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Ford is set to unveil the new next-generation Ranger at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in October. The truck is based on a Ford global platform, and will be sold in 180 global markets - except the United States and Canada.

According to Autoblog writer Derrick Kuzak, "Ford's group vice president of global product development, said that the automaker does not plan to launch the Ranger, a compact pickup developed in Australia, at this time."

"It's an all-new truck with new power trains that promise truck leadership in markets outside of North America," said Kuzak.


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When a periodical as serious as Popular Mechanics gives your ride positive reviews, it should be worn like a badge of honor. This is the case with LINCOLN's all new 2011 MKZ Hybrid.

The American auto maker loves using key phrases like "sustainability" and "guilt free driving" in their press releases on MKZ. To some, this may seem like pure advertising fluff. But in reality it's what LINCOLN's hybrids were based around, a belief system that you can drive guilt-free in a world where other waste gas at every turn.

"It's a no-compromise situation," said Gil…

Normally, when a car gets over 40 miles to the gallon you'd think it would be a small, Japanese hybrid vehicle. Well, this one is from Japan, but doesn't fit the usual criteria - it's Mazda.

The all new MAZDA6 is a mid-size sedan running on a regular internal combustion gas engine and still gets 43 miles to the gallon.

MAZDA6 hopes to obtain the 43 miles to the gallon rating with the use of old technology. Mazda seeks to bring the diesel engine back into fashion. In a time when gas prices fluctuate 50% in the course of one day, old school diesel fuel still keeps its worth and burns slower than unleaded fuel.

The 2.2 liter turbo diesel V6 in the 2011 MAZDA6 can hit upwards of 150 horsepower, and helps achieve the over 40 mile to the gallon rating.

Mazda is also banking that their updated MAZDA6 will attract more fleet sign ups.

Fleet sales normally go to rental car companies or large corporations. Up to March 31, 2011 Mazda expects to sell more than 50,000 Mazda6 models of which about 50% are predicted to be fleet sales - more than in Mazda's current fiscal year.

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source: http://www.autotropolis.com/krome-on-cars/43-mpg-mazda-mazda6.html

Hyundai plans on introducing seven new or redesigned models in a 24-month stretch that ends in the fall of 2011 - '24/7' as Hyundai marketing is calling it. Here's a look at what the Korean auto maker has in store for those 7 upgrades, along with rumors of additional models:

Accent: The redesigned subcompact will arrive next spring and will feature Hyundai's new Gamma-series engine, a 1.4-liter four-banger with 106 hp.

Elantra: The curvy styling seen on the Sonata and coming Accent will extend to the redesigned 2011 Elantra sedan and five-door. The engine family will be…