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For the second consecutive year, the new vehicle retail sales pace in January is expected to fall from year-ago levels, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.

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Porsche is on a mission to electrify its lineup.  Tightening emissions standards have forced many automakers to turn to alternative power sources. With the fully electric Mission-E on the horizon and the introduction of the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, the German sports car brand is now looking to add battery power to its most iconic model. According to Bloomberg, the next generation Porsche 911 will get a hybrid variant.

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In their November 2017 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts at J.D. Power Valuation Services note wholesale depreciation declined by an average of 2.2 percent in October. The dip performed better than the 3.2 percent average price decrease recorded over the past five years for the period.

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The introduction of the Civic Type-R to the United States has caused a frenzy. Originally priced at $36,000, demand for the latest hot hatch has driven prices up as much as $20,000. The current Type-R is only available as a touring model, but according to The Truth About Cars, Honda is planning a new entry-level version for 2018.

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Toyota is set to debut its next generation sports car concept at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The GR HV is built by Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s racing division, and could feature an industry first. According to Shifting Lanes, the hybrid sports concept will be capable of both automatic and manual transmission shifts.

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Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz stopped sales on its diesel models in the U.S. in order to mitigate scrutiny during the aftermath of #dieselgate. The Three-Pointed Star has chosen to focus efforts on a new front.

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Mercedes-Benz is out to set a new standard for hyper cars. Its AMG division is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has used the occasion to debut a new concept vehicle. The Project ONE is the latest—and perhaps wildest—concept car recently premiered at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Hybrid/electric technology is thriving. Battery prices have decreased. Efficiency has improved and the cost of ownership continues to decline. The problem? Consumer interest has declined over the last 5 years according to a recent J.D. Power survey. 

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BMW's mid-size sedan speed sled is back, and more powerful than ever. With 600 horsepower, the five-seater is the quickest version of the high-performance sedan to date.

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Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 is Mazda’s initiative to cut carbon dioxide emissions. Its key focus is to improve efficiency across its lineup and reduce emissions, up to 50 percent, by 2030. The introduction of hybrid and electric vehicles will greatly aid this effort but the internal combustion engine isn’t going away.

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