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Toyota cars are displayed during the first media preview day at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago

Japan supply paralysis spreads as firms cut output

Mar 23, 2011Sony Corp (6758.T) cut output at five more plants and Toyota Motor (7203.T) delayed restarting assembly lines, as the global supply of parts and products began to feel the full impact of Japan's catastrophic earthquake.

Porsche's Hybrid 918 SpyderPorsche's Hybrid 918 Spyder an Electrifying $845,000

Mar 23, 2011

Porsche announced that its dealers are now taking orders for its revolutionary plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder. Although this does not mean that the vehicle will definitely go into ...

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2011Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2011: The Most Fuel-Efficient Car in America

Mar 23, 2011

The all-new MKZ Hybrid was first unveiled at the 2010 New York Auto Show and was well-received by both car enthusiasts and critics alike. With a projected 41 city mpg, Lincoln...

State Grid Corp of China says to jointly tap EV market with CNOOC

Mar 23, 2011

State Grid Corp of China (SGCC) and the parent of China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) are seeking cooperative opportunities to tap China's fledgling electric car market, SGCC said on Tuesday.

2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe

Mar 23, 2011

• Captivating aesthetics, top-class performance, an exclusive interior and exceptionally innovative equipment features give the third-generation BMW 6 Series Coupe "dream car" credentials.

Earthquake dents Japan's chances in China's luxury car market

Mar 23, 2011

Japan's car makers, already reeling from the country's natural disaster, may find that their woes extend to an increasingly important market: China's luxury car segment.

2011 Koenigsegg Agera2011 Koenigsegg Agera

Mar 23, 2011

Last year Koenigsegg presented a pre-production version of the upcoming Koenigsegg Agera. Since then the pre-production car and several test mules have continued the Agera development program.

New Tesla partners possible, but "plate full" -CEO

Mar 23, 2011

Auto companies looking to team up with Tesla Motors Corp (TSLA.O) will have to wait because the electric carmaker is not currently able to accommodate any more, its chief executive said on Wednesday.

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