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2012 Nissan Versa will spawn hatchback body style, just not quite yet

5. May 2011

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Filed under: Budget , Hatchback , Nissan 2012 Nissan Versa - Click above for high-res image gallery When we studied the trends of hatchback and sedan sales numbers within the subcompact segment, we found that the more functional three- and five-door models tend to attract the majority of buyers. Nissan - a company whose Versa enjoys the largest share (20 percent) of this segment - stated that about two-thirds of all Versas sold in the United States are hatchbacks. So why, then, when the 2012 Versa sedan debuted at the New York Auto Show last month, was there no five-door variant in sight?

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GM announces 2013 Malibu will go on sale in South Korea

5. May 2011

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Filed under: Sedan , Chevrolet , GM , South Korea 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ - Click above for high-res image gallery The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu may be General Motors' best attempt yet at creating a truly global midsize sedan.

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Luxgen shows Neora EV concept in Shanghai

27. April 2011

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Filed under: Concept Cars , Sedan , China , Shanghai Motor Show , Electric Luxgen Neora EV Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Luxgen is making a splash at the Shanghai Motor Show with the world debut of its Neora EV sedan shown here. Sporting a 48 kW induction motor, Luxgen says the car's electric powertrain will push the four-door to 60 miles per hour in an impressive 6.5 seconds. That may not be lightning quick, but it's plenty rapid enough - even by internal combustion standards.

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Report: Volvo backtracks on flagship sedan plans

27. April 2011

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Filed under: Sedan , Volvo , Luxury Volvo Concept Universe - Click above for high-res image gallery It seems everyone and their cousin wants a slice of the big pie. Mercedes-Benz has the S-Class , BMW the 7 Series , Audi the A8 and Lexus the LS . Then there's less conventional choices like the Jaguar XJ , Maserati Quattroporte , Hyundai Equus and Volkswagen Phaeton .

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Beijing Autos shows T60 based on Saab 9-3

25. April 2011

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Filed under: Concept Cars , Sedan , China , Saab , Shanghai Motor Show You never know what you'll find cruising the halls of the Shanghai Motor Show . China Car Times has discovered a true oddity of automotive evolution - the Beijing Auto T60 Sedan.

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