Magna Car Top Systems, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. and a global leader of open-air roof systems, announced that it has started production of the soft-top convertible system for the Nissan 370Z Roadster, which is currently being sold in the North American market. Production of the roof system is being completed in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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(Crewe, England) The new Continental Supersports, the first Bentley to use FlexFuel technology which enables it to run on E85 biofuel, gasoline or any combination of these two fuels, has further underlined its green credentials by meeting the 85% recyclability standard (95% for recoverability) demanded of all the Bentley Continental range.
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The news is optimistic for Kevin Harvick's rear tire changer, Donald "D.J." Richardson. Richardson,37, contracted the H1N1virus, also popularly called swine flu, on a family visit in Massachusetts over the US Thanksgiving holiday.
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Volvo - The Game was launched on May 26. By December 1, it had already been played on more than 850,000 computers the world over. About 20,000 new players take up the challenge every week.
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A revised layout of the Silverstone circuit could be used for next July's British grand prix.
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Fernando Alonso has played down suggestions the ban on refuelling for 2010 will force drivers to dramatically alter their driving styles.
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Strike one up for the good guys. Most top down vehicles these days are increasingly of the hardtop variety. These vehicles try to look like coupes, and can seal up tighter than a can of tuna.
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On the eve of an international climate summit, the EPA today formally declared greenhouse gases to be dangerous pollutants, strengthening President Barack Obama's hand and laying the groundwork for a new 35.5 mpg standard for light vehicles.
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Chrysler is poised to hand its media planning and buying account to Interpublic Group of Cos.' Universal McCann if final contract terms are reached, two executives with knowledge of the situation said today.
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Aston Martin has set the base price for the Rapide in the United States at $199,950. For just less than $200,000, you'll get a Bang and Olufsen sound system, heated memory seats and an active suspension system.
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American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. says it could raise as much as $500 million through a new stock offering of at least 14 million new common shares and an upcoming private sale of new secured bonds due 2017.
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American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. says it could raise as much as $500 million through a new stock offering of at least 14 million new common shares and an upcoming private sale of new secured bonds due 2017.
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An uptick in retail used-vehicle sales helped stabilize used-vehicle prices in November, data released today by the nation's two largest auction companies show.
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An uptick in retail used-vehicle sales helped stabilize used-vehicle prices in November, data released today by the nationand#8217;s two largest auction companies show.
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House leaders crafted a bill over the weekend that would provide third-party arbitration for rejected General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group dealerships using criteria more favorable to dealers than those proposed by the automakers last week.
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In News Brake: Volkswagen will bring an Up with electric power to the United States, Mopar muscle will remain true in Europe, and a review of the Lexus LX 570 . . . But Wait, There's More!
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Volkswagen AG on Monday announced it had taken a 49.9% stake in Porsche AG, saying a further milestone had been reached on the way towards an integrated automotive group with the luxury sportscar and SUV specialist.
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General Motors on Monday said it would invest US$336m in its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt electric car, with extended-range capabilities, in 2010. The plant initially will also build Opel/Vauxhall Ampera variants for Europe although production of those is expected eventually to shift across the Atlantic, possibly to the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, north west England, though a final decision has not been made.
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A lot got overshadowed in last week's GM-dominated headlines. No surprise, for example, that American Honda is on its way to overtaking Chrysler as No. 4 in U.S.
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