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Dec
6th

End of an era for Dream Cruise landmark:

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One of the local landmarks that adds an authentic feel to Detroit's Woodward Dream Cruise has closed. Full story...
Dec
6th

What Americans want (according to Fiat’s design boss):

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American cars are big; European cars are small. And it's always been that way. But that old distinction may be diminishing, says Fiat Group design boss Lorenzo Ramaciotti. In fact, he thinks that the size of U.S. Full story...
Dec
6th

What Americans want, according to Fiat design boss Ramaciotti:

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American cars are big; European cars are small. And it's always been that way. But that old distinction may be diminishing, says Fiat Group design boss Lorenzo Ramaciotti. In fact, he thinks that the size of U.S. Full story...
Dec
6th

US: Rearview cameras could be compulsory

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Rearview cameras could be compulsory on cars and light goods vehicles by 2014 following a proposal by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Full story...
Dec
6th

RUSSIA: Mitsubishi has big Outlander plans

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Mitsubishi Motors plans to almost triple the annual production of Outlander off-road vehicles to over 40,000 units in Russia by 2012, Itar-Tass reported, citing the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei. Full story...
Dec
6th

Two new Hyundai transmissions boost mpg:

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Hyundai will introduce dual-clutch and continuously variable transmissions to models for the United States as early as next year as it seeks to become a leader in fuel efficiency, a top executive says. Full story...
Dec
6th

Chrysler pushes Saturday service and sees Sunday as next frontier:

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Chrysler Group's Mopar parts and service division is ratcheting up efforts to get more dealers to open service departments on Saturday. Full story...
Dec
6th

Chrysler pushes Saturday service and sees Sunday as the next frontier:

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Chrysler Group's Mopar parts and service division is ratcheting up efforts to get more dealers to open service departments on Saturday. Full story...
Dec
6th

Nissan’s next Sentra will look more like the Altima:

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Nissan aims to double or even triple sales of its next-generation Sentra by offering a car with styling more in line with the mid-sized Altima. Full story...
Dec
6th

Nissan’s next Sentra to look more like the Altima:

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Nissan aims to double or even triple sales of its next-generation Sentra by offering a car with styling more in line with the mid-sized Altima. Full story...
Dec
6th

JAPAN: Mazda hints at emerging market eyes

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Though it has not confirmed persistent reports it will open a plant in Mexico with trading house Sumitomo, Mazda Motor's president Takashi Yamanouchi has hinted the automaker might open plants in emerging markets, saying the company has already sent research teams to Brazil, India and Russia. Full story...
Dec
6th

JAPAN: Partsmakers see H2 earnings downturn

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Car partsmakers in Japan are anticipating a considerable downturn in their earnings in the second half of fiscal 2010 due to the yen's appreciation and the expiration of a government subsidy programme for the purchase of eco-friendly vehicles, an industry body has said. Full story...
Dec
6th

GERMANY: Saarlouis starts on redesigned Ford Focus

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Ford began volume production of the redesigned Focus for Europe at its Saarlouis assembly plant in south west Germany on Monday. Production of four-door sedan and five-door hatchback versions for North America has already begun in Michigan; the German plant will also make a five-door wagon version. Full story...
Dec
6th

Porsche to debut ‘spectacular’ new model in Detroit

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Porsche is planning to make a triumphant return to the biggest US motor show with the debut of a secretive new model.


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Dec
6th

Mazda may introduce plug-in, electric cars after gas-electric hybrid

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Mazda's CEO Takashi Yamanouchi said the automaker is considering introducing plug-in hybrid and electric cars after it releases a gasoline-electric hybrid model. Full story...
Dec
6th

Mazda may introduce plug-in, EVs after hybrid

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Mazda's CEO Takashi Yamanouchi said the automaker is considering introducing plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles after it releases a gasoline-electric hybrid model. Full story...
Dec
6th

SOUTH AFRICA: Honda brings Ballade back

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Honda South Africa is bringing back a long-established nameplate - Ballade. Full story...
Dec
6th

UK: New car sales down by 11.5% in November

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Data released by the SMMT shows that UK car sales in November fell by 11.5% year-on-year, a fifth successive month of decline. Full story...
Dec
6th

Official Chrysler 300C pictures

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First official pictures reveal revised 300C's sleeker look


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Dec
6th

SPAIN: Nissan Barcelona fights to win make-or-break pickup

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Unions at Nissan Spain's factory in Barcelona are demanding the company negotiate new wage cuts and productivity improvements at the site to help it win the European assembly of the Japanese automaker's next pickup truck. Full story...
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