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Porsche applies GTS treatment to the 911 Carrera 4

The new 998 generation of the iconic Porsche 911, that is undergoing the final experimental phase, will be officially introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Till then, the constructor from Zuffenhausen, Germany continues to garnish the current 997 lineup with exclusive models: today, it's the turn of the new 911 Carrera 4 GTS.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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Reports state potent G 65 AMG variant in the cards

AMG, the Affalterbach-based official tuner of Mercedes-Benz, is supposedly working on a G 65 AMG super offroader version of the mighty Gelandewagen.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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NADA's Top high-mpg models: one in each genre

The National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) has issued their Best Car Buys for 2011, providing the automotive buyer with an analysis of current model year vehicles of various types in terms of relative value, efficiency and return on investment.
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By: Don Bain

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Scuderi Group releases results of split-cycle engine simulations

Scuderi Group, LLC today released the results of an extensive vehicle computer study (the Study), which was funded by the Scuderi Group and conducted by an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory. The Study modeled various Scuderi Split-Cycle (SSC) engine designs in a vehicle computer model of a 2011 Nissan Sentra.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Today's car rentals rife with hidden fees, gimmicky charges

It's that time of year when many begin planning their vacations and if that involves booking airfare and accommodations, a rental car may also enter into the plan. If so, the current issue of Consumer Reports has a few caveats for prospective vacationers – watch for hidden costs and tricky tactics.
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By: Don Bain

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GM Receives $3 Million Solar Investment for Volt Plant

Would you spend $3 million to save $300,000? Of course not, but an electric company is on GM's behalf through its $3 million investment in a photovoltaic solar array at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to help power the home of the Chevrolet Volt electric car.
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By: Keith Griffin

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US pricing for the first-ever hybrid Kia announced

The Stateside subsidiary KIA MOTORS AMERICA has recently issued the pricing list and further details on its first model featuring alternative power: the Kia Optima Hybrid.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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Aston Martin and Zagato collaborate on new project

If the subjects were people, it would make good supermarket tabloid fodder, but this time it's Aston Martin and Zagato: they're back together again and working on another project to be revealed at the Ville D'Este Concours and shortly thereafter make its racing debut at Nurburgring.
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By: John Matras

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Toyota stock closes up despite lousy Q1 report and no full-year earnings outlook

Despite a lousy Q1 report where Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 77 percent drop in net profit, the stock opened trading in New York on an even keel on Wednesday due to net profit for the full fiscal year. By the close it was up.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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