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BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Helps Improve Fuel Efficiency
January 26, 2012 - If you buy an ActiveHybrid 3 BMW, your car will know when it's best to charge the batteries - and will let you know, too.

Salaried Ford Employees to Receive Raises and Bonuses This Year
January 19, 2012 - For the first time since 2008, Ford's salaried employees will be receiving merit increases and bonuses this year, the Detroit Free Press says.

GM Considers Solution for Combustive VOLT Battery
December 09, 2011 - Sources at GM are reporting that a fix for the possible post-crash battery combustion issue with Chevrolet Volt batteries is under consideration.

GM Tells Dealers to Sell Demo Volts
November 09, 2011 - General Motors has given its dealers permission to sell the demo models of their Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrids in order to help meet the company goal of 10,000 units sold by year-end.

J.D. Power Reduces Forecast for 2012 Auto Sales
October 24, 2011 - Citing the risk of an even deeper recession, market research firm J.D. Power & Associates has revised their projections for 2012 auto sales in the US.

Honda Announces Plan to Halve Japanese Manufacturing
October 05, 2011 - Honda has announced that over the next decade, it will be reducing production of vehicles for export from Japan by half, and moving production to facilities in local markets.

Fiat Shares Plan to Own More of Chrysler by Year-end
September 25, 2011 - Fiat bailed out Chrysler in 2009. Now it wants to continue gaining ownership, and use Chrysler to make Fiat a global player in the auto industry game.

Dodge encourages customers to go on a treasure hunt for a free Journey
September 13, 2011 - A new ad campagin from Dodge involves three Journey crossovers hidden around the country.It's a case of finders being keepers, as well as a great way to call attention to this crossover SUV.

Ford forms Partnership with Zipcar to Put Cars on College Campuses
September 02, 2011 - Ford announced on Wednesday that it will be partnering with Zipcar, and providing vehicles for the car-sharing service to use on college campuses.

GM Cancels Fall Saturday Overtime at Flint Truck Plant
August 26, 2011 - Saturday overtime shifts have been axed at GM's Flint, MI pickup truck plant. Company spokesperson says inventory is higher than it should be.

Cadillac Announces Plug-In EV
August 22, 2011 - Riding on the coattails of the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors announced this week that Cadillac will be launching a luxury plug-in electric called the Cadillac ELR.

Ford Delays Initial Launch of Ford Focus EV
August 09, 2011 - Ford motor company has announced that it is delaying launch of the new Ford Focus EV, except in two initial markets.

White House Says MPG Announcement Coming Soon
July 27, 2011 - The Obama administration rolled out a plan for average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg by 2025. So far, no automakers have signed on, but the White House says that may change very soon.

Ford to Issue Recall on 2011 Ford Ranger pickups
July 26, 2011 - 2011 Ford Rangers may have faulty switches that cause blinkers and tail lights not to function. A recall is set to begin in August.

Changes in Store for 2012 and 2013 Nissan Leaf
July 14, 2011 - The Nissan Leaf is the nation's best selling four-door electric car. It's also getting updated features in both 2012 AND 2013.

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