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It sounds crazy: Just a week after the White House scolded Chrysler LLC for relying too much on gas guzzlers, the company is heading to a marquee auto show Wednesday to unveil a new SUV.

Chrysler insists the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which clocks in at 20 mpg in its two-wheel-drive version and 19 in four-wheel-drive, is a crowd favorite and a crucial part of its lineup.

“This is a very important vehicle for us. It’s one of the primary legs of the Chrysler stool,” Chrysler spokesman Rick Deneau said. “Customers have told us they want this vehicle and that it’s the right size.”  …  Details

According to a recent report, Michael Dick, a member of Audi’s board of management for technical development has stated that the company is considering building a new RS3 –- and here’s the first pictures that prove this car is under development.

This mule of Audi’s future pocket-rocket was photographed testing at the Nürburgring today…  Details and Pictures

General Motors Segwaysegway-2A solution to the world’s urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four, according to executives for General Motors Corp. and Segway Inc.

The companies announced Tuesday that they are working together to develop a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars and trucks for cities across the world…  Details

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The new Audi R8 GT3 race car will make its competition debut at the Nürburgring this weekend, with sports-car legends Hans Stuck, Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro behind the wheel.

A V10-engined R8 LMS entered by Phoenix Racing will make its first racing appearance in the opening round of the Langstrekenmeisterschaft (long-distance) championship on the famous Nüburgring Nordschleife. The outing is a precursor to … Details