Archive for November, 2009

Monday, November 30th, 2009

BMW Planning 5 Series ActiveHybrid - MotorTrend Magazine


MotorTrend Magazine
BMW Planning 5 Series ActiveHybrid
MotorTrend Magazine
BMW will install a version of its new ActiveHybrid mild hybrid system — featured in the 7 and 6 Series — into the all-new BMW 5 Series.
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Debuts in LA [Vision EfficientDynamics TFTS (blog)
BMW to take wraps off hybrid X6 in Los Angeles next monthGreenville News
BMW Comes Clean With Three North American Premiers at LA Auto ShowAutochannel (press release)
AutoInsane (blog) -AutoGuide.com -The Car Guide
all 31 news articles »

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BMW plans electric car - Examiner.com


Examiner.com
BMW plans electric car
Examiner.com
BMW has believed for years that more efficient gasoline or diesel models were a better bet than hybrid cars. However, as the possibility of the hybrid

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Saab Dealer Is Optimistic About Brand - Youngstown Business Journal


Globe and Mail
Saab Dealer Is Optimistic About Brand
Youngstown Business Journal
The automaker had earlier decided that it would drop Pontiac, and is selling its Hummer brand to a Chinese machinery company. “We can't say that we're done
Still kicking? Saab 9-5 wagon spotted in ItalyLeftLane News (blog)
Saab brand likely to disappearWheels.ca
gm's Saab Brand Is Drawing Fresh InterestWall Street Journal
PriceWheels.com -just-auto.com (subscription)
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Judge Declines to Block Sale of Pontiac Silverdome - Wall Street Journal

Judge Declines to Block Sale of Pontiac Silverdome
Wall Street Journal
A Michigan court on Monday cleared the way for a sale of the Pontiac Silverdome, the former home of the Detroit Lions football team,
Judge: Pontiac Silverdome sale can move forwardDetroit Free Press
Judge clears $583000 Pontiac Silverdome saleThe Associated Press
Pontiac Silverdome may not become new pro soccer venueMichigan Messenger
Examiner.com -WWJ -The Detroit News
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Stadium owner eyes major sports - Philadelphia Inquirer


Globe and Mail
Stadium owner eyes major sports
Philadelphia Inquirer
PONTIAC, Mich. - The owner of the Canadian company buying the Pontiac Silverdome says he wants to bring football, baseball, and other sports to the
Pontiac Silverdome buyer plans to bring "football or baseball or whatever" to MLive.com
Canadian buyer wants multiple sports at SilverdomeThe Associated Press
Silverdome won't be just for soccer, new owner saysDetroit Free Press
UPI.com -Battle Creek Enquirer -Globe and Mail
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US man ‘locks sons in a car boot’ during shopping trip - BBC News


New York Daily News
US man 'locks sons in a car boot' during shopping trip
BBC News
Fall River police say that Michael Monahan left the children alone in the Pontiac Trans Am for several minutes. He told investigators the children,
Mass. cops: Dad doing errand locked kids in trunkThe Associated Press
Dad locked sons in trunk- videoExaminer.com
Police: Mass. dad locked kids in trunkBoston Herald
Fall River Herald News -WHDH-TV -Winston-Salem Journal
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GM’s Outreach To Pontiac Owners is Insulting - High Performance Pontiac Magazine

GM's Outreach To Pontiac Owners is Insulting
High Performance Pontiac Magazine
This month, GM says that its plan to keep Pontiac customers in the GM family is one free oil change-and that's it. Can a free oil change make up for what GM

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Pontiac prescription drug disposal program spreading across the country - Bloomington Pantagraph

Pontiac prescription drug disposal program spreading across the country
Bloomington Pantagraph
PONTIAC — A prescription drug disposal program developed in Pontiac continues to spread across the country. The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, which works for

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Crews replacing Maple Road power pole snapped by vehicle - Rome News Tribune

Crews replacing Maple Road power pole snapped by vehicle
Rome News Tribune
Police Cpl. Greg Beck said the crash occurred shortly after a citizen complaint was called in about a male in a white Pontiac was driving recklessly on Park
Driver uninjured after power pole falls on vehicle9NEWS.com
Power pole struck by vehicle slowing traffic on Maple RoadRome News Tribune

