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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx views a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. The all-electric compact hatch with a 200-mile range hits 0-60 mph in under seven seconds and will cost just under $30,000 after the $7,500 federal credit for electric vehicles.

2017 Chevy Bolt electrifies Chicago Auto Show

Chevy says it has the cure for range anxiety, motorists' fear of running out of juice in an electric car before reaching the destination. The small four-door hatchback seats five...
The Honda Ridgeline pickup truck is displayed at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 in Detroit. The automaker's second-generation truck features a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine and will be available for the first time in front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations. <a href="http://bancodeprofissionais.com/classified/automotive/autoshow/ct-2017-honda-ridgeline-auto-show-20160208-story.html" target="_blank">Read the overview>>></a>

2017 Honda Ridgeline ramps up midsize pickup segment

Honda's makeover of its Ridgeline pickup arrives later this summer to compete in the suddenly revamped midsize pickup market that includes Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon and...
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2016 Honda HR-V grows into Fit crossover

Based on the success of its CR-V compact crossover, Honda has added a smaller companion to the lineup for 2016 called the HR-V. The subcompact crossover that's 10 inches shorter...
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2015 Outlander Sport gives Mitsubishi hope

Itsy-bitsy Mitsubishi hasn't sold 100,000 vehicles annually since 2007. Sales have disappeared along with many of its vehicles. The Mitsubishi Eclipse sports coupe is gone, ditto the Galant family sedan,...