What you missed on 5.5.11

Review: 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Chrysler’s designers and engineers have worked together to right the wrongs of the Sebring, and those efforts have led to the newly named 2011 Chrysler 200. Confirmed: 2012 Nissan Versa will spawn hatchback body style, just not quite yet We spoke to David Reuter, Nissan’s vice president of corporate communications, who assured us that a new version of the Versa hatchback is coming, just not quite yet. The current car will soldier on for the 2012 model year with “only normal model year to model year changes.” Report: GM recalls 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, full-size vans and mid-size pickups General Motors is recalling 154,112 Cruze models to ensure proper installation of the intermediate steering shaft covers. Also of interest: Official: GM earns $3.2 billion in Q1 2011, marks fifth consecutive profitable quarter Video: A day in the office with Roland Sands is better than yours Confirmed: Mini Countryman to get rear bench seat option in U.S

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What you missed on 5.5.11

GM recalls 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, full-size vans and mid-size pickups

Filed under: Minivan/Van , Sedan , Truck , Government/Legal , Recalls , Safety , Chevrolet , GM 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco – Click above for high-res image gallery The Chevrolet Cruze may be relatively new to the market, but that doesn’t stop it from the recall bug. The Detroit News is reporting that General Motors is recalling 154,112(!) Cruze models to ensure proper installation of the intermediate steering shaft covers. Automatic transmission-equipped models will also be checked for proper installation of the transmission shift linkage.

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Ward’s Automotive picks best car interiors of 2011

Filed under: Audi , BMW , Chevrolet , Dodge , Ford , Honda , Hyundai , Jeep , Toyota , Volvo Wards Automotive 10 Best Interiors of 2011 – Click above for high-res image gallery Wards Automotive takes its 10 Best Interior awards seriously. The industry mag tested 51 vehicles to come up with this year’s winners, which span three luxury vehicles, three economy cars, a sport sedan, a minivan, a family sedan and an SUV. Ward’s AutoWorld Editor-in-Chief Drew Winter says the publication has never tested so many vehicles, adding, “Every auto maker wants the freshest, highest-quality interior possible for all the vehicles they sell.” Showing just how much the world of interiors has changed over the years, Chrysler was the only automaker to take home two awards, thanks to the Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee , while Kia and Hyundai could technically say the same since the Elantra and Optima each took home honors. At the same time, both Toyota and Lexus were shut out, as was Honda’s Acura luxury brand and Mercedes-Benz

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 11.11.10

Review: 2011 Buick Regal CXL GM is touting the Regal’s German heritage, but can this badge engineered sedan really compete with the best in entry-level luxury? 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco rated at 42 mpg highway General Motors has released official fuel economy numbers for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco, and the automaker’s original target of 40 miles per gallon (highway) has been surpassed. Travis Pastrana and Michael Waltrip join forces to form Pastrana-Waltrip Racing Team [w/video] It was rumored yesterday and now it’s official: Travis Pastrana is heading up a NASCAR team with Waltrip Racing.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco rated at 42 mpg highway

Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Chevrolet , GM 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco – Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors has released official fuel economy numbers for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco , and the automaker’s original target of 40 miles per gallon (highway) has been surpassed. The Cruze Eco is officially rated at 28/42 mpg with the six-speed manual transmission, making it the segment-leader in terms of efficiency. To achieve this, the Eco uses GM’s latest 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four, rated at 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque.

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Video: Chevrolet Cruze ads ramp up

Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Marketing/Advertising , Chevrolet , GM First Chevrolet Cruze commercials – Click above to watch the videos after the jump The first production copies of the 2011 Cruze are likely heading to a nearby Chevrolet dealer as you’re reading this, and that means that General Motors’ advertising blitz can’t be far behind. Actually, it starts after the jump . From where we sit, it appears that the Bowtie’s new C-segment sedan is ready to do war with the competition, and Chevy clearly has its eyes trained on the segment’s sales leader.

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Video: Chevrolet Cruze ads ramp up