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Nissan, Renault, Daimler to jointly develop compact engine

PARIS, France - Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn (R), who also heads Renault SA, and Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche hold a press conference at the Paris International Motor Show on Sept. 28, 2012. The three automakers announced they have agreed to jointly develop a compact four-cylinder, turbo-charged, highly fuel-efficient gasoline engine.

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Mazda puts new Mazda Atenza midsize car on market

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. on May 20 introduced to the market a new midsize car, the Mazda Atenza, featuring low fuel consumption and emissions. The Mazda Atenza went on sale in two models -- a five-door ''SPORT'' model, which is priced between 2 million yen and 2.3 million yen, and a four-door ''SEDAN'' model priced between 1.8 million yen and 2.36 million yen. The new model is available with a newly developed 2300-cc four-cylinder DOHC engine or a newly developed 2000-cc four-cylinder engine.

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Toyota takes wraps off restyled Camry car

TOKYO, Japan - Handout photo shows a restyled Camry passenger car with enhanced safety and driving performance features unveiled by Toyota Motor Corp. on Sept. 27. The new Camry has a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine whose functions are subtly controlled by an electronically controlled variable valve timing (VVT) mechanism, which Toyota calls ''VVT-i,'' with the letter ''i'' standing for intelligent.