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The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic configurator comes online

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic enters the world with the hopes of exercising the devils of the Chevy Aveo that it is replacing and those wanting to get their hands on one of these spunky new Chevy B segment compacts can now build their dream Chevy Sonic on the Chevrolet website.
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U.S. will get first look at 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera at Rennsport

The all-new Porsche 911 Carrera, redesigned inside and out for 2012 and entering its 48th year and seventh generation, will be on display for the first time in North America for Porsche enthusiasts to see up close in October at Rennsport Reunion IV at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.
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GM: No Buick Regal Wagon coming to the US

The Buick Regal is very closely based on the European Opel Insignia so when spyshots surfaced showing a Buick Regal Wagon in the Detroit area, many assumed that the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer would be making an appearance as a sports wagon for the Buick brand but according to multiple sources, that isn’t going to happen.
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2009, 2010, 2011 Honda Pilot SUVs recalled over faulty front seat belts

Honda announced a recall this evening of 310,773 Pilot SUVs from the 2009 (pictured), 2010 and 2011 model years to inspect and, if necessary, to replace driver and front passenger seat belts.
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New Cadillac ATS teaser video shows a manual transmission

We are growing ever closer to the world’s first look at the Cadillac ATS (the vehicle dubbed GM’s BMW 3-Series fighter) and GM recently published a video on the internet of GM boss Mark Reuss driving the new ATS on a closed circuit – offering us a handful of quick looks at the interior features of the new sedan including Mr. Reuss rowing his own gears with the manual transmission.
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Need for Speed: The Run shows off their Porsches in a new trailer

Less than two weeks after we brought you the news that the eagerly awaited Forza Motorsports 4 will not have any Porsche models because Electronic Arts (maker of the Need for Speed series of games) owns the gaming rights to all Porsche models, EA has offered up a new trailer video of Need for Speed: The Run – which just so happens to show off a couple of their Porsche models.
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Nissan sets prices for 2012 Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier

Nissan's 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (SUV), Xterra (SUV, pictured) and Frontier (pickup truck) have arrived at dealerships nationwide. Here is a complete price breakdown for each 2012 vehicle. There are new exterior colors, tweaks to equipment packages and the new Frontier Sport Appearance Package. All prices for the 2012 Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier are listed in U.S. dollars (USD).
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The riskiest trucks on the road today from 2011

The riskiest trucks on the road today have one thing in common and that is the lack of an Electronic Stability Control, which takes advantage of anti-lock brakes, throttle control and sensors to regulate power and braking whenever an unstable directional condition is perceived.
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Author: Don Bain
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Electric car manufacturers optimistic despite high costs, report

Electric vehicles sales are slowly increasing; however, EVs are not inexpensive and companies are fighting to help make them more affordable and practical for consumers. Yet the auto makers stay optimistic, according to the Bedford Report.
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Author: KC Kelly
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Re-enactment will celebrate classic Silver Ghost Rolls-Royce automobiles

The 1911 Experimental Speed Car known as 1701 will lead 17 historic Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts on Sunday from the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, to re-enact the 1911 London to Edinburgh Top Gear Trial, which solidified the marque's reputation as a world-class luxury car.
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