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Derwood man killed in motorcycle accident - Washington Post

Derwood man killed in motorcycle accident
Washington Post
The bike crashed into a southbound 2007 G5 sedan. Mossessian died at the scene, police said. The 46-year-old man driving the Pontiac wasn't injured and
Motorcyclist dies in early-morning collision in DerwoodBusiness Gazette
One Killed In Rockville Motorcycle AccidentW*USA 9
Motorcyclist killed in MarylandWashington Post (blog)
News Channel 8
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Doris Lee Bentley of Bentley Pontiac GMC passes away at age 87 - al.com


al.com
Doris Lee Bentley of Bentley Pontiac GMC passes away at age 87
al.com
HUNTSVILLE, AL - Doris Lee Bentley, wife of the late Philip Wind Bentley, owner of Bentley Pontiac GMC, died earlier today surrounded by

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

One arrested, one sought after 495 fracas and drug bust in Methuen - Eagle Tribune

One arrested, one sought after 495 fracas and drug bust in Methuen
Eagle Tribune
About midnight, a call came in to Methuen Police from a witness saying that two men in a white Acura SUV and one woman were engaged in a heated argument in

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‘You never think it’s going to happen to you’ - Cincinnati.com

'You never think it's going to happen to you'
Cincinnati.com
The driver of a 2009 Hyundai Accent speeding eastbound on Westwood Avenue ran a red light and hit a 2003 Acura 3.2 TL headed south on Grand Avenue about 2
Pedestrian Hit And Killed After Car AccidentWCPO
Pedestrian Killed In South Fairmount CrashWLWT
Pedestrian Killed In South Fairmount AccidentWCPO

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2010 Acura ZDX: Ferocious styling meets conventional crossover - Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times
2010 Acura ZDX: Ferocious styling meets conventional crossover
Los Angeles Times
The latest and, I assert, the greatest of these efforts is the Acura ZDX, a ferociously dynamic, red-in-tooth-and-claw styling exercise from Acura's
Acura sets price of 2010 ZDX at $45495; On sale Dec. 15AutoInsane (blog)
Sneak preview of the 2010 Central Florida International Auto ShowExaminer.com

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Acura TSX - CanadianDriver

Acura TSX
CanadianDriver
Redesigned for 2009, the Acura TSX adds a new V6 model for 2010, with 3.5-litre V6, exclusive suspension tuning, larger wheels and other enhancements.

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State trooper hit by car during arrest in Ocean City - Baltimore Sun

State trooper hit by car during arrest in Ocean City
Baltimore Sun
Police said the trooper was responding to a call about an unruly party and was hit by Remington's white Acura while attempting to make an arrest.

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Police find car driven in Lowell hit-and-run - Boston Globe


Boston Globe
Police find car driven in Lowell hit-and-run
Boston Globe
The car — a dark-blue Acura — is believed to be one of two vehicles in a drag race down the VFW Parkway toward the University of Massachusetts Lowell
Police search for drivers in Lowell hit-and-runNECN
Police: Boy struck by car speeding to beat red lightBoston Herald
Suspected driver in Lowell hit-and-run speaks outWHDH-TV
Eagle Tribune -WBZ News Radio 1030 -Boston Globe
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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Patrick staying in indycar, signs 3-year deal with Andretti - USA Today

Patrick staying in indycar, signs 3-year deal with Andretti
USA Today
7 Dallara-Honda, which will switch its primary sponsor from Motorola to Go Daddy in 2010. The Internet domain name registrar also signed a three-year deal

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Chevrolet’s Spark of hip-hop genius - icLanarkshire - East Kilbride News

Chevrolet's Spark of hip-hop genius
icLanarkshire - East Kilbride News
That name was Chevrolet - an American icon with a glorious heritage. Since the name change, GM has been working hard to improve the quality and desirability
Chevrolet roll out the SparkMirror.co.uk

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Chevrolet delivers a modern muscle car in Camaro - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com


The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
Chevrolet delivers a modern muscle car in Camaro
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
But auto reviewer Scott Wasser found folks stopped and took notice as he tooled around in a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro comes in three trim levels
• Chevy delivers modern muscle carLehighvalleylive.com

