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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years. Croguennec, S. Hiyoshi, R.,

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GM Hummer electric SUV

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In 2008, GM acquired the original IC Hummer brand. The Infinity Roof of this SUV has 4 transparent Panels which are removable. This gives us the curiosity to know about all the information available about GM Hummer electric SUV. About Hummer . Also, there is a washer function and replaceable lens protectors for clear vision.

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Volt continues to be top-selling plug-in in US; Prius PHV #2, LEAF #3

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Overall, GM sales were up 16% year-on-year in June to 248,750 vehicle—the company’s highest sales since September 2008. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 66.1 For the first six months of the year, the LEAF has sold 3,148 units, down 18.8% from the 3,148 units sold in June 2011. Sales of the Cruze were down 23.8% to 18,983 units.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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December 2009 had 28 selling days vs. 26 days in December 2008; all comparisons here are by volume, not by adjusted day sales rate. over December 2008. percent from the same period in 2008. increase over 2008. Overall, light duty vehicle sales rose 15.1% Monthly reported hybrid sales. Click to enlarge. . to 73,404 units.

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

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W Miami The setting: The W Miami is within the IconBrickell complex and condominium development in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, which was built in 2008; the W opened in 2016. Hotel guests and building residents have use of the complex’s outdoor pools, which include a reflection pool, a hot tub and a lap pool.

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Nissan Forecasts US$2.9B Loss for Fiscal Year; Cuts Planned Production by 20%

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The loss is driven by the severe downturn in the global economy in the second half of calendar year 2008 and, in particular, the negative impact of the strong yen, the sharp decline in consumer confidence in all major markets and product mix deterioration, the company said. compared with last year. Inventory will be tightly controlled.

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Nissan reports significant net loss

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Nissan has followed Honda and several other Japanese carmakers by announcing significant losses in its financial results for the fiscal year ending in 2008. The struggles came despite the fact that Nissan sold eight all-new models globally: Teana, Infiniti FX, Maxima, Qashqai+2, NP200, KIX mini SUV, Cube and Z. . million units.

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