Toyota is raising prices on their regular cab Tundra more than usual due to added content.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it is opening a formal safety investigation into General Motors Co.’s extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt after additional tests sparked a second fire and raised more questions about the safety of the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery packs.
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Toyota’s president unveiled a futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone to demonstrate how Japan’s top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show.
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Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW are planning to cooperate on clean engine technologies, say financial analysts, citing newspaper reports in Japan.
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Washington — General Motors Co. rushed Monday to reassure owners that its extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt is safe. The automaker offered free loaner vehicles to Volt owners in the wake of a federal safety investigation over fire risks.
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Tokyo— Green cars rolled into the spotlight at the Tokyo auto show as Japan’s automakers look to fuel efficient technology to reinvigorate growth after tough times.
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and Chevrolet is stuck right in the middle of both with the Sonic.
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General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC issued new recalls Wednesday for faulty warning lights and contaminated brake fluids.
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Detroit — The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco will start at $25,995 when it arrives at U.S. dealerships early next year, General Motors Co. said Tuesday morning.
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Porsche Design Group has teamed up with Miami-based developer Gil Dezer to build a $560 million Jetsonesque condo tower in Sunny Isles Miami Beach. The luxurious condominium complex will be the world’s first one with elevators that will take residents directly to their apartments while they are sitting in their cars.  Photo: Porsche Design Group [...]
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