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Suzuki unveils two Kizashi Concepts at NYIAS

At a press conference last night, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric variant of the Kizashi sedan as well as a turbocharged 275-horsepower version at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Thereby Suzuki showed not only environmental concern, but a corresponding dedication to those who feel the need for speed.
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By: Don Bain

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Auto sector stocks reflected in Dow Jones US Autos and Parts pop on open

A weekly chart of the Dow Jones US Autos and Parts ($DWCAUP) shows major segments of the auto stock sector following the general market’s downward direction; in this case, testing the 40 week moving average, but rising on Wednesday morning‘s open as noted on the daily chart.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 debuts in New York

Today as the 2011 New York International Auto Show opened, the Chrysler Group introduced their newest high performance luxury car as the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 met the world.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Bentley's Continental GT comes with satellite navigation and i-pad connectivity

Shanghai Motor Show witnessed yet another presentation as Bentley unveiled its new Continental GT, which comes with more space and i-pad connectivity.
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By: Armen Hareyan

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GM stock shrugs off Akerman comments of streamlined dealer network enjoying higher throughput and profitability

In remarks prepared for delivery, Dan Akerson, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), delivered the keynote address at the National Automotive Dealers Association/IHS Automotive Forum in New York. Among his many statements, he noted GM’s higher throughput and profits from the streamlined dealer network, but GM stock still traded lower and closed at 29.59.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Brits ironing out kinks of Bloodhound Supersonic car

The quest for land speed has been one of mankind’s perpetual pursuits since the dawn of time. It has gone from the preservation of life to a battle against the forces of nature – air resistance, traction, friction, lift and propulsion. To that end the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) team has employed the HyperWorks suite of computer-aided engineering tools in the development of its jet and rocket powered car.
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By: Don Bain

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Five percent of drivers distracted 67 percent of the time

A lot of public service spots are aimed at getting drunk drivers off the streets for valid reasons. Yet, authorities will state drunk driving is just one form of distracted driving and some of the others can be just as dangerous to the driver and others. A recent study suggests the worst of us are distracted two thirds of the time we spend behind the wheel.
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By: Don Bain

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Students achieve 2,564 mpg in Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2011

It’s all about pushing the envelope of fuel-efficiency to its maximum limit. In the fifth year of the Shell Eco-marathon, students from the U.S. and Canada convened in Houston for a two-day event to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the greatest distance using the least energy.
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By: Don Bain

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The 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 gets more power, loses the manual trans

General Motors has released information on the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan, Sport Wagon and Coupe with the big news being the addition of some extra power in the 3.6L V6 without compromising fuel economy – although this powerful V6 will not be offered with a manual transmission to go with the new power.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Nissan issuing a service campaign on 2011 Leaf electric vehicles

Last week we brought you the news of Nissan’s investigation over no-start reports with their popular new Leaf electric vehicle and today, Nissan has issued a service campaign bulletin announcing that the vehicles are being called back to dealerships around the world to address a software problem that seems to be causing the no-start issue.
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