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Report: Honda to Advance Hybrid Fit for Japan to 2010

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The Nikkei reports that Honda will release the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Japan in fall 2010, about 18 months ahead of the earlier schedule. The company had initially planned to introduce the hybrid Fit in 2012, when the vehicle will be fully remodeled. Tags: Brief. The hybrid Fit is to be equipped with a 1.3-liter

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Wired blogger takes on Nissan LEAF

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He's a bit surprised, as are all of us, that Nissan has emerged as the first big automaker to manufacture a mass-produced electric car. He writes that the urgency of the project "appears to have driven the company to take some shortcuts." First, he suggests Nissan overstates the range of the LEAF. Sounds ominous. Buyer beware!

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

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A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep. Lincoln was close behind them at $5,040 over 10 years and followed (listed lowest price to highest) by Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, and Kia.

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Statement: Detroit auto display all set to disappoint once more

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As Michael Martinez and his Car Information colleagues reported extreme age, a number of manufacturers have showed they aren’t moving to have stands at this age’s display: Volkswagen, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Lexus, Polestar and Lucid.

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Rasmussen Poll Finds GM, Ford, Toyota Are Top for Planned Purchases in US

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As for Chrysler, just four percent (4%) say it’s a definite, while 21% say they’ll consider buying from the bailed-out company. Eight percent (8%) of adults say they plan to buy a Honda next, with 36% saying they will consider buying one. Twenty-two percent (22%) know they definitely won’t buy a Honda. Tags: Brief.

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A123 Systems and IHI Corporation Sign Joint Marketing Agreement to Develop Advanced Battery Technology Business in Japan

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Under the terms of a joint marketing agreement, the two companies will pursue new customer opportunities in energy storage in the Japanese market. With more than 24,000 employees around the world and over 155 years of history, IHI customers include major Japanese car makers Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi.

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Made in India electric vehicles ready to hit global markets | Autocar Professional

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At a time when global electric vehicle major Tesla is set to announce its big-bang entry into the Indian market this month, the world’s third largest passenger vehicle market is set to take a big leap into electric vehicle exports, with the Make in India tag well proven over the last couple of decades.

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