Japanese-Indonesian Battery Venture May Spark Flurry of New Investment

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Ford, Acura Revive Bygone Supercar Wars

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Volkswagen Aims to Tune Into Local Tastes in Latest US Turnaround Plan

... its US plant to ensure vehicles better cater to American tastes ... that may offer a gasoline-electric hybrid option. A source at ...

New Transportation Options Aim to Be 'Un-Segway'

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Sputtering Start for the Dream Car for Millions of Indonesians

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