Beyond its chiseled physique and distinctive looks, the 2009 Nissan Murano is actually a pretty straightforward machine. After all, the Japanese automaker's plan was to build a unique midsize CUV that's unmistakable at first glance.
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The 2010 Lexus IS 350 C stands out from the competition with distinctive styling. Racy looks and a rather sporty attitude help the car make a clear fashion statement.
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Jenson Button's dispute with Brawn is nearing its end, the new world champion's manager Richard Goddard has revealed. The 29-year-old Briton is said to be unwilling to take the number 1 to the team's 2010 car in the absence of a substantial pay increase, having agreed to slash his retainer amid the management buyout last winter.
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Ford Motor Company is using a new technology that allows engineers to actually see unwanted sounds and eliminate them during vehicle development to ensure new vehicles have the quietest interior cabins.
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In historical terms, acoustics in automotive design and construction serves to
avoid and suppress unwanted noise. The driver should not be disturbed by any
squeaking, rattling, whistling or thumping noise, and should not be induced to
query the car's quality.
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Citroen driver Sebastien Loeb completed today's second day of the Rally of Great Britain with a commanding lead of 30.2 seconds, and perfectly on course to wrap up a sixth consecutive World Rally Championship title on Sunday.
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Briton Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz) has won the tenth DTM season round at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg. Timo Scheider (Audi) finished second, and clinched championship title.
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Champions of the 2009 Quebec Rally Championship Simon Dubé and Pat Lavigne won Saturday the triple crown at the series first outing in Charlevoix since 2002. Dubé and Lavigne finished 21 seconds before Bruno Carré and Yvan Joyal in overall standing but in front of Éric Courchesne and Frédérick Prigge in the Jon Nichols Cup. Daniel Gauthier and Daniel Pilote completed the podium in this class.
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Spain will extend subsidies for car buyers this year and next, its industry minister said.
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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen aims to deepen its cooperation with BMW AG beyond engines and into components and purchasing, CEO Phillipe Varin said.
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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen aims to deepen its cooperation with BMW AG beyond engines and into components and purchasing, CEO Phillipe Varin said.
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PSA could see an operating loss of between 1-1.5 billion euros this year, CEO Philippe Varin said, narrowing an earlier forecast.
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Independent contract carmaker and convertible roof-top specialist Karmann is nearing liquidation as new orders remain out of sight and customers remain unwilling to pay their bills.
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Volkswagen is offering to save Karmann from going bust, a German magazine reported. The coachbuilder and convertible roof-top specialist is most famous for building the VW Beetle-based coupe dubbed the Karmann Ghia.
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Volkswagen is offering to save Karmann from going bust. The coachbuilder and convertible roof-top specialist is most famous for building the VW Beetle-based coupe dubbed the Karmann Ghia.
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Bernie Ecclestone insists he is prepared to scrub Britain's name from the 2010 calendar if Silverstone does not want to pay the going rate for its formula one race. With Donington's chances now all but over, it had been expected that the F1 chief executive might move to safeguard the British grand prix by reaching an alternate deal with the race's traditional venue.
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Like many more recent Hyundai models, the Sonata attracts scores of shoppers with its value-based pricing, nice-looking body and promise of lengthy warranty coverage. The fifth-generation of the Korean automaker's elemental family car is now on sale, doing battle with the likes of the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. In fact, it's already gone through a mid-cycle facelift.
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One of the surprises at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show comes from Japanese manufacturer Suzusho. Called "Supasse V," this little two-seater features scissor doors, a lightweight unibody chassis and exclusive suspensions developed by the company's head honcho, Toshio Suzuki, with the help of his two sons.
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Michael Schumacher has been tipped for a role at the FIA alongside his friend and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt. Todt was on Friday elected to succeed Max Mosley as the Paris based Federation's new president, and seven time world champion Schumacher was present as the votes were counted in the French capital.
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Behind Swedish Audi driver Mattias Ekström, who claimed pole position, Gary Paffett will be starting from second place, only one position ahead of points' leader Scheider.
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