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• Tesla's IPO Presentation Reveals Future Product Plans
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo: 274 HP, $25K
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Could Hit 40 MPG
• Cadillac Announces Free Maintenance For All 2011 Models
• Subaru Brings Badges To The Bumper
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata Bottom Line
• Video: Hyundai Wants To Take Porsche's Place In Today's MINI Challenge
• First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

Tesla's IPO Presentation Reveals Future Product Plans Posted: 21 Jun 2010 04:00 PM PDT Tesla's Roadster has done a lot to add a dash of sport to the stereotypical image of the electric vehicle as dreamy, dowdy, dutiful, or dull. But Tesla's business model and retail potential have yet to be proven--as does its upcoming product line. But as the company prepares for its initial public offering of stock (IPO) CEO Elon Musk has revealed...

2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo: 274 HP, $25K Posted: 21 Jun 2010 10:48 AM PDT The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is selling strongly out of the gate--but two new versions on the way later this year will give mid-size sedan shoppers a couple more reasons to reconsider the V-6-powered competition. Green-car fans can look forward to the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, which shows up at year's end with a set of lithium-polymer batteries, a...

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Could Hit 40 MPG Posted: 21 Jun 2010 10:22 AM PDT The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been a huge sales hit for the Korean car company, outpacing the Chevrolet Malibu and Nissan Altima in recent months. The news could get better for Hyundai later this year, as the new sedan gets a greener version that could hit a class-best fuel economy target. Hyundai's American CEO John Krafcik said this morning that...

Cadillac Announces Free Maintenance For All 2011 Models Posted: 21 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT As little as BMW buyers want to cross-shop a Cadillac, they'll have one reason less to complain about the American luxury marque as of the introduction of the 2011 models, as Gm is providing free maintenance for the first four years/50,000 miles on all 2011 vehicles. The move vaults Cadillac onto level ground with BMW's Ultimate Service plan, and...

Subaru Brings Badges To The Bumper Posted: 21 Jun 2010 09:03 AM PDT Social media has changed the way we talk -- or at least what we mean when we talk. "Checking in" used to mean getting a key at the hotel desk, "sharing" was done over coffee, and giving a "status update" was reserved for astronauts and combat personnel. Thanks to Facebook, Google, and a host of other social services, all three terms have new...

2011 Hyundai Sonata Bottom Line Posted: 21 Jun 2010 09:00 AM PDT It's true in cars as it's true in politics—to rise above the clutter, you need to make a dramatic statement. While Hyundai won't be telling anyone it can "see Russia from its house!" anytime soon, it is giving its mainstream, mid-size Sonata a refreshing new look and a new mission. The goal: dislodge some Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion buyers...

Video: Hyundai Wants To Take Porsche's Place In Today's MINI Challenge Posted: 21 Jun 2010 07:56 AM PDT In the global auto family, MINI is a teenager. Yes, the brand's been around for decades, but it still carries itself with the rebellious swagger of a faux-hawked glittered-up high schooler en route to a Lady Gaga show. In keeping with that persona, MINI went to Facebook a couple of weeks ago to do what every other teen does on Facebook (i.e. issue...

First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Posted: 20 Jun 2010 09:01 PM PDT It turns out touring the countryside around Napa in one of the best-looking luxury sports coupes soon to be on the market isn't a bad way to spend a Tuesday morning. But we'd have the same opinion of the new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe even if we'd been stuck in Los Angeles traffic most of the day. Disclaimer: Cadillac flew us out to Yountville, put...

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