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NYIAS names Nissan Leaf 2011 World Car of the Year

At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) named the Nissan Leaf the 2011 World Car of the Year. It was chosen from 39 new vehicles worldwide, and edged out the Audi A8 and the BMW 5 Series to take the award.
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By: Don Bain

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Chevy Volt named 2011 World Green Car at NYIAS

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt was named the 2011 World Green Car by a globe-spanning panel of automotive journalists at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The Volt was chosen from a field of 12 new vehicles from around the world, shortened to three finalists. The Chevrolet Volt, edged out the BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Edition and the Nissan Leaf for this honor.
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Ford Motor Company executive pleads guilty to drunk driving

Elena Ford, director of global marketing, sales and service and great great granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford plead guilty yesterday to charges of drunk driving after an April 3rd incident in Ferndale, Michigan.
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By: Patrick Rall

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The new 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang debuts at the New York Auto Show

The folks at Shelby American have been promising an exciting display at the 2011 New York International Auto Show with help from the 2012 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with 800 horsepower but in addition to that high powered (and high dollar) Super Snake, the legendary car-builder used the Big Apple show to introduce the 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang.
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Alibre-designed WIKISPEED vehicle featured at Future of Flight Earth Day Event

WIKISPEED, the Seattle-based team developing ultra-efficient road vehicles, announced the company will publicly demonstrate the Alibre-designed SGT01, a vehicle that can deliver more than 100 miles per gallon, at the Earth Day celebration at Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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The revamped 2012 Honda Civic lineup revealed at NYIAS

It is now the ninth generation of the iconic Japanese sedan, and the Honda Civic for 2012 comes in a growing family of siblings. There’s the usual gas-powered Civic Sedan or Coupe many have come to know and love, plus the high-performance Civic Si Coupe, Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF, a fresh new high fuel economy model. All are now being shown at the New York International Auto Show.
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By: Don Bain

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Vintage Bugatti, found in barn, to be auctioned next month

Lankes-Auktionen im Schloss, a German auction house in the Bavarian town of Doehlau, will offer a one-of-a-kind Bugatti, 8 cyl. series 57, found under a pile of lumber in a barn. This automotive jewel needs complete restoration, but the engine and many original parts are still there. The auction will be held just before the famous Mille Miglia race on May 11 in the Museum Mille Miglia at 5 p.m., one day prior to the race.
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By: Don Bain

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Toyota recalls 308,000 SUVs for airbag risks

Toyota has announced a new voluntary recall of 308,000 SUVs from the 2007-2008 model years over fears of airbags either not working in the event of certain accidents or, in the worst case scenario, opening without reason.
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By: Patrick Rall

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The 2012 Chrysler 300 S introduces America to the 8-speed transmission

During their press conference yesterday at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, Chrysler CEO Francois Olivier introduced a trio of new trimlines for the Chrysler 300 sedan and included in that group is the new 2012 Chrysler 300 S – the full sized sedan that will introduce consumer America to the 8-speed automatic transmission.
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