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In NK, Turning Old Cars Into New Planes - Kitsap Sun

In NK, Turning Old Cars Into New Planes
Kitsap Sun
Brady mccormick works on converting a Chevrolet Corvair engine into an airplane engine at his Magnificent Machine shop in

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Chevrolet Volt: A sneak peek at GM’s plug-in hybrid - Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times
Chevrolet Volt: A sneak peek at GM's plug-in hybrid
Los Angeles Times
But the question remains: Will the Chevrolet Volt — General Motors' radical electric vehicle with a range-extending gas generator on board, due in November
Exclusive! First drive - Chevrolet VoltHuffington Post (blog)
2011 Chevrolet Volt Pre-Production Test DrivePopular Mechanics
2011 Chevy Volt: Eight-Gallon Fuel Tank »Inside Line

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2011 Ford Mustang V-6 - MotorTrend Magazine


TheCarConnection.com
2011 Ford Mustang V-6
MotorTrend Magazine
Ford was caught with its engineering pants down when the base Chevrolet Camaro got GM's high-feature V-6 (we told you so) and not the 3.5-liter pushrod.
'11 Ford Mustang Gets New Fuel-Efficient V-6Ward’s Auto (subscription)
2011 Ford Mustang V-6 PreviewMotor Authority
First Look: 2011 Ford Mustang V-6Automobile Magazine
The Detroit News -Inside Line
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NASCAR champ Johnson to appear in Santee tonight - San Diego Union Tribune


New York Daily News
NASCAR champ Johnson to appear in Santee tonight
San Diego Union Tribune
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, poses with all four of his championship trophies after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Kurt Busch: 4th in standings, 1st in class to end another successful seasonChicago Tribune
With 4 straight titles, Jimmie Johnson is a NASCAR legend, but New Yorkers don New York Daily News
Photos: NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson and NY Yankee Johnny Damon at the Auto Racing Daily
SportingNews.com
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Detroit needs housing rebound to spur pickup sales - The Associated Press

Detroit needs housing rebound to spur pickup sales
The Associated Press
cars and electric vehicles in a government-mandated shift toward greater fuel economy, it needs to sell more Rams, Chevrolet Silverados and Ford F-150s.

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cardomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: The Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am 302 - Car Domain


Car Domain
cardomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: The Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am 302
Car Domain
I will get to the Ford version at another time, but first, let's discover the Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am 302! The Chevrolet Can-Am was always referred to as

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First Look: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - MotorTrend Magazine


Product Reviews (blog)
First Look: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
MotorTrend Magazine
And eventually, we'll drive the US-spec, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze on America's roads — although it's still almost a year away from Chevy showrooms.
Los Angeles auto show: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze dials in 40 mpgAutoWeek
New Chevrolet Cruze in the US MarketCarTradeIndia.com
US: Chevrolet Cruze to debut at LAAutomotive World
CanadianDriver -Mibz (blog) -iCars Singapore
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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Mercedes-Benz joins tyresafe - PR-inside.com (press release)


PR-inside.com (press release)
Mercedes-Benz joins tyresafe
PR-inside.com (press release)
2009-11-30 11:07:30 - Mercedes-Benz has become the latest vehicle manufacturer group to join tyre safety organisation, tyresafe.

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Wagon Ho! Cadillac Going Off on New Trail - Baltimore Sun

Wagon Ho! Cadillac Going Off on New Trail
Baltimore Sun
The V caters to a limited, but affluent, audience of enthusiasts who might turn to a Mercedes AMG or BMW M if Cadillac didn't have one.
Cadillac CTS Coupe set to do battle with European brandsLuxvelocity

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Vance Mercedes plant building new hybrid - Tuscaloosa News

Vance Mercedes plant building new hybrid
Tuscaloosa News
The sport utility vehicle market also is getting greener, and a new hybrid SUV being built by Mercedes-Benz in Vance is the latest entry.

