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The Volkswagen L1 concept is an important car not so much for what it is than what it represents: a dramatic change in how the German auto maker views the midterm future of the automobile.VW, the largest auto maker in Europe, with aspirations to be No.1 globally, introduced the L1 at the recent Frankfurt auto show. It is a sleek carbon-fiber concept that has an astonishing combined fuel-economy rating of 170 mpg (1.38 L/100 km) and carbon-dioxide emissions of a mere 36 g/km.

Nov 1, 2009

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What Consumers Want Now What Consumers Want Now

Nov 1, 2009

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Practical Generation Y Vehicle Buyers Shun Frills and Thrills Practical Generation Y Vehicle Buyers Shun Frills and Thrills

Nov 1, 2009

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E85 Pump Certification Good News for Ethanol, But More Testing Necessary E85 Pump Certification Good News for Ethanol, But More Testing Necessary

byJames M. Amend

Oct 13, 2009

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Volvo to Launch Plug-In Diesel Hybrid in U.S.Volvo to Launch Plug-In Diesel Hybrid in U.S.

Oct 9, 2009

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Americans Show Interest in Small Cars, But Not Tiny Ones Americans Show Interest in Small Cars, But Not Tiny Ones

Oct 1, 2009

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Plane Crash Kills Dealer William Beck

Plane Crash Kills Dealer William Beck

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Technology Tipping Point

Technology Tipping Point

byWARD'S STAFFf

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Ford Promises Less Noise, More Power From New Diesel

Ford Promises Less Noise, More Power From New Diesel

byDavid E. Zoia

Designers in Charge

Designers in Charge

Ross Proposes Lobby for European Vehicle Scrappage

Ross Proposes Lobby for European Vehicle Scrappage

Acceleration's New Measure

Acceleration's New Measure

Student-Designed EV Eliminates Axles, Mechanical Brakes

Student-Designed EV Eliminates Axles, Mechanical Brakes

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Volvo to Offer Plug-In Diesel Hybrid in 2012

Volvo to Offer Plug-In Diesel Hybrid in 2012

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August Light-Vehicle Sales Achieve Record Fuel-Efficiency Rating

August Light-Vehicle Sales Achieve Record Fuel-Efficiency Rating

byJohn Sousanis

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GM Shows Washington Lawmakers Newest Fuel-Cell Technology

GM Shows Washington Lawmakers Newest Fuel-Cell Technology

byJames M. Amend

France Says Orders for 50,000 Electric Vehicles on Way

France Says Orders for 50,000 Electric Vehicles on Way

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Marchionne Taps Fiat Talent Pool for Chrysler Powertrain Chief

Marchionne Taps Fiat Talent Pool for Chrysler Powertrain Chief

Wilbur Ross Proposes Lobby to Push for EU Vehicle-Scrappage Scheme

Wilbur Ross Proposes Lobby to Push for EU Vehicle-Scrappage Scheme

Panamera in Customers’ Hands

Panamera in Customers’ Hands

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BMW Turbo I-6 Epitomizes ‘EfficientDynamics’ Engineering Vision

BMW Turbo I-6 Epitomizes ‘EfficientDynamics’ Engineering Vision

byGary Witzenburg

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Mascoma Moving Forward

Mascoma Moving Forward

Industry Might Not Meet Obama's Plug-in Hybrid Goals

Industry Might Not Meet Obama's Plug-in Hybrid Goals

byChristie Schweinsberg

GM's 23-Vehicle Product Blitz

GM's 23-Vehicle Product Blitz

byJames M. Amend

Reelected CAW President Bullish on Membership

Reelected CAW President Bullish on Membership

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MathWorks Touts Early Verification

MathWorks Touts Early Verification

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Mazda Targets Honda, Toyota With New CX-7 Engine

Mazda Targets Honda, Toyota With New CX-7 Engine

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GM Sends $37M to Michigan Plant for Chevy Cruze, Volt Engine Components

GM Sends $37M to Michigan Plant for Chevy Cruze, Volt Engine Components

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Thai Decision to Switch to B5 Biofuel Wins Industry Backing

Thai Decision to Switch to B5 Biofuel Wins Industry Backing

Levin Calls for Extension of Hybrid Heavy-Duty Tax Credits

Levin Calls for Extension of Hybrid Heavy-Duty Tax Credits

byChristie Schweinsberg

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Chrysler to Make Fiat 500 in Mexico; May Produce Engine in Trenton

Chrysler to Make Fiat 500 in Mexico; May Produce Engine in Trenton

byWard's Staff From Wires

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Ssangyong Launching Partial Output at Damaged Pyeongtaek Plant

Ssangyong Launching Partial Output at Damaged Pyeongtaek Plant

byVince Courtenay

Industry Might Not Meet Obama’s Plug-in Hybrid Goals

Industry Might Not Meet Obama’s Plug-in Hybrid Goals

byChristie Schweinsberg

Used-Vehicle Prices Continue to Climb

Used-Vehicle Prices Continue to Climb

Intelligent Vehicle Technology Needed Now, Says MDOT Official

Intelligent Vehicle Technology Needed Now, Says MDOT Official

byChristie Schweinsberg

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