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Feb
2nd

2009 Nissan GT-R vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 – At the ‘Ring

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2009 Nissan GT-R vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 - At the 'Ring
2009 Nissan GTR vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 - Nurburgring Nordschleife Racetrack- Automobile Magazine
After the trash talking: the audacious Nissan GT-R goes toe-to-toe with Porsche's heavyweight GT2 on its home circuit.

It was a throwaway statement, but once it was reported and widely quoted, it caused quite a controversy. Oh, how we all love a tempest in a teapot.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Nissan GTR vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 - Nurburgring Nordschleife Racetrack- Automobile Magazine


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Feb
2nd

US: Ford may need state aid later – analyst

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Ford may need to access US government aid in late 2009, an analyst as said, just days after the company said in its Q4 results statement it would have enough cash to survive without a state bailout. Full story...
Feb
2nd

CHINA: Chinese still said to be interested in Volvo

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Chinese OEMs are said to be interested in buying Volvo Cars from Ford. The Volvo brand is upscale, much respected and offers global presence, as well as some class-leading technology. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Chrysler offers new round of buyouts to UAW

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Chrysler LLC has launched a new company wide round of hourly worker buyouts and retirement incentives to cope with the industry downturn and meet federal labor-saving requirements for the automaker's rescue package. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GM, Chrysler offer new round of buyouts to UAW

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General Motors joined Chrysler LLC today in offering a new round of hourly worker buyouts and retirement incentives to cope with the industry downturn and meet federal labor-saving requirements for the automakers' rescue package. Full story...
Feb
2nd

INDIA: Maruti sets monthly sales record, M&M down

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Indian car market leader Maruti Suzuki set domestic and total sales records last month while volume at utility vehicle and tractor specialist Mahindra & Mahindra fell 21%. Full story...
Feb
2nd

CHINA: Chery plans Argentine JV

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Chery Automobile will spend up to US$500m in Argentina over the next four years for a local plant under a planned joint venture with Argentina's Socma Group. Full story...
Feb
2nd

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Mobis more than doubles profit

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Hyundai Motor parts unit Hyundai Mobis more than doubled fourth quarter net profit compared to a year previously. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GERMANY/FRANCE: Ford to sell Bordeaux AT plant

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Ford on Monday said it would sell its Bordeaux automatic transmission plant but stressed there would be no change in employment levels, production of automatic transmissions for Ford continues until 2011 and six new projects were planned for the facility, "including one in renewable energy". Full story...
Feb
2nd

US: Mitsubishi confirms launch of Lancer Sportback

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Mitsubishi Motors North America has confirmed that it will be rolling out its five-door Lancer Sportback in the US this summer for the 2010 model year. Full story...
Feb
2nd

US: Mitsubishi confirms launch of Lancer Sportback

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Mitsubishi Motors North America has confirmed that it will be rolling out its five-door Lancer Sportback in the US this summer for the 2010 model year. Full story...
Feb
2nd

INDIA: Renault-Nissan seek Chennai partner – report

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Renault-Nissan reportedly wants a third partner to participate in its 400,000 units-a-year JV factory in Chennai. Full story...
Feb
2nd

2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan 6MT

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2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan 6MT
2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan 6MT - Infiniti Luxury Sedan - Automobile Magazine
The G37S is a riotous drift machine. Just select the right gear, tweak the steering wheel slightly, apply some of the 328 hp, and ride the slide. Huge fun!

I got into the Infiniti G37S sedan expecting the vague, unnatural clutch-to-throttle relationship we'd complained about in our Four Seasons G37S coupe, but I was shocked to find no such issue. Clutch take-up felt much lower and had a much clearer engagement point than I remember from the coupe. Did Infiniti address the issue for the 2009 model year? (A brand spokesperson says no.) Was our coupe a "Monday car"? Has my recollection of that car simply been exaggerated by hearing so many other staff members whine about it? I suspect the answer is a combination of all these factors, but I nevertheless came away liking the G37 more than I remembered.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan 6MT - Infiniti Luxury Sedan - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
2nd

GERMANY/FRANCE/UK: BMW denies PSA alliance report

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BMW has denied a media report it is considering an alliance with PSA Peugeot Citroen. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Germany’s Edscha files for bankruptcy

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German engineering company Edscha has filed for bankruptcy, a company spokeswoman said Monday. Edscha makes convertible roofs, hinge systems and driver controls for most major carmakers. It is owned by U.S. private equity company Carlyle Group. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Germany’s Edscha files for insolvency

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German engineering company Edscha has filed for insolvency, a company spokeswoman said Monday. Edscha makes convertible roofs, hinge systems and driver controls for most major carmakers. It is owned by U.S. private equity company Carlyle Group. Full story...
Feb
2nd

BELGIUM: Toyota Europe appoints R&D boss

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has named Masato Katsumata senior vice-president of research & development (R&D), effective from 1 February. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GERMANY: BMW axes Leipzig show appearance

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BMW will not take part in this year's Auto Mobil International (AMI) exhibition in Leipzig as part of a cost savings project, according to a German newspaper. Full story...
Feb
2nd

TURKEY: Oyak Renault adds more downtime

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Renault's Turkish JV, Oyak Renault, is to halt production between Feb. 2-10 due to lower orders. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Germany’s Schaeffler renews state aid request

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German supplier Schaeffler Group has again asked for state aid after calls for help appear to have been thwarted over the weekend. Schaeffler is grappling with billions of euros in debt amassed through its acquisition of a 49. Full story...
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