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Feb
4th

Akin out as Suzuki sales boss

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Gary Akin, vice president of sales at struggling American Suzuki Motor Corp., has left the company, said spokesman Jeff Holland. His duties will be assumed by Koichi Suzuki, 45, vice president in charge of automotive operations. Full story...
Feb
4th

Chrysler shutters 3 plants after brief reopening

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Chrysler LLC, hobbled by shrinking sales and soaring inventories, shut down three assembly plants Monday after reopening them two weeks ago. Full story...
Feb
4th

U.S. senators want action on auto retooling loans

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Two U.S. senators have asked Energy Secretary Steven Chu to set a timeline for distributing up to $25 billion in loans to help U.S. auto companies produce more fuel efficient vehicles. Full story...
Feb
4th

Magna to shut New York plant, 1,400 jobs affected

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Auto parts maker Magna International Inc. has started the shut-down of a gear assembly plant in Syracuse, N.Y. -- a move that will ultimately eliminate 1,400 jobs. Full story...
Feb
4th

Magna to shut New York plant; 1,400 jobs to be cut

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Auto-parts maker Magna International Inc. has started the shutdown of a gear assembly plant in Syracuse, N.Y. -- a move that will ultimately eliminate 1,400 jobs. Full story...
Feb
4th

GM’s No. 2 PR executive leaves to join United Airlines:

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Tony Cervone, a top spokesman for General Motors as it battled bankruptcy rumors and won U.S. rescue loans, is leaving the automaker. Full story...
Feb
4th

Most of Saleen sold to Michigan group:

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The future of specialty carmaker Saleen Inc. is getting a little clearer: Most of the company was sold to a Michigan group last week after being on the block since November. Full story...
Feb
4th

Aston Martin Vantage gets V12, but we won’t get the car:

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The Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the hottest version of the two-seat coupe, is the latest step in the automaker's new-model offensive for 2009. Full story...
Feb
4th

Suppliers request $20.5 billion in U.S. aid

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U.S. auto parts suppliers are asking for up to $20.5 billion in federal aid to survive the worst industry downturn in decades. Full story...
Feb
4th

Suppliers request $20.5 billion in U.S. emergency aid

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U.S. auto parts suppliers are asking for up to $20.5 billion in federal aid to survive the worst industry downturn in decades. Full story...
Feb
4th

Senate approves tax break for auto loan interest:

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The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to make loan interest and sales taxes on vehicle purchases deductible from federal income taxes. Full story...
Feb
4th

U.S. auto sales drop 37% to another low :

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U.S. auto sales dropped 37.1 percent in January, dragged down by the Detroit 3, as the industry posted its lowest monthly total in 27 years. Full story...
Feb
4th

Axion wins Pennsylvania grant to test its batteries

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Lead-acid battery producer Axion Power International Inc. has won an $800,000 Pennsylvania grant to test its batteries in hybrids and electric vehicles. Full story...
Feb
4th

2009 BMW 328i

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2009 BMW 328i
2009 BMW 328i - BMW Luxury Sport Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
This 3-series arrived just as the snow started falling. When you're on hyper alert for the first sign of lost traction, there's probably no car that better communicates what's going on than the 3-series.

Our test BMW 328i sedan was equipped with performance rubber, which made it pretty much worthless in the snow. We ran our Four Seasons BMW 330i sedan with Dunlop Winter Sport M3 winter tires and the car performed flawlessly in the white stuff.


Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 328i - BMW Luxury Sport Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
4th

GM’s top PR executive leaves to join United Airlines

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Tony Cervone, a top spokesman for General Motors as it battled bankruptcy rumors and won U.S. rescue loans, is leaving the automaker. Cervone, 46, will join UAL Corp. Full story...
Feb
4th

GM’s No. 2 PR executive leaves to join United Airlines

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Tony Cervone, a top spokesman for General Motors as it battled bankruptcy rumors and won U.S. rescue loans, is leaving the automaker. Cervone, 46, will join UAL Corp. Full story...
Feb
4th

25,000 sales through credit union program since Jan. 7

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An estimated 25,000 vehicle sales have resulted from a nationwide credit union loan program since Jan. 7, according to CUcorp, a national credit union marketing company. Full story...
Feb
4th

GM’s pulling of tools reflects supply chain troubles

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General Motors pulled its tooling from 50 parts makers during the year-end holiday shutdown in a series of unusual moves that highlight the turmoil in the automotive parts supply chain. Full story...
Feb
4th

JAPAN: Mitsubishi withdraws from rallying

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) on Wednesday said it would withdraw from cross country rallying, starting with the Dakar Rally. Full story...
Feb
4th

JAPAN: Subaru remains on course for full year loss

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Subaru vehicle maker Fuji Heavy Industries lost JPY148bn or $US165m in the nine months to 31 December as, in common with other Japanese automakers, it was hit by sluggish sales and the strong yen. Full story...
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