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Sep
8th

US: Chevrolet Cruze production starts in Ohio

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Production of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze was marked today with red, white and blue models that, General Motors said, symbolically "declared that a world-class small car can be assembled in America by a domestic company". Full story...
Sep
8th

US: Faurecia staff still in hospital after line malfunction

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Two employees remain in hospital following an incident at maker Faurecia's North American plant that saw nine workers injured. Full story...
Sep
8th

First Drive: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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First Drive: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
A familiar fuel-sipper.

We've already seen this gas-electric powertrain in the Ford Fusion Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan, but Lincoln is upping the level of luxury with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. With hybrid credentials and a plush interior, the gas-electric MKZ is targeting a new breed of luxury buyers that avoid conspicuous consumption for more restrained products that also reflect a social conscience. The Lexus HS250h is the only direct competitor in the mid-size luxury-hybrid space, and Lincoln thinks it has a significantly stronger proposition with MKZ's better fuel economy and lower price.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
8th

INDIA: Ruia Group eyes foreign buy

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Indian tyremaker Ruia Group is in talks with an automotive component company in Germany and will route the transaction through the listed group firm Falcon Tyres, a local report said. Full story...
Sep
8th

Navistar profits top analyst expectations, but outlook lowered

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Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp. posted higher-than-expected quarterly profits on strong sales of armored fighting vehicles to the U.S. military, but overall sales fell short of forecasts. Full story...
Sep
8th

BMW and#8216;revealsand#8217; new EfficientDynamics prototype:

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BMW has established a Web site called www.dontblogabouthis.com with the express purpose of revealing a prototype being used to test a new gasoline-electric driveline earmarked for a future sports car. Full story...
Sep
8th

US: Visteon opens factory for VW in Kaluga, Russia

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Visteon Corporation has opened an automotive interiors manufacturing facility in Kaluga, one of Russia's main centres for automotive production, approximately 180km (112 miles) southwest of Moscow. Full story...
Sep
8th

2010 Audi Q5 3.2 – Four Seasons Update – August 2010

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2010 Audi Q5 3.2 - Four Seasons Update - August 2010
2010 Audi Q5 3.2 - August 2010 - Automobile Magazine
Still winning the popularity contest among staff members.

2010 Audi Q5 3.2


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Sep
8th

Chrysler expands lease offers under new pact with U.S. Bank

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Chrysler Group has taken another step toward reviving its leasing business by signing an agreement to offer leasing through US Bank. The automaker announced the arrangement in an e-mail to dealers today. Full story...
Sep
8th

Chrysler expands lease offers under new pact with US Bank

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Chrysler Group has taken another step toward reviving its leasing business by signing an agreement to offer leasing through US Bank. The automaker announced the arrangement in an e-mail to dealers today. Full story...
Sep
8th

SOUTH AFRICA: Talks continue under violent cloud

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Employers representing South African component makers have strongly refuted claims unions have rejected a wage offer to end strikes that have paralysed the industry and brought violence in their wake. Full story...
Sep
8th

Paris auto show: Sporty Chevrolet Aveo debuts :

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Chevrolet has given its new Aveo subcompact car a sporty look aimed at capturing young buyers. Full story...
Sep
8th

NADA Guides’ new iPhone site enables car shoppers to find, price vehicles

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NADA Guides -- tapping into growing consumer demand for shopping tools and information on the go -- has developed an iPhone site to help car shoppers find and price a new vehicle. Full story...
Sep
8th

New engines for Saab 9-3 and 9-5

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New powerplants improve choice, emissions and performance across Saab range.


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Sep
8th

Paris auto show: Opel releases details of its Astra coupe concept:

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Opel/Vauxhall has released pictures of a concept for an Astra coupe that will be unveiled at the Paris auto show later this month. Full story...
Sep
8th

Ferrari boss Montezemolo says his future is fast cars–and fast trains:

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Ferrari S.p.A. Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has pledged his future to the supercar brand, refuting speculation that he might quit to join Italy's government. Full story...
Sep
8th

MANAGEMENT BRIEFING: Automotive logistics (part 1 – an overview)

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Logistics is a term that embraces a number of different elements, including the physical transportation or materials and parts, supply-chain process control, inventory management and quality control. The elongated supply chains that characterise the auto industry and the cost pressures on automakers and suppliers have left the auto industry at the forefront of developments in the field of logistics. We consider some of the issues that are changing the automotive supply-chain and the broader role of automotive logistics. Full story...
Sep
8th

SEPTEMBER MANAGEMENT BRIEFING: Automotive logistics (part 1 – an overview)

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Logistics is a term that embraces a number of different elements, including the physical transportation or materials and parts, supply-chain process control, inventory management and quality control. The elongated supply chains that characterise the auto industry and the cost pressures on automakers and suppliers have left the auto industry at the forefront of developments in the field of logistics. We consider some of the issues that are changing the automotive supply-chain and the broader role of automotive logistics. Full story...
Sep
8th

Ariel reveals Atom V8

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Somerset maker unleashes limited edition Atom with V8 power.


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Sep
8th

PARIS PREVIEW: Production Aveo breaks cover

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Chevrolet has released pictures of the final production redesigned Aveo ahead of its Paris show debut but the car is little different from the RS concept displayed at Detroit in January. It is significant as it will be built in, rather than imported into, the US where production of the larger Cruze started in Ohio today. Full story...
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