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Dodge Hornet is go

By Tim Pollard Motor Industry 04 July 2007 12:30 The newly independent Chrysler Group has saved its deal with Chinese maker Chery - which means that the Dodge Hornet is a step closer to production. Dodge needs a partner with which to develop new smaller cars, like the Hornet, as it's too cash-strapped to fund them solo. The deal signed last night means that the two car makers will 'work together to develop, manufacture and distribute Chery-made small and sub-compact cars in North America, Europe and other major automotive markets under the Chrsyler Group brands.' No mention was made of the Hornet, but Chyrsler’s international director for sales and marketing, has previously told CAR Online that the firm would produce the butch supermini.

New Twingo Renaultsport 133 arrives at £13,565

New Twingo Renaultsport 133 arrives for 2012 Renault has revealed the new Twingo Renaultsport 133 with the facelift from the regular Twingo range. Costs £13,565 in the UK. Having revealed the facelift for the Renault Twingo last summer – and come up with a price for the titivated Twingo in January - Renault has now revealed the new look and prices for the sporty option – the new Twingo Renaultsport 133.

2011 Honda CR-Z starts at less than $20,000

The first mainstream hybrid with a six-speed manual, the 2011 Honda CR-Z, will sticker at a shade less than $20,000 when it arrives on the market on Aug. 24. Honda announced pricing for the sporty compact two-seater on Tuesday, and a base car with the manual starts at $19,950, including a $750 destination charge.