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Automotive.com Car Blog Week in Review

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:08:00 +0000

From the 20th anniversary of the Mazda Miata MX-5, the Kia Soul hamsters, to Queen Latifah and her new 2010 Ford Mustang, here’s some of the latest and greatest car news found in the autosphere:

Democrats, Republicans to support Algae-based Biofuel

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Believe it or not, our legislatures in Congress can be — gasp! — bipartisan (imagine that).

Combining the Best Gasoline, Diesel Engines into One

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:08:02 +0000

Wouldn’t it be great if the best characteristics of gasoline and diesel
engines could be combined? Well, the reality may soon be here.

2003-2004 Jaguar XJ recalled due to Brake Pipe Corrosion Issues

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:08:08 +0000

NEW DELHI: Tatas-owned British luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover has recalled certain Jaguar XJ models to rectify issues related to brake pipes.

General Motors puts New Models on Fast Track

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:08:40 +0000

In order to stem the tide of market share decline, General Motors will be releasing new vehicle models sooner than expected.

Former Ford CEO Jac Nasser to assume Chairmanship of BHP

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:08:00 +0000

MELBOURNE -(Dow Jones)- BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP.AU) said Tuesday former
Ford Motor Co (F) Chief Executive Jac Nasser will become its new
chairman when long serving incumbent Don Argus retires early in 2010.

Michigan to split $1.3 Billion Battery Grants among GM, Ford, Chrysler

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:08:52 +0000

The Obama Administration knows how important it is for the United
States to become a world leader in battery development for electric
cars. It has a major grants program that is expected to assist
companies in the…

Queen Latifah enjoys her 2010 Ford Mustang Chariot

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:08:00 +0000

DEARBORN, Mich., August, 2009 – The Queen made a wish and Ford Motor Company delivered.

Cash for Clunkers program voted to get $2 Billion Infusion

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:08:13 +0000

Well, it’s nearly over.

General Motors announces plans for 2011 Buick Hybrid

Automotive Blogs — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:08:03 +0000

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – General Motors’ plug-in hybrid technology will
be introduced in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011, Tom Stephens,
GM vice chairman of product development, announced here today during
the…