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Jan
26th

By Design: 2010 Nissan Leaf

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By Design: 2010 Nissan Leaf
2010 Nissan Leaf - Design Analysis - Automobile Magazine
Mediocre milestone.

Nissan's Leaf is highly important, a true milestone in automotive history. Essentially, it's the first electric car from an established manufacturer that is seriously intended for imminent production. Yes, I know about General Motors' EV1, which was our 1997 Design of the Year. But you couldn't buy it. You could only lease it and, ultimately, had to give it back to be scrapped. Most of the electric cars I've seen in fifty years in the automobile business were funny little Renaults stuffed full of lead-acid golf-cart batteries, which transformed nimble four-door sedans into heavy, slow two-seat city cars. A few electric conversions are available now-Peugeots and Minis-but they're basically existing small cars that have been clumsily repurposed in half-hearted gestures toward being "green."inline_mediumwraptextright26339858/features/by_design/1002_2010_nissan_leaf_design_analysis1002_03_z+2010_nissan_leaf+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


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Jan
26th

FRANCE/JAPAN: Valuation blow to Peugeot-Mitsubishi venture talks – paper

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Talks between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors on a possible joint venture could fail because the two cannot agree on the value of their groups, the French newspaper Les Echos reported. Full story...
Jan
26th

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai, Kia, show global strength

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Hyundai affiliate Kia Motors did exceptionally well in 2009 taking its share of the world market to a record 2.6%, the Korea Times reported. Parent Hyundai is yet to report its 2009 sales figures but the newspaper estimated the two brands would have an 8% share of the global market. Full story...
Jan
26th

First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Volt (Integration Vehicle)

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First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Volt (Integration Vehicle)
2011 Chevrolet Volt - Chevy Electric Midsize Sedan - Automobile Magazine
In the long history of hype, the Chevy Volt is the consummate media star.

In the long history of hype, the Chevy Volt is the consummate media star. From its 2007 show debut, to its evolution into a practical production design, to its current status as GM's Hail Mary savior, the Volt hauls a Peterbilt's worth of baggage. Now that we've had an opportunity to drive a developmental prototype using both electrical and combustion forms of energy conversion, it's time to see if the Volt really deserves all the attention heaped upon it for the past three years.inline_mediumwraptextright27882928/green/reviews/1001_2011_chevrolet_volt_integration_vehicle1001_02_z+2011_chevrolet_volt+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Chevy Electric Midsize Sedan - Automobile Magazine


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Jan
26th

JAPAN: Toyota union stops pay scale hike demand

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Toyota Motor's labour union on Tuesday decided not to demand a pay-scale increase during this spring's annual spring wage talks, Kyodo News reported, citing union sources. Full story...
Jan
26th

US: Ford confirms Explorer for Chicago

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Ford announced on Tuesday it would will build the next-generation Explorer SUV at its Chicago assembly plant starting in the fourth quarter of this year, and bringing about 1,200 new jobs to the region. Full story...
Jan
26th

SWEDEN: Volvo Trucks sees orders uplift, increased production

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In recent months Volvo Trucks has seen positive signs of increased demand from its customers, albeit from a very low level. Full story...
Jan
26th

Ken Block’s wild Ford Fiesta

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First pictures of rally legend Ken Block's incredible Ford Fiesta rally car.


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Jan
26th

BELGIUM: Antwerp union sues Opel

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Belgian unions have sued General Motors' Opel for breach of contract with workers after the automaker last week decided to close its Antwerp plant and build a forthcoming SUV at GM Daewoo in Korea. Full story...
Jan
26th

2010 Volkswagen GTI – Four Seasons Update – January 2010

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2010 Volkswagen GTI - Four Seasons Update - January 2010
2010 Volkswagen GTI - January 2010 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine
If you thought our Volkswagen GTI's status as Automobile of the Year would buy it even a month's grace period from our nitpicking editors, you were gravely mistaken.

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Jan
26th

SWEDEN: Spyker CEO says Saab deal in the balance

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Dutch sportscar maker Spyker said on Tuesday talks on its bid to purchase Saab from General Motors were proceeding well but negotiations could still "go either way". Full story...
Jan
26th

ITALY: Fiat warns on profit outlook

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Fiat's automotive division achieved revenues of EUR26.3billion in 2009, 2.4% below 2008's level, on a total of 2,150,700 cars and light commercial vehicles delivered. Fiat also warned that the removal of incentives in Europe could hit it particularly hard. Full story...
Jan
26th

EXCLUSIVE: SPAIN: GM Figuerelas safe until 2016 – union

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Opel's Spanish factory in Figuerelas expects to function at full capacity until 2016 as it gears up to make the redesigned Meriva minivan/MPV and the next generation Corsa supermini and Combo minivan models, according to trade union officials. Full story...
Jan
26th

CHINA: Beijing plant would double Volvo output

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Geely Zhejiang Holdings plans to almost double Volvo Cars' annual global production with a new factory in Beijing as part of its plan to put the Swedish automaker back in profit by 2011, a media report on Tuesday said. Full story...
Jan
26th

US: Better Place raises US$350m as operations deadline nears

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Electric vehicle infrastructure company Better Place said that it has raised US$350m in fresh equity as part of a second round of financing. Full story...
Jan
26th

US [updated 27/1/10]: General Motors to make its own hybrid electric motors

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General Motors last night announced plans to be the first major US automaker to manufacture electric motors and said it would spend US$246m on electric motor and electric drive facilities in the US. Full story...
Jan
26th

US: General Motors to make its own hybrid electric motors

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General Motors last night announced plans to be the first major US automaker to manufacture electric motors and said it would spend US$246m on electric motor and electric drive facilities in the US. Full story...
Jan
26th

JAPAN: Toyota sees ’09 global, domestic, sales up 6%

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Toyota Motor group plans to sell 8.3m vehicles worldwide, up 6% on 2009, it announced today. Full story...
Jan
26th

CHINA: Mazda sees slower growth in 2010

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Mazda Motor has said it expects to sell 220,000 vehicles in China this year, up about 22% over the 2009 tally. Full story...
Jan
26th

LUXEMBOURG: Genii abandons Saab bid

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Genii Capital has withdrawn from from bidding for General Motors' Saab unit saying last night "that the timing of the bidding process for Saab is incompatible with implementing a solid business platform for the future." Full story...
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