US-based XL Hybrids, a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain developer for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet vehicles, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new hybrid electric powertrain technology for Ford E-Series vans. The ...
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British manufacturer of super-luxury motor cars, Rolls-Royce has recalled 27 units of 2013 model year Phantom vehicles in the US, over a possible risk of fire. The recall affects the cars manufactured from 02 November 2012 to 18 January ...
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US automaker Chrysler has recalled about 1,785 vehicles in the US over a problem in the fuel tank assembly. The recall is expected to start in March 2013 and effects the 2013 model year Chrysler 200s and Dodge Avengers that were ...
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Japan-based automaker Toyota has introduced the Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles of 2013 model year with added interior enhancements. Features including the Blind Spot Monitor system, interior armrests with matching interior color, leather ...
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Diamondback has expanded its retailer outreach and demo bike program for 2013 to cover a greater portion of the U.S. Diamondback, which has pushed into a broader assortment of high-end mountain and road bikes for the 2013 model year, ...
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LONG BEACH, CA (BRAIN) — Italian fork brand Marzocchi has moved its U.S. operations from Valencia to Long Beach, California, and following a difficult year in 2012, says it is ready to return strongly to the OE market for the 2014 ...
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Suspension brand X-Fusion's sales were up 20 percent last year, the company announced this week. The company said sales were driven by the introduction of three new fork models, steady sales in rear shocks, and growth in the dropper-post ...
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Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its 2012 and 2013 model semi tractors in its commercial truck rental fleet with new LED headlights from Truck-Lite. Penske says it's the first and only commercial rental operation to offer ...
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The all-electric Nissan LEAF may be known for being quiet on the outside, but now it's boomin' on the inside with the first custom-designed Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system available on the 2013 model that goes on sale this month. ...
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US automaker Chrysler is planning to unveil the limited-edition series of the new Mopar 2013 model a t the upcoming Chicago Auto Show in the US. The car is expected to be powered by a turbocharged 1.4L Multiair I-4 engine or the Dart GT's ...
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In a class action suit filed January 14, counsel for plaintiffs Linda, Sonia and Fernando Palacios of McAllen, Texas, allege that Hyundai Motor America knowingly put consumers at risk by selling Veloster models with faulty sunroofs. In ...
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Chevrolet introduced the 2014 Corvette Stingray ahead of the action-packed Detroit auto show, revealing sharp-edged styling, more power, a better-dressed interior, and impressive materials technology. Corvette history is full of body and ...
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LG Electronics, which helped usher in the age of gesture-based TV remotes a few years ago with its wand-style Magic Motion remote controls, is updating the technology with new control options and the ability to respond to more natural voice ...
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Today, Nissan started building its Leaf electric cars in the United States. In addition to local production, the 2013 model year also brings several improvements to the Leaf, including a lower base price, faster charger, and some additional ...
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A new high-performance all-wheel-drive variant of the upgraded Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG dubbed the 'S-Model' will become one of the quickest production cars in the German manufacturer's history when it launches overseas in June. The new 2013 ...
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