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Report: Hyundai not considering convertible Genesis

Ever since the sleek new Genesis Coupe hit the scene, speculation about a possible convertible version has been brewing, but today Hyundai shut down all hopes, stating flatly that there are no plans for a drop-top Genesis. Miles Johnson, manager of product public relations for Hyundai Motor America explained the decision, reports Edmunds.

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Shuanghuan's Bubble at the 2007 Bologna Motor Show

Daimler on verge of settling Smart ForTwo clone car suit in Europe

For more than a year now, Mercedes' parent company Daimler has pursued a copyright infringement case against Chinese carmaker Shuanghuan for its Bubble, a blatant knock-off of the Smart ForTwo minicar.

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Joe Harmon Design Splinter wooden supercar

More details on Splinter wooden supercar

The Splinter, a wooden car designed by a group of college students, has made the rounds to the recent International Woodworking Fair, where it met with acclaim, and now the project is nearing the final stages of development. It is being run by Joe Harmon Design and North Carolina State University, and has progressed to the stage where the car's han...

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New Renault-Nissan V6 diesel to power wide range of cars, SUVs

Diesel engine sales have stagnated in the U.S. because of lingering perceptions of the clattering, foul-smelling contraptions of the 1970s and earlier. Many carmakers have been reluctant to even offer them in America because of the cost of emissions certification and small profit margins, but Renault-Nissan have just announced their first-ever V6 d...

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GM starts seeking concessions from UAW, bondholders

The UAW's near-stranglehold on the domestic auto industry has taken a lot of the blame for the current condition of the carmakers. Whether it's a fair conclusion or not, however, for companies like General Motors to survive, there will have to be concessions from labor and investors alike. Formal concessions negotiations with a range of partners be...

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Video: Behind the scenes of BMW's X6 M development

Last week BMW gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the development and testing of the 2010 Z4 roadster, and this week we get a look at what's going on in the X6 M high-performance SUV's development.

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Ford to reveal future electric plans at Detroit Auto Show

Hot on the heels of news that Chrysler is planning to show a new all-electric sports car concept at next week’s Detroit Auto Show comes a new report that claims Ford is also planning to reveal its electric future at the event.

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Report: Chrysler to showcase four-seat electric Dodge coupe in Detroit

Back in September Chrysler showed its commitment to designing and marketing a range of electric and hybrid vehicles with the unveiling of a trio of concept vehicles, one for each of the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands. Despite its current financial situation, Chrysler is keen to show its willingness to keep up with rivals, such as General Motors an...

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Ford struggling to find buyers for Volvo

Ford is reportedly having trouble offloading its failing Volvo subsidiary, with German carmaker Daimler over the weekend strongly denying any interest in the Swedish brand. Volvo, which was once a part of Ford's mighty Premier Automotive Group, is now one of the last remaining vestiges of Ford's former empire, and finding a buyer is becoming more a...

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Report: Suzuki delays Kizashi sedan

The global financial downturn is forcing Suzuki to postpone its plans to launch a new large car next year, as well as to delay construction on new overseas factories in Thailand and Russia. The news come from Japan’s Nikkei daily and follows similar announcements from a slew of carmakers as the market continues to remain stagnant. Suzuki was o...

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Race Car Replicas RCR Superlight Coupe

Race Car Replicas offers Superlight Coupe kit car

American company Race Car Replicas (RCR) has unveiled its handsome Superlite Coupe sports car that starts at just $43,995 for a rolling kit package. The package includes hung suspension, steering, fitted brake calipers and rotors, brake lines, the body, and fitted wheels and tires, while the engine, gearbox and interior will all be up to the custom...

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Hyundai VI Equus flagship sedan

Hyundai releases teaser sketches for Equus flagship

New images of a large luxury saloon have been released by Hyundai and are a preview of the carmaker's next-generation Equus flagship. The new model is currently code-named as the ‘VI’ sedan and is scheduled to be launched in South Korea next month.

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Blaupunkt Internet stereo

Carmakers to offer Internet radio as factory option

In-car multimedia specialist Blaupunkt is teaming up with Internet radio company miRoamer to unveil what they claim is the "world's first Internet car radio". The two companies state that the newly-developed system will enable drivers of vehicles fitted with Blaupunkt Internet stereos to tune into miRoamer's vast array of online radio stations from...

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New Citroen chevron badge

Citroen updating chevron logo as part of 90th anniversary celebration

Citroen's famous chevron badge is being updated with a more modern look, and the first production model to wear the new logo will be the recently revealed C3 Picasso compact MPV (it has already been displayed on last year's GTbyCitroen concept car).

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Chrysler receives $4 billion in restructuring loans

Late Friday evening Chrysler received its first $4 billion in government loan money from the $17.4 billion approved as an emergency measure late in December, pushing its bottom line closer to the $2.5-3 billion minimum it needs to remain in operation. Covering debts and meeting supplier payment demands is priority one at this point, though the comp...

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