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In case you cannot make it: the 2011 Detroit Auto Show brand reviews

There are just 7 days left in the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and it has been a great year – not because of any real show-stopping debuts but rather because of the overall quality of the show and the current positive direction of the industry.

The Ford Focus Electric makes its Motor City debut

The 2011 Detroit Auto Show is in full swing and show-goers have a chance to see the next big thing in the American electric vehicle market – the Ford Focus Electric.

Subaru To Unveil Toyobura, Impreza and Trezia Concepts at Geneva Show

With our apologies to our friends at the Chicago Auto Show, the next big auto show on the world auto stage after the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is the Geneva Auto Show, starting on March 1, which is why Subaru has decided to unveil its Toyobura, Impreza and Trezia concepts there.

Marchionne: Chrysler 300 Hybrid coming in 2013

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne had a great deal to say at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show about future products and included in that information was the upcoming Chrysler 300 Hybrid, expected to hit the market in 2013.

Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine technology setting up to challenge electric hybrids

Independent lab tests confirm the Scuderi™ Air-Hybrid Engine consumes up to 36 percent less fuel than a conventional engine. Beyond 2016 Federal Fuel Economy mandates, the gains will likely enable the technology to now challenge more expensive electric hybrids shown at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

Toyota President Predicts Sales Will Hit 1.9 Million in 2011

Toyota USA president Jim Lentz is boldly predicting Toyota sales for 2011 will top 1.9 million – a sales increase of 10 percent that exceeds a predicted 9 percent growth rate for the overall industry that will be challenged going forward by a largely indifferent Generation Y.

How To Check if a Sunroof Is Part of a Voluntary Safety Recall

Anybody with sunroofs in their personal vehicles should pay attention to a voluntary safety recall because you can’t always tell if a sunroof in a new or used car was installed by the dealer or the manufacturer.

New Bing Automotive Search Launched for Detroit Auto Show 2011

Just in time for the opening weekend of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Bing has launched a new automotive search feature that users are going to find extremely helpful when looking for a new or used car.

General Motors pays $2 billion in stock to underfunded pension plans

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) confirmed it has completed the previously announced voluntary contribution of 60.6 million shares of GM common stock to its U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at approximately $2 billion

GM Cars at 2011 Detroit Auto Show Not Labeled Properly

The Made in the USA Foundation is hurling a charge against GM that its cars on display at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show are not labeled properly when it comes to their country of origin, i.e. where they are built.

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