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Jun
22nd

U.S. takes over pension plan for bankrupt supplier Grede

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The U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. today seized the retirement plan of auto supplier Grede Foundries Inc., said agency spokesman Marc Hopkins. The plan is 45 percent funded with $60.9 million in assets and $135.3 million in liabilities. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Lumma Design tunes the BMW X6:

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Jun
22nd

Visteon expands climate control operations in China

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Visteon Corp., the former Ford Motor Co. parts unit that has been reorganizing in bankruptcy court since May 2009, said today it has expanded the product line and capacity of one of its climate control joint ventures in China. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Sneak Peek: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Convertible

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Sneak Peek: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Convertible
2015 Volkswagen Passat Convertible - Automobile Magazine
Taking a look at VW's drop-top future.

If you're not crazy about the Volkswagen Eos, you're not alone. The convertible was signed off by VW's old management, and according to the company's new leaders, it combines the worst of all worlds -- a retractable hard top along with the old family face sporting a chrome grille and teardrop headlamps. For 2011, the Eos gets an overdue makeover featuring restyled head- and taillights, a new grille, revised bumpers, and a more upmarket interior. The VR6 engine option bit the dust for 2009 (the vast majority of buyers preferred the base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder), but VW will soon add a frugal TDI edition powered by its 140-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four in combination with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.


Photo Gallery: 2015 Volkswagen Passat Convertible - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
22nd

Dealers would escape oversight, face new disclosure under U.S. plan

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Dealers will be largely exempt from oversight by a proposed consumer finance agency under new House and Senate proposals, but dealers would be subject to new disclosure rules that could be written by the agency under a Senate plan. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Honda prices 2011 CR-Z hybrid at $19,950

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Honda has priced its 2011 CR-Z hybrid coupe at $19,950, including freight. The two-seat hybrid goes on sale Aug. 24. Standard equipment includes a 1. Full story...
Jun
22nd

2011 Honda CR-Z starts at less than $20,000:

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The first mainstream hybrid with a six-speed manual, the 2011 Honda CR-Z, will sticker at a shade less than $20,000 when it arrives on the market on Aug. 24. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Ferrari snags a McLaren engineer, and test-driving the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, in News Brake for Tuesday, June 22:

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In News Brake: Ferrari snags a former McLaren engineer, Cadillac offers up free maintenance, and test-driving the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Jun
22nd

CHINA: Visteon radiator and climate JV expands

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Fawer Visteon Climate Control System (FVCC), a joint venture between Visteon Corporation and Fawer Automotive Component, has moved and expanded its manufacturing operation in Changchun, China, which supplies vehicle manufacturers in China and abroad. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Mercedes regains luster in quality survey, guns for top

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In recent years -- especially since the arrival of Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Ernst Lieb -- Daimler AG's Mercedes brand has been hellbent on regaining its premier status in the luxury-car world. And it now tops Lexus in quality. Full story...
Jun
22nd

US: GM creates new South America unit

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General Motors on Tuesday said it was creating a new regional organisation to meet rising customer demand in South America. Full story...
Jun
22nd

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition - Automobile Magazine
A more fun Jetta TDI.

If you're in the market for a Jetta TDI sedan and like to drive, this is your car. The firmer GLI suspension, larger brakes, and upgraded antiroll bars go a long way towards making the Jetta sedan exciting to drive. Of course those upgrades do nothing to address the modest horsepower of a TDI engine, but we're especially sensitive to the TDI's horsepower output because we've been driving the superb VW GTI for a few months. Anyone considering a TDI vehicle understands the lack of hp is more than made up for by the car's incredible 41 mpg highway rating and insanely long cruising range.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
22nd

Dubbed for the road:

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The Crackdown 2 video game doesn't go on sale until July 6, but the sweepstakes to win the and#8220;Crackdown Cruiserand#8221; has already begun. Full story...
Jun
22nd

In split from GM International unit, S. America gets own sales region

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General Motors Co., taking another step to fine-tune its international operations, is creating a separate sales region for South America, and the head of the new unit will report directly to CEO Ed Whitacre. Full story...
Jun
22nd

UK: Lotus range extender engine set for production

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A collaboration between Lotus Engineering and Fagor Ederlan will develop the Lotus Range Extender Engine for series production. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Ford Start Concept – Fresh Start

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Ford Start Concept - Fresh Start
Ford Start Concept - Ford Compact Coupe - Automobile Magazine
Ford's minicar concept has the look of an icon.

It seems that small car icons always come from Europe-the Volkswagen Beetle, the Fiat 500, the Mini Cooper. But looking at the Ford Start, one begins to wonder whether an American car company also could make a truly enduring small car. We think this coupe-and it is a coupe, not a hatchback-is supercool, which is not surprising given that the design team had a 1956 Porsche Speedster and a 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato in the studio while they worked on the Start. The concept is built on a shortened Fiesta platform and features a direct-injected, 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, Ford's smallest powerplant yet to get the EcoBoost treatment. The tiny turbo is headed for production, but the Start isn't. That's too bad, because the Start definitely deserves a go.


Photo Gallery: Ford Start Concept - Ford Compact Coupe - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
22nd

GERMANY: Audi on course to beat targets

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Audi says it will sell more than 1 million cars this year on the back of strong growth in China. Full story...
Jun
22nd

INDIA: Hindustan Motors denies sale talks

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Officials at Hindustan Motors have denied reports in the Indian media that the company was in talks to sell a stake to a foreign automotive producer. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Magna shareholders support controversial new share plan

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Company founder Frank Stronach would pocket $863 million in cash and stock in exchange for giving up his multiple voting shares and ceding control of the company, provided the plan gets shareholder and regulator approval. Full story...
Jun
22nd

Most Magna shareholders support share plan, report says

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Company founder Frank Stronach would pocket $863 million in cash and stock in exchange for giving up his multiple voting shares and ceding control of the company, provided the plan gets shareholder and regulator approval. Full story...
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