FROM REUTERS:  Although still being outpaced by the all-electric Nissan LEAF in terms of North American sales, the new Chevy Volt from General Motors is bringing fresh faces into dealerships around the country – or at least at dealerships in the seven states where the Volt is currently being sold.

According to buyer surveys conducted by [...]

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FROM EDMUNDS:   Swedish carmaker Volvo, owned by Zhejiang-based Geely Holding Group, said it aims to boost China sales this year by 67 percent to 50,000 units.

Volvo, which was acquired a year ago from Ford, has had a good year so far in China. Its sales spurted 36 percent to 21,000 units in the first half, [...]

FROM THE MONTREAL GAZZETTE:  Cash-strapped Swedish carmaker Saab said it may not be able to pay its workers on schedule for a third time if it does not receive money that was promised by investors soon.

Saab’s Dutch owner Swedish Automobile, which bought the company in early 2010 and saved it from closing, has been scrambling [...]

“Ferrari.com exclusively presents the new 458 Spider. The car enrichens the range of the Ferrari 8-cylinder models with rear-middle engine, joining the multi-awarded 458 Italia, sharing with her the most advanced technological content for exceptional handling and breathtaking performance.”

 FROM THE TELEGRAPH:  Matthew James, 14, who was born without his left hand, sent a cheeky letter to Ross Brawn, boss of F1 team Mercedes GP Petronas, asking for £35,000 to pay for a top-of-the range artificial limb.

In return, shrewd Matthew said he would allow the company to sponsor the hand by putting the Mercedes [...]

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