Full-hybrid Auris concept will be joined by plug-in Prius and a pair of IQ show cars in Frankfurt
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Hyundai Mobis, South Korea's largest automotive parts maker affiliated with Hyundai-Kia, has announced a US$2bn contract to supply Chrysler with front and rear chassis modules for its Dodge Durango and Jeep Cherokee models from 2010.
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Volkswagen AG has failed to reach agreement with unions representing its 90,000-strong German workforce who are seeking a 4.2% wage increase.
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We get first glimpse inside the cabin of Ford's Zafira-rival
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Carerra S-based special gets more power, classic styling and will be limited to 250 examples
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Carerra S-based special gets more power, classic styling and will be limited to 250 examples
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How can a horsepower junkie give an accurate review of a vehicle that when you push the pedal to the floor sets you back in the seat and the grin on your face is so big that it uses up all the spare skin on your face so that you can't blink your eyes?
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A few weeks after the announcement that Montreal's executive committee was awarding the implementation of BIXI's second phase to the Société de vélo libre-service, the implementation of the new stations has already started and the installation of all nine bike docks, located in the Sud-Ouest borough, is now complete.
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The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show.
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The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consumes the equivalent of 3.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Production of the B-Class F-CELL will commence in late 2009 with a small lot.
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The 2010 Honda Fit, a perennial favorite of the automotive press and customers alike, offers value and versatility in a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - For emergency, rescue and police vehicles, a tire that delivers top performance, durability and dependability is critical. With lives potentially on the line, there's no room for error. In recent testing by Police Fleet Manager, the Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit proved to be the best tire for this demanding job, garnering top overall honors and rating first in wet-oriented performance.
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The FIA's investigation into Renault runs even deeper than the sensational rumour that Nelson Piquet was told to crash on purpose during the 2008 Singapore grand prix.
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The way the Audi brand is visually depicted across all media is set to change this week as reworked designs for its famous interlocking rings logo remodel its corporate identity for the first time since 1990.
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Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced
pricing on the all-new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, which will go on sale this
October at Nissan dealers across Canada.
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ATLANTA - Porsche AG has distilled the DNA of the classic 911 into a select expression of class and style. Built in strictly limited numbers for the most enthusiastic and well-heeled fans, the 911 Sport Classic marks Porsche's return to the tradition of occasionally issuing ultra-exclusive production cars. The 911 Sport Classic will be presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show along with the 2010 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and GT3 Cup race car and production will be held to just 250 cars.
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Many Lotus dealers around the world have already received their demonstrators and Lotus has, so far, received orders for the next 5 months of production. Demand for Lotus' award winning Evora has meant that 150 extra new manufacturing staff have been recruited to support assembly operations in Norfolk, UK, a very positive sign at a time when the global motor industry faces huge challenges.
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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is not ready to draw a line through plans for an Indian grand prix, despite the country's government refusing to pay scheduled fees to his company.
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OAKVILLE, Ont. - Starting September 3, consumers turning in 15-year-old (or older) vehicles for recycling will get up to $3,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle from the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, the company announced today. Ford's scrappage program builds on the Canadian government's Retire Your Ride initiative which offers $300 and other benefits to eligible participants.
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