Infiniti’s Design Boss Shiro Nakamura says sketch of Infiniti’s first EV conveys what they would like to achieve.

No Tax Credit for You! Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Delayed Until January

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What’s in a name? That which we called an Aveo is now known as a Sonic.

GM’s Chevrolet brand plans to change the name of its Aveo subcompact to Chevrolet Sonic in North American markets, starting with the 2012 model.

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Ford introduces limited 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang

Ford Racing unveiled the 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Fla., and announced the intention to build fifty 50 turn-key 2012 CJ’s. The Cobra Jet will be available in three color options – Race Red, Grabber Blue and Winner White — and coordinated graphics.

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Customers are most loyal to Ford and Honda

BMW Reveals 1 Series M Coupe

BMW announced details Thursday of its coming 1 Series M Coupe. The car will make its United States debut at the Detroit auto show in January.

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Electric Cars: Cost Effective If Gas Cost $8 a Gallon

2012 GT-R debuts next month in Los Angeles; sales begin in February 2011.

(Edmunds Inside Line) – Nissan has already unveiled the significantly refreshed 2012 GT-R for Japan, and this week the automaker announced it will unveil the U.S.-spec car at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

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Toyota To Keep Production In Japan: President

(Nikkei) – Toyota Motor Corp.is not considering hastily shifting production overseas despite the yen’s strengthening against the dollar, President Akio Toyoda said Monday.

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Tesla to Receive $60 Million Payment From Toyota to Develop RAV4

(Reuters) – Much has been made of the partnership between Tesla Motors (TSLA) and Toyota (TM) to develop the RAV4 all electric SUV, but little has been announced to make the partnership official.

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