Electric vehicle company THINK has released its first US 'EV-Ready Cities Index'. Topping the list was Los Angeles followed by San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third.
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January new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 701,000 units with a seasonally adjusted annualised rate (SAAR) of 10.7m, down from 11.2m in December 2009, Edmunds.com said on Friday.
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Toyota is maintaining that most vehicles recalled in the US are safe to drive and that a stuck throttle is preceded by clear symptoms that drivers are likely to notice, Edmunds.com said after talking to an unnamed "high-ranking Toyota official".
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Porsche said on Friday it expects unit sales to fall just 3.1% in the first half of fiscal year 2009/10 that started on 31 July 2009 though they dropped 25% in the first four months.
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BMW has said that its 2009 sales revenues slipped by 4.7% as the recession hit demand for premium cars. Vehicle sales for the BMW Group were down 10.4% to 1.436m units, with revenues for the automotive division down 10.3%.
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Hyundai Motor affiliate Kia Motors on Friday reported quarterly profit close to double analysts' estimates. Analysts sais its earnings were expected to climb again this year as the global economic recovery, a better image and higher quality cars boost sales.
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General Motors Thai unit on Friday said it had secured a THB13.5bn (US$400m) credit line from three Thai banks to revive its earlier suspended diesel engine project and vehicle production expansion in Thailand.
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China on Friday welcomed moves by Toyota and Ford to recall or suspend production of some cars due to safety risks.
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The runners that continue to compete in the domestic American three-horse race have started appearing in the show ring after a hard winter which almost claimed the lives of two of them.
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Toyota Motor shares fell for the sixth straight day following news of more recalls of millions of vehicles due to faulty accelerator pedals and floor mats.
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Japan's automobile production in 2009 fell below the 8m mark for the first time in 33 years amid the global economic downturn, an industry body said on Friday.
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Kimi Raikkonen (Citroen C4) crashed out in the first day of Arctic Rally, but was able to continue. Citroen WRC driver Dani Sordo (Citroen C4) is the leader after Day 1.
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Toyota Motor Company is facing one of its biggest challenges ever. First, it must quickly find a solution to the recall affecting what seems to be an increasing number of vehicles. Then, it will have to counter the smear campaign launched this week by some of its top rivals, particularly with regard to the brand's once spotless reputation for reliability.
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Watch a video showing X-Games master and rally driver Ken Block testing his new turbocharged Ford Fiesta in preparation for the Sno*Drift Rally.
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The Dodge Ram full size pickup line was completely remade for model year 2009, and became the segment's only body-on-frame truck with coil spring rear suspension (instead of the traditional leaf spring design), and a storage area integrated into the rear fenders.
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On February 1, 2010, police will begin issuing tickets for using hand-held cell phones and communications and entertainment devices while driving in Ontario.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's largest car-sharing service, announced that, "The safety of our Zipsters is our top priority."
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PPG's new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor(tm) P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler Group, LLC., for warranty repairs on its vehicles.
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The wraps came off a visibly different McLaren on Friday morning, but the British team has retained its silver livery despite the departure of Mercedes as a works backer.
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Kelley Earnhardt, JR Motorsports, co-owner and general manager, announced Danica Patrick's long-awaited Nationwide Series schedule.
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