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Jan
28th

Ford completing latest round of white-collar cuts

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Ford Motor Co. plans to conclude its latest round of salaried job cuts by Friday. The reductions -- 10 percent of North American salaried staff costs -- were announced in November. Full story...
Jan
28th

2009 Cadillac XLR will be the last

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General Motors will discontinue Cadillac's halo vehicle, the XLR roadster, at the end of the 2009 model year, a Cadillac spokeswoman says. Full story...
Jan
28th

Nissan packages its Cube for U.S. delivery later this year:

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Nissan's quirkily styled Cube has just been released in Japan and will be coming stateside this year. Full story...
Jan
28th

Nissan packages its Cube for U.S. delivery later this year:

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Nissan's quirkily styled Cube has just been released in Japan and will be coming stateside this year. Full story...
Jan
28th

2009 Nissan Pathfinder LE–Driver’s Log:

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SENIOR EDITOR (SPECIAL PROJECTS) KEVIN WILSON: Never having been much of a fan of the $40,000 SUV weighing nearly 5,000 pounds, I didn’t find a lot enticing about this vehicle. It did go well in snow, with the drive-mode selector in “auto. Full story...
Jan
28th

2009 Nissan Pathfinder LE–Driver’s Log:

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SENIOR EDITOR (SPECIAL PROJECTS) KEVIN WILSON: Never having been much of a fan of the $40,000 SUV weighing nearly 5,000 pounds, I didn’t find a lot enticing about this vehicle. It did go well in snow, with the drive-mode selector in “auto. Full story...
Jan
28th

Supplier CEO touts stimulus at White House

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A top supplier executive was among 13 business leaders who met with President Barack Obama at the White House today and endorsed the administration's economic stimulus plan. Later at a public event, Honeywell International Inc. Full story...
Jan
28th

Ford seen posting big loss, cash burn for Q4

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Ford Motor Co. is expected to post a big fourth-quarter loss on Thursday, but investors likely will be looking a lot closer at the automaker's cash burn rate and prospects for 2009. Full story...
Jan
28th

Data show more consumers ready to buy cars

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The percentage of consumers who intend to purchase vehicles in the next six months has risen since November, despite back-to-back months of record lows in consumer confidence. In the Conference Board's monthly consumer confidence survey, 5. Full story...
Jan
28th

More consumers ready to buy cars, data show

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The percentage of consumers who intend to purchase vehicles in the next six months has risen since November, despite back-to-back months of record lows in consumer confidence. In the Conference Board's monthly consumer confidence survey, 5. Full story...
Jan
28th

2009 BMW 335d

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2009 BMW 335d
2009 BMW 335d - BMW 3-Series Diesel Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
If you're a diehard fan of diesel engines and the 3-series, the 2009 BMW 335d may be just what you're looking for.

The first thing I noticed when climbing into this updated 3-series was the new iDrive interface. Wow, is it ever impressive. It is very intuitive and has very impressive graphics. I instantly felt at home juggling through the various menus. Well done, BMW.


Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 335d - BMW 3-Series Diesel Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Jan
28th

2009 BMW 335d

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2009 BMW 335d
2009 BMW 335d - BMW 3-Series Diesel Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
If you're a diehard fan of diesel engines and the 3-series, the 2009 BMW 335d may be just what you're looking for.

The first thing I noticed when climbing into this updated 3-series was the new iDrive interface. Wow, is it ever impressive. It is very intuitive and has very impressive graphics. I instantly felt at home juggling through the various menus. Well done, BMW.


Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 335d - BMW 3-Series Diesel Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Jan
28th

Honda toughens up with ‘Allroad’

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At first glance, the car in our spy shot looks like a Honda Accord Tourer on tiptoes. But on closer inspection, tell-tale signs show it’s designed for the rough stuff.Set to be badged the Honda CUV, the newcomer blends the all-terrain benefits of a 4x4 with the practicality of an estate, and proves the Japanese maker is toughening up to take on the Audi Allroad and Volvo XC70. Full story...
Jan
28th

UK: Retailers welcome government auto help

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The UK's Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), representing about 8,000 retail motor industry businesses, has welcomed government incentives announced on Tuesday. Full story...
Jan
28th

Chrysler demands more supplier price cuts

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Chrysler LLC's purchasing chief is demanding a new round of price cuts from suppliers as the automaker faces a Feb. 17 deadline to justify its federal bailout money. Scott Garberding has ordered price cuts from all suppliers effective April 1. Full story...
Jan
28th

BRAZIL: VW truck unit extends downtime

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Volkswagen's Brazilian truck unit - recently sold to MAN in a deal expected to close this first quarter - is extending paid compulsory holidays for 3,500 employees, according to a local newspaper because of continued decline in demand for its vehicles. Full story...
Jan
28th

UK government considers ways to unblock car finance

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The British government and carmakers are trying to find ways to allow car financing companies access to credit from the Bank of England. The move came as the two sides discussed the UK government's planned £2.3 billion ($3. Full story...
Jan
28th

SWITZERLAND: M&M cool on Hummer and Volvo

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Anand Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra's vice chairman, has said that his company is not interested in acquiring either GM's Hummer or Ford's Volvo Cars unit. Full story...
Jan
28th

JAPAN: Honda global output inches up

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Honda Motor has reported a year-on-year production decrease in Japan for the second consecutive year but said increased output in Asia meant production in regions outside Japan rose for the 12th consecutive year. Full story...
Jan
28th

US: Elana Ford to head Ford marketing

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Elena Ford, great-great-granddaughter of found Henry Ford, has been appointed as Ford's director of global marketing, sales and service operations, effective February 1. Full story...
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