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Sep
8th

CHINA: August sales up 59.3%

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Chinese retail car sales last month jumped 59.3% year on year to 977,300 units, helped largely by Beijing subsidies for fuel-efficient models. Full story...
Sep
8th

BMW’s secret new sports car

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New website reveals 2012 sports prototype with hybrid drivetrain.


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Sep
8th

W. Europe car sales slump 14% in August; 7% decline for 2010 forecast

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New-car sales in western European slumped another 14.2 percent in August, dragged down by major declines in each of the five biggest countries. The decline, to 664,804, brings sales for the 10 months to 8.79 million units, off 2. Full story...
Sep
8th

Opel releases details of Astra coupe

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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. Opel hints that a production version of the Paris concept will not stray far from the rakish lines of the concept. Full story...
Sep
8th

Chevy will debut sporty Aveo in Paris

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

Chevy will debut sporty Aveo in Paris

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Chevrolet has given its new Aveo subcompact car a sporty look aimed at capturing young buyers. The General Motors Co. unit will unveil its latest Aveo as a production debut at the Paris auto show later this month. Full story...
Sep
8th

Nissan to create new car brand with Chinese partner

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Nissan Motor Co. plans to introduce a new passenger-car brand in Chinese market with its local partner to help meet demand for cheaper models. The Japanese company and Wuhan, Hubei-based Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Full story...
Sep
8th

Nissan to create new car brand with Chinese partner

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Nissan Motor Co. plans to introduce a new passenger-car brand in Chinese market with its local partner to help meet demand for cheaper models. The Japanese company and Wuhan, Hubei-based Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Full story...
Sep
8th

GERMANY: Ford’s refreshed Mondeo ‘a match for Audi’

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Ford's mid-cycle facelift for its flagship Mondeo puts its perceived quality on a par with "the best Ingolstadt can do", according to Ford of Europe design chief -and former Audi designer - Martin Smith. Full story...
Sep
8th

Peugeot teases new concept

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Mystery electric concept vehicle to be revealed on 21st September.


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Sep
8th

BRAZIL: Citroën bets heavily on Aircross

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There is no question the Brazilian consumer likes normal cars dressed up to suggest off-road ability. There is no logical explanation other than Fiat's decision to launch the Palio Weekend Adventure back in 1999, prompting rivals to follow suit ever since. Full story...
Sep
8th

VW will extend Winterkorn’s contract, union chief says

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VW's supervisory board plans to extend CEO Martin Winterkorn's contract, said Bernd Osterloh, head of the carmaker's works council. Winterkorn, 63, has vowed to surpass Toyota in sales and profitability by 2018. Full story...
Sep
8th

VW will extend Winterkorn’s contract, union chief says

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VW's supervisory board plans to extend CEO Martin Winterkorn's contract, said Bernd Osterloh, head of the carmaker's works council. Winterkorn, 63, has vowed to surpass Toyota in sales and profitability by 2018. Full story...
Sep
8th

JAPAN: Import sales up 10th straight month

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Sales of new imported vehicles, including those made by Japanese automakers overseas, in Japan jumped 74.9% year on year in August to 19,718 units, rising for the 10th straight month, an industry body said. Full story...
Sep
8th

Fiat will count on Formica to turn around sales

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Andrea Formica faces a tough challenge once he arrives at Fiat: turnaround sales at the four-brand division without any short-term help from new products. Full story...
Sep
8th

Shanghai Auto to launch diesel sedan in Europe

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Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. will launch a diesel-powered version of its Roewe 550 sedan in Europe in late 2011 or 2012, Gao Weimin, head of SAIC's technology center, said. Full story...
Sep
8th

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: As far as comfort and interior design goes, the Range Rover remains at the head of the class. Full story...
Sep
8th

2011 GMC Sierra 3500, What I drove last night:

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Cue up the Sir Mix-a-Lot, because this truck has got back! In fact, everything about this truck is big. Let's start with the name--the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 4WD Crew Cab SLT DRW. That is crammed with enough acronyms to qualify as a government project. Full story...
Sep
8th

2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid, an AW Flash Drive:

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Sep
8th

Chevrolet’s new Aveo revealed

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Production version of new supermini set to debut at Paris Motor Show.


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