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Just the Facts: Ford is debuting six new models in India. Tata is considering joint engine development on smaller engines with Jaguar and Land Rover. Tata is also looking to raise $1 billion
Just the Facts: If certified, the new record beats the previous top speed by more than 60 mph. The Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2.5 is powered by a 600-plus-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack. The students received funding and assistance from France’s Venturi Automobiles
Just the Facts: A problem with the engine control module may lead to engine stalling. No other Toyota or Lexus models are affected by the recall. Three accidents have been reported that may be related to the problem
Once again, the media is declaring the death of hybrid cars. It made for catchy headlines this week, like the Wall Street Journal’s “Hybrids Are Running Out of Gas,” and USA Today’s “As Sales Fall, Is the Hybrid Car Fad Over?” But it simply ain’t true. Global automakers are now preparing for their biggest push ever into gas-electric vehicles
Just the Facts: Pickup production is expected to start in mid-2011 at the facility. AAT exports Ford and Mazda pickups to 130 worldwide markets
Just the Facts: The RB concept showcases what Hyundai refers to as “fluidic sculpture” design. Hyundai says the production RB will offer a choice of four-cylinder engines: a 1.6-liter making 122 hp and a 1.4-liter making 105 hp.
Just the Facts: Per VW, the Amarok is destined for Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa and South America. Asia is also not included as a market for the Amarok
Just the Facts: Ford bested Toyota with the highest number of Top Safety Picks. The Fiesta features stability control, a strong frame architecture and a large number of airbags.
Mayor Gavin Newsom gives a thumbs-up to the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and public Level 2 charging in San Francisco. He inaugurated the demo program by taking the plug-in hybrid for a spin. (Photos by Brad Berman
Just the Facts: The four-cylinder sedan line sees a new SE trim level. Prices for some trims no longer include manual-transmission options.
