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Oct
29th

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review (video)

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Doing battle with the likes of the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota's Camry is a sensible, efficient and comfortable sedan that can be ordered to fit just about any family's needs. Available with four cylinder, six cylinder or hybrid power, Camry caters to owners looking for a precise blend of performance and environmentally sensitive operation. Read more ...
Oct
29th

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review (video)

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Doing battle with the likes of the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota's Camry is a sensible, efficient and comfortable sedan that can be ordered to fit just about any family's needs. Available with four cylinder, six cylinder or hybrid power, Camry caters to owners looking for a precise blend of performance and environmentally sensitive operation. Read more ...
Oct
29th

The end of the road for GM’s full-size SUVs?

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In light of the current economic situation in the United States and the free fall of its sales numbers, General Motors has announced the end of an important era of its history. The current incarnations of the GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs will not see a next generation. GM is tolling the Suburban's bell after a 76-year run, with production ending in 2011. The Suburban was named after a military derivative of the mid-1930s. Read more ...
Oct
29th

F1: Brazil GP circuit improves rain drainage with grooves

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The Autodromo José Carlos Pace in Brazil could be set to stage a wet finale to the 2008 formula one world championship. Read more ...
Oct
29th

F1: Only new rules give Nico Rosberg hope for 2009

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Formula 1's raft of sweeping rules changes for 2009 has given Nico Rosberg hope that he could be able to climb the formula one grid. Read more ...
Oct
29th

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review (video)

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Doing battle with the likes of the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota's Camry is a sensible, efficient and comfortable sedan that can be ordered to fit just about any family's needs. Available with four cylinder, six cylinder or hybrid power, Camry caters to owners looking for a precise blend of performance and environmentally sensitive operation. Read more ...
Oct
29th

EcoBoost, the future at Ford

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Members of the media gathered at Ford Canada's Oakville Headquarters this week for a detailed presentation of its new EcoBoost system, and to learn a little more about what we can expect from the company in the future. Now I have to be honest here, when I first heard Ford announce its new EcoBoost plan at the Detroit Auto Show, to install smaller engines with turbo-chargers, I thought, Isn't that what the Europeans have been doing for years now? Read more ...
Oct
29th

F1: Force India to announce 2009 partner ‘shortly’

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High profile Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya said on Wednesday he hopes to confirm the team's technical partner for the 2009 season "very shortly". Read more ...
Oct
28th

Chrysler will pull plug on hybrid Aspen, Durango

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Chrysler LLC will stop producing its first two hybrid-electric vehicles slightly more than two months after they started arriving in dealerships. This summer, Chrysler introduced the Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hemi hybrid SUVs to great fanfare. Read more ...
Oct
28th

GM retirements change bosses at 7 plants

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General Motors will have seven new plant managers on Nov. 1, as North American factory chiefs leave under the new retirement incentive program. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Honda to boost CR-V, end Civic output in Ohio

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Honda Motor Co., wanting to build more Honda CR-V small crossovers in its East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, will end Honda Civic sedan production there in early 2009. That will leave Honda Motor Co. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Haik bids to buy Heard store near Houston

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Texas dealer Mac Haik entered a bid today to buy the Houston area Chevrolet dealership of bankrupt Bill Heard Enterprises Inc., bringing the total number of spoken-for Heard stores to four. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Sonic wins approval to buy N.C. Mercedes dealership

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Sonic Automotive Inc. has passed the first legal hurdle in its effort to acquire a Mercedes dealership in Charlotte, N.C., over the objection of Mercedes-Benz USA. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Mulally: Ford bankruptcy is not an option

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Despite a declining U.S. auto market that is prolonging Ford Motor Co.'s losses, bankruptcy protection isn't an option for the automaker, CEO Alan Mulally says. "It absolutely doesn't work for us. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Mulally: Ford bankruptcy is not an option

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DETROIT -- Despite speculation that the Detroit 3 could run out of money as early as next year, bankruptcy protection is not an option for Ford Motor Co., CEO Alan Mulally says. "It absolutely doesn't work for us. Read more ...
Oct
28th

FIA responds to Ferrari’s threat to quit F1, downplays situation:

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On Monday, Ferrari's board of directors issued its financial results in a statement that also included a threat to quit Formula One if the FIA's proposal for teams to use standard-spec engines is implemented in 2010. Read more ...
Oct
28th

GMAC scaling back on vehicle loans in Europe

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DETROIT (Reuters) - GMAC said on Tuesday it would stop making new consumer car loans in seven European countries starting Nov. 1, the latest financing cutbacks by the finance firm controlled by Cerberus Capital Management. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Sonic Automotive loses $25.3 million in Q3

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Sonic Automotive Inc., the nation's No. 3 dealership group, today reported a $25.3 million loss in its third quarter. In last year's third quarter, Sonic earned $26.1 million, the company said. Part of the loss stemmed from $11. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Canada auto parts makers appeal for government aid

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TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian auto parts makers warned the federal and Ontario governments on Tuesday that without a guarantee on bank funding of up to C$1 billion ($775. Read more ...
Oct
28th

2008 BMW X3 3.0si

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2008 BMW X3 3.0si
2008 BMW X3 3.0si - BMW Luxury Compact SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
The X3 certainly has the reflexes of a BMW, with sharp steering and good body control, and the X3's inline six is still one of the best engines in the world.

You know a BMW is getting old when you have to insert a conventional key and turn it to start the engine. This isn't a bad thing, it just shows you how quickly BMW has added new functions to their cars. In addition, the X3's navigation system doesn't have an iDrive controller, there is a water temperature gauge, and the indictor and wiper stalks don't reset to a neutral position after each selection.


Photo Gallery: 2008 BMW X3 3.0si - BMW Luxury Compact SUV Review - Automobile Magazine


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