Volvo Car Corporation Will Begin Selling Cars In India   28 Jun 2006 12:44 GMT
Volvo Car Corporation has decided to introduce its cars in India, with sales scheduled to start during the fourth quarter of 2006. The new subsidiary, Volvo Car India, will have its head office in Delhi. Volvo Cars will start its product introduction with the Volvo S80 and the Volvo
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Climate Right for Supreme Clean   27 Jun 2006 15:00 GMT
General Motors is reportedly working on a plug-in hybrid that could be on sale by the end of 2007. Plus: DaimlerChrylser will finally bring the tiny Smart Car to the United States. In Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Honda and Toyota Will Do Best If Gasoline Prices Continue To Rise   27 Jun 2006 13:16 GMT
With no end in sight to high gasoline prices, selling points such as good mileage are more than mere icing; they may be a matter of survival for automakers. Every company has a small car in its lineup. But which automakers are best-positioned to appeal to customers? To find out,
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Production Ends on Porsche Carrera GT   27 Jun 2006 13:10 GMT
The production of the Carrera GT at Porsche's facility in Leipzig, Germany, concluded on Saturday, May 6, 2006, bringing to a close the latest series in a line of ultra-exclusive and ultra-performing automobiles from Porsche. In its brief production run, and befitting its ethereal
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Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Versa Hatchback   26 Jun 2006 13:04 GMT
Nissan today announced pricing on the all-new 2007 Nissan Versa Hatchback, which goes on sale June 23 at Nissan dealers nationwide.  The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the newest addition to the Nissan lineup is $12,450 for the Versa 1.8 S with
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Tempted by Big Discounts, Car Shoppers are Advised to Look at Long-term Cost   26 Jun 2006 12:52 GMT
Car buyers will find vehicles boasting thousands of dollars in discounts this July 4th holiday weekend, but not all deals are created equal, according to Consumer Reports Auto Price Service. Strong incentives from Ford Motor Company and General Motors are making some large cars
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Toyota Will Maintain Aggressive Strategy with Hybrids   26 Jun 2006 12:48 GMT
The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota will maintain an "aggressive" strategy of putting hybrid technology in more U.S. vehicles, according to North American President Jim Press. "Hybrid isn't an alternative. It will be the heart of most of everything we drive,''
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GM Car to Plug In Next Year?   26 Jun 2006 12:30 GMT
General Motors is reportedly working on a plug-in hybrid that could be on sale by the end of 2007. Plus: The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid looks like a winner and could become the most popular of the breed. In Autopia .
Source: wired.com

Races for Extreme Risk Takers   26 Jun 2006 06:00 GMT
If the idea of putting life and limb at risk in the pursuit of speed and victory sounds appealing, then these death-defying competitions are for you. From Forbes.com.
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Behind the Wheel: So Late to the S.U.V. Party, but So Smartly Dressed   24 Jun 2006 06:32 GMT
The Q7, Audi's first S.U.V., arrives this month and Audi expects it, in its first year, to be its second-biggest seller.
Source: NY Times