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Mar
19th

Lincoln MKZ for 2010 is quicker, quieter and quasi-cool:

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Lincoln will get its version of the freshened Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan when the 2010 MKZ rolls into showrooms later this spring. It will be priced starting at $34,965, including destination. Full story...
Mar
19th

Lincoln MKZ is quicker, quieter and quasi-cool:

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Lincoln will get its version of the freshened Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan when the 2010 MKZ rolls into showrooms later this spring. It will be priced starting at $34,965, including destination. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADA: Deal ends auto parts plant occupation

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Workers occupying a closed auto parts plant in Ontario ended their sit-in after agreeing a compensation deal with former customer Chrysler which had earlier in the day won a court injunction giving police power to break up a union blockade. Full story...
Mar
19th

BRAZIL: Bridgestone agrees layoffs with union

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The Brazilian subsidiary of Bridgestone Firestone has agreed a layoff plan with the local rubber producers union that will see about 10% of the company's workforce take voluntary redundacy, according to local reports. Full story...
Mar
19th

BMW will keep installed capacity to grow sales by 2012

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BMW today refuted speculation that it might need to take more drastic steps such as taking capacity out of the group in response to the severe drop in car demand and more restricted availability of credit. Full story...
Mar
19th

BMW will keep installed capacity to grow sales by 2012

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BMW today refuted speculation that it might need to take more drastic steps such as taking capacity out of the group in response to the severe drop in car demand and more restricted availability of credit. Full story...
Mar
19th

FINLAND: PKC may axe 226 jobs

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PKC Group Oyj is to start negotiations with workers over closing wiring harness production at its plant in Kempele. Full story...
Mar
19th

Collectible Classic: 1975-1980 AMC Pacer

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Collectible Classic: 1975-1980 AMC Pacer
1975-1980 AMC Pacer - Collectible Classic Car - Automobile Magazine
The Pacer - ugly, cute, or anything in between - spreads happiness like flowers and confetti wherever it goes, and it generously clears our magazine's "No Boring Cars" hurdle solely by virtue of how it looks.

There's no rule that says a car has to be beautiful to be eligible for Collectible Classic status. The AMC Pacer isn't beautiful. It's definitely different, though, and people notice it. Behind the wheel, you're an instant celebrity. Other drivers honk, wave, and smile. The Pacer - ugly, cute, or anything in between - spreads happiness like flowers and confetti wherever it goes, and it generously clears our magazine's "No Boring Cars" hurdle solely by virtue of how it looks.


Photo Gallery: 1975-1980 AMC Pacer - Collectible Classic Car - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
19th

US: Subaru names new COO

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Subaru of America (SOA) has named Thomas Doll chief operating officer (COO). Full story...
Mar
19th

US: Big dealer group offers free loan protection plan

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US car dealer group AutoNation has launched a new incentive programme that will cover payments on new or used vehicle loans for up to six months if buyers lose their jobs. Full story...
Mar
19th

SPAIN: Seat agrees pay freeze with workers

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Seat has negotiated a deal with a majority of its Spanish workers that will see them accept a two-year salary freeze in exchange for owner Volkswagen assigning the Martorell factory a new car model to build. Full story...
Mar
19th

RUSSIA AvtoVAZ boosts Ukraine share

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AvtoVAZ sold over 7,000 cars in Ukraine in the first two months of 2009, increasing its market share to 22% from 16% in December 2008, the company said in a statement today. Full story...
Mar
19th

U.S. provides $5 billion in aid for troubled parts suppliers

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The federal government has approved $5 billion in assistance to automotive parts suppliers. That is well below the $18.5 million that the troubled industry had sought, but it's the first cash that the government has extended to suppliers. The U.S. Full story...
Mar
19th

RUSSIA: Hyundai sales halve in February

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Hyundai Motor sales in Russia plunged 54% year on year to about 7,700 cars last month. Its January sales had fallen 48% to 6,567 units, local media reports said. Full story...
Mar
19th

JAPAN: Toyota to slash recruitment rates

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Toyota Motor is looking to drastically reduce its recruitment levels over the next year, according to a report today, with the Japanese company looking to take on about 1,400 full-time employees in the fiscal year starting from April. Full story...
Mar
19th

British Motor Show cancelled

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London car show is axed due to economic down – but might return in 2012


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Mar
19th

CHINA: Chery patient on foreign acquisition

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Chinese automaker Chery Automobile is still interested in acquiring a foreign car brand but isn't interested in a major contest to do so, its top executive said on Thursday. Full story...
Mar
19th

Turkey plans new incentives to boost car sales

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ISTANBUL (Reuters) -- Turkey will introduce new incentives in April that will grant the country's automotive sector "privileged status," Industry Minister Zafer Caglayan said on Thursday. Full story...
Mar
19th

Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer

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Vauxhall sticks the boot into its V6 turbo high performance flagship


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Mar
19th

VW’s Seat workers to accept pay freeze to win Audi Q3

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Volkswagen group's Spanish unit, Seat, could build the new Audi Q3 SUV after a majority of workers accepted a two-year salary freeze. VW has asked Seat workers to accept a pay freeze in exchange for an order for a new car model. Full story...
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