Japanese cars top in reliability surveyThe Age, Australia -3 hours agoJapanese cars have again captured the top spots in a reliability survey by Germany's biggest testing organisation, with the Mazda 3 and the Mazda 2 winning …

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Detroit auto show opens SaturdaySeattle Post Intelligencer -2 hours agoDespite the considerable lip service that is being paid to green technologies, and a sizable fleet of concept cars showcasing various green ideas, …Green-car market battle lines drawn at Detroit Motor ShowAFPElectric cars to hit roadBaltimore SunDO THE MATH: Not all hybrids are taxpayers' friendsDetroit Free PressThe […]

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Renault, Nissan Expected to Join Electric-Car VentureWall Street Journal -1 hour agoBy NORIHIKO SHIROUZU Renault SA and partner Nissan Motor Co. are expected to make a major commitment to develop battery-powered cars with an eye toward …

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Smart cars arrive at Bloomfield dealershipDetroit Free Press, United States -4 hours ago"I decided with the price of gas going up, I wanted a more efficient car for my commute," said Stam, who works for Yazaki North America in Canton. …

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Nano makes it to Time’s most important cars of all timeHindu Business Line, India -3 hours agoMany termed it a cute, ultra-cheap car that will revolutionise personal transportation in India and Asia and many others are calling it a glorified go-kart …Summary Box: Top 2 automakers designing inexpensive carsMLive.comToyota eyes low-cost cars, GM notNational […]

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RPT-Canada to match US fuel economy rules for carsReuters -1 hour agoBy Robert Melnbardis MONTREAL, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Canada government said on Thursday it will set fuel-consumption standards for cars and light trucks …Quebec already rejects Tory plan for fuel-economy standards for carsThe Canadian PressCanada to Match or Exceed US on Car Emissions Rules […]

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Tiny car arrives in the USBusinessWeek -42 minutes agoThe dealership is one of 68 in 31 states expected to open this month to sell the 8-foot, 8-inch Smart Fortwo micro car. Smart is a division of Daimler AG's …Where the Smart Car SellsNew York TimesSmart Ready to Sell First CarsTheCarConnection.comSmart USA For EverydayBusinessWeekTulsa […]

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Ferrari Shows Off Earth-Friendly Car With Extra Horses to BootBloomberg -4 hours ago17 (Bloomberg) — Ferrari, the Italian automaker known for high-powered red sports cars and low fuel-efficiency, is showing a green side with designs for …Italian car maker Ferrari sales up 14% last yearXinhuaFerrari Sees (More) Red In '07 — It's All GoodWeekly DriverFerrari […]

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Ottawa proposing improved fuel economy standards on cars by 2020The Canadian Press -1 hour agoHe made the announcement today at the Montreal Auto Show. Cannon wants cars in Canada to average the equivalent of 35 miles a gallon by 2020.Canada to Set New Fuel Economy Standards on Cars, Globe SaysBloombergOttawa moves to emulate US on […]

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4 Paparazzi Arrested for Chasing BritneyThe Associated Press -1 hour agoLos Angeles police Lt. Mario Munoz said officers observed several cars following a white Mercedes-Benz around 11:30 pm Wednesday in Mission Hills. …

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