Nissan NISMO 370Z headed to the States this summer
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
Nissan is looking to keep the buzz alive on its recently debuted 370Z sports coupe and has announced that NISMO performance versions are indeed headed to the United States. The NISMO S-Tune 370Z will hit U.S. showrooms this June.
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Mercedes-Benz launches CLS Grand Edition
Source: Leftlane News,
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December expected to post worst annual sales rate in nearly three decades
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
Since gas topped $4 a gallon earlier this year, new car sales have been on a constant decline. Sales hit record lows in October, which many analysts thought was rock bottom – until November’s results came out. The same pattern will like...
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GM receives emergency loans while Chrysler waits
Source: Leftlane News,
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The Bush Administration approved a $17.4 billion bailout package for General Motors and Chrysler last month, but that money has been slow to reach the automakers’ bank accounts. Both automakers were slated to receive a portion of the funds...
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Chrysler puts China operations on backburner
Source: Leftlane News,
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Although General Motor’s North American operations have been suffering over the last few years, the Detroit automaker has secured itself a steady cash flow thanks to its efforts in China. Chrysler, on the other hand, is struggling in North...
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Lotus reportedly working on EV technology
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
Electric cars are looking more and more like the future of four-wheel motoring, with seemingly every automaker working on electric vehicle technology. Lotus has yet to produce an electric vehicle itself, but companies like Tesla and Chrysler...
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Toyota working on solar-powered vehicle?
Source: Leftlane News,
added 4 days ago
Toyota has been leading the green charge since the introduction of its Prius hybrid, but over the subsequent years, a few automakers have been able to catch up to Toyota’s green prowess. However, Toyota will be looking to distance itself f...
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Honda, Toyota considering supply shift among Big Three bankruptcy concerns
Source: Leftlane News,
added 5 days ago
General Motors and Chrysler may have sidestepped bankruptcy via a $13.4 billion emergency loan, but some foreign automakers still have the two on life support. Because Toyota and Honda think bankruptcy could be a possible outcome for two of ...
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2010 Ford Shelby GT500 unveiled
Source: Leftlane News,
added 6 days ago
Following the introduction of the 2010 Ford Mustang at the LA Auto Show in November, Ford today official revealed the more potent Shelby GT500 edition, ahead of its expected debut at the Detroit auto show next month. Powered by a 540 horsepower 5.4-l...
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Chrysler cancels dealer trip due to slumping market
Source: Leftlane News,
added 6 days ago
Chrysler is facing one of the most serious financial situations in its long history, which means concessions are being made at every level. Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli has already agreed to reduce his salary to $1, and now Chrysler dealers will be giv...
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BMW gives the go ahead for 5-Series GT ‘Progressive Activity Sedan’
Source: Leftlane News,
added 6 days ago
Whether you call it a wagon or hatchback, BMW has been long working on a more spacious “Progressive Activity Sedan”. Although our spy photographers have spotted such a prototype testing, BMW has never official confirmed the project. How...
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‘Demotorization’ of youth plaguing Japanese auto sales
Source: Leftlane News,
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Family sells stake in Pininfarina, company focuses on EVs
Source: Leftlane News,
added 6 days ago
The Pininfarina family announced earlier today that it will sell its 50.6 percent stake in the legendary design firm to allow the company to cope with its $839.5 million debt. Pininfarina, the company, says it is ending contract manufacturing to focu...
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Danica Patrick takes her racing to the streets
Source: Leftlane News,
added 6 days ago
A few mystery Santa Clause characters likely saved some Arizona residents from receiving speeding tickets this holiday season, but they apparently didn’t have time to cover all of the region’s radar guns. On December 9th, racecar driver Danica P...
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Hyundai marketing VP on Genesis
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Chrysler in final loan talks, criticized for “Thank You” ad
Source: Leftlane News,
added 6 days ago
Chrysler is finalizing its $4 billion government loan, the automaker said earlier today in a release. Chrysler was granted $4 billion of the $17.4 billion granted to it and fellow Detroit automaker General Motors by the Bush Administration. Meanwhile...
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Early look: Fisker Sunset hybrid convertible
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
Back in February, Coachbuild teased members of the press at the J.D. Power Roundtable in San Francisco with an image previewing a Karma-based convertible model. Shortly thereafter, we brought you an exclusive illustration of how the finished ...
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Asian brands dominate KBB’s list of most researched vehicles of ‘08
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
The Ford F-150 may have taken home the title of best-selling vehicle in America for 2008, but a new report by Kelly Blue Book shows the list of most researched new cars was dominated by foreign makes. KBB released its list of the 20 most res...
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Review: 2009 Toyota Yaris S five-door
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
In these fuel-crunching times it’s obvious that things are tough all over. Nissan and Hyundai know. So does Honda, long a purveyor of efficiency. And even the domestics are reaching into the portfolios of their overseas partners for gas-sip...
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GM announces new incentives following GMAC’s $6b cash injection
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
Just hours after GMAC announced that it would be resuming lending to buyers with lower credit scores, General Motors has revealed a new incentives plan to boost slow sales. Until January 5th, GM will be offering 0 percent financing and cash ...
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New Z4 marks the end of BMW’s 3.2L inline-six
Source: Leftlane News,
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Australian firm developing transmission upgrade for Nissan GT-R
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
Nissan’s new GT-R was easily one of the most talked about supercars in 2008, but not always for the best of reasons. The GT-R quickly drew a large fan base for reaching some seemingly impossible performance bench marks, but also generated ...
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GM takes more than 10,000 Chevy Camaro orders
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
Although high gas prices threatened to ruin the fun earlier this year, the Pony Car wars are officially back on with the recent launch of the Dodge Challenger and the impending launches of the 2010 Ford Mustang and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The...
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Mini forecasts sales increase for 2009
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
Thanks to healthy demand for its small, sprightly coupes and convertibles, as well as plans for its upcoming Crossman off-roader, Mini says that it expects to see an increase in sales next year, despite a generally dismal outlook expected by ...
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Hyundai to introduce Genesis coupe during Super Bowl XLIII
Source: Leftlane News,
added 7 days ago
Hyundai’s Genesis sedan has been just the shot in the arm the Korean automaker needed, but an even stronger lineup is just around the corner, thanks to the upcoming Genesis coupe. Auto show goers have already had a chance to lay their eyes...
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