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The fascinating story of Mercedes-Benz - Rediff


Rediff
The fascinating story of Mercedes-Benz
Rediff
This definitely stands true for Mercedes-Benz. This brand which has come to symbolise luxury, class and excellence is the result of the life work of two

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Franklin Square Man Dies In Hit And Run - LongIslandPress.com


LongIslandPress.com
Franklin Square Man Dies In Hit And Run
LongIslandPress.com
Nassau cops say John Deiker, 46, was riding a 2004 Honda motorcycle at 11:46 when a vehicle smashed into him at the intersection of Commonwealth St. and
Motorcyclist killed in Franklin Square hit and runNewsday (subscription)
Motorcyclist dies in Franklin Square crashNewsday (subscription)

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Inflation to break RBI’s comfort zone by Feb ‘10:Hero Honda - Moneycontrol.com


Moneycontrol.com
Inflation to break RBI's comfort zone by Feb '10:Hero Honda
Moneycontrol.com
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Ravi Sud Chief Financial Officer of Hero Honda and Adi Godrej CMD of Godrej Group spoke about the Q2 GDP numbers and the

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Nikkei climbs nearly 1 pct, exporters gain - Reuters

Nikkei climbs nearly 1 pct, exporters gain
Reuters
TOKYO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average climbed 0.9 percent on Monday as exporters such as Honda Motor Co (7267.T) gained after the yen retreated
Nikkei climbs 2 pct, exporters and banks gainReuters
Nikkei jumps over 2 pct as Dubai concerns easeReuters

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Phoenix Coyotes (14-11-1) at Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3), 8 pm - MiamiHerald.com


Globe and Mail
Phoenix Coyotes (14-11-1) at Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3), 8 pm
MiamiHerald.com
longest winning streak of the season to four games when they welcome the rival Phoenix Coyotes for tonight's Pacific Division battle at Honda Center.
Ducks dominating Blackhawks in Anaheim matineeLos Angeles Times
Ducks blank Hawks, end 8-game streakESPN
Coyotes-Ducks PreviewCBSSports.com
Chicago Tribune -San Bernardino Sun -Chicago Daily Herald
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Rea’s Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR - MotorcycleUSA.com

Rea's Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR
MotorcycleUSA.com
Case in point: the latest Honda CBR1000RR. I've ridden the Corona Honda AMA Superbike and it was an all-around good and easy-to-use machine.

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Honda Mounted Coxhell A Worthy Winner Of ASBK Privateer Cup - PaddockTalk


Motorcycling Australia
Honda Mounted Coxhell A Worthy Winner Of ASBK Privateer Cup
PaddockTalk
At the Island's V8 Support races back in October, Coxhell was so fast that his time - along with fellow Honda riders Glenn Allerton and Wayne Maxwell
Johnson impresses with Supersport Privateer Cup winMotorcycling Australia
Honda Takes Out ASBK Manufacturer's CupPaddockTalk

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Coyotes-Ducks Game Review - USA Today


Yahoo! Sports
Coyotes-Ducks Game Review
USA Today
including the game-winner in overtime, as the Phoenix Coyotes edged the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, in a Pacific Division battle at Honda Center.
HOCKEY: Ducks give it up late, lose in overtimeWhittier Daily News
2 Times the Charm for CoyotesFanster.com (blog)
Vandermeer scores twice to net Coyotes OT winReuters
Yahoo! Sports -The Associated Press -OCRegister
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Nikkei climbs nearly 1 pct, exporters gain - Reuters

Nikkei climbs nearly 1 pct, exporters gain
Reuters
TOKYO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average climbed 0.9 percent on Monday as exporters such as Honda Motor Co (7267.T) gained after the yen retreated
Nikkei climbs 2 pct, exporters and banks gainReuters
Nikkei jumps over 2 pct as Dubai concerns easeReuters

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Bucks and Thunder meet at Ford Center - Seattle Post Intelligencer


Washington Post
Bucks and Thunder meet at Ford Center
Seattle Post Intelligencer
(Sports Network) - The Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off a five-game homestand tonight versus the Milwaukee Bucks at the Ford Center.
Thunder Set to Defend the Home CourtKSBI 52
NBA Shows Are Better Than the PreviewsNew York Times
Halftime talk sparks defenseNewsOK.com
The Associated Press -Washington Post -Welcome to Loud City (blog)
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Will Ford’s college career comes to a sudden, crashing halt - Orangeburg Times Democrat


