Illinois auto dealer Jamie Auffenberg was acquitted this week of criminal charges in a federal tax-evasion case against him, his businesses and other defendants. "My faith in the system has been confirmed," Auffenberg said in a statement.
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Swedish auto supplier Plastal Holding AB has filed for bankruptcy, citing a "severe liquidity crisis" due to problems in both the auto industry and distressed financial markets.
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Honda Motor Co.'s plans for a second shift at its new Indiana plant are up in the air, delayed by the general automotive sales collapse. When Honda began producing its Civic on Oct. 9 in Greensburg, Ind.
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Fiat S.p.A. CEO Sergio Marchionne today told President Barack Obama's auto industry task force that his company would "add value" through an alliance with a taxpayer-supported Chrysler LLC.
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Horse racing and gaming company Magna Entertainment Corp. said today it has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States and has sought court recognition of that status in Canada. MEC said it had arranged a $62.
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The BMW tuners from Alpina dropped their latest 7-series based B7 at the Geneva motor show. Building on the Bimmers latest flagship sedan, Alpina performs engine, suspension and appearance upgrades.
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The BMW tuners from Alpina dropped their latest 7-series based B7 at the Geneva motor show. Building on the Bimmers latest flagship sedan, Alpina performs engine, suspension and appearance upgrades.
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To bring its flagship performance sedan to the masses, Subaru has released the Impreza WRX STI A-Line in Japan.
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When they find a car or truck they truly love, some people never want to let them go. That goups includes several AutoWeek readers.
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Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc. said today it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the UAW that could save its gear assembly plant in Syracuse, N.Y.
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Ford Motor Co.'s new debt tender launched Wednesday marked the latest string of corporate debt restructurings designed to help get the automaker on stronger footing amid a prolonged credit crisis.
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The nation's largest auto dealership group this week awarded substantial stock options to its five top executives. The options allow the executives of AutoNation Inc.
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President Barack Obama's administration is working "around the clock" to form an approach to the challenges facing General Motors and the auto industry, a White House spokeswoman said today.
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Infiniti celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Essence coupe at the Geneva motor show--a concept so striking that it handily won the nod as the AutoWeek Editors' Choice for Best in Show.
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You have to get up early to beat journalists on motor show duty – as this picture proves! Volkswagen is giving the new Polo supermini its debut at Geneva, so the advertising hoardings outside the show site could only be erected on the morning of the show.
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MINI has a duo of Convertible's leading the way on its Geneva show stand this year.
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The British car maker turns on the style for its 100th birthday here in Geneva.
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Production ready GT unveiled at Geneva
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Sun worshippers will love Infiniti’s new G37 Convertible. The topless model was making its European debut at the show, and its three-piece folding metal roof is one of the most stylish around.Clever features include a Bose open air sound system with noise cancelling speakers mounted in the head restraints.
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