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  1. DETROIT (Reuters) -- Chrysler Group has disbanded a team of engineers dedicated to rushing a range of electric vehicles to showrooms and dropped ambitious sales targets for battery-powered cars set as it was sliding toward bankruptcy and seeking... Full Article at Automotive News

  2. Due for its public intro next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche has released the first photos and facts on the newest and lightest member of its mid-engined Boxster family. Full Article at Kelley Blue Book Car Reviews

  3. DETROIT The head of European operations for General Motors quit on Friday after the automaker backed out of a deal to sell its Opel brand, a decision that has angered German workers and government officials. Full Article at The New York Times

  4. On November 10, French automaker Renault will bring back the famous Gordini badge. Full Article at Car and Driver

  5. Chevrolet decided that it might be fun to have a contest to pick out a new decal pack for its hot new Camaro. Full Article at AutoblogGreen

  6. As Toyota president Akio Toyoda announced the withdrawal of his company from the Formula One World Championship, he reiterated Toyota's commitment to motorsport competition. Full Article at AutoblogGreen

  7. DETROIT (Reuters) -- The head of the American unit of German autos parts supplier Robert Bosch GmbH said he expects U.S. light vehicle sales to improve to 11 million units in 2010, indicative of a steady but slow recovery from a bottom reached earlier... Full Article at Automotive News

  8. First off, let's talk style. We happen to think the Sorento, though perhaps a bit dated this far into its life cycle, has always been one of the better looking SUVs on the market. Full Article at AutoblogGreen

  9. 2010 Saab 9-5Enlarge Photo Toyota's diagram showing how to properly install floor matsEnlarge Photo Toyota's floor mat safety issue is rapidly turning into a public spectacle, as the NHTSA yesterday said statements made in a letter to customers... Full Article at The Car Connection

  10. Renault and Biotherm present the ZOE Z.E. conceptEnlarge Photo The ZOE Z.E. concept car stems from a curious collaboration between French automaker Renault and luxury skincare company Biotherm (a division of L'Oreal). Full Article at The Car Connection

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