News & Observer
Will Ford's college career comes to a sudden, crashing halt
Orangeburg Times Democrat
By THOMAS GRANT JR., T&D Senior Sports Writer Sunday, November 29, 2009 BOONE, NC — The end came sooner for Will Ford than it ultimately did for South
SC State looks to next yearExaminer.com
Late miscue dooms SC StateCharleston Post Courier
Bulldogs await next group of leadersThe State

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Lowell’s Gabe Dean steals the spotlight at Ford Field - Detroit Free Press


MLive.com
Lowell's Gabe Dean steals the spotlight at Ford Field
Detroit Free Press
They came streaming into Ford Field, and they came to see the next savior of Michigan football. They came Friday to see Inkster quarterback
Lowell beats Gardner's Inkster, 27-6Chicago Tribune
Prep football finals: Lowell routs Inkster in Division 2Lansing State Journal
Gabe Dean, Austin Graham carry Lowell past Inkster for Division 2 football titleMLive.com

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East Grand Rapids Football wins 4th straight title - WZZM


MLive.com
East Grand Rapids Football wins 4th straight title
WZZM
"In particular being on the floor at Ford Field and really not realizing at that point what our guys accomplished. We were down by a touchdown.
East Grand Rapids wins 4th straightDetroit Free Press
East Grand Rapids wins 4th straight titleChicago Tribune
East Grand Rapids' spell over St. Mary's continues, 24-21The Detroit News

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Missing boy spotted in St. Petersburg, police said - Tampabay.com


Orlando Sentinel
Missing boy spotted in St. Petersburg, police said
Tampabay.com
An alert sent out Saturday evening said Martikainen was believed to be traveling in a green 1995 Ford Explorer with tag number 142KEA.
Missing Child Alert Issued For Cocoa Boy, 3WESH.com
Witnesses report dad took missing 3-year-old on sailboatOrlando Sentinel
Missing child alert issued for 3 year old Florida boy Luke FinchExaminer.com
WPTV -Central Florida News 13 -WPEC
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Bob Ford: You better, you bet: Eagles still have a shot - Philadelphia Inquirer


Washington Post
Bob Ford: You better, you bet: Eagles still have a shot
Philadelphia Inquirer
The NFL revealed the identity of the musical halftime performers for the Super Bowl last week, and, in about two months, it will also reveal the
Bob Ford: Maclin, McCoy deliverPhiladelphia Inquirer

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Monday, November 30th, 2009

Bomb scene revisited one week on - BBC News


BBC News
Bomb scene revisited one week on
BBC News
DCI McMaster said they were seeking more information on two cars - the black Mazda used in the attack and a Nissan Primera with false registration plates
PSNI return to scene of failed bomb attackIreland Online

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Cops: MINI Cooper going 100 mph caused crash that killed family of… - San Jose Mercury News


KCBS
Cops: MINI Cooper going 100 mph caused crash that killed family of…
San Jose Mercury News
Johnathan Maloney, 45, was driving a Nissan Quest with his wife, 42-year-old Susan Maloney, and their two young children, Grace and Aiden, east on state
Family Killed Following Fatal CollisionKCBS
Family of Four Killed By Speeding CarNBC Bay Area
All 4 dead in Highway 37 crash part of Sonoma familyContra Costa Times
KGO-AM -Santa Rosa Press Democrat -CBS 5
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Nissan Electric Car Battery May Be Ready by 2015, Nikkei Says - Bloomberg


Baltimore News Net
Nissan Electric Car Battery May Be Ready by 2015, Nikkei Says
Bloomberg
29 (Bloomberg) — Nissan Motor Co. is developing a lithium ion battery for electric vehicles that can store electricity at double the current capacity,
Nissan to double electric car power: reportAFP
Nissan Considers Leaf Production Facility in World's Largest Car Market, ChinaAll Cars Electric
RENAULT-NISSAN alliance signs zero-emission partnership with the people's PR-CANADA.net (press release)
DigitalJournal.com -Albuquerque News.Net
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