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GMC introduces tougher trucks
11:19 am U.S. ET | March 10
General Motors has boosted the payload, towing and power of the 2011 GMC 2011 Sierra heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 pickups and chassis cab models. And GMC is introducing the first Denali model to its heavy-duty pickup line.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
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305-hp Mustang rated at 31 mpg on highway
11:46 am U.S. ET | March 4
Ford Motor Co., losing a heated sales battle with Chevrolet's new Camaro, said today that its 2011 Mustang with an upgraded V-6 engine will be the first sports car with more than 300 hp with a highway fuel economy rating above 30 mpg.... Read More »
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Ford plans performance version of Focus
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 2
Ford Motor Co. said today it will produce a global performance car based on the re-engineered, restyled Focus.... Read More »
Manufacturing
Electric car startup aims to keep Nummi open with zero-emission vehicles
11:20 pm U.S. ET | March 10
Electric car hopeful Aurica Motors LLC is floating a plan to keep open a California joint venture between Toyota and General Motors by building zero emission vehicles there. Aurica has been negotiating the plan with New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.... Read More »
Design
Mazda design chief gives new meaning to zoom-zoom
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
Ikuo Maeda, the new design chief at Mazda Motor Corp., earned the nickname "Speedy" for his lead-footed driving on the race course and off. He may be the only standing auto executive to have had his license revoked -- twice.... Read More »
Technology
Daimler will double spending on green tech
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit will roll out plug-in hybrids and fuel cell cars in every segment over the next few years, doubling its investment in green technologies in the next two years. Mercedes intends to spend $1.... Read More »
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ContiTech keeps Saab 9-5's engine secure
10:23 am U.S. ET | March 7
Saab launches its second-generation Saab 9-5 this year, 13 years after the first model debuted. The mid-sized premium sedan shares its platform with the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, which was the 2009 European Car of the Year. Opel/Vauxhall and Saab were sister brands under General Motors Co.... Read More »
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