Strengthening dealer networks, successfully launching a redesigned Jetta, and boosting used-car sales are top priorities for Volkswagen America Inc. under Jonathan Browning, the unit's new chief executive.
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Chevrolet is touting the Caprice's rear-wheel drive and interior space as it prepares to take orders for its new police car. Chevrolet dealers will begin taking orders next month for the automaker's first rwd police car since 1996.
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Ford wants to reduce its U.S. dealership ranks by another 10 percent - or 300 outlets - the automaker's top marketing executive said. At the end of July, Ford had about 3,338 U.S. dealers, including 1,189 dealers with Lincoln franchises.
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Ford Motor Co. plans to sell a high-performance version of the redesigned Focus compact car in the United States, the company said today.
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Renault intends to sell its 20 percent stake in truckmaker Volvo AB, although 'not at any price,' Renault Chief Operating Officer Patrick Pelata says.
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The world's most populous country does not have the largest number of wealthy people overall, but China's rich are more likely to splurge on premium and superluxury automobiles than anyone else in the world.
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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has accepted Michelin's application to supply tires for the World Rally Championship (FIA-WRC) beginning in 2011.
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A well-documented article published by financial news service Bloomberg showed that Ross Brawn and other directors of the Brawn Grand Prix team made millions of dollars after their Formula 1 team won the World Championship title last year.
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According to Matt Kenseth it's the little things, which will bring him a second NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
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Chinese tire manufacturer DMACK, a brand of Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. will join Michelin as a tire supplier in the World Rally Championship next season.
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It's just as spectacular as before, and just as fun to drive. And not only does the new Porsche Panamera feature a very spacious cabin, it now boasts an equally spacious engine compartment. Yes, the Panamera that had so impressed me in its turbo incarnation is returning to the attack in a more sensible fashion: fired by a six-cylinder mill.
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Durango, the Italian racing team, has confirmed Jacques Villeneuve's announcement that there are plans to buy an existing formula one team.
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HRT could be an alternative employer for Pedro de la Rosa, who has been ousted as race driver by Sauber.
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Pastor Maldonado is the new 2010 GP2 Series Champion.
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Korea's F1 track manager admits time is running out for the Yeongam venue to be ready for its inaugural race next month.
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Ford wants to reduce its U.S. dealership ranks by another 10 percent - or 300 outlets - the automaker's top marketing executive said today. At the end of July, Ford had about 3,338 U.S. dealers, including 1,189 dealers with Lincoln franchises.
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Chevrolet is touting the Caprice's rear-wheel drive and interior space as it prepares to take orders for its new police car. Chevrolet dealers will begin taking orders next month for the automaker's first rwd police car since 1996.
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was with 'em until I saw the sticker. The base price I could live with, but no Jetta is worth $30,000.
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was with and#8216;em until I saw the sticker. The base price I could live with but no Jetta is worth $30,000.
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Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne called on dealers today to rally behind the company's new product offensive.
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