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Lexus Live VIP Event | The Compendium Daily

The cocktail and concert were held to coincide with the worldwide launch of Lexus' new hybrid hatchback CT 200h. The Stills kicked off a weekend of complimentary concerts in Toronto's Distillery District. The event focused on the new vehicles, and allowed guests to sit in the vehicles and try out virtual...

AUSTRALIA: Holden exports to Brazil resume

Holden is restarting limited exports of its Australian made Commodore line to Brazil. The line will be sold as the Chevrolet Omega from November this year and will be powered by Holden's locally-built 3.6 litre SIDI V6 engine initially capable of running on blends of up to 25% ethanol.

Ford to drive on 'Vampire Diaries' to tap twist on social media

A Ford Fiesta won't crop up in CW's "Vampire Diaries" until early October, but the automaker is trying to get people to talk about it now, even though the fan-favorite show's second season won't hit the screen until Sept. 9.

Report: Rolls-Royce planning derivates of the Ghost sedan

The Ladies of the Moscow International Motor Show

Posted on 08.31.2010 13:00 by Kirby Filed under: | car girls | Russia | Moscow Motor Show | Cars | Car News The recently concluded Moscow International Motor Show was eventful for a lot of reasons, not the least of which was the highly touted debut of Jaguar’s (...)

2011 Honda CR-Z: Three Test Drives, Three Editors' Opinions, Five Questions

It's not all that often that three different High Gear Media editors test-drive the same model within a few weeks of each other, but that's what happened with the 2011 Honda CR-Z two-seat hybrid sports coupe. First, editorial director Marty Padgett got our first drive in June and wrote it up for our sister site Green Car Reports. Then, last week...

Lumma CLR 500 RS2 – more carbon fibre for BMW F10

The latest BMW 5-Series hit the market, recently. Of course, the tuning companies don’t sleep and one of them prepares styling and performance package for the F10. The project is named CLR 500 RS2. The aerodynamics package includes new front bumper with integrated LED lights, rear bumper with diffuser, vented hood, front and rear [...]

Report: Fiat wants to sell 50,000 500s in the U.S. through 165 dealers

Filed under: Car Buying, LA Auto Show, Budget, Hatchback, Chrysler, Fiat Fiat 500 - Click above for high-res image gallery Chrysler is set to debut its American-spec Fiat 500 at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show with the first examples being sold near the end of 2010. During the 2011 calendar year, Chrysler hopes to sell 50,000 of the Mini Cooper fighters, including the 500 Cabrio, which goes on sale sometime in 2011. Built in Toluca, Mexico, (...)

State orders recount in disputed race for state representative

State representative candidate Mary Sheffield will have her recount to decide if she lost to 4th District declared winner Maureen Stapleton, the Board of State Canvassers decided today in Lansing.

COMMENT: The stakes are high with Alfa Romeo

The key to really making money in the car business is to have a brand premium. Of course, you need to get the basic commercial economics of car making and selling in order, but even if you can do all of that, turning a profit won't be easy.

Toyota, Japan brace for post-clunkers hangover

As a government program to replace older models with more fuel efficient vehicles ends, car sales in Japan are expected to plunge beginning this fall, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.

Feds investigate '11 Hyundai Sonata for steering issues

Washington -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into steering issues reported on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

Refurbished Oval Office features Michigan rug

Washington -- The Oval Office has a new look, including a new Michigan rug.

Porsche will design truck cabs for Scania!

Borders tweaks loyalty program, adds paid option

Borders Group will unveil a revamped loyalty program Wednesday that adds a paid membership offer as part of its strategy to stay relevant to consumers.