GM Volt aims for 2012 launch with 100000 yearly sales target
GM bets the Volt can redefine the auto powertrain, pricing it between 30000 and 40000 dollars and aiming for 100000 annual sales starting in 2012, while Toyota dominates with Priuses and Ford pursues plug ins. Industry observers, including Center for Automotive Research's Brett Smith, call the Volt a game changer despite early buyers acting as a testing group. Farah leads GM's Volt efforts, chasing energy independence amid rising gas prices and shifting consumer behavior.
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Compact SUVs Rule as Downsized Models Sell Better
Consumer Reports editors find smaller two row SUVs stay in demand with better fuel economy and practicality. Tiguan Murano lead a six vehicle test including EX LR2 Touareg and Grand Cherokee with prices from 35479 to 43350.
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Toyota executive calls rapid industry change to survive downturn
Bob Carter of Toyota urges rapid revamp of lineups and cleaner tech as energy costs and environmental concerns rise. He calls for deeper collaboration with suppliers to develop new energy sources and fueling stations, warning of a rough short term for U S automakers and predicting a return to 17 million U S vehicle sales in time.
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