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Feb
10th

F1: Testing resume on two circuits, Vettel goes quickest

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Winter testing resumed today on two different circuits, in Jerez, Spain and in Sakhir, Bahrein. On both tracks weather played a role and limited mileage. Full story...
Feb
10th

F1: Testing resume on two circuits, Vettel goes quickest

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Winter testing resumed today on two different circuits, in Jerez, Spain and in Sakhir, Bahrein. On both tracks weather played a role and limited mileage. Full story...
Feb
10th

Speedcar: MotoGP champion Marco Melandri to make debut in Qatar

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MotoGP star Marco Melandri will be making his Speedcar Series debut at the Losail International Circuit on February 12-14, 2009. Full story...
Feb
10th

F1: Donington Park denies debt reports

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Donington Park boss Simon Gillett has denied reports that the 2010 British grand prix venue is in debt to the tune of 76m euros. Full story...
Feb
10th

NASCAR: Motocross champion to drive in Truck series

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Ricky Carmichael, a five-time AMA Supercross champion will enter the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Daytona this coming Friday. Full story...
Feb
10th

F1: Sebastian Vettel plays down fears of driver ‘strike’

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Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has scotched suggestions that Albert Park may be silent in late March due to the dispute over driver Superlicenses. Full story...
Feb
10th

First Look: 2010 Ford Transit Connect

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First Look: 2010 Ford Transit Connect
2010 Ford Transit Connect - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
For 2010, designers gave both European- and American-spec Transit Connects a minor refresh, which lends a front bumper and dashboard that look as if they're ripped from a Euro-spec Focus. Powertrain, however, differs between continents.

Does the 2010 Ford Transit Connect look familiar? It should. Aside from a few cosmetic details, the production-intent cargo van is virtually identical to prototypes shown at last year's Chicago auto show.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford Transit Connect - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
9th

Ford F-150 gets Harley-Davidson treatment :

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Ford and Harley-Davidson are continuing their marriage made in hog heaven with a biker-inspired version of the new F-150. Full story...
Feb
9th

Ford F-150 gets Harley-Davidson treatment at Chicago auto show:

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Ford and Harley-Davidson are continuing their marriage made in hog heaven with a biker-inspired version of the new F-150 to be revealed Wednesday at the Chicago auto show. Full story...
Feb
9th

Bob Lutz on his product legacy: ‘Good enough’ isn’t enough:

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Bob Lutz, General Motors' vice chairman of product development, spoke to Automotive News Staff Reporter Jamie LaReau today after GM announced Lutz will retire this year at the age of 77. Edited excerpts: Full story...
Feb
9th

UAW retiree health care looms as obstacle in bailout talks

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Health care for UAW retirees is looming as a major controversy in crucial bailout negotiations at General Motors. Full story...
Feb
9th

Lutz on his product legacy: ‘Good enough’ isn’t enough

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Bob Lutz, General Motors' vice chairman of product development, spoke to Automotive News Staff Reporter Jamie LaReau today after GM announced Lutz will retire this year at the age of 77. Edited excerpts: Full story...
Feb
9th

Why we love Maximum Bob: A column by Dutch Mandel: Lutz shifts retirement into drive

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In announcing that he will leave General Motors at the end of this year, product czar Bob Lutz bows out gracefully and elegantly and does it in the style that forged his legend. Full story...
Feb
9th

A net loss … if GM survives: Comments on Lutz’s retirement

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Dealers and analysts sound off on Bob Lutz's decision to leave General Motors after almost eight years as its product development chief. GM announced today that Lutz, 76, will become an adviser on April 1and retire by year end. Full story...
Feb
9th

First Look: 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0

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First Look: 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0
2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0 - 2009 Chicago Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
The pre-customized 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0 sports coupe packs factory installed accessories and limited availability.

Scion's "United by Individuality" ad campaign along with all the custom accessories available for the 2009 tC can be a bit daunting to a buyer. Scion customers may even feel intimidated by the peer pressure to "pimp their ride." Scion has sought to remedy the problem with the latest iteration of the tC, the release series 5.0.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0 - 2009 Chicago Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
9th

Hyundai HED-6 – Hyundai HED-6 concept

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Compact SUV concept set to debut in Geneva - previews next generation of off-roaders. Full story...
Feb
9th

US: GM’s ‘product czar’ Bob Lutz retiring

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General Motors' 'product czar' Robert (Bob) Lutz, officially vice chairman - global product development, will become vice chairman and senior advisor from 1 April, at 76, where he "will provide strategic input into GM's global design and key product initiatives until his retirement at the end of 2009". Full story...
Feb
9th

FRANCE: Automakers confirm commitments for loan aid

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Automakers Renault and PSA Peugeot Citroën have welcomed the EUR3bn loan from the French government, the pair said in statements late on Monday. Full story...
Feb
9th

BRAZIL: ANFAVEA ducks market forecast

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Brazil's federation of carmakers, ANFAVEA, is refusing to offer a forecast for 2009 sales in Brazil due to market uncertainties. Full story...
Feb
9th

TURKEY: Ford delays next Transit – report

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Ford has pushed back the production launch for its next Transit model to an undetermined date due to tight financing conditions, according to local daily Hurriyet. Full story...
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