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.
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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.
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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.
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General Motors Co. said it will make its second loan payment to the U.S. and Canadian governments on March 31 and reaffirmed a plan to pay back its loans by mid-year. The automaker will shell out $1 billion to the U.S.
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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.
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Ford Motor Co. will be allowed to contribute $13.2 billion in company securities to its UAW retiree health-care trust fund under an exemption approved today by the U.S. Labor Department. Full story…
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When the Santa Fe got its first redesign for the 2007 model year, it was a significant one. While the first-generation model proved a popular choice in Canada, the new model brought on more interior space, a higher level of refinement, and impressive ride quality.
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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.
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Nick Heidfeld is the new chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stefan GP has not given up on racing in formula one this year.
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Matech Competition have completed their 2010 line-up by confirming that 23-year-old Romain Grosjean will drive alongside Thomas Mutsch in the No.5 Ford GT this season.
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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).
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