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Sep
13th

Lexus wants more hybrids and a better performance image:

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Lexus plans to introduce hybrid versions of existing vehicles with each full model change, the brand's randd chief says. Full story...
Sep
13th

Hyundai to build third China plant

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Hyundai Motor Co. will build a third assembly plant in China with capacity to make 400,000 vehicles a year to meet rising consumer demand in the world's largest auto market. Full story...
Sep
13th

US: Chrysler dealers gather for product fest

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About 1,735 Chrysler Group dealers will gather in Florida on Tuesday to see new models the automaker will launch over the next few months. Full story...
Sep
13th

US: No US-built Ford Kugas planned now – report

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Ford reportedly has cancelled plans to move production of the Kuga sport-utility vehicle from Europe to Kentucky as currency exchange rates no longer favour US production. Full story...
Sep
13th

Hyundai i10

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City car gets a facelift and a new road tax-free engine option


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Sep
13th

BRAZIL: Auto metalworkers threaten strike

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Brazilian metalworkers in the Sao Paulo area have rejected an offer by automakers to increase wages 7% and approved plans to strike as soon as Wednesday (15 September, the union said. Full story...
Sep
13th

Hyundai ix20

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All-new Jazz rivalling supermini MPV makes its debut


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Sep
13th

Magna Co-CEO Wolf quits to join Russian industrial group

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Magna International, Canada's largest auto-parts maker, said Co-Chief Executive Officer Siegfried Wolf will resign Nov. 15 to join an affiliate of Russia's GAZ Group. Donald Walker will become Magna's sole CEO. Full story...
Sep
13th

Magna co-CEO Wolf quits to join Russian industrial group

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Magna International, Canada's largest parts maker, said co-CEO Siegfried Wolf will resign Nov. 15 to join an affiliate of Russia's GAZ Group. Donald Walker will become Magna's sole CEO. Full story...
Sep
13th

Magna Co-CEO Wolf quits to join Russian industrial group

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Magna International, Canada's largest parts maker, said Co-Chief Executive Officer Siegfried Wolf will resign Nov. 15 to join an affiliate of Russia's GAZ Group. Donald Walker will become Magna's sole CEO. Full story...
Sep
13th

UK [updated]: Musical chairs day in the autos biz

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For some reason, Monday turned out to be auto industry musical chairs day, led by a late-break (for us in Europe) confirmation from VW of a key new US executive. Full story...
Sep
13th

Nissan says overheated batteries in some navigation units may cause fire

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Nissan is recalling vehicles equipped with some Garmin Nuvi model navigation devices, saying the batteries in the units could overheat and cause a fire, the National Transportation Safety Commission said on its Web site. Full story...
Sep
13th

COMMENT: Mega-city growth fuels new thinking

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Growth of so-called mega-cities is leading automakers to come up with ever-more inventive ways of propelling us to to our destinations, with General Motors recently showcasing its EN-V concept car model in London. Full story...
Sep
13th

CHINA: Geely plans to sell internet models online

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Geely, China's largest privately owned car maker, plans to sell cars specially designed for internet sales at Alibaba.com, the country's biggest online marketplace. Full story...
Sep
13th

Hyundai to build third China plant to meet growing vehicle demand

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Hyundai will build a third plant in China with capacity to make 400,000 vehicles a year to meet rising demand in the world's largest auto market. Full story...
Sep
13th

Fiat plans to build new model in Serbia

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Fiat will expand its Serbian investment over the next two years with plans to produce another vehicle in the Balkan country. The model should debut at the Geneva auto show in 2012. Full story...
Sep
13th

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai adding third China plant

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Hyundai Motor said on Monday it had signed a deal with Chinese government officials to build a third plant in China with production capacity of 400,000 units per year. Full story...
Sep
13th

US: Faurecia to install permanent solution after door factory incident

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Faurecia says it has put in place a manual process to avoid a repetition of last week's North American plant incident, with a permanent solution due to take effect shortly Full story...
Sep
13th

First Drive: 2012 Audi A7 3.0T Quattro

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First Drive: 2012 Audi A7 3.0T Quattro
2012 Audi A7 3.0T Quattro - First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine
Leapfrogging the layout tree.

If the Mercedes CLS invented the concept of a sedan leaping up one rung on the coolness chart to a "coupe," then it has a new competitor in town: the Audi A7 takes two leaps. Don't say the words out loud, but it's a hatchback station wagon. One that happens to call itself a coupe. That's two steps up the cool ladder from wagon, straight past sedan, and to coupe. Or so says Audi.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Audi A7 3.0T Quattro - First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
13th

UK: SMMT report to show finance access challenge

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A report due to be issued by the UK auto lobby group The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) this week will reveal levels of finance availability substantially lower than previously thought. Full story...
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