GM will build Volt battery factory in the U.S. with LG Chem

Published Jan. 12, 2009 at 5:02 a.m.

Despite the movement towards electric and hybrid propulsion by many manufacturers over the last few years, none of them actually manufacture the most important component of the vehicles – the batteries. That’s about to change as GM builds its own factory in Michigan to produce battery packs for its crucial Volt plug-in hybrid in 2010. Construction is expected to begin early this year and expected to reach full output by mid-2010. General Motors will work with LG Chem, who will supply the

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2010 Lincoln MKT revealed

Published Jan. 12, 2009 at 12:06 a.m.

It was exactly one year ago that Ford previewed its Lincoln MKT concept, and today the automaker has launched the production version of the crossover for the 2010 model year. Developed under codename D472, the vehicle shares its platform with the Ford Flex, despite a considerably difference in appearance ... Ford exec Mark [ ... ] ...

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MINI unveils 2010 Cooper Convertible in Detroit

Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 6:01 p.m.

MINI officially took the wraps off of its second-generation Cooper Convertible earlier today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Essentially a drop-top version of the Mini hardtop, the Convertible features a handful of upgrades over the outgoing model when it goes on sale in just over two months ... As expected, [ ... ] ...

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First Look: Audi Sportback Concept

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Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 6:01 p.m.

Baby's Got Sportback: Audi's Version of the Four-Door Coupe Gets Another Door ... Audi is clearly proud of its Sportback philosophy, which it defines as "the sporting elegance of a coupe, the versatility of a five-door model, sophisticated technology and pronounced sportiness." ... Photo Gallery: ... Audi Sportback Concept - First Look - Motor Trend ...

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Audi officially unveils R8 V10 [Live image update]

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Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 5:53 p.m.

Audi officially unveiled its highest-performance halo car, the R8 V10, earlier today at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Powered by a Lamborghini-sourced V10, the latest R8 sends 525 horsepower to all four wheels thanks to a sophisticated quattro all-wheel-drive system ... Though sporting two more cylinders and a little more grunt [ ... ] ...

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Dodge Circuit EV [Live image update]

Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.

As the spy shots our photographers snapped a few weeks ago previewed, Dodge has updated the front of its Lotus-based EV Concept car - and the automaker has given it a new, much more evocative name: Circuit. The new Dodge, presented with the automaker’s trademark crosshair face, also gets a new “Tangogreen” paint scheme ... [ ... ] ...

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Audi unveils Sportback concept, previews A7

Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

Audi chose the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to unveil its Sportback concept, a thinly-veiled version of the anticipated A7 luxury sedan. Powered by a 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6, the Sportback concept serves as a more emotional, evocative sedan slotted just above the A6, much like the swoopy CLS is positioned above the [ ... ] ...

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Kia launches Soulster concept

Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 5:23 p.m.

Kia unveiled its new Soul crossover/tall wagon at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, and followed up that debut with a two-door concept variant at the Detroit Auto Show ... Dubbed the Soulster, the concept shows what an open-air Soul might look like ... Kia touted the concept as “more than just a re-packaging [ ... ] ...

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Audi announces diesel A3 TDI for U.S. market

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Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 4:33 p.m.

Audi says it’s bringing another diesel-powered 50-state model to the United States later this year - this time it’s a 2.0-liter TDI-equipped A3 hatchback. Audi announced the new model earlier today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and the automaker says that U.S. sales will begin early in 2010 ... The A3 [ ... ] ...

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Fisker Karma pre-production model [Live image update]

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Published Jan. 11, 2009 at 4:15 p.m.

Fisker had a production-ready version of its Karma high-performance hybrid-electric sedan on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Sunday. Though not quite a series production model, the Karma on display was significantly closer to production than the concept car shown previously. Ultra-luxurious inside and out, the Karma is aimed at [ ... ] ...

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