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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. Click to enlarge.

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Infiniti Q Inspiration concept designed with autonomy, VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine in mind

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Infiniti unveiled its Q Inspiration Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Q Inspiration Concept is meant to demonstrate future technologies and will not be available for sale. The Q Inspiration powertrain combines turbocharged gasoline power with the torque and efficiency of a hybrid or diesel engine.

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GM to Boost Volt US Production Capacity by 50% to 45,000 Units in 2012

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The announcement came as US President Barack Obama toured the Detroit-Hamtramck facility, where the Volt is being produced now for sale later this year. This week, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets began taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, following the release of retail and lease pricing.

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Chrysler to bring rebranded Fiat Ducato, Doblo to commercial van sector

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Detroit News. Diaz said no decision has been made on whether the names will change for sale under the Ram brand. Chrysler Group LLC plans to introduce the Fiat Ducato and Doblo under the Ram brand as MY2013 entrants in the commercial van sector, according to Fred Diaz, Ram president.

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Volvo Cars and Autoliv autonomous driving JV Zenuity starts operations

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Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden and with additional operations in Munich, Germany, and Detroit, USA, the initial workforce of close to 300 people is from Volvo Cars and Autoliv as well as some new hires. Zenuity is expected to have its first ADAS products available for sale by 2019 with AD technologies following shortly thereafter.

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Volvo Cars and Autoliv announce the launch of Zenuity JV for AD and ADAS; first ADAS products in 2019

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The new company is expected to have its first driver assistance products available for sale by 2019 with autonomous driving technologies following shortly thereafter. Both Volvo Cars and Autoliv will license and transfer the intellectual property for their ADAS systems to the joint venture.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. 2 of 3) Driven by Detroit This strategic decision is part of what makes Bright different from the other startups offering to retrofit hybrid cars or to sell plug-ins. Right Now can be seen here.

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