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Nov
1st

2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 Bluetec 4Matic, an AW Drivers Log:

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INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: To me there's no debate about what this vehicle is--it's a station wagon. And a fine one at that. Full story...
Nov
1st

JAPAN: Nissan shows new EV ‘mobility concept’

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Nissan Motor could make its own version of alliance partner Renault's Twizy two-seat electric vehicle displayed at the Paris show earlier this year. The automaker in Japan today announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, 'Nissan New Mobility Concept'. Full story...
Nov
1st

Toyota leads Japan October car sales to lowest since 1968 as subsidies end

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Plunging demand for Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. cars led Japan's October auto sales to the lowest level for the month in 42 years after a government subsidy program ended. Full story...
Nov
1st

INDIA: Steel Strips Wheels wins Euro aftermarket deal

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India's Steel Strips Wheels has agreed a deal with IBAT of Europe to export a minimum of 500,000 steel wheel rims over three years. Full story...
Nov
1st

L.A. auto show: Mitsubishi to debut wide-body ‘American’ i-MiEV:

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will unveil a wide-bodied i-MiEV electric car tailored to the United States at the Los Angeles auto show during press days Nov. 17-18. Full story...
Nov
1st

Kia’s chief designer seeks a sporty car to blow the doors off its image:

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Kia's design boss wants to add a sports car or convertible to lend more appeal to the brand. Full story...
Nov
1st

Kia designer seeks sporty car to blow doors off image:

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Kia's design boss wants to add a sports car or convertible to lend more appeal to the brand. Full story...
Nov
1st

INDIA: Maruti Q2 net up 5%

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Maruti Suzuki India has reported a 5% year on year rise in net profit to INR5.9bn (US$132.2m) on sales up 27% to INR89.4bn ($1.98bn) for the second fiscal quarter of 2010-11. Full story...
Nov
1st

SOUTH KOREA: All automakers see October sales rise

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All five South Korean carmakers saw their October sales increase from a year ago, fueled by increasing local and overseas demand, with Ssangyong Motorleading in terms of year on year rise. Full story...
Nov
1st

U.S. tax issues may derail Schaeffler-Conti merger, paper says

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The planned merger of Continental AG and Schaeffler Group may be delayed by several years or fail altogether because of U.S. tax demands, a German paper reported, citing unidentified people close to Schaeffler. The U.S. Full story...
Nov
1st

INDIA: GM chief bullish

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Chevrolet's local chief is bullish about prospects in India as he prepares to officially open a new engine plant next week. Full story...
Nov
1st

just-auto’s research round-up

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Here's a brief run-down of reports available in our research store that caught our eye over the past week or so... Full story...
Nov
1st

German car exports set to increase 21%, report says

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German auto exports may increase by 21 percent this year to 4.15 million units, driven by a rise in demand in China and the U.S., a paper reported, citing Matthias Wissmann, head of the VDA industry group. Full story...
Nov
1st

UK: General Electric promises huge EV order

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General Electric will order "tens of thousands" of electric vehicles within about a week, CEO Jeffrey Immelt said during a speech in London. He did not give any further details of what will be the largest EV order in history. Full story...
Nov
1st

Conti, Bosch push EU to secure access to rare earths

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Continental and Bosch are pushing regulators in the region to secure the supply of rare-earth metals as China limits exports of the metals. Full story...
Nov
1st

First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima

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First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima
2011 Kia Optima - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
Hey, good lookin'

After decades of watching value-conscious automakers fail to transition their show cars' looks to the showroom floor, we've been brainwashed into thinking that high style must cost a fortune.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Kia Optima - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
1st

JAPAN: Sales plummet as incentives end

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New vehicle sales in Japan tumbled more 25% in October from the same month a year ago, the steepest year on year fall in 18 months as subsidies for green cars ended. Full story...
Nov
1st

FRANCE: Ministers paint bleak outlook for auto industry

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French automotive suppliers may need help from local authorities as the industry continues to struggle into next year, according to government ministers. Full story...
Nov
1st

INDIA: Carmakers continue to hit new highs

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Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, India's two top selling car brands, posted record sales in October as a strong economy continued to bring consumers into showrooms to buy new models ahead of the religious festival season. Full story...
Nov
1st

COMMENT: EV uncertainties don’t remove the need for them

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There was an interesting study from JD Power last week that examined consumer attitudes to hybrids and electric vehicles. It pretty much confirmed what a lot of people in the industry have long known: that these vehicles will not make it to mainstream car buyers in the foreseeable future. Full story...
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