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Jeep teases new concepts for Moab Easter Safari

The Easter Jeep Safari begins March 23 and runs for eight days in Moab, Utah. As it has in the past, Jeep will bring a few new concept four-wheelers for the event. Jeep on Tuesday revealed teaser sketches of the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II and Wrangler Slim.

Nissan stops taking Leaf reservations, has 20,000 on the books

Nissan has accepted 20,000 reservations for the Leaf electric car and said it has stopped taking orders until next year. Nissan began taking reservations for the Leaf in May. The Leaf, which is about the size of a Nissan Versa, is powered by an 80-kilowatt electric motor that produces 107 hp and 206 lb-ft of torque.

Will Volvo need a JV in China with itself?

Western car makers wanting to operate in China need a joint venture with a Chinese partner. And it looks like Volvo is going to have to partner with itself to keep officials happy. The Chinese authorities are keen to make sure that Western car makers can’t just rock up on their doorstep, open up a factory or three and flog cars in the most populous nation on earth.