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Mar
11th

SEAT: Mazda’s Muir takes captain’s SEAT

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James Muir, 50, is to become Chairman of the Board of Management of SEAT, S.A. (Martorell) with effect from 1 September 2009. He will succeed Erich Schmitt, 62, who joined SEAT from Audi in 2006. Full story...
Mar
11th

SPAIN: Mazda’s Muir jumps to SEAT

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James Muir, 50, is to become Chairman of the Board of Management of SEAT, S.A. (Martorell) with effect from 1 September 2009. He will succeed Erich Schmitt, 62, who joined SEAT from Audi in 2006. Full story...
Mar
11th

Ford’s fastest ever Focus is here

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The waiting is finally over, Ford's fastest compact family hatchback has arrived and Auto Express has had an exclusive in-depth look at the new Focus RS.


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Mar
11th

Carlsson improves upon the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG:

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Not happy with only 518 hp and a 4.5-second 0-to-60-mph time from your shiny new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? Lucky for you, the German tuners from Carlsson are now offering performance-upgrade kits in the United States. Full story...
Mar
11th

Carlsson improves upon the Mercedes SL63 AMG:

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Not happy with only 518 hp and a 4.5-second 0-to-60-mph time from your shiny new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? Lucky for you, the German tuners from Carlsson are now offering performance-upgrade kits in the United States. Full story...
Mar
11th

GERMANY: Karmann to axe 1,300 jobs – union

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Karmann will cut 1,300 jobs because of a lack of clients, the IG Metall trade union has said. Full story...
Mar
11th

2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Wallpaper Gallery

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2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Wallpaper Gallery
2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine
The distinction between Chevrolet and GMC is all in exterior design. Each of these twins has its own front fenders, hood, grille, and front fascia. The shape of the rear fender surfaces is also unique to each brand.

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Mar
11th

Land Rover greenlights the LRX; government fuels small Range Rover:

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Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. Full story...
Mar
11th

Land Rover OKs small SUV for Range Rover:

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Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. Full story...
Mar
11th

Land Rover OKs LRX-based small SUV for Range Rover:

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Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. Full story...
Mar
11th

RUSSIA: Sales of light vehicles down 38% in February

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The Moscow-based Association of European Businesses (AEB) has reported that combined car and LCV sales in Russia were down by 38% year-on-year in February as the recession continued to bite. Full story...
Mar
11th

Conti to close 2 European tire plants

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German auto parts giant Continental wants to cut nearly 2,000 jobs and close production at two high-cost European tire manufacturing sites amid a severe crisis in the auto industry. Full story...
Mar
11th

US: CSM lowers ’09 US sales forecast to 9.7m

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Automotive data and forecast firm CSM Worldwide has slashed its forecast for US light vehicle sales in 2009 to 9.7m units due to the continuing economic recession. Full story...
Mar
11th

Lotus Evora won’t reach U.S. roads until 2010:

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The guys in Europe will have first crack at Lotus's first all-new production car in more than a decade. Assembly of the Evora is under way, with deliveries of the 2+2 mid-engine coupe beginning in May. Full story...
Mar
11th

Lotus Evora won’t reach roads in the United States until 2010:

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The guys in Europe will have first crack at Lotus's first all-new production car in more than a decade. Assembly of the Evora is under way, with deliveries of the 2+2 mid-engine coupe beginning in May. Full story...
Mar
11th

First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

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First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid - First Drive Review, Chevy Hybrid Pickup Truck - Automobile Magazine
The pickup with twenty or more mpg in all driving (but not towing) modes.

A single-mode hybrid system is sufficient for small high-mileage cars but, when you're dealing with husky, fuel-slurping trucks, you need more. What we now know as GM's two-mode hybrid system was originally developed for urban buses that began service in 2003. As the technology trickled down to Chevrolet and GMC SUVs, pickups, and (future) crossovers, GM resisted the urge to coin a new name even though the actual number of driving modes increased as the hardware evolved.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid - First Drive Review, Chevy Hybrid Pickup Truck - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
11th

2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid Wallpaper Gallery

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2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid Wallpaper Gallery
2009 Chevy Silverado Hybrid - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine
Chevrolet adds some hybrid technology to the pickup scene.

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Mar
11th

Britain says auto aid approved, welcomes bids

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Britain has received clearance from the European Commission to go ahead with its £2.3 billion ($3.18 billion) aid package to its ailing car industry and said it now welcomed applications for funds from manufacturers. Full story...
Mar
11th

Ford expects $500 million in yearly savings from concessions

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Ford Motor Co. says its new agreement with the UAW will save $500 million annually. Full story...
Mar
11th

UAW deal could save Ford $500 million a year

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Ford Motor Co. says its new agreement with the UAW will save $500 million annually. Full story...
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