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		<title>Automotive &#8211; Chevrolet Cobalt Steering System Complaints Launch Federal Investigation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Chevrolet Cobalt has been put under federal investigation due to a large number of steering complaints, according to multiple reports. The investigation covers model year 2005-09 Cobalts and 2008-09 SS models, possibly afflicting 905,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received 1132 complaints about the Cobalt, concerning "difficulty controlling the vehicle, such as departing from the desired travel lane." Most of the complaints were made in the last six months. The Department of Transportation reports eleven crashes and one injury relating to the complaints, but no fatalities. "We are cooperating with the agency in the investigation," General Motors spokesman Alan Adler told Automotive News. Source: NHTSA, Detroit News, Automotive News ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; Not Over Yet: Federal Investigation Turns to Toyota&#8217;s Electronics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Department of Transportation is including Toyota electronics as a possible conduit in its investigation of unintended acceleration, Automotive News reports. The news Web site cites an unidentified Transportation official who confirmed the inclusion of possible electronic problems via email. Thus far, Toyota has suspended production and sales of key models in its lineup while it rushes to revise its pedal assemblies. The world's largest automaker has also issued recalls affecting some 7.5 million vehicles worldwide (Click here for our timeline). "We're not finished with Toyota and are continuing to review possible defects and monitor the implementation of the recalls," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in an unrelated statement today, chastising the automaker for what he feels was a reluctance to initiate a recall. Toyota issued a response on its media site today, saying, "Since these issues first came to our attention, we have understood that the soonest possible action would be in the best interests of our customers and have acted accordingly. We are very grateful for the advice of all the government agencies involved and feel that through our handling of the recall we have a chance to regain the trust of our customers." Source: Automotive News, Detroit Free Press, Toyota ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; 2011 BMW Alpina B7 Starts at $122,875, Still Makes Us Drool</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ BMW's most athletic 7 Series sedan, the 2011 Alpina B7, can be had for a starting price of $122,875 when it hits North American dealers this spring. A long wheelbase version will sell for $126,775. Both prices include an $875 destination and handling charge. For the uninitiated, Alpina is the sole BMW-backed tuner and car manufacturer that bases its products on the Bavarian luxury machines. Each of its models is sold, warrantied, and serviced at authorized BMW dealers. This latest B7 is the second generation to come to the States. Like its predecessor, it reeks of exclusivity and performance. Its twin turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 boasts an impressive 500 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque courtesy of new pistons, larger intercoolers, and a revised 14.5 psi boost pressure. Power output is some 100 hp and 66 lb-ft more than a 750i with the same base mill and catapults the four door to 60 mph in a reported 4.5 seconds. Rowing through the Alpina-tuned six-speed auto takes only a "few hundred milliseconds". Handling is beefed up through shorter springs and 21-in. forged alloys wrapped in sticky Michelin rubber. New splitters fore and aft also reduce lift by 30% up front and 15% out back, while at the same time providing a clean look. Swing open a door and you'll find Lavalina leather matched with Myrtle Burl wood trim. Alcantara headlining and Alpina badges round out the customized interior. Source: BMW ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; January 2010 Sales: Chrysler Still Struggles to Break Even, Sales Down 8%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Still mostly devoid of new product, Chrysler continues to toil in "less bad" territory, with sales down 8% in January 2010 over the previous year to 57,143. For the first time in a long time, though, the company can at least say it's doing less bad than Toyota. Despite actually adding a brand, Chrysler sales continue to struggle, but there is some hope. Separating the Ram brand from Dodge allowed the latter to actually post an increase in sales in January while Chrysler's other three brands all came up with losses. Dodge managed to eek out a 1% increase in sales while the Chrysler brand fell just short, down 2%. The Jeep brand wasn't far behind, down 7%, while the Ram brand dropped 25% on depressed truck sales. At Dodge, the highlight of the brand continues to be the Journey SUV, which moved 4,790 copies for an increase of 55% over January 2009. Other notables included the Avenger sedan, up 44% to 3,134, and Caravan, up 34% to 4,298. Caliber sales were up a scant 4% while Challenger and Viper sales dropped 39% and 80% respectively. Over at Chrysler, the picture was a bit more grim. The Sebring bounced back big time with sales up 85% to 3,593 and the Town &#38; Country minivan was the brand's top seller, up 6% with 4,531 copies sold. The rest of the lineup wasn't looking so good, with the 300 down 26% and the ancient PT Cruiser dropping 32%. 2009 Chrysler Sebring CLICK TO VIEW GALLERY Things were looking slightly better over at Jeep with Compass sales up 52% to 1,244. Grand Cherokee and Commander also posted gains, up 6% and 22% to 3,311 and 1,313 respectively. Wrangler remains the brand's best-selling vehicle with 4,888 copies sold, but sales were still down 23% from January 2009. The number-three seller, Liberty, was off 11% to 2,987. The big disappointment was at the new Ram brand. Sales of the Ram pickup have been carrying the company, but despite being Chrysler's best-selling vehicle with 9,957 copies moved off the lots, sales were still down 22%. Dakota sales, meanwhile, lost 32% to just 994 and Sprinter van sales fell off a cliff with just 81 sold, down 83%. Source: Chrysler ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; Thread of the Day: What&#8217;s No.1 on Your Automotive &quot;Bucket List&quot;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Today's TOTD deals with your hypothetical automotive bucket list. If you happened to know when you were going to "kick the bucket," what one car would you drive on your last day? By now, you've hopefully browsed over to check out our "Six Decades of Supercars" feature for a few good ideas. ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; Longer, Wider, Lower: All-New Kia Sportage to Bow at Geneva Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A sleeker, more "urban-friendly" all-new Kia Sportage will make its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show, the automaker revealed today. Its "bold, athletic, and sporty" design wears the brand's new nose that's complimented by more pronounced front shoulders and rear haunches. Swept back headlights flank the prominent Kia-badged grille up front. Deep character lines can be seen along the lower passenger doors, as well as across the rear hatch. As a whole, the Sportage is longer, wider, and lower than the outgoing edition and promises more cargo and passenger space inside. Ride quality is said to be vastly improved thanks to the longer wheelbase. Powertrains have yet to be announced, but as it stands, both diesel and gas mills are slated for production once sales start later this year. Check back for more straight from Geneva in the coming weeks. Source: Kia ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211;  Infiniti Prices New 2011 M from $47,115</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Infiniti has released pricing information today on the all-new 2011 M sedan, starting the base MSRP at $47,115 for the rear-drive 2011 M37. The entry-level 2011 M37 features Infiniti's 330-horse 3.7-liter V-6 and a seven-speed automatic transmission. Those looking for improved all-weather driveability can step up to the all-wheel-drive M37x at a starting price of $49,265. Standard equipment on both models includes power-folding side view mirrors, front door handle courtesy lights, Active Noise Control, RearView Monitor, and Enhanced Intelligent Key memory - now including audio, navigation, and climate control settings. Those with a bigger budget and a heavier throttle foot will likely opt for the M55 and all-wheel-drive counterpart, M56x, starting at $58,415 and $60,915, respectively. The two top-flight versions are distinguished by an all-new 420-horsepower 5.6-liter V-8 paired to the same seven-speed automatic as the six-cylinder variant, though with revised gear ratios. Both M56 models also include the previously-optional Premium Package (a $3,350 value, says Infiniti) as standard. The Premium Package includes Infiniti's hard drive navigation system with an 8-inch touch screen, a Bose two-channel, 10-speaker audio system, streaming audio via Bluetooth, climate controlled front seats, and a heated steering wheel.&#160; All standard M37 equipment is also included. Prices for 2011 Infiniti M models represent an increase of $450 over the current 2010 models for the M37 series, while the M56 gets a $2050 bump and the M56x gets a $750 bump - increases that Infiniti says are negated by the additional standard equipment offered. "The all-new M represents the kind of inspired design, performance, technology, and craftsmanship that luxury buyers are asking for," said Ben Poore, vice president of Infiniti's Business Unit. "Along with our other great vehicles, the 2011 M puts Infiniti right in the sweet spot of today's performance luxury market." ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; Spied! Audi A7 Goes Out for Some Winter Night Testing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It may be late to the four-door coupe party, but Audi officials promise it'll be well worth the wait. Our spy shooters caught the German brand's upcoming A7 undergoing a battery of winter testing in Europe. Unfortunately, thanks to haste of Audi's engineers, only two of the shots really show the car's profile and size. It's poised to compete head-to-head with the Mercedes-Benz CLS and newly released BMW 5 Series GT and is something of an A6/A8 hybrid build. The platform is said to come from the next A6, while its powertrains from both the A6 and bigger A8. Inside its cabin will be all the usual high-end Audi features. The best idea of what the A7 will look like comes via the automaker's Sportback Concept first shown at the 2009 Detroit show. Its sleek styling was largely welcomed by both the press and public. Like the 5 Series GT, the Sportback touts a five-door hatch configuration, a feature most likely to be found on the production A7. ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; Toyota Woes Continue as Japan Launches Prius Brakes Investigation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Between floor mat and throttle pedal issues, Toyota has an 8.1-million-vehicle worldwide recall on its hands - but that number could be poised to grow. Reports are now in that Japan has ordered the troubled automaker to start an investigation into potential braking issues in the automaker's top-selling Prius hybrid. Automotive News says complaints of brake issues on the current Prius have been filed in both Japan and North America, with most complaints filed since the end of last year. "All the complaints were nearly the same," Toyota spokeswoman Ririko Takeuchi told Automotive News. "They are usually about driving in bumpy or icy conditions and when you push the brake, there is an unusual feel." We're used to an odd sensation when a hybrid vehicle transitions from hydraulic braking to regenerative (i.e. using the electric motors to slow the vehicle) braking, but complaints registered with the U.S. National Highway Traffic &#38; Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggest a momentary pause in braking over loose surfaces that, according to complaints filed, has led to at least one accident. Japan's Ministry of Transportation hasn't commented on its directive, and NHTSA has yet to issue an investigation of its own. Meanwhile, the NHTSA is launching an investigation into the drive-by-wire electronics of several Toyota models, in a search to determine if floor mats and sticky pedal actuation are actually the end story with regards to unintended acceleration issues. ]]></description>
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		<title>Automotive &#8211; 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Ford Fusion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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