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12 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 14, 2009 www.oakvillebeaver.com Continued From Page 11 CHRYSLER: It was all electric at Chrysler and Dodge starting with the Chrysler 200C EV concept mentioned above, but there was more. The new Jeep Patriot EV, like all Chrysler Range-extended Electric Vehicles, combines an integrated small-displacement engine and electric generator to produce additional electricity to power the electric-drive system when needed. Dodge showcased a new version of its allelectric sports car called the Dodge Circuit EV. The Dodge Circuit EV boasts a range of 150200 miles with zero gasoline consumption and zero tailpipe emissions. The combination of capability and fuel efficiency was demonstrated in the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV that provides a glimpse into the future of a "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" vehicle from the iconic Jeep brand. Chrysler rounded out its current electricvehicle portfolio with the Chrysler Town & Country EV that delivers 40 miles of all-electric range without sacrificing the significant convenience and utility. FORD Besides its focus on being green, Ford debuted its new flagship, the 2010 Taurus sedan. Looking very attractive, the new Taurus delivers good highway fuel economy from the 3.5-litre V6 Duratec engine, available SelectShift with shift control paddles and allwheel drive. The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang. The 2010 Shelby GT500 is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-litre dual overhead cam V8 engine expected to produce 540 hp and 510 lb/ft of torque. The redline is 6,250 rpm. The car's aluminum power dome hood not only adds to the Shelby's appearance, it helps cool the engine through a hood extractor. The twin-disc clutch on the six-speed manual transmission has been significantly upgraded, improving drivability and NVH. JAGUAR: Jaguar revealed the new XFR powered by the all-new supercharged 510 hp V8 with acceleration from 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds, making it the ultimate Jaguar sports sedan. A naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, producing 385 hp, powers the XF Portfolio and Premium models. XF retains the 4.2-litre V8 from the previous year. Disting-uished by unique exterior and inte- Chrysler had a bevy of electric and hybrid vehicles at the Detroit show including, from left, the Jeep Patriot EV, the Chrysler Town & Country EV, the Chrysler 200C EV and the Dodge Circuit electric sportscar. Ford premiered the 2010 Taurus that was warmly received for its striking styling. A big story out of Chevrolet was about its new small car, the Spark. Smaller than the current Aveo, it is coming to Canada in 2011. With seven car companies given the Detroit show a miss, there were also protesters across the street from Cobo Hall, where the show is held, expressing their feelings about the state of the domestic auto industry. rior design features, the XFR includes revised bumpers and lower front air intakes, sill extensions, hood louvres and grilles, four tailpipes, a trunk-lid spoiler, unique seats and 20-inch alloy wheels. Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 www.volvoofoakville.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN SATURDAYS Phone: (905) 825-8088