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General Motors to sell Chevy Spark in the US

General Motors has paraded the Chevrolet Spark around the world as the smallest model ever badged as a Chevy but this A segment subcompact has not had a shot in the United States – but that will change when the new Spark arrives in the first half of 2012 as a 2013 model.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Need for Speed: The Run to feature Aventador, Camaro ZL1 in Limited Edition

The folks at EA Games have rolled out a new video trailer giving us our first good clear look at the upcoming Need for Speed: The Run, which includes news of a special limited edition pack which offers 5 exclusive events and three special vehicles – the Lamborghini Aventador, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming new Porsche 911 Carrera S.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Specialists learn to fix fire trucks

Maximizing value through preventive maintenance was the main message of note at the 17th annual Fire Truck Training Conference hosted in Michigan by Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors (Nasdaq:SPAR).
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Chrysler recalls 299,718 minivans for airbag risks

This morning, the Chrysler Group announced a recall of 299,718 examples of their popular Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans over a concern that the operating unit for the airbag could fail – possibly causing the airbags to open without proper cause.
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Chevy Cruze helps GM lead the industry in July 2011 sales

General Motors had another strong month in July 2011, posting an improvement in sales of 7.6% over July 2010 with their total of 214,915 vehicles making them America’s bestselling automaker group.
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By: Patrick Rall

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A new teaser of the 2012 Toyota Camry hits the web

While the video of Akio Toyoda discussing the 2012 Toyota Camry has mysteriously disappeared after appearing on a variety of YouTube channels, today Toyota Tweeted the newest teaser of the 2012 Camry – this time giving us a good clear look at the driver’s side front corner of the new sedan.
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Nissan launches LEAF app for Android and Blackberry smartphones

Nissan has added its LEAF app to the Android and Blackberry smartphone platforms, after the iPhone app stood alone as the electric car's sole app for nearly a year.
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By: Gordon Block

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The Top 10 vehicles stolen in 2010 will surprise you!!!

You’ve all seen the lists before, how certain new Caddies or Beamer SUVs are the prime targets of professional car thieves. Well the times, they are a-changing as Dylan so aptly put it and now the most stolen vehicles range from 1991 to 2004 and six of the top 10 pilfered are built right here.
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By: Don Bain

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Protean Electric produces breakthrough electric vehicle drive system

Through tomorrow, Protean Electric, an company completely committed to developing and perfecting this technology, is demonstrating a revolutionary approach to in-wheel electric motor drive technology at the Management Briefing Seminar through Aug. 4 in Traverse City, Mich. The demo involves a front-wheel-drive Vauxhall Vivaro, equipped with Protean Drive wheel motors creating a hybrid, diesel-powered light-commercial van only shown in Europe to date.
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By: Don Bain

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Lincoln booms for Ford in July 2011

Ford Motor Company had another solid month in July 2011, with 180,865 vehicles giving them a year over year gain of 8.9% - putting them above all major automotive groups in terms of sales growth with the exception of the BMW and Chrysler groups.
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By: Patrick Rall

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