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April 2011

Ford and Shakespeare team up

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(April 22, 2011) LONDON — Ford is continuing to support London's world-famous Shakespeare's Globe theatre, providing three Ford Transit vans and two Ford Mondeos for the European tours of "Hamlet" and "As You Like It" this summer.

Mitsubishi sets price of its electric car at $20,490 after federal tax credit

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(April 22, 2011) NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — Mitsubishi Motors North America today announced the starting price of its i Mitsubishi electric car will be $20,490 for the ES trim level not including destination charge after applying a $7,500 federal tax credit.

The car will be available of pre-order beginning Friday, April 22.

Ford studies colors: East and West coasts favor silver, Midwest sees red

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DEARBORN, Mich., April 22, 2011 – Blue Candy, Race Red and Ginger Ale are among the new colors coming to Ford products for 2012.

Ford analyzes its sales data to better understand consumer color preferences and its latest U.S. car buying statistics show that bright colors are popular in warm cities like Phoenix and Miami. Muted colors — gray and silver — are big on the coasts. And the Midwest likes red.

Ford Fiesta best-selling small car in Europe

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(April 22, 2011) COLOGNE, Germany — The Ford Fiesta was Europe's best-selling small car in March and for the first quarter 2011, according to the latest figures from the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, JATO Dynamics.

Toyota recalling 2007-2008 RAV4, Highlander models for airbag problem

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(April 21, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif.  — Toyota today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving certain 2007 through 2008 model year RAV4 and certain 2008 Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles sold in the United States to replace the airbag sensor assembly. 

Kia introduces stylish 2012 Rio in New York

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(April 21, 2011) NEW YORK — Kia today unveiled its restyled sub-compact 2012 Rio hatchback and sedan at the New York Auto Show. The Rio will go on sale this fall.

Like the mid-sized Optima, the new Rio has an eye-catching design and wears the new signature Kia grille.

Nissan Leaf named World Car of the Year

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(April 21, 2011) NEW YORK — The all-electric Nissan Leaf was named 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show today. It edged out the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A8 for the top spot.

The award is the latest in a string of accolades for the mass-market, all-electric vehicle that was also named European Car of the Year.

GM's Voltec technology wins Edmund's 2011 Green Car Breakthrough Award

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(April 21, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — General Motors' Voltec technology, the plug-in system at the core of the company's new Chevy Volt, will be awarded Edmunds.com's 2011 Green Car Breakthrough Award this week at the New York International Auto Show.

Chevrolet reveals 38 mpg 2013 Malibu

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(April 21, 2011) NEW YORK — Chevrolet on Wednesday introduced the all-new 2013 Malibu ECO, the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in its 100-year history. It features eAssist “light electrification” technology, which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway.

Scion introduces sports coupe concept in New York

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(April 21, 2011) NEW YORK — Scion has been known for funky little cars since Toyota introduced the brand more than a decade ago. The more traditional two-door sports coupe tC is the lone exception.

But Scion soon will head in a new sporting direction. That was made very clear on Wednesday when Scion unveiled the rear-wheel drive FR-S Concept sports coupe at the New York International Auto Show. The FR-S Concept, Toyota says, will inspire a new model coming to the Scion brand next year.