Car News – Audi e-Tron to go under R4 nameplate

October 15th, 2009
Audi e-Tron Concept

Audi e-Tron Concept

Audi recently announced that a version of the Audi e-Tron Concept will be headed to production under the rumored R4 nameplate.  In addition to the all-electric version, it will also come in a few gas models.
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Car News – Volvo to bring diesels, plug-in hybrids to North America

October 12th, 2009
Volvo announced plans to bring a line-up of diesel and plug-in hybrids to North America.

Volvo announced plans to bring a line-up of diesel and plug-in hybrids to North America.

Volvo announced today that they have plans to release fuel-efficient diesels and plug-in hybrids into the North American market.  This was confirmed by CEO Doug Speck.
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Car News – Green Car of the Year names finalists

October 7th, 2009
Will Volkswagen win again this year with the Golf TDI?

Will Volkswagen win again this year with the Golf TDI?

This years finalists for the Green Car of the Year award were announced this morning at the Los Angeles Auto Show.  The award, int he past, has been a very useful marketing tool for automakers who’ve won it.
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Car News – Audi to expand small car lineup in U.S.

October 6th, 2009
Audi A2 is looking to make it's way to the U.S.

Audi A2 is looking to make it's way to the U.S.

With the automotive market making drastic changes toward the expansion of small car technology, Audi is looking to expand it’s models to the U.S. with two new small cars.
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Car News – Audi e-tron gets the “OK” for production.

October 5th, 2009
Audi e-Tron Concept

Audi e-Tron Concept

With Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG given the “OK” for production, Audi appears to be following suit with the e-tron electric concept.  The car first appeared at last months Frankfurt Auto Show where some people were skeptical if this would even make it to dealerships.
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