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Lexus LF-A roadster could see production

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At the Detroit Auto Show Lexus unveiled the LF-A Roadster Concept, even if everyone was waiting for the long-anticipated LF-A supercar. If put into production the LF-A Roadster will compete with the M6 convertible. The production Lexus LF-A is set to arrive in 2010 priced at over $200,000.

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Volkswagen may build new U.S. plant

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Volkswagen of America chief executive Stefan Jacoby moved closer Wednesday to confirming that the automaker would build a new U.S. assembly plant.

Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, Jacoby said local production was a key part of Volkswagen's growth plan for the United States and said a decision would come soon about a plant.

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Toyota Releases New A-Bat Hybrid Concept

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The A-BAT which is smaller than the Toyota Tacoma pickup, rides on a unibody platform, a departure from what we've seen in standard pickups

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Mitsubishi Concept-RA - diesel sports car

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Mitsubishi unveiled a diesel-powered sports coupe concept at Detroit Auto show

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Rotary Bliss 2009 Mazda RX-8

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If you're really into rotary engine-inspired wheels, the 2009 Mazda RX-8 might fall into the "special" category. For the rest of us, this RX-8 is merely what car companies like to call a "midcycle refresh." No major sheet metal changes, a relatively untouched interior and nothing much going on under the hood. It's an attempt to inject some newness into an aging car without spending the big bucks to give it a full redesign.

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