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Ford and Dow Chemical to experiment with carbon fiber

Ford is hatching a weight-loss plan for its cars and trucks that should result in a 750-pound-per-car weight reduction before the end of the decade. The company even hired a “personal trainer,” Dow Chemical, to help it get there. So, what's their plan?

Porsche 911 GT3 (2013) first official pictures

This is the new Porsche 911 GT3, a hardcore version of Stuttgart's 50-year old iconic sports car. It's just been unveiled on the eve of the 2013 Geneva motor show. To some it’s yet another 911 variant, but to many more this track-focused GT3 is the most anticipated Porsche of 2013, new 911 Turbo and 918 Spyder included.

Lexus LF-Ch hybrid (2009): first photo

Lexus LF-Ch: the first photo of the new hybrid compact hatchback from Lexus By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 01 September 2009 13:31 Lexus has just issued this first photograph of its new LF-Ch concept car – a hybrid petrol-electric hatchback that is expected on sale by summer 2010. It's the car we previewed a few days ago, known only as the Lexus Premium Compact Concept. Now we know it's called the LF-Ch.What does that Lexus LF-Ch badge mean?