Nissan North America, Inc. announced that it will unveil the new, redesigned 2011 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV on Saturday, July 31st at the 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention in Nashville. The popular Nissan Rogue gets an upgraded look inside and out – including exterior, interior, comfort and convenience, and audio and entertainment system enhancements.

Model names and options are also revised, helping keep Rogue fresh and exciting for its active lifestyle buyers. The 2011 Rogue is now offered in two trim levels, S and SV, along with the sporty Rogue S Krom Edition. Rogue is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning August 13th.

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Ford has added a new feature to its marquee GPS system with the 911 Assist mode which automatically dials 911 in case of an accident. The 911 Assist mode automatically dispatches a distress call and provides emergency dispatchers an approximate on the location of the said emergency.

Among the Ford vehicles that come with the safety up level include the 2011 Ford and Lincoln models. The new 911 Assist mode comes with approved accuracy, thanks mainly to the dedicated on-board GPS module. Ford vehicle owners simply need a Bluetooth equipped cellular phone to put the whole thing to work. The whole Sync system is subscription free.

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Mazda is all set to make a “green” return to the 24 hours of Le Mans with the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE. Le Mans is adding a new highlight to its event by providing a glimpse at the future of motoring using eco-friendly means. Hence, the entry of the Mazda RX-8 seems to be perfect as it will be using a dual-fuel Renesis rotary engine where the driver can switch propulsion sources at a touch of a button.

Two hydrogen fuel tanks are installed in the trunk and are pressurized to 35 MPa, the current standard for hydrogen fueling stations. Making its debut back in 2004, this RX-8 is available for lease in Japan and Norway.

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3,800 Lexus LS sedans were recalled in the U.S. to address a steering system problem. This is a similar recall made by Toyota Japan earlier. The recall covers 2009 and 2010 LS 460 and LS 600h sedans.

The recall is designed to fix a problem in which the steering wheel becomes off-center after a specific driving maneuver. The problem should not occur during normal driving. Lexus dealers will be contacting owners to set up appointments to have the repair performed.

The company has received 12 complaints of the problem in Japan but no accidents caused by the problem were reported either in the U.S. or Japan.

The LS 460 is Lexus’s highest-end four-door sedan, starting at $65,380 in the U.S. The LS 600h is the hybrid version and is priced at $108,800.

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General Motors has confirmed that they are going to build a production version of the Buick Regal GS. The Buick Regal GS was spotted as a high-performance concept vehicle at the 2010 NAIA Show where positive consumer feedback had a hand in egging GM towards pushing for the said Buick Regal GS.

No official details were bared yet although the show car did boasts of a 2.0 liter Ecotec turbocharged engine. The base Regal CXL began arriving in dealerships earlier this month, with a starting price of US$26,495. The model offers a 2.4-litre four cylinder engine, leather heated seats, Bluetooth, XM Radio, and USB-port radio. The Regal CXL turbo will be available in the fourth quarter this year.

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Ghostbusters ECTO-1 License Plate Replica

Here is something you can get for your car or maybe even just something to add to your collection of retro stuff. Everyone knows the ECTO-1 from the famed Ghostbusters movie and while you may not have the actual vehicle, you can get something closer with this Ghostbusters ECTO-1 License Plate Replica.

This is a full-sized plate replica that measures 12”x6”. It is pretty much the same as the actual plates used by the Ghostbusters but is sadly not street legal. You can get one now over at ThinkGeek for only $29.99.

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General Motors has ended their partnership with REVA, after Mahindra & Mahindra reportedly acquired a controlling interest of the REVA Electric Car Company.

This resulted in GM cutting their ties with REVA to develop electric cars in India. Reva and G.M. India were working jointly to produce an electric version of the new Chevrolet Spark.

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A rare 1991 Formula 1 Scuderia valued at $700,000 has been named among the list of new collectible vehicles from Aero Toy Store set to be listed in JamesList. This is one of the last turbo-charged Ferrari Formula One cars that was originally designed by the Maranello team.

Other cars up for grabs in the $700,000 price range are a 2005 Ferrari 575M GTC/2220 Michelotto Competizione, originally created by N Technologies and a 2008 430 GTC designed by the FIA GT3 European Championship.

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Spyker is all set to unveil a new model of the 92 Classic model of Saab. Spyker is said to be in talks with unnamed automakers for the technology behind the new small-sized vehicle.

Saab is all set to sell the new 9-5 model by the end of this month and are aiming to sell between 50,000 to 55,000 cars. For 2011 the company targets to roll out 100,000 cars, including 40,000 9-5s and 10,000 9-4X models.

This 9-4X is a mid-sized crossover that will be manufactured beginning from April next year. Saab is also close to signing a dealership agreement with a Chinese company and rumor has it that its BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Company).

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Jaguar Land Rover will start assembling cars in China. At least two models will be made in China where it will reportedly take up to two years to set up. This is of course until they can find a suitable partner.

The move should not be seen as a move to shift out of the UK. The new assemblies in China stands to be good news as it will bring in more jobs, about 1,000 additional workers this year. However, these jobs will only be temporary and are linked to the expected production of a smaller Range Rover model due to be released next year.

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