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Japan automakers extend shutdowns as quake impact widens

Japan's seven big automakers are extending nationwide production shutdowns amid growing concern about supply chain interruptions, power shortages and export difficulties following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hammered northern Japan, killing thousands. Toyota Motor Corp., one of the few automakers with a major manufacturing presence in the quake zone, suspended all manufacturing--at both assembly and parts plants--on Monday and extended the shutdown through at least Wednesday as an added precaution. The company will lose output of roughly 40,000 vehicles over the three-day period, spokesman Dion Corbett said.

Korea to build more Nissan Rogues for U.S. market

Nissan is turning to Korean automaker Samsung to take the heat off its North American production needs as it struggles to stay a step ahead of U.S. sales forecasts. Nissan is expanding its two big U.S.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray drops by

We know you all love looking at pictures of the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette as much as you love other things you may do on the computer… As you eagerly await its arrival, check out some Instagram shots taken during a recent photo shoot (yes that is a Lada in the background). As always, stay tuned for more information regarding the C7 Stingray.