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Report: Think City EV gets MSRP of $36,495

Think City - Click above for high-res image gallery

By mid-2011, the electric Think City will launch in the U.S. with a price tag that's "just below $34,000 before incentives." That's what Michael Lock, the automaker's chief marketing officer told Plugin Cars back in November of 2010. However, that's not the same as what a Think spokesman reportedly told Green Car Advisor less than a day ago.

GCA says that the battery-powered Think City will carry an MSRP of $36,495 when it goes on sale in select U.S. markets towards the end of this summer. That price doesn't include any state or federal incentives, which could lower the plug-in vehicle's cost substantially. Still, at $36,495, the City is pricier than the $32,780 Nissan Leaf and Think's electric only offers seating for two. Demand for Think's only model is already softer than expected, leading to layoffs at partner Ener1.

Gallery: Think City in Detroit

[Source: Green Car Advisor]

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New Ford Fiesta ST Coming in 2012

A hotter version of the Ford Fiesta ST will go on sale late next year and will compete against Renault's brilliant Clio 200, the SEAT Ibiza Cupra and Volkswagen's Polo GTI, according to AutoCar. Most of you have probably already heard the rumors, but we will remind you that the car will send 182 horsepower to the front wheels.

The power will come from a 1.6-liter Ecoboost turbo engine, the same basic unit that is found in the four-wheel-drive Fiesta WRC car. It's about time that Ford launched...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/new-ford-fiesta-st-coming-in-2012-33631.html

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First Dorset Vintage and Classic Auction A Success

Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions' first sale of 2011, which took place on March 24th at the Gartell Light Railway in Yenston, near Templecombe, was a resounding success, according to the organizers.{ad] Warm spring sunshine and an exceptional selection of cars and historic commercials drew clients to the sale from across the UK and even the European continent.

Notable results included the�1959 Jaguar XK150 SE Fixed Head Coupe, which sold for �48,950, the 1936�Alvis Silver Eagle SG 16.95 H...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/first-dorset-vintage-and-classic-auction-a-success-33639.html

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Early race difficulty doesn't diminish the enthusiasm

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/03/31/1095379/early-race-difficulty-doesnt-diminish.html

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Sepang Will Show F1 Order - Hamilton

Although many had suggested that the season opening Australian Grand Prix would be the place where all F1 fans will get a better idea on who actually runs the show in Formula 1 this season, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton looks to the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix as an indicator of this year's pecking order in the series.

Track characteristics are different between the two venues, as it is believed the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), which Red Bull did not use last weekend, will have a much ...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sepang-will-show-f1-order-hamilton-33629.html

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Ware backtracks, says Jeffery Earnhardt has ride at Martinsville

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/03/30/1093376/ware-backtracks-says-jeffery-earnhardt.html

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Chevrolet Mi-ray Concept to wow Seoul Motor Show

Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM, Misc. Auto Shows, Design/Style, Electric

Chevrolet Mi-ray Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

General Motors says that its new Mi-ray Concept, which debuts at this week's Seoul Motor Show, pays tribute to the sports car heritage at Chevrolet. Specifically, GM points out that the Mi-ray is "small and open" like the 1963 Monza SS, and "light and purposeful" like the 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. Whatever the case, the Mi-ray (Korean for 'future') is one sharp little roadster.

Powering the Mi-ray are a pair of front-mounted 15-kilowatt electric motors, mated to a 1.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack that's partially charged via regenerative braking. The electric motor is mostly used for initial acceleration and urban cruising, but when higher speeds are demanded, power is sourced from the Mi-ray's 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, mounted behind the cockpit. This powerplant is mated to a dual-clutch transmission, and what's most interesting, is that apparently the Mi-ray can switch between front- and rear-wheel drive at the driver's whim.

The majority of the Mi-ray's exterior is made up of carbon fiber components, complete with ambient lighting worked into the main character lines along both sides. Out back, each rear fender contains individual storage compartments, and carbon fiber spoilers at all four corners help with downforce and airflow.

Inside, the Mi-ray uses leather, white fabric, 'liquid metal' surfaces and brushed aluminum to create what GM calls "sculptural velocity." A long center console separates the driver and passenger seats, and all of the car's vital information is displayed via a back-projected screen. The rear-view cameras are fully retractable, and in city driving, a forward-facing camera works alongside the car's GPS to overlay navigation information with real-time video.

We highly recommend taking a few minutes to click through our high-res gallery of the Mi-ray Concept below - it's seriously pretty. GM's official press release is available after the jump, as well.

Gallery: Chevrolet Mi-ray Concept