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Nov
19th

L.A. auto show: Cadillac, Smart tie for design-challenge win:

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Judges at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge selected the Cadillac Aera and the Smart 454 WWT as the winners of the challenge. Full story...
Nov
19th

GM shares close up 7 cents in second day of trading

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GM shares rose 7 cents today to close at $34.26 in their second day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Trading was light at 107 million shares, compared to 458 million shares traded on Thursday. The shares traded as high as $34. Full story...
Nov
19th

Hyundai to shift Azera upscale

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The next generation of Hyundai's near-luxury Azera sedan will move upscale from the current model, but it will still fall between the midsize Sonata and full-size Genesis sedan. Full story...
Nov
19th

Toyota speed-up cases won’t be dismissed, judge says

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A federal judge tentatively ruled today that he will reject most of Toyota Motor Corp.'s first major legal challenge to class-action lawsuits filed against the automaker by car owners over sudden acceleration. Full story...
Nov
19th

RUSSIA: Nissan to purchase AvtoVAZ stake

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Nissan is to buy a 10% stake in AvtoVAZ next year, according to the head of the Russian company's state-owned shareholder. Full story...
Nov
19th

JAPAN: Toyota lays out its green plans

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Toyota has unveiled its plans to roll out a range of greener vehicles including 11 new conventional hybrids over the next two years and a Prius-based plug-in hybrid. Full story...
Nov
19th

Corker ‘vindicated’ by GM after pressing demands on automakers

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U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, the Tennessee Republican who shaped the government's demands of automakers in exchange for $82 billion of taxpayer money, said he feels 'vindicated' by General Motors Co.'s initial public offering. Full story...
Nov
19th

Toyota to increase assembly line efficiency, report says

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Toyota Motor Corp. plans to upgrade engine assembly lines worldwide to cut output cost and make even the smaller assembling units profitable, the Nikkei business daily reported today. Full story...
Nov
19th

EPA delays decision on E15 use in older models

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The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed a decision that was expected in December on whether gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol is safe for vehicles built during the 2001 to 2006 model years. Full story...
Nov
19th

EPA to delay decision on E15 use in older models

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The Environmental Protection Agency will delay a decision that was expected in December on whether gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol is safe for vehicles built during the 2001 to 2006 model years, a source familiar with the matter told... Full story...
Nov
19th

US: Federal-Mogul gearing up for acquisitions

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Federal-Mogul is gearing up for acquisitions in order to boost its presence in the electrical vehicle technologies sector. Full story...
Nov
19th

Daily video: But Wait, There’s More …:

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Who was the strongest competition for KV Racing in the Izod IndyCar Series this year? Maybe themselves. Full story...
Nov
19th

LA SHOW: Subaru shows Impreza Design Concept

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Subaru has unveiled the Impreza Design Concept, which previews the carmaker's new 'Confidence in Motion' design and brand strategy, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Full story...
Nov
19th

Group 1 CEO: Ford, Chevy to gain share for `foreseeable future’

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GM's Chevrolet and Ford 's namesake brand may increase their market shares for the 'foreseeable future,' said the chief executive officer of the Group 1 Automotive Inc. dealership chain. Full story...
Nov
19th

Saab prepares to enter China, Russia

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Saab Automobile AB plans to begin distribution to China some time in 2011. A deal is expected to be signed by year end, CEO Jan Ake Jonsson said this week. Full story...
Nov
19th

Nissan to boost North American output to curb yen impact

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Nissan expects to build as many as 1.6 million cars and trucks at U.S. and Mexican plants by late 2012 to limit pressure from a rising yen, said the head of operations in the Americas for the Japanese automaker. Full story...
Nov
19th

First Look: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible

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First Look: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible
2012 BMW 650i Convertible - First Look - Automobile Magazine
Convertible first, coupe later

Based the the appearance of the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, one could have easily predicted the automaker was on the cusp of launching the all-new 6 Series Coupe. BMW, however, decided to switch things up, and roll out the drop-top variant -- the 2012 650i Convertible -- before it sends the fixed-roof model into production.


Photo Gallery: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible - First Look - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
19th

Top ten stories on just-auto this week

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This week's top ten just-auto stories include an interview with Ford Europe's CEO, GM's return to Wall Street and a tender for New York cabs Full story...
Nov
19th

Porsche mulls smaller SUV, sports car:

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Porsche may develop a small SUV and a sports car smaller than the Boxster as it aims to double worldwide sales in the next three years. Full story...
Nov
19th

2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This car is a beast. I've liked the new E-class since its introduction, and this hot-rod version is great fun. The steering wheel is nice and thick and the seats are enveloping. Full story...
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