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Apr
6th

Federal-Mogul seeks emerging-technology companies

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Diversified auto parts supplier Federal-Mogul Corp., which does more than 60 percent of its business in Europe, is looking to acquire companies developing emerging technologies for electric vehicles, its boss said. Full story...
Apr
6th

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Indy 500 pace-car replicas to be sold to the public:

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Camaro's long history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will mark another chapter with the launch of a replica version of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro pace car. Full story...
Apr
6th

Koons’s BMW Art Car to race at Le Mans:

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BMW will field the latest in its long series of Art Cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 12-13. This is the 17th Art Car commissioned by BMW. Full story...
Apr
6th

Daimler-Renault alliance approved, report says:

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An international alliance between Daimler and Renault has been approved by the companies' boards and is set to be announced on Wednesday, Bloomberg is reporting. Full story...
Apr
6th

2011 Audi A8 Wallpaper Gallery

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2011 Audi A8 Wallpaper Gallery
2011 Audi A8 - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine
The new A8 looks like nothing so much as a larger version of the A6 or even the A4.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi A8 - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine


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Apr
6th

2010 Volkswagen GTI – Four Seasons Update – March 2010

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2010 Volkswagen GTI - Four Seasons Update - March 2010
2010 Volkswagen GTI - March 2010 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine
Some of our editors have started to warm even more to our resident hot hatch.

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Photo Gallery: 2010 Volkswagen GTI - March 2010 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine


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Apr
6th

A look at the next-generation Volkswagen Beetle, and Audi shows off new colors for the R15, in News Brake for Tuesday, April 6:

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In News Brake: Volkswagen has plans for a new Beetle, Toyota may take a massive penalty from the U.S., and Audi displays a red streak for Le Mans . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Apr
6th

Toyota legal foes cheer U.S. fine, say lawsuits will benefit

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Toyota Motor Corp. may have a tough time defending itself in U.S. lawsuits filed for flaws in its vehicles after U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recommended the company be fined, saying it and#8220;knowingly hid a dangerous defect.and#8221; Full story...
Apr
6th

US: Some rubber grades at record prices

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Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian rubber grades have been traded at record prices well above $3 a kg as tyremakers scramble to buy the commodity because of tight supplies, dealers said on Tuesday. Full story...
Apr
6th

Toyota widens free maintenance, extends 0% loan offer

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Toyota Motor Corp. is extending no- interest loans and discount leases for another month on some U.S. models and expanding an offer of two years of free maintenance to hold onto sales gains after record recalls. Full story...
Apr
6th

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai March sales up over 33%

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March sales by Hyundai Motor jumped over a third, thanks to new model launches and strong shipments from plants in China and India. Full story...
Apr
6th

US: NHTSA tweaks emissions rules for small-volume producers

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Low-volume vehicle producers have been handed a boost following the decision by US authorities to set stringent new fuel consumption standards. Full story...
Apr
6th

David Beattie’s Tiny Racers

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David Beattie's Tiny Racers
David Beattie's Tiny Racers - 1:32 Scale Slot Cars - Automobile Magazine
He started building just for himself, but David Beattie's hobby grew into an obsession and then a business: Slot Mods.

He started building just for himself, 1:32 scale slot-car tracks that are lifelike representations of real racing venues, but David Beattie's hobby grew into an obsession and then a business: Slot Mods. Located in suburban Detroit, Beattie, his partner Mike Giampetroni, and their crew of six have shipped their painstakingly detailed creations to clients all over the country. Beattie's magnum opus, a 170-foot track with sections from several different historic venues, is his own setup, located (where else?) in his basement.inline_mediumwraptextright28547401/features/racing/1005_david_beatties_tiny_racers1005_z_04+slot_mods+beattie_at_monaco_straight.jpgTrue


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Apr
6th

US: OEM battery shipments rise

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North American shipments of original equipment automotive batteries in February rose 8.9% to 1,133,380 units from 1,040,707 units in January, a US industry group said on Monday. Full story...
Apr
6th

Six appeal for Peugeot

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Firm bolsters 207 range with new diesel engine and six-speed gearbox


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Apr
6th

CHINA: Honda March sales up 34%

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Honda Motor's car sales in China last month rose 34.2% to 61,911 units and 42.1% in the first quarter to 164,401 units, the company said. Full story...
Apr
6th

JAPAN: Prius tops in fiscal 2009

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Toyota's Prius hybrid hatchback was Japan's top-selling vehicle in fiscal year 2009/10, seizing pole position for the first time, data released by industry bodies showed on Tuesday. Full story...
Apr
6th

AutoNation raises forecast for 1st-quarter earnings

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AutoNation Inc., the largest U.S. auto dealership group, raised its first-quarter earnings forecast and left its revenue outlook intact. Full story...
Apr
6th

VENEZUELA: AvtoVAZ deal is part of Russia trade package

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The leaders of Russia and Venezuela have signed a number of bilateral agreements for future business cooperation between the two countries. Full story...
Apr
6th

2010 Honda CR-V EX-L, an AW Drivers Log:

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SENIOR EDITOR FOR NEWS BOB GRITZINGER: Another surprisingly good vehicle in a segment loaded with strong competition--maybe it's the competition that makes them all better. Full story...
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