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Jul
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INDIA: Maruti Suzuki exports drive June growth

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India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has seen its June sales leap 22.6% over the same month last year, driven by a record month for exports. Full story...
Jul
1st

SWEDEN: Chinese interest in Volvo continues

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Reports are circulating of continued interest from Chinese makers in acquiring Ford's Volvo Car unit. Full story...
Jul
1st

JAPAN: New car sales fall for 11th month

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There was mixed news for the Japanese auto industry today (1 July) as statistics showed last month's sales of new cars were the worst for June in 35 years. However, automakers could take a little comfort from the fact the decline slowed considerably over the drop the previous month. Full story...
Jul
1st

CHINA: GM sees 10% growth after record H1

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General Motors is expecting over 10% growth in vehicle sales this year in China, where its Buick brand is particularly popular, its local chief said on Wednesday, after the automaker posted a 38% rise to 814,442 units, setting a first-half record. Full story...
Jul
1st

UK: Ford names new Southampton plant manager

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Thomas Fischer has been named plant manager of Ford's Southampton Transit van plant here in the UK following the promotion of Martin Chapman. Full story...
Jul
1st

Renault Master Van snapped

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The Master is back – and it’s bigger than ever.


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Jul
1st

GERMANY: Ford Europe to ‘single source’ next Focus, C-Max

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Ford of Europe today said it would 'single source' of the redesigned next generation Focus, to be launched in 2010, from its Saarlouis plant in Germany. The redesigned C-Max, on the same platform and also scheduled for a 2010 job one, will also be single sourced from Valencia, Spain, for all European markets and "potentially for markets outside Europe". Full story...
Jul
1st

USA: Arvin Meritor to sell chassis business

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ArvinMeritor is selling its chassis ride control business to private equity firm OpenGate Capital, as part of its earlier announced plan to pull out of the light vehicle chassis business. Full story...
Jul
1st

Next Vauxhall Meriva spotted

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Vauxhall's new small family MPV spied


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Jul
1st

New Mercedes ML spied

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New X5 rival from Mercedes spotted out on test.


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Jul
1st

2009 Mazda MX-5 GT PRHT Review (video)

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It has to be admitted: I have an abnormal love affair with the Mazda MX-5. Not for the convertible roof, long history or even the stand-out (albeit bubbly) styling. Beauty is on the inside, they say. And boy, is it ever. In many regards, this is a perfect sports car: very fun to drive, very easy on fuel, quick, nimble and racetrack-ready. Full story...
Jul
1st

F1: Team Ferrari obviously plays down Fernando Alonso ‘speculation’

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The Scuderia Ferrari has dismissed as "speculation" the latest reports that Monza could be the scene of an announcement about Fernando Alonso's 2010 seat. Full story...
Jul
1st

NASCAR: Martin Truex at Michael Waltrip?

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According to reports in the press, it appears Michael Waltrip Racing is set to announce the hiring of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing's Martin Truex Jr. Full story...
Jul
1st

smart fortwo gets free scheduled maintenance

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smart Canada has announced that buyers of their fortwo minicar will benefit from free scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 54,000 km, whichever comes first. The offer is valid on all new or demonstrator 2009 fortwo models. Full story...
Jul
1st

F1: Ron Dennis possible for FIA president, says Chandhok

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According to a high-ranking motor racing official, another name "doing the rounds" amid speculation about the next FIA president is Ron Dennis. Full story...
Jul
1st

F1: Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Tony George resigns

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Tony George this week resigned as CEO of the former U.S. grand prix venue Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full story...
Jul
1st

IRL: Changes to improve the show on ovals

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The Indy Racing League has announced some changes to its aerodynamic rules for oval races in order to improve the quality of racing in the IndyCar Series and not repeat boring races like the one that was presented at Richmond. Full story...
Jul
1st

IRL: Indianapolis Motor Speedway boss Tony George resigns

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Tony George this week resigned as CEO of the former U.S. grand prix venue Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full story...
Jul
1st

Spine surgery for former Dakar winner Luc Alphand

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Former world ski champion and Dakar Rally winner Luc Alphand has been seriously injured in a crash during a motorcycle rally in France. Full story...
Jul
1st

Rally: Stars get set for Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Current World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb will lead a procession of stars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Britain. Full story...
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