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Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest car maker, will source diesel engines from Fiat due to the absence of a clear fuel pricing policy. This decision comes after Chairman R C Bhargava stated that the company cannot make big investments in powertrains without knowing how diesel prices will
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Bruichladdich Distillery, a 130-year-old whisky maker on the Hebridean island of Islay, has become the unlikely owner of a Nissan Leaf electric car. The distillery has achieved 100% self-sufficiency by harnessing waste products from whisky production to power the car, making it a unique example of sustainable innovation. By utilizing
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Amerigon Incorporated has been awarded an $8 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to lead the development of an energy recovery system that can improve passenger car fuel efficiency by five percent by converting waste heat from gas exhaust into electric power using a thermoelectric generator.
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The recent Indian automobile industry report released by Google has shed light on the most searched car brands online by Indians. According to the report, Maruti has emerged as the most searched car brand in the country, followed closely by Honda and Hyundai. This comes as no surprise, given the
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General Motors Ventures, the venture capital arm of General Motors, has partnered with Sunlogics, a Kelowna-based solar power commercial installations company, to develop the automaker's electric car production infrastructure. The five-year contract, valued at $7.5 million, marks a significant step towards the development of sustainable energy solutions
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The 2012 Jeep Wrangler, a brand that has been around for over 70 years, has made a significant improvement in its fuel economy. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a combined MPG of 18, with 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the
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Canadian vehicle sales fell 4.9 percent in July, marking a significant decline from the same month in 2010. Despite the overall decrease, many consumers shifted towards fuel-efficient vehicles, driven by high gas prices. The Detroit big three - Ford, Chrysler, and GM Canada - reported varying sales performances, with
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Ford Motor Company has announced plans to abandon the ultra-low-cost car market in India, a move that echoes General Motors and Renault-Nissan's decision to step back from the segment. The company's president, Michael Boneham, stated that more than half of Figo buyers are first-timers who prefer
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South Korea's top automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors are racing to meet the tightening fuel efficiency regulations in the global market. The European Union plans to strengthen restrictions on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for new cars as of 2012, with average CO2 emission limits set at 130
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The U.S. auto industry is known for its highly competitive nature, but a new book by New York Times Detroit Bureau Chief Bill Vlasic paints a vivid picture of how executives from General Motors (GM), Ford, and Chrysler engage in trash talk and verbal sparring matches. The book, titled
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Fiat's plans to set up an assembly plant in Nizhny Novgorod have been scrapped due to the company's inability to reach an agreement with GAZ. The Russian Economy Ministry had signed an agreement with Fiat in June 2011 to build 120 cars per year in Russia,
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South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. have recorded a significant increase in consumer interest in the United States, with a combined 17.9% of clicks on the Edmunds.com Consumer Vehicle Consideration list in June. This represents a notable surge from 13.2% in June 2010,
