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Oct
26th

First Drive: Aptera 2E

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First Drive: Aptera 2E
Aptera 2E - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
The wingless road bird takes flight. Sort of.

Every now and then something weird and wonderful comes our way. The Aptera 2E scores over the top in weirdness and, assuming a number of ifs can be fulfilled, it has the potential to be a wonderful alternative to humdrum automobiles.


Photo Gallery: Aptera 2E - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
26th

Chrysler poised to receive U.S. technology loans

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Chrysler, the once-bankrupt U.S. automaker that received billions in government aid last year, will soon get new federal loans to help retool factories to make more fuel efficient vehicles, according to sources familiar with the matter. Full story...
Oct
26th

BMW will recall 151,000 vehicles to repair defects in fuel pump

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BMW AG said today it is recalling about 151,000 vehicles in the U.S. for fuel-pump defects that may reduce engine performance or cause a loss of power-assist for the brakes and steering. Full story...
Oct
26th

Honda, Toyota lead reliability survey; Ford tops domestics

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Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. dominate the list of most reliable 2011 models based on a survey by Consumer Reports magazine, with Ford Motor Co. tops among domestic automakers, and General Motors Co. posting notable gains. Full story...
Oct
26th

Dodge’s 392 Hemi is back, and a Lamborghini crashes in Texas, in News Brake for Oct. 26:

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In today's News Brake: Dodge revives its 392 Hemi, Ford reports a record $1.7 billion profit, and an Underground Racing Lamborghini crashes at the Texas Mile . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Oct
26th

BMW recalls 132,000 cars for fuel-pump fixes:

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BMW is recalling about 130,000 cars fitted with its N54 twin-turbo six-cylinder engine to repair a faulty high-pressure fuel pump. Full story...
Oct
26th

Mercedes launches 2 direct-injection, twin-turbocharged V-8s

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Mercedes-Benz is launching a new generation of direct-injection, twin-turbocharged V-8 engines with more power and better fuel economy beginning with the freshened 2011 CL coupe that goes on sale next month. Full story...
Oct
26th

Dodge revives 392 Hemi for 2011 Challenger SRT8

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The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 marks the return of the 392-cubic-inch Hemi V8. The 392-cubic-inch Hemi (5.4 liters), which has not been in a production car for 52 years, produces 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Full story...
Oct
26th

SWEDEN: Autoliv reports record Q3

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Autoliv Inc has reported record results for its third quarter, as the company's growth outpaced that of the general auto market. Full story...
Oct
26th

US: Johnson Controls reports full year profit

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Johnson Controls has reported a 20% increase in its full year sales as the company swung back into profit. Full story...
Oct
26th

Mercedes SLS AMG convertible spied

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Mercedes’ drop-top supercar spied with roof down for the first time.


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Oct
26th

CHINA: BYD net profits slump in Q3

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BYD Co has suffered a fall in third quarter net profits as the Chinese auto market cools on government attempts to stop the economy over-heating. Full story...
Oct
26th

JAPAN: Tata “no plans” for overseas acquisitions

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Tata Motors has no further plans to acquire any overseas automakers, a leading company executive has said. Full story...
Oct
26th

Chevy Volt TV ads up next; dealer demos in Feb.

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Though Chevrolet will begin TV advertising of its Volt plug-in hybrid sedan tomorrow during the World Series broadcast, Chevy dealers won't get their demonstration vehicles until at least February. Full story...
Oct
26th

INDIA: GM India to showcase electric car by 2011

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General Motors (GM) India will showcase an electric car in 2011, local reports have said. Full story...
Oct
26th

CHINA: Hyundai grabs top SUV spot

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Hyundai Motor Group has leap-frogged Toyota to become the leading SUV company in China, Asian media reports said today Full story...
Oct
26th

JAPAN: Tesla opens Japanese retail outlet

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The Japanese division of Tesla Motors has today opened a store for its electric vehicles in the market. Full story...
Oct
26th

GERMANY: Bosch to reward 85,000 with early payrise

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The Bosch Group has said that it is bringing forward a 2.7% payrise to its German workforce by two months. Full story...
Oct
26th

VW’s Euro-spec Jetta official pictures

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VW confirms official details of European version of the all-new Jetta.
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Oct
26th

SEMA: Audi has aftermarket accessories and more on tap for Las Vegas:

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Audi will debut a range of aftermarket products, the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak and the Audi R8 Custom Spyder by Stasis Engineering during its first trip to the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Full story...
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