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May 2010

General Motors doubling size of automotive battery lab in U.S.

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(April 13, 2010) General Motors is doubling the size of the largest and most technologically advanced automotive battery lab in the U.S. to expedite the development of electrically driven vehicles for consumers.

GM seeks to keep leadership in huge Chinese market with 25 new, updated models

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(April 12, 2010) General Motors, the largest foreign automaker in China, plans to introduce 25 new or updated models in the nation by the end of 2011 as it seeks to maintain leadership in the world's biggest auto market.

The models will include the Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric car in 2011, GM said. The automaker plans to add more hybrids and electric vehicles within the next five years and increase the use of turbochargers, direct-injection systems and improved aerodynamics to boost fuel efficiency.

Ford launches F-Series Super Duty campaign at Toby Keith's place

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(April 12, 2010) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ford today kicked into high gear its advertising and marketing campaign for the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty at a preview of Web and TV spots at the grand opening of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill.

Timed with the arrival of new Super Duty trucks in U.S. and Canadian dealerships, the multifaceted marketing campaign demonstrates the truck’s class-leading towing and payload capability, fuel economy and productivity against the competition.

1963 Harley Earl Corvette to cross the block at Dana Mecum's 2010 Spring Classic

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(April 10, 2010) MARENGO, Ill. — The number of significant vehicle consignments continues to grow for Dana Mecum's 23rd Original Spring Classic Auction as the team prepares to offer the historically significant 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette (Lot S116) on Saturday, May 22, at 2:35 p.m., in Indianapolis, Ind.
 

Study finds Ford SYNC helps drivers minimize visual distractions

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(April 11, 2010) NEW YORK — A new Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) study lends further evidence that voice-controlled Ford SYNC helps drivers minimize electronics-related visual distractions compared to manually operating hand-held cell phones and music.

Ford announces plans to build small SUV in Brazil for global markets

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(April 9, 2010) Ford has unveiled plans to build a small SUV in Brazil for global markets, boosting its investment plan in the country over the next five years by $281.4 million. The investment is the largest Ford has ever earmarked for Brazil, where the U.S. automaker has been operating for 90 years.

Report: Infiniti G series to get Mercedes 4-cylinder engine

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(April 8, 2010) Infiniti’s volume line, the G series, will get a Mercedes-Benz engine as part the global alliance between Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan, according to AutoWeek magazine.

Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan, said the G will use a Mercedes inline four-cylinder from Daimler to improve fuel economy and cut emissions. He didn’t say when the engine would reach Infiniti production lines or indicate the extent to which it will replace Japanese-made four-cylinder and V-6 engines used in the G sedan and coupe.

Chevrolet to sell up to 200 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replica Camaros

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(April 8, 2010) DETROIT — For the first time since 1993, Chevrolet will build and sell a replica of a Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.

“We set out to build a collectible vehicle that will appeal to the die-hard Camaro and Indianapolis 500 fan,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President, Chevrolet Marketing. “We believe we’ve done just that with the 2010 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition.”

Building wrap pays tribute to Ram's 'Truck of Year' win

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The Ram Truck brand today unveiled a 140-foot tall and 120-foot wide building wrap on the tower of the Chrysler Group LLC headquarters. The building wrap pays tribute to the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Motor Trend “Truck of the Year” win.

Failing to find a buyer, General Motors closing down Hummer brand

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(April 7, 2010) General Motors is shutting down its Hummer SUV brand for good, taking the last of its four discarded U.S. brands off the market, Automotive News reported.

GM had said it would consider offers to buy Hummer after a deal to sell the brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery failed to receive Chinese government approval in February. Now GM has decided to move forward with closing the brand, Hummer spokesman Nick Richards said.