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Feb
23rd

Toyota vows to speed response to consumer complaints

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Toyota Motor Corp. apologized for letting safety standards slip during a period of fast growth and vowed to respond more quickly to consumer complaints as two days of congressional hearings began. Full story...
Feb
23rd

Hyundai halts 2011 Sonata sales because of door glitch

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Hyundai Motor America Inc. today ordered a halt to sales of the 2011 Sonata after notifying dealers that front door-lock modules on some cars can stick under some circumstances. With intense scrutiny bearing down on rival Toyota Motor Corp. Full story...
Feb
23rd

Sonic, after avoiding bankruptcy, posts Q4 profit

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Sonic Automotive Inc., which was on the verge of bankruptcy less than a year ago, said today it posted fourth-quarter net income from continuing operations of $9.3 million or 18 cents a share. That compares with a fourth-quarter 2008 loss of $8. Full story...
Feb
23rd

Professor: Tests found electronics could trigger acceleration in Toyotas

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In the first known study of its kind, an automotive technology professor told lawmakers today that his 3and#189;-hour test of Toyota vehicles found evidence that unintended acceleration could be caused by breakdowns in the electronic controls. Full story...
Feb
23rd

Toyoda testimony: As automaker grew, safety suffered:

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Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda plans to tell lawmakers on Wednesday that the company regrettably chased growth at the expense of safety in recent years, and he will announce steps to improve Toyota's handling of customer complaints. Full story...
Feb
23rd

Toyoda testimony: As automaker grew, safety suffered

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Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda plans to tell lawmakers tomorrow that the company regrettably chased growth at the expense of safety in recent years, and he will announce steps to improve Toyotaand#8217;s handling of customer complaints. Full story...
Feb
23rd

The McLaren MP4-12C progresses, and Maserati has another special edition, in News Brake for Tuesday, Feb. 23:

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In News Brake: McLaren releases video of new prototypes of the MP4-12C, the Drag Pak is back for the Dodge Challenger, and the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition heads for the Geneva auto show . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Feb
23rd

CHINA: SAIC Motor to take control of GM JV

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SAIC Motor is set to take control of its joint venture with General Motors, after getting the green light from the Chinese stock regulator to acquire the 1% stake it needs to hold a majority. Full story...
Feb
23rd

SWEDEN: Money transfer seals Saab transition

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Spyker's purchase of Swedish manufacturer Saab late this afternoon will see the brand name continue, the Dutch sportscar maker confirmed late on Tuesday. Full story...
Feb
23rd

GM completes sale of Saab to Spyker:

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General Motors today completed the sale of its Swedish Saab brand to Dutch luxury sports car maker Spyker Cars NV, marking the first successful sale of one of its four unwanted U.S. brands. Full story...
Feb
23rd

INDIA: Steel Strips Wheels wins Renault deal

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India's Steel Strips Wheels said on Tuesday Renault had awarded it a contract to supply steel wheels for a new vehicle to be launched early in 2011. Full story...
Feb
23rd

First Look: 2010 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT Awards Edition

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First Look: 2010 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT Awards Edition
2010 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT Awards Edition - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
To celebrate the fact that its Quattroporte has won nearly 56 different awards, Maserati has created a new special model -- the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition” -- that will be unveiled at the 2010 Geneva motor show.

To celebrate the fact that its Quattroporte has won nearly 56 different awards, Maserati has created a new special model -- the Quattroporte Sport GT S “Awards Edition” -- that will be unveiled at the 2010 Geneva motor show.inline_mediumwraptextright26937065/features/news/1002_2010_maserati_quattroporte_sport_gt_awards_edition1002_01_z+2010_maserati_quattroporte_sport_gT_awards_edition+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


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Feb
23rd

Waxman calls on Toyota to put safety first, says NHTSA must improve

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The chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee called on Toyota Motor Corp.'s leaders to start putting safety first and paying attention to consumer complaints. Rep. Full story...
Feb
23rd

US: Federal-Mogul swings to Q4 profit

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Supplier Federal-Mogul on Tuesday reported strong Q4 2009 profitability, with higher gross margin (16% vs 13.9% a year ago), improved net income of US$43m, or $0.43 per share (Q4 2008: $530m loss), and $251m record cash flow with increased sales of $1.41bn compared with Q4 2008's $1.32bn. Full story...
Feb
23rd

SWEDEN: Spyker successfully secures Saab

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Dutch luxury carmaker Spyker's protracted purchase of Saab from General Motors was finally completed late on Tuesday afternoon. Full story...
Feb
23rd

GM completes sale of Saab to Dutch car maker Spyker

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GM has completed the sale of Saab to Dutch luxury sports car maker Spyker Cars, marking the first successful sale of one of its four unwanted U.S. brands. Full story...
Feb
23rd

GM completes sale of Saab to Spyker

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General Motors Co. today completed the sale of its Swedish Saab brand to Dutch luxury sports car maker Spyker Cars NV, marking the first successful sale of one of its four unwanted U.S. brands. Full story...
Feb
23rd

First Look: 2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo

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First Look: 2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo
2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
Volkswagen already announced it is going to unveil a new Polo GTI at the 2010 Geneva motor show, but that’s not the only new Polo variant headed to the show.

Volkswagen already announced it is going to unveil a new Polo GTI at the 2010 Geneva motor show, but that’s not the only new Polo variant headed to the show. The German automaker announced today that the new CrossPolo will also debut in Switzerland.inline_mediumwraptextright26936717/features/news/1002_2010_volkswagen_crosspolo1002_05_z+2010_volkswagen_crosspolo+profile.jpgTrue


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Feb
23rd

First Look: 2010 Citroen DS3 Racing Limited Edition

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First Look: 2010 Citroen DS3 Racing Limited Edition
2010 Citroen DS3 Racing Limited Edition - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
Citroën has been a competitor in the World Rally Championship for many years and has celebrated numerous victories including five manufacturer's titles and six driver's titles.

Citroën has been a competitor in the World Rally Championship for many years and has celebrated numerous victories including five manufacturer's titles and six driver's titles. Now Citroën Racing, the company behind all those winning rally cars, has built a car for the street, the Citroën DS3 Racing.inline_mediumwraptextright26936246/features/news/1002_2010_citroen_ds3_racing_limited_edition1002_04_z+2010_citroen_dS3_racing_limited_edition+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


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Feb
23rd

First Look: 2010 Audi RS5

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First Look: 2010 Audi RS5
2010 Audi RS5 - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
By our count, there are only eight days until Audi unwraps its RS5 sport coupe at the Geneva motor show, but that’s not stopping the automaker from spilling the beans on its latest model.

By our count, there are only eight days until Audi unwraps its RS5 sport coupe at the Geneva motor show, but that’s not stopping the automaker from spilling the beans on its latest model.inline_mediumwraptextright32380389/features/news/1002_2010_audi_rs51002_03_z+2010_audi_rS5+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


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