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Mar
26th

AvtoVAZ ready to repay $337M in debt, bank exec says

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Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ is closer to securing its long-term future after state-owned bank VTB said it expected a 10 billion ruble ($337 million) debt payment within the next month. Full story...
Mar
26th

Getrag plans more job cuts

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German transmission manufacturer Getrag wants to reach an agreement by April with employee representatives on more job cuts. The company plans to eliminate up to 700 jobs in Germany. Full story...
Mar
26th

Volvo unions want answers before they back sale to Geely

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Volvo unions withheld their backing for a planned acquisition by Geely Automotive's parent, setting the stage for a potentially troublesome takeover by the Chinese company. Full story...
Mar
26th

Toyota to reduce production at UK plant, report says

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Toyota will reduce output capacity at its UK plant in August, a report said. Toyota will shut down one of the two assembly lines and cut capacity by about 120,000 units from 290,000 units. Full story...
Mar
26th

Daimler made $56M in bribe payments, U.S. agency says

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Daimler allegedly earned $1.9 billion in revenue and at least $91.4 million in illegal profits from transactions tainted by bribes, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Full story...
Mar
26th

Who will have the most to lose if Geely fails to acquire Volvo?

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The media-savvy spokespersons of Geely and Ford have repeatedly said the two sides are on track to clinch their deal for Volvo. Full story...
Mar
26th

DTM: Maro Engel set best performance of day 2 in Valencia

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German driver Maro Engel (Mercedes) was quickest of the field in the second day of the DTM collective tests in Valencia. Full story...
Mar
26th

World Challenge: Nissan GT-R, race machine tested on 4 continents

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Nissan's GT-R production car is quite a fast car. So Nissan decided to test its potential in race conditions in 2010. Full story...
Mar
26th

F1: Team Sauber says F-duct not copied from McLaren device

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Like many other onlookers, Red Bull Racing designer Adrian Newey has expressed surprise at how quickly Sauber was able to implement an 'F-duct' solution without breaking Formula 1's chassis homologation rules. Full story...
Mar
26th

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid Preview

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Nissan's Altima Hybrid has just been updated for the 2010 model year to include new styling and a revised interior. Buyers are now treated to new interior trims and fabrics, as well as a new fascia with an even more distinctive look. By freshening up their sporty Hybrid sedan, Nissan is aiming to give environmentally-conscious owners even more value than ever. Full story...
Mar
26th

Don Romano Appointed Chief Marketing Officer For Mazda North American Operations

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that Don Romano has been appointed to the newly created position of chief marketing officer (CMO), MNAO. Full story...
Mar
26th

An exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre

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The five companies that form the McLaren Group are located under one roof at the stunning McLaren Technology Centre, located on a 50-hectare terrain situated approximately three kilometres north of Woking, Surrey in Great Britain. Full story...
Mar
26th

OptimumG Vehicle Dynamics and Data Acquisition Engineering Seminar

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The 2010 OptimumG Vehicle Dynamics and Data Acquisition Seminars by internationally renowned racecar engineer Claude Rouelle is tailored for individuals who want better track performance, thanks to a deeper understanding of vehicle dynamics and race car engineering. Full story...
Mar
26th

Le Mans: Highcroft to run Werner, Franchitti and Brabham

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Highcroft Racing has finalized its driver line-up for its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with three-time race winner Marco Werner joining Marino Franchitti and last year's victor David Brabham. Full story...
Mar
26th

F1: Police charge Lewis Hamilton after Melbourne burnouts in the streets

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Team McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was on Friday night charged by local police after he was caught doing smoky burnouts and 'fish-tailing' in a Mercedes road car near the Albert Park circuit. Full story...
Mar
26th

Canadian Program Will Test The Prius Plug-In Hybrid Under Real-World Condition

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Toronto - The need for sustainable transportation is greater than ever, and as Toyota continues to prepare for transportation that relies on less fossil fuel, today it announced the first phase of a national Canadian partnership for real-world demonstrations of the all-new Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (Prius PHV). Full story...
Mar
26th

Launch of a synchronized production system at Audi Toolmaking

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The Toolmaking Division of AUDI AG is today celebrating the opening of an extension building and with it the introduction of a synchronized production system. The new system ensures that all work steps are now perfectly coordinated for an even leaner and more efficient production process. Full story...
Mar
26th

E-Class Cabriolet Miniatures Available From Authorised Mercedes-Benz Dealers

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Stuttgart -To tie in with the launch, the corresponding miniatures will also go on show at Mercedes dealerships on a scale of 1:87, 1:43 and 1:18. Full story...
Mar
26th

An exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre

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The five companies that form the McLaren Group are located under one roof at the stunning McLaren Technology Centre, located on a 50-hectare terrain situated approximately three kilometres north of Woking, Surrey in Great Britain. Full story...
Mar
26th

F1: Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button set the best times in Australia

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The McLaren of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button at the top of the timesheet in the second free practice session at Melbourne blighted by intermittent rain and a stiff breeze. Full story...
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