Daily Downshift: December 4, 2009

December 4th, 2009 admin

+ We have the download on VW’s plans for the U.S.: a new Jetta in 2011, the Phaeton may make a comeback in 2014, and there’s a two-door concept coming that may make production.  [ Car and Driver ] + The current Viper is slated to end its production run in 2010, and Dodge has unveiled two special editions with more on the way.  [ Car and Driver ] + We hop in an ML450 hybrid, Mercedes-Benz’s first attempt at a gas-electric SUV.  [ Car and Driver ] + Peugeot Citroën may acquire between 30 and 50 percent of Mitsubishi, which could help the French companies re-enter the U.S. market.  [ Car and Driver ] + Hyundai proudly…


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