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Fri, Jun 19 2009
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift and upgrades

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift and upgrades

Also in: Hyundai News

Hyundai has released the first image of its mildly-facelifted 2010 Santa Fe, ahead of the compact SUV’s Korean launch in July this year. The reworked 2010 model features some modest cosmetic changes... 

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Fri, Jun 19 2009
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S coming as 2011 model

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S coming as 2011 model

Also in: Future Vehicles, Porsche News

Porsche first displayed a prototype Cayenne Hybrid S back in November 2007 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but after more than two years, the “green” SUV has yet to hit dealerships. Now Porsche... 

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Thu, Jun 18 2009
L.A. County lifeguards use Ford Escape Hybrids

L.A. County lifeguards use Ford Escape Hybrids

Also in: Ford News

For the past year the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Service, a division of the fire department, has used a fleet of 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids to help save lives while reducing fuel consumption and protecting... 

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Wed, Jun 17 2009
Chinese Hummer buyer plans green models

Chinese Hummer buyer plans green models

Also in: Hummer News

Despite vague opposition by the Chinese government over Tengzhong’s bid to purchase Hummer from General Motors, the company is still working towards finalizing the sale by October this year. And... 

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
JTGrey Racing Lexus LX 570 scores first Baja 500 victory

JTGrey Racing Lexus LX 570 scores first Baja 500 victory

Also in: Lexus News

Piloting their newly-built Cancer Treatment Centers of America JTGrey Racing Lexus LX 570, Joe Bacal and navigator Paul Williamsen took their truck to its maiden victory in the 41st annual Tecate SCORE... 

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
Audi Q7 V12 TDI gets ABT Sportsline tuning

Audi Q7 V12 TDI gets ABT Sportsline tuning

Also in: Audi News, Modified Tuners

Euro-tuner ABT Sportsline has announced performance mods for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI, which already happens to be the most powerful mass-production turbodiesel SUV in the world.  ...

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
Ford F-150 SFE to become regular cast member

Ford F-150 SFE to become regular cast member

Also in: Ford News

In 2008, coinciding with the launch of the all-new F-150 as well as the highest gas prices in U.S. history, Ford was offering a more fuel-efficient version of the F-150 pickup for the 2009 model year.... 

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
Honda celebrates 50 years in America

Honda celebrates 50 years in America

Also in: Honda News

As of 2009, Honda of America is now 50 years old. The company began its golden jubilee celebrations earlier this year with a special float in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. That was followed... 

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
Porsche Cayenne with Russian Status

Porsche Cayenne with Russian Status

Also in: Modified Tuners, Porsche News

A Russian tuning outfit called Status Design is busy cooking up what has to be the most aggressive body kit ever for the ubiquitous Porsche Cayenne.  ...

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Sat, Jun 13 2009
College grads offered rebate on new Toyota vehicles

College grads offered rebate on new Toyota vehicles

Also in: Toyota News

There was a time when Toyota, or anyone else, never would’ve thought that the Japanese company will ever stoop down to offering rebates. But then again, they are the hardest-hit Japanese company... 

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Sat, Jun 13 2009
Mercedes-Benz G-Class becomes Hamann Typhoon

Mercedes-Benz G-Class becomes Hamann Typhoon

Also in: Mercedes-Benz News, Modified Tuners

The aging-but-popular Mercedes-Benz G-Class is also becoming popular among German tuners. Respected Mercedes-Benz tuners Hamann is now offering their own version of the G-Wagen, called the Typhoon.  ...

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Thu, Jun 11 2009
Porsche to sell 25% to Qatar government

Porsche to sell 25% to Qatar government

Also in: Porsche News

Acting like corporate sell-outs that some thought only happens in America, all the premium European car manufacturers are selling out large chunks of themselves to temperamental-but-rich Arab countries.... 

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Wed, Jun 10 2009
Chrysler bought by Fiat, comes out of bankruptcy

Chrysler bought by Fiat, comes out of bankruptcy

Also in: Chrysler News, Dodge News, Jeep News

The sale of Chrysler LLC to Italian-based Fiat is officially complete. After 42 days of deliberations, Fiat now owns most of Chrysler’s assets and will receive $6.6 billion in “exit financing”... 

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Wed, Jun 10 2009
House passes U.S. “cash for clunkers” bill

House passes U.S. “cash for clunkers” bill

The House has officially approved a new “cash for clunkers” bill that is supposed to boost new vehicle sales by incentivizing people to turn in their old gas-guzzling cars and trucks for vouchers... 

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Tue, Jun 9 2009
A.R.E. tonneau covers and truck caps for latest trucks

A.R.E. tonneau covers and truck caps for latest trucks

A.R.E. is a leading truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer in the United States, and they are now offering its Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) to outfit pretty much any 2009 truck model, including the... 

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Tue, Jun 9 2009
Roush offers propane-powered Ford F-Series trucks

Roush offers propane-powered Ford F-Series trucks

Also in: Ford News

Tuning firm Roush Performance, known for modding Mustangs rather than trucks, has turned a new leaf and will soon offer a line of propane-powered F-Series pickups and E-Series vans to Canadian fleet customers.... 

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Mon, Jun 8 2009
GM to kill Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick

GM to kill Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick

Also in: Chevrolet News, GMC News

General Motors has been quietly seeking a buyer for their medium-duty truck line for over four years now. Having not found a willing shopper, GM now says they will cease production of the Chevrolet Kodiak... 

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Sat, Jun 6 2009
Saturn sold to Penske, Outlook and Vue saved

Saturn sold to Penske, Outlook and Vue saved

Also in: Saturn News

General Motors and Penske Automotive Group confirmed a deal under which Penske would acquire the Saturn brand. The deal would save more than 350 dealerships and 13,000 jobs at Saturn and its retailers... 

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Fri, Jun 5 2009
2010 Volvo XC60 U.S. pricing released

2010 Volvo XC60 U.S. pricing released

Also in: Volvo News

Volvo has announced U.S. prices for their new premium XC60 crossover SUV. The 2010 XC60 3.2 will be offered with either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive when the vehicle goes on sale this summer.... 

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Fri, Jun 5 2009
BMW X1 spy photos released, coming soon

BMW X1 spy photos released, coming soon

Also in: BMW News, Future Vehicles

A fleet of BMW X1 prototypes were made available during a media event held in Mallorca, Spain. Since the looks the of the X1 is an open secret after the near-production concept was shown at an auto show... 

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