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Nov
10th

F1: Renault seeks agreement for 2009 engine parity

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The real political motive behind the Renault F1 Team's opposition to immediate Formula 1 testing cuts has now emerged. Full story...
Nov
10th

AFS Trinity’s XH150 boycotted by auto manufacturers and the Los Angeles show

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AFS Trinity Corporation has just announced that it will be pulling its XH150 hybrid SUV from the Los Angeles Auto Show and presenting it elsewhere in the city during that period. This announcement follows the decision of the manufacturers and the Los Angeles Auto Show authorities to muzzle AFS Trinity, as the fuel consumption of their vehicle has not been verified by the EPA. Full story...
Nov
9th

New calls for U.S. Treasury to help carmakers

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There were fresh calls on Sunday for the Bush administration to help stalled U.S. automakers, but Democratic and Republican officials said taxpayers cannot repeatedly support business rescues. Republican Sen. Full Story...
Nov
9th

Reid: Lame-duck, with auto aid, may not fly

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A top Democratic leader today minimized expectations for a lame-duck session of Congress, set to begin Monday, Nov. 17. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Full Story...
Nov
9th

2009 Pontiac G8 GT Review

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If complaints about the unavailability of the modern-day GTO in Canada were any indication, shoppers here wanted a V8 powered rear-drive car from Pontiac. Thanks to the universal bumper law, used GTO's are now allowed into our country- though Pontiac has just launched their new G8 lineup to replace it. Full Story...
Nov
9th

NASCAR: Carl Edwards wins at Phoenix, but is it enough to win the championship ?

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Carl Edwards (Ford No 60) won the Hefty Odor Block 200 Nationwide race at the Phoenix International Raceway Saturday gaining some points on series leader Clint Bowyer (Chevy No 2). Full Story...
Nov
8th

Democrats urge Paulson to weigh aid for automakers

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The top U.S. congressional Democrats urged Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson today to consider providing aid to troubled U.S. automakers as part of the Bush administration's corporate bailout efforts. Full Story...
Nov
8th

SEMA Gallery Part 1

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The best pictures from this year's SEMA Motor Show Full story...
Nov
8th

Hyundai, Chrysler in talks as GM pulls out

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South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. has had talks with Chrysler LLC owner Cerberus Capital Management LP about a potential acquisition of the U.S. automaker's Jeep brand and possibly other assets, people with knowledge of the talks told Reuters. Full Story...
Nov
8th

2008 Mazda MX-5 GT Review

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How can this car be profitable? These days, manufacturers are merging and using the good old badge engineering method to produce vehicles that have a different name, bumper and grille, but are otherwise the same. This practice is for reducing development costs and maximizing profits, because carmakers are supposedly facing tough times. Full Story...
Nov
8th

2008 Mazda MX-5 GT Review

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How can this car be profitable? These days, manufacturers are merging and using the good old badge engineering method to produce vehicles that have a different name, bumper and grille, but are otherwise the same. This practice is for reducing development costs and maximizing profits, because carmakers are supposedly facing tough times. Full Story...
Nov
8th

2008 Mazda MX-5 GT Review

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How can this car be profitable? These days, manufacturers are merging and using the good old badge engineering method to produce vehicles that have a different name, bumper and grille, but are otherwise the same. This practice is for reducing development costs and maximizing profits, because carmakers are supposedly facing tough times. Full Story...
Nov
8th

GM posts huge 3rd-quarter loss, no merger with Chrysler for now

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Unsurprisingly, things aren't getting better for the Big Three. Yesterday, GM announced a 2.5-billion net loss for the 3rd quarter of 2008 alone. In the United States, the company sold 828,000 vehicles versus 1,047,000 during the same period in 2007; that's a 21% drop. In October alone, GM sales plunged 45%, and if the current trend continues, it will run out of money before the end of the year. Full Story...
Nov
8th

NASCAR: Harvick wins the Craftsman Truck race in Phoenix, both Hornaday and Benson crash

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Kevin Harvick (Chevy No 2) won the Lucas Oil 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck race on Friday evening at the Phoenix International Raceway but the championship is far from decided with only one race to go! Full Story...
Nov
8th

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson grabs the pole for the Phoenix race

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NASCAR Sprint Cup point leader Jimmie Johnson (Chevy No 48) is more decided than ever to win his third championship in a row. Full Story...
Nov
7th

Ford plans temporary production halts

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Ford Motor Co. announced production shutdowns for varying lengths at 11 North American assembly plants to trim vehicle supplies. Full Story...
Nov
7th

Detroit 3, Mich. lawmakers seek to tap bailout funds for financial industry

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The Detroit 3 are working with Michigan's congressional delegation to qualify to take part in the $700 billion bailout of the financial industry, a source familiar with the talks said today. Full Story...
Nov
7th

Detroit 3, Mich. lawmakers seek to tap bailout funds

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The Detroit 3 are working with Michigan's congressional delegation to qualify to take part in the $700 billion bailout of the financial industry, a source familiar with the talks said today. Full Story...
Nov
7th

Ford’s Mulally: Congress feels ‘a big sense of urgency’

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Automotive News Staff Reporter Amy Wilson spoke to Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Co., after the automaker posted a $3 billion quarterly after-tax operating loss and said its cash reserves fell by $7.7 billion during the third quarter. Full Story...
Nov
7th

Emanuel Jones seeks Heard store in Ga.

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Georgia State Sen. Emanuel Jones has filed a bid to purchase the Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. store in Buford, Ga. Full Story...
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