in Hallered, Sweden

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