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Jul
15th

First Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon

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First Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon
2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
The refusenik

Some people refuse to get with the program. They will not go with the flow. Ignoring trends, they do-and buy-what they want. When it comes to cars, no group swims against a stronger tide than the people who buy station wagons. So while the arrival of a new Mercedes-Benz E-class wagon is an absolute non-event for the vast majority of America's new-car buyers, for one tiny, independent-minded group of traditionalists, it is no doubt a reassuring symbol of constancy in a fast-changing world.


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Jul
15th

2011 BMW 550i, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I laughed out loud when I saw the price of this thing. It's a nice car, though. It's solid, fast, really well built, good-looking and it checks all the midsize-sedan boxes. Full story...
Jul
15th

Detroit brands top Asians, Europeans in study of most appealing models

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Detroit's three automakers had an average score of 787 out of 1,000 points in the 2010 study, a 13-point lead over the average score for European or Asian brands. Full story...
Jul
15th

The Smithsonian spotlights safety, and Mini goes smaller, in News Brake for Thursday, July 15:

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In today's News Brake: The Smithsonian looks at safety, Mini may go even smaller, and we test-drive the 2010 Audi TTS coupe . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Jul
15th

JAPAN: Baby Nissan’s new CVT and ‘friendly message display function’

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Nissan's fourth generation March, now made in Thailand instead of locally for the Japanese market, went on sale this week with a new-generation Xtronic CVT gearbox with auxiliary transmission and a newly developed 1.2 litre three-cylinder HR12DE engine. Full story...
Jul
15th

CHINA: Geely announces positions on Volvo Car’s planned new board

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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has announced the top positions in the new board of directors Volvo Car Corporation pending completion of the acquisition of the company from Ford - which is 'anticipated to be completed within Q3 2010'. Full story...
Jul
15th

Finance reform bill clears crucial Senate hurdle

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With final vote scheduled for later today, mortgage brokers, student lenders and other financial firms would have to answer to a new consumer-protection authority, though auto dealers and new car loans and leases will escape scrutiny. Full story...
Jul
15th

JAPAN: Nissan output stop spreads to US

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Nissan Motor is suspending vehicle assembly at two US plants for three days from today (Thursday 15 July) due to delayed delivery of electronic engine management parts from Hitachi. Full story...
Jul
15th

JULY MANAGEMENT BRIEFING: The low-CO2 challenge (Part 1)

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Despite the slow progress to replace the Kyoto Protocol, auto manufacturers are well aware that they will come under increasing pressure to reduce the CO2 emissions of their models and their manufacturing process. And electric vehicles will not become widespread quickly enough to reduce their exposure to CO2 trading, caps and carbon-based taxation. Part 1 of this three-part just-auto management briefing looks at examples of vehicle manufacturer initiatives Full story...
Jul
15th

JULY MANAGEMENT BRIEFING: The low CO2 challenge (Part 1)

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Despite the slow progress to replace the Kyoto Protocol, auto manufacturers are well aware that they will come under increasing pressure to reduce the CO2 emissions of their models and their manufacturing process. And electric vehicles will not become widespread quickly enough to reduce their exposure to CO2 trading, caps and carbon-based taxation. Part 1 of this three-part just-auto management briefing looks at examples of vehicle manufacturer initiatives Full story...
Jul
15th

INDIA: TATA posts global June rise

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Tata Motors Group global sales including the Tata, Tata Daewoo and Hispano Carrocera range of commercial vehicles, Tata passenger vehicles and distributed brands in India, as well as Jaguar and Land Rover, totalled 91,608 models in June 2010, a growth of 46% compared to June 2009. Full story...
Jul
15th

CHINA: Volume and profits on the up

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Three major Chinese automakers have reported healthy first half 2010 sales rises and one, Changan Auto, is predicting a net profit rise of up to 163% Full story...
Jul
15th

Is this BMW’s Megacity iSetta logo?

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Mysterious website emerges with modern take on iSetta logo.


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Jul
15th

Is this BMW Megacity iSetta logo?

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Mysterious website emerges with modern take on iSetta logo.


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Jul
15th

US: Ford outlines Odell’s new role

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Ford has released further details concerning Stephen Odell's appointment as Ford of Europe chairman and CEO. Full story...
Jul
15th

RUSSIA: Partners ink AvtoVAZ restructuring agreement

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Russian Technologies State Corporation, Renault and Troika Dialog Investment Company on Thursday said shareholders of OJSC AvtoVAZ had signed a base agreement for restructuring and recapitalising the giant automaker. Full story...
Jul
15th

Toyota’s electric RAV4

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Tesla to built electric RAV4 prototype as part of joint venture.


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Jul
15th

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: For as old as this thing is, it is still one fine automobile. It's as structurally sound as any convertible I can remember driving. Full story...
Jul
15th

New Mini mite could debut at ’11 Geneva show:

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Mini is hard at work on a new entry-level model--dubbed the Mini Minor or and#8220;Mini Miniand#8221;--and it could be revealed in concept form at the 2011 Geneva motor show. Full story...
Jul
15th

US: Ford announces sweeping management changes

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Ford has announced widespread management changes in its global manufacturing, marketing and Latin American operations. Full story...
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