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Article: FLASH.(NEWS)
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- AutoWeek
- Article date:
- September 7, 2009
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LEXUS COMPACT CONCEPT
Lexus will show a concept at Frankfurt that will compete with cars such as the BMW 1-series in the entry-luxury-car segment. Considering that Lexus has patented the names CT 200h, CT 300h and CT 400h in North America (the "h denotes Lexus hybrid models), it's likely the new small car will come with a hybrid powertrain.
SAAB'S FRESH START
General Motors' Saab division will roll out an all-new 2010 9-5 sedan at the Frankfurt motor show, a car that will play a key role in the automaker's new era under the ownership of Swedish supercar-maker Koenigsegg.
The car, which shares its chassis with the Buick LaCrosse and ...