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Apr
13th

Mini Crossman spied at the Nurburgring:

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Today we’re getting crystal-clear shots of the 2011 Mini Crossman, which was spied again during testing. Full story...
Apr
13th

Mini Crossman spied at the Nürburgring:

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Today we’re getting crystal-clear shots of the 2011 Mini Crossman, which was spied again during testing. Full story...
Apr
13th

NEWS BRAKE: Monday, April 13, 2009:

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In today's News Brake: We spy on the new Mini Crossman; an update on Chrysler and Fiat; and a hot lap through NASCAR...But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Apr
13th

By Design: 2009 Nissan 370Z

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By Design: 2009 Nissan 370Z
2009 Nissan 370Z - Design Analysis - Automobile Magazine
Not only is it a great deal better looking - tauter, tighter, and more purposeful - than the 350Z, it is also smaller, quicker, and more economical.

Many of us grew up believing the American cultural imperative that "bigger is better." Even in the age of nanotechnology, as physical dimensions of electronic devices shrink, we are exhorted to be impressed because quantitative descriptives are bigger, thus better. Megapixels? Bigger is better. My digital cameras range from 1.1 to 6.6 Mp, far behind the state of the art; point-and-shoot cameras now seem to require at least 10 million pixels. And so it is in cars, where we demand more, whether we can use it or not. Horsepower? Of course bigger is better, so how about 500 hp or 600 or, the production pinnacle at the moment, 1001?


Photo Gallery: 2009 Nissan 370Z - Design Analysis - Automobile Magazine


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Apr
13th

Operation Iraqi Children: A car guy spreads hope and cheer:

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This is from the Now It Can Be Told Department. It can be told partly because of security and partly because of kismet. Full story...
Apr
13th

Bridgestone to invest $98 million in China plant

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Bridgestone Corp., Japan's largest tire maker, said today it planned to invest $98 million in an east China plant to expand its capacity. Full story...
Apr
13th

New GM CEO Henderson lays out survival plan

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Fritz Henderson, General Motors new CEO, is charged with accomplishing the "deeper and faster" restructuring demanded by the federal task force overseeing automotive bailouts. Full story...
Apr
13th

Chrysler’s new deal

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TURIN, Italy and#x2014; As Chrysler LLC negotiates an alliance with Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
Apr
13th

Bad times chop dealership count

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On May 1, 30 years after joining his father's dealership, Carl Shetler plans to call it quits. Shetler Lincoln-Mercury in Lake Charles, La., will close. The property's new owners will sell generators. Shetler's departure is part of a trend. Full story...
Apr
13th

Dealers lose hope; Saturn loses stores

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Despite pleas from Saturn executives to hang on, dealerships are closing at a steady rate. Many customers are giving up on the brand, causing some dealers to close their Saturn stores. Full story...
Apr
13th

In shift, Mazda embraces electrics, hybrids

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In a shift in strategy, Mazda Motor Corp. plans to produce hybrid and electric vehicles. The company aims to boost the average fuel economy of its cars globally 30 percent by 2015. Full story...
Apr
13th

6 more finalists in PACE Awards race

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Here are profiles of six of the 25 finalists in the 2009 Automotive News PACE Awards. Companies in this report: Durr Systems Inc.; Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance; LuK GmbH and#38; Co. Full story...
Apr
13th

Here’s how dealers can prepare

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A Chapter 11 filing by General Motors or Chrysler LLC would create many hazards for dealers. For example, the value of inventory would drop, and franchise agreements could be worthless. But dealers can prepare, some dealers and attorneys say. Full story...
Apr
13th

Suppliers: You’ve been warned; now protect yourself

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Parts suppliers have had fair warning. Chrysler LLC could find itself in bankruptcy by month's end; General Motors, by the end of May. That doesn't leave much time for vendors to prepare. Some suppliers are ready. Full story...
Apr
13th

Hyundai goes after Hecker for $104 million

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Denny Hecker has already been sued for nearly half a billion dollars by Chrysler Financial. Now Hyundai Motor Finance Co. has entered the fray, claiming it is owed $104 million by the distressed Minnesota dealer. Full story...
Apr
13th

Chrysler takes Grand Cherokee upscale

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With the redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler LLC aims to create a luxury luster for the Jeep brand. The Grand Cherokee takes aim at luxury crossovers and SUVs such as the Lexus RX, BMW X5, Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz ML. Full story...
Apr
13th

GM bondholders prepare case against bankruptcy plan

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General Motors' bondholders are preparing legal arguments against the automaker's bankruptcy plan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Full story...
Apr
13th

Mercedes’ GLK problem: Too many high-end models in the U.S.

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Mercedes-Benz has adjusted option packages on its new GLK-class premium SUV to help cope with an oversupply of high-priced versions. Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, said the company exported too many high-end models for the January U.S. launch. Full story...
Apr
13th

GM bondholders prepare case vs. bankruptcy plan

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General Motors' bondholders are preparing legal arguments against the automaker's bankruptcy plan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Full story...
Apr
13th

Mercedes’ GLK problem: Too many high-end models

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Mercedes-Benz has adjusted option packages on its new GLK-class premium SUV to help cope with an oversupply of high-priced versions. Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, said the company exported too many high-end models for the January U.S. launch. Full story...
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