Gasoline-powered cars to continue market dominance, analysts say
The car market will continue to be dominated by gasoline-powered automobiles rather than alternatives such as electric and bi -More-
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Nissan Offers GT-R ‘Version Up’ Kit to Domestic Market
Upgrading an expensive early production sports car to a more recent specification might seem abnormal for American buyers, but it’s all too common for Japanese Nissan GT-R owners. According to GTR Blog, Nissan Japan is now offering MY2007-2009 JDM Godzilla owners a “’10-Model Version-up Kit” that brings their early run GT-Rs up to par with the latest edition. As you probably already surmised, the majority of the upgrades do little to improve performance (the performance differences between model years ar…
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As Cadillac, Acura Move In, Volvo, BMW Move Out of U.S. Wagon Market
We knew BMW was moving to withdraw from the large wagon market in the U.S. in favor of vehicles like its new 5 Series Gran Turismo, but now it also appears that Volvo — a long-time wagon manufacturer — is in the process of doing the same.Volvo currently sells two wagons here in the U.S. — the small V50, and the larger V70. That large model is finished after then 2010 model year. The brand’s small V50 wagon may also suffer the same fate after 2011.“We are following the customer,” Doug Speck, CEO of…
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Despite Qualms, Toyota Will Bring Plug-In Hybrid to Market
Toyota executives in the United States have said the appeal of plug-in hybrids will be limited, but the company has begun a pilot program of 600 vehicles.
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Report: Chrysler 300 may come to the market before 2011
Chrysler originally planned to have a replacement of its popular 300 sedan on the market by early 2011. Well, it seems like the Auburn Hills is now rushing to get the U.S. launch of its redesigned flagship sedan out sooner than it originally scheduled.
The Chrysler 300 was once a hot-selling model for the company but sales have now slipped. As part of a push to keep on track its ambitious turnaround plan, Chrysler now hopes to expedite the launch of the 300 sedan to November, said three people familiar …