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Jun
3rd

Supercar Sunday is a high-octane breakfast treat in Southern California:

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WITH VIDEO -- There's always something cool to see at Supercar Sunday, usually a few hundred cool things to see. Full story...
Jun
3rd

New life for Lincoln, and test-driving the 2010 Subaru Tribeca, in News Brake for Thursday, June 3:

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In News Brake: The end of Mercury spells a new path for Lincoln, U.S. sales look solid, and test-driving the 2010 Subaru Tribeca . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Jun
3rd

Dodge Viper Farewell

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Dodge Viper Farewell
Dodge Viper Farewell - History of Dodge Viper - Automobile Magazine
Even the great die young.

The proverb telling us that all good things must end contains no exclusionary clause for truly great automobiles. One that will soon pass from the production rolls is the Dodge Viper, a vibrant example of the all-American sports car if there ever was one.


Photo Gallery: Dodge Viper Farewell - History of Dodge Viper - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
3rd

2011 Chevrolet Cruze starts at $16,995:

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The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, the next significant salvo into the small-car segment, will arrive in September with a base price of just $16,995. Full story...
Jun
3rd

JAPAN: Toyota may agree 25% steel price hike

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Toyota Motor is in the final stages of talks with Nippon Steel on steel sheet prices and may accept a 25 % increase for the April-September period, the Nikkei business daily reported. Full story...
Jun
3rd

GM prices new Chevy Cruze higher than competitors

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The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze small car will start at $16,995, including shipping, several hundred dollars more than its targeted import competitors. The Cruze hits showrooms in September, and General Motors Co. Full story...
Jun
3rd

COMMENT: Fiat wields Panda stick

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Some pretty tough noises are starting to come out of Turin regarding Fiat's potential future investment in its plant near Naples. Full story...
Jun
3rd

Hyundai posts record May sales as Ewanick’s influence carries on

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So far, the post-Joel Ewanick era at Hyundai Motor America is working out pretty well -- although it's clear the marketing executive's innovations are still paying dividends for the Korean automaker. Full story...
Jun
3rd

UK: Harsh winter provides valuable Mini EV feedback

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Last northern hemisphere winter may have been harsh for many, but it has provided BMW with some invaluable feedback on the electric Mini which is currently undergoing trials in the UK, Germany, Japan and the United States. Full story...
Jun
3rd

Toyota battery venture gets new name: Primearth

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Panasonic EV Energy Co., which supplies batteries to the Prius and most other Toyota Motor Corp. hybrid vehicles, has changed its name to reflect Panasonic Corp.'s dwindling influence in the venture. Full story...
Jun
3rd

SWEDEN: Saab may build new car on borrowed platform

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Saab will decide within the next few months whether to build a small car to compete with similarly sized premium models from Audi and BMW, according to Spyker CEO Victor Muller, who said he was deep in talks with potential partners about procuring a platform for the 92, a revival of a tear-drop-shaped Saab model from 60 years ago. Full story...
Jun
3rd

CHINA: GM posts record May sales

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General Motors and its joint ventures posted sales in China of 196,004 units last month, the company said. Though the tally was a record for the month, it was down on April sales up 41.1% year on year to a record 213,115 vehicles. Full story...
Jun
3rd

Valeo shares advance on higher sales, margin forecasts

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Valeo SA, France's second-largest auto-parts supplier, rose as much as 9.2 percent in Paris trading after forecasting a 35 percent jump in first-half sales to about 4.7 billion euros ($5.8 billion). Full story...
Jun
3rd

UK: Mini makes the difference for UK plc

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The importance of the German-owned Mini brand to UK plc has been underlined by Oxford factory chief Juergen Hedrich. Full story...
Jun
3rd

2010 Subaru Tribeca Touring, an AW Drivers Log:

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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: I was impressed with this little ute as I walked up to it in the garage. Nice exterior lines. The Tribeca looks sporty, but it's also roomy inside. Full story...
Jun
3rd

CHINA: Honda output back till Saturday, outlook uncertain

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Honda Motor has said it would resume car output at four plants in China on Friday but the outlook for next week remained uncertain as some workers at a parts factory have not yet agreed to a full return to work. Full story...
Jun
3rd

UK: Vauxhall loan guarantee up for review

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Loan guarantees to GM Europe and Vauxhall could now fall back under review following the change of government in Britain. Full story...
Jun
3rd

RUSSIA: GAZ revenue up, Siber stays

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Revenue at GAZ Group is projected to increase 20% on the year to RUB82-88bn in 2010, company's president Bo Andersson told reporters. Full story...
Jun
3rd

U.S. car sales surge 19 percent in May:

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All major automakers except Toyota reported double-digit U.S. sales gains in May, as the light-vehicle sales rate hit its highest level since December. Full story...
Jun
3rd

ITALY: Fiat union in crunch talks

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Fiat's largest union is to meet with the Italian automaker tomorrow in crunch talks to address flexible working practice issues in exchange for future Panda investment. Full story...
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