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Ford's Raptor pickup boasts bigger engine, more seats

8:44 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3
Ford dealers begin taking orders today for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor pickup, featuring a larger standard engine and more seating capacity. For starters, all 2011 Raptors will come standard with a 6.2-liter V-8, rated at 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter engine was an option on the 2010 Raptor, while a 320-hp 5.4-liter V-8 was the base engine.... Read More »
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Redesigned 2011 Dodge Durango has three rows of seats, new logo

12:27 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 2
Dodge today released the first pictures of the 2011 Durango SUV. The Durango will be built at Chrysler's Jefferson North assembly plant on the same platform as the Jeep Grand Cherokee.... Read More »
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Ford to offer Explorer police vehicle to retain lead

12:47 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 1
Ford Motor Co., which controls about three-quarters of the U.S. market for police cars, will begin selling a law-enforcement version of its redesigned Explorer sport-utility vehicle late next year.... Read More »
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Subaru to introduce next-generation boxer engine this year

3:57 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 31
Subaru plans to introduce a next-generation, horizontally opposed engine by the end of the year in the Forester crossover and then expand its use to other models, a news report said. After debuting in the U.S.... Read More »
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BMW focuses on small crossovers, new EV subbrand

12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
BMW will concentrate on small crossovers next year with a redesigned X3 and the all-new X1. Both are based on the redesigned 3-series sedan, which will arrive in 2012.... Read More »
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3 new vehicles on the way for Jag -- but do not hold your breath

12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
India's Tata Motors, which bought Jaguar from Ford Motor Co. two years ago, recently approved a product plan that gives Jaguar three new models: a small sports car, an entry-level sedan and a station wagon.... Read More »
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Manufacturing

Kia recalls Souls and Sorentos for fire risk

2:58 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 2
Kia Motors America said today it is recalling about 35,000 2010-11 Souls and Sorentos because faulty wiring harnesses could short and cause a fire. The recall affects about 23,972 2010 Soul compact crossovers equipped with a special lighting system that includes illuminated front speakers in the interior door panel.... Read More »
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Design

Lincoln future product and branding tops Ford's to-do list

2:53 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 3
Ford plans to further differentiate the Lincoln and Ford division product lineups, while giving the luxury Lincoln brand a “point of view,” company leaders promise. Ford is also planning for fewer Lincoln dealerships in major metro areas.... Read More »
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Green Cars

NADA to oppose new fuel economy labels

3:21 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 31
The National Automobile Dealers Association said today it would likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles starting with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions. NADA joins many automakers in criticizing the Obama administration's letter-rating proposal, which was unveiled Monday and has been endorsed by many environmental groups.... Read More »
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Technology

Study: Japan firms are best in infotainment

12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Japanese suppliers of information and entertainment systems score highest in quality, says a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates. These systems, including satellite radio and navigation devices, are increasingly must-have features in vehicles. About 66 percent of drivers now have satellite radio, up from 59 percent in 2009.... Read More »
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BorgWarner Beru unit gives Bugatti its F1 tire-monitoring technology

12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 1
A division of BorgWarner Beru Systems GmbH, bf1systems, supplies the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport's tire-pressure monitoring system, which alerts drivers if the tires deflate to a dangerous level.... Read More »
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