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Aug
17th

US: Fiat/Chrysler planning 500 production for Mexico – report

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Chrysler and Fiat are reportedly devising plans to produce the Fiat 500 at a Chrysler plant in Mexico. Full story...
Aug
17th

GERMANY: 81% of new cars sold with ESP

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In 2008, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Germany equipped with the ESP (electronic stability program) rose by two percentage points to 81%. Full story...
Aug
17th

US: ‘Auto Affordability’ near index best – Comerica

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The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle in the US took 22.1 weeks of median family income in the second quarter 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. Full story...
Aug
17th

Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder

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Dutch supercar manufacturer reveals eccentric drop top at Pebble Beach Concours, with Audi-sourced V8 power.


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Aug
17th

FRANCE: Toyota mulls making small hybrid in France – report

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A report in French newspaper La Tribune says that Toyota is considering building a new small hybrid car at its Valenciennes site, which already produces the Yaris small car. Full story...
Aug
17th

First Drive: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

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First Drive: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - Cadillac Luxury Wagon Review - Automobile Magazine
The most interesting addition to the wreath and crest family is the CTS Sport Wagon, a first for Cadillac, at least in the US.

CADILLAC CTS SPORT WAGON


Photo Gallery: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - Cadillac Luxury Wagon Review - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon - Cadillac Luxury Wagon Review - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
17th

JAPAN: MMC makes plans to hire workers

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. plans to add several hundred workers at a car manufacturing plant in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, according to a Kyodo report. Full story...
Aug
17th

JAPAN: Toyota ‘to end production at NUMMI’

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Toyota is looking to end production at a joint venture factory in California that it had held with GM in March 2010, according to a report in Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. Full story...
Aug
17th

GERMANY: Pischetsrieder to head Conti SB?

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Former Volkswagen Group CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder is the frontrunner to head Continental's supervisory board according to a report in Der Spiegel. Full story...
Aug
17th

SWEDEN: Consortium plans Volvo Cars bid

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A Swedish business consortium, keen to return Ford's Volvo unit to Swedish ownership and keep it out of Chinese hands, has intensified its efforts to raise enough money to make an offer for Volvo, according to weekend media reports. Full story...
Aug
17th

GERMANY: Porsche agrees stake sale to Qatar

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Porsche has agreed to sell a 10% voting stake in its business to Qatar Holding, which will also take a 17% voting stake in the Volkswagen (VW) Group as it acquires share options held by Porsche in a deal worth EUR7bn (US$9.9 billion). Full story...
Aug
17th

GERMANY: VW-Porsche merger ‘in 2010’

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Porsche and Volkswagen could merge as soon as next year instead of 2011 as currently planned, German newspaper Die Welt reported on Monday. Full story...
Aug
17th

Devon GTX revealed

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All-American supercar takes a bow at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.


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Aug
17th

US: New Bentley makes debut

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Bentley has unveiled the Mulsanne, the company's all-new flagship grand tourer, at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance (an annual classic car festival) in Monterey, California. Full story...
Aug
17th

GERMANY: VW’s Magna threat ‘is blackmail’

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A threat by Volkswagen to remove business from supplier Magna International if it is successful in its bid for Opel was branded as 'tantamount to blackmail' by Opel labour leader Klaus Franz. Full story...
Aug
17th

Lexus hatchback concept – first sketch

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Lexus takes aim at BMW 1-series and Audi A3 with hatchback concept.


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Aug
17th

2009 Aston Martin Vantage V8

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2009 Aston Martin Vantage V8
2009 Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Aston Martin Exotic Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
The Aston's appeal is an emotional one.

The only car I can really compare this Vantage to is another Aston Martin. Perhaps Aston is stealing a few potential Porsche 911 or Audi R8 buyers with the V8 Vantage, but I'd be worried about losing DB9 sales to the slightly smaller, slightly cheaper Vantage. Inside, the cars are virtually identical and, though the Vantage is much cheaper, Aston Martin's own web site lists it as just .3 second slower to the 60 mph mark. The DB9 will theoretically do 190 mph to the Vantage's 180 mph, but that's not good for much more than bragging rights.inline_mediumwraptextright29425200/reviews/editors_notebook/0908_2009_aston_martin_vantage_v80908_11_z+2009_aston_martin_vantage_v8+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2009 Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Aston Martin Exotic Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
17th

This week’s mag

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Peugeot RC Z hits the road, new 200mph Bentley, exclusive Aston Rapide desert storm, ultimate Impreza driven
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Aug
17th

Kia Venga first pics

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Korean five door promises class-leading versatility and has Fiesta in its sights


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Aug
17th

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Lexus to show ‘premium compact concept’

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Lexus says it will show a premium compact concept at Frankfurt and has issued an official sketch which it says gives a first indication of design direction. Full story...
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