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Chevy Volt owners report 4 million summer miles powered by electricity

Chevy Volt owners collectively drove nearly 6 million miles, of which two-thirds were powered by full electric power.

New BorgWarner silent chain improves technology in Hyundai, Kia cars

BorgWarner has created a new silent chain for the balance shaft drive on Hyundai's four-cylinder gas direct-injection (GDI) and turbo-GDI engines found in the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Sorento that is going to make using your in-vehicle technology a whole lot easier.

Fiat Puto 2012: side view

Here is the 2012 Fiat Punto from a side view.

2012 Fiat Punto

The rear view of the 2012 Fiat Punto, to be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

War of the kiosks at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Automakers unveil the sketches of their kiosk stands at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to lure more people as Toyota has shown its stand at the 64th international motor show.

Renault Frendzy concept is coming to Frankfurt show: dual-responsibility car

The dual-purpose and all-electric Renault Frendzy, which intends to combine a fully-functional work van with a personal family vehicle, will be on display for critics and consumers to evaluate at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.

ES 350 leads Lexus revival

The slump at Lexus is over. The luxury marque sold 10,331 cars last month, an uptick of 6.2% over the same period last year. The ES 350 (pictured), Lexus's entry luxury sedan, was the Japanese company's best-selling car (3,887). Another big boost: Lexus moved 3,238 hybrids in August, an increase of 56.1% over 2010.

The Audi R8 E-Tron nearing final stage at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

The Audi R8 E-Tron concept was first introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show during 2009, and when it returns to highlight Audi’s appearance at the 2011 Motor Show the R8 E-Tron is expected to be very close to the final production model, slated for 2012 commercial release.

Conservatively redesigned Fiat Punto at Frankfurt Auto Show

Fiat is doing an emergency styling revamp before the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on the Punto subcompact to give it a more conservative look, hoping to reverse a slowing sales trend.

New Stratos to be displayed at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

The New Stratos will be displayed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show giving car lowers yet another excuse to visit the 64th international Frankfurt Motor Show.