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Coda Automotive announces U.S. battery joint venture

Coda sedan – Click above for high res image gallery
When we spoke with Coda Automotive's marketing director Kara Saltness a few weeks before the unveiling of the new electric sedan, she mentioned that although Lishen would be providing the batteries…

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Reader Spy: Are you the next Dodge Charger SRT8?

2011/2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 prototype – click above for high-res image gallery
It's no secret that Chrysler is unleashing redesigned versions of the 300 and Dodge Charger sedans this Fall and we've seen numerous images of them prowling the streets…

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid priced equal to V6 at $35,180

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery
Lincoln has dropped a bit of a surprise with the pricing of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid. Unlike most other hybrid vehicles, there will be no price premium compared to the cheapest…

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VIDEO: Bob Lutz expounds on diesel in America

In the latest installment of the continuing video series being published on GM's FastLane Blog, this week Bob Lutz responds to the question: “What about diesel?” Clearly Lutz isn't a huge fan of diesel going forward, at least for the North American…

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Officially Official: Reva to help GM India develop EVs

2011 Chevy Spark – Click above for a high res image gallery
General Motors officially announced a deal with India's Reva that had been rumored for several weeks. The maker of Jeremy Clarkson's “favorite” car — the G-Wiz — will be partnering with GM…

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Carlos Ghosn: 2011 Nissan Leaf sold out

If you aren't already on the list to purchase a 2011 Nissan Leaf, you're officially out of luck. During a speech to the Detroit Economic Club today, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the U.S. market allotment for the first year's production of…