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China's struggling automakers jump on SUV boom

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:41:43 -0400

SHANGHAI - BYD is known for electric cars but this year's flagship model is the S7, a gasoline-powered SUV. It comes with an interior air purifier, radar to help with backing and digital TV. An onboard hard drive can hold 1,000 films.

Birmingham car show features eco-cars

Sun, 05 May 2013 09:53:23 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Don't bother shopping for gas guzzlers at this Birmingham car show.

New video shows van in missing Mich. woman case

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:49:06 -0400

NORTON SHORES, Michigan - A western Michigan police chief has released a second surveillance video showing a van that's believed to be connected to the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.

Nissan cuts prices on 7 US models

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:04:50 -0400

DETROIT - Nissan is cutting prices on seven of its 18 models in the U.S., aiming for its cars and trucks show up in more Internet searches by shoppers.

At Shanghai show, Japan automakers woo lost sales

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:23:31 -0400

SHANGHAI - Japanese automakers promised special Chinese designs and green technology in addition to the usual flashy fanfare at this year's Shanghai Auto Show, trying to woo back sales that crumpled during a territorial dispute over East China Sea islands late last year.

Hot Wheels: Great Wall shows new streamlined SUV

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:58:39 -0400

SHANGHAI - China's most successful SUV producer, Great Wall Motor Co., is coming out with a model that offers the room of a luxury SUV at a mid-range price.

Automakers target Chinese buyers at Shanghai show

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:57:38 -0400

SHANGHAI - Global and Chinese automakers showcased family-friendly sedans and SUVs targeting coveted urban buyers at China's biggest auto show Saturday as competition intensifies in this huge but crowded market.