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Aug
4th

BMW shows signs of turnaround as Q2 profit beats consensus

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BMW AG posted second-quarter operating profit that beat analyst expectations as cost-cutting efforts to limit fallout from an 18 percent drop in vehicle deliveries seemed to gain traction. Full story...
Aug
4th

BMW shows signs of turnaround as Q2 profit beats consensus

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BMW posted second-quarter operating profit that beat analyst expectations as cost cutting efforts to limit fallout from an 18 percent drop in vehicle deliveries seemed to gain traction. Full story...
Aug
4th

GKN first-half loss smaller than expected; more jobs to go

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British automotive and aerospace parts maker GKN posted a first-half pretax loss of 8 million pounds ($13.55 million) on Tuesday, smaller than expected, but cut its interim dividend and announced further job cuts. Full story...
Aug
4th

GKN H1 loss smaller than expected; more jobs to go

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British automotive and aerospace parts supplier GKN Plc posted a smaller-than-expected first-half pretax loss of 8 million pounds ($13.55 million) on Tuesday, but it cut its interim dividend and announced further job cuts. Full story...
Aug
4th

Toyota post Q1 loss, lifts cautious forecasts

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Toyota Motor Corp. reported its third straight quarterly loss but lifted its bearish forecast to call for a smaller loss this year as deep cost reductions help make up for some of the slump in global vehicle sales. Full story...
Aug
4th

Toyota trims annual loss forecast, still cautious

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Toyota Motor Corp. said its annual loss would be smaller than earlier forecast thanks to deeper cost cuts and government measures to jump-start sluggish global auto demand, but remained cautious on the prospects for a sustainable recovery. Full story...
Aug
4th

Toyota trims annual loss forecast

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Toyota Motor Corp. said its annual loss would be smaller than earlier forecast thanks to deeper cost cuts and government measures to jump-start sluggish global auto demand, but remained cautious on the prospects for a sustainable recovery. Full story...
Aug
4th

Toyota reins in N.A. losses, improves earnings outlook

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Aggressive cost cuts and inventory adjustments helped Toyota Motor Corp. Full story...
Aug
4th

First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

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First Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster - Nissan Convertible Sports Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
This may be Nissan's first graceful convertible.

This may be Nissan's first graceful convertible. The 350Z convertible looked very much like a hatchet job, executed after the hatchback coupe was designed. The old 300ZX was even worse, with its basket-handle roof bar; the 240SX convertible, from the same era, was another ungainly piece, with its B-pillar stubs.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster - Nissan Convertible Sports Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
4th

German carmakers post weaker July U.S. sales

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German car companies reported a drop in U.S. sales for July as demand for cars remained weak, with only Volkswagen bucking the trend on demand for its Jetta model. Full story...
Aug
4th

Mercedes, Renault in talks over new model for Smart

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Mercedes-Benz is set to join forces with Renault in a deal aimed at providing its underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model. Full story...
Aug
4th

Mercedes, Renault discuss new model for Smart

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Mercedes-Benz is set to join forces with Renault in a deal aimed at providing its underdeveloped Smart division with a new four-seat model. Full story...
Aug
4th

Two key U.S. senators see support for clunker extension

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Two pro-environment U.S. senators who had initially criticized the cash for clunkers program said they would support a $2 billion extension of the federal incentive, giving the Obama administration a boost. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. Full story...
Aug
4th

German automakers post weaker July U.S. sales

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German car companies reported a drop in U.S. sales for July as demand for cars remained weak, with only Volkswagen bucking the trend on demand for its Jetta model. Full story...
Aug
4th

Two senators support clunker extension

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Two pro-environment U.S. senators who had initially criticized the cash for clunkers program said they would support a $2 billion extension of the federal incentive, giving the Obama administration a boost. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. Full story...
Aug
4th

Senate will pass cash-for-clunkers this week, Reid says

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said today the Senate would pass a bill to extend the popular "cash for clunkers" program before lawmakers leave for their August recess. Senators are hoping to leave for their break at the end of this week. Full story...
Aug
4th

F1: One million euros per race for returning Michael Schumacher

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Michael Schumacher will reportedly be paid 1 million euros per race and a bonus 1m euros per victory when he begins substituting for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa as from the European grand prix later this month. Full story...
Aug
4th

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin wins first race of season at Pocono

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Denny Hamlin said on Friday that he expected to win the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. On Monday, he charged to the front from the sixth position with 13th laps left in Monday's rain-postponed race and ended a 50-race drought in the Sprint Cup Series. Full story...
Aug
4th

F1: Felipe Massa checks into Sao Paulo hospital in Brazil

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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa checked back into hospital on Monday after returning to his native Brazil. Full story...
Aug
4th

B.C. drivers come clean

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The average B.C. driver spends almost 11 hours a week in the car - so naturally driving smart should be a priority because it can affect the price you pay for insurance, how much gas you use and your impact on the environment. However, a recent Ipsos Reid survey for ICBC shows that almost all drivers (96%) admit to wasting gas even though they say fuel efficiency is important. Full story...
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