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Oct
19th

Kia and NBA extend their marketing ties through the 2011-12 season:

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Kia Motors America signed a two-year extension of its sponsorship deal with the National Basketball Association through the league's 2011-2012 season. Full story...
Oct
19th

2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Yikes, this car is pricey. Nice, but pricey. This is a big car and there's a lot to like here--beautiful interior, well built and comfortable seats. Full story...
Oct
19th

Automakers switch to new engine oil for more efficiency, better protection

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Automakers are going to great lengths to get more miles per gallon from their vehicles and everything is being looked at -- even the engine oil. Full story...
Oct
19th

Nissan unleashes upgraded GT-R

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All-conquering GT-R gets more power, better aerodynamics and upgraded design for 2011.


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Oct
19th

SAAB 9-4X revealed

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First official pictures revealed of SAAB’s all-new 9-4X crossover.


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Oct
19th

CZECH REPUBLIC: Car production sees nine-month boost

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Stronger exports and domestic sales have helped the Czech Republic report a double digit jump in car production in the first nine-months of the year. Full story...
Oct
19th

CHINA: Autoliv acquires Delphi seatbelt JV

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Autoliv has acquired Delphi's 51% share in the Chinese seatbelt maker Beijing Delphi Automotive Safety Products (BDS). BDS is a joint venture between Delphi and the Chinese company BHAP. Full story...
Oct
19th

THE NETHERLANDS: Company to market electric drive tuk tuk

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A Dutch company is developing what it claims is the first fully-electric of the Tuk Tuk, the three wheeled taxi popular throughout Asia. Full story...
Oct
19th

US: Ford leads on 2010 model discounts – TrueCar

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Ford leads the industry in discounts for 2010 models from their Manufactured Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with an average discount of nearly 15% according to a report from analysts at TrueCar.com. Full story...
Oct
19th

UK: BRICs drive light vehicle assembly to record year

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The year 2010 is set to be a record year for global light vehicle assembly according to analysts at PwC. Despite sluggish demand in the world's mature markets, the global total is being driven by continued strong demand growth in emerging markets and widespread inventory replenishment. Full story...
Oct
19th

LA SHOW PREVIEW: Saab to show 9-4X

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Saab is to give its new 9-4X crossover a world premiere at the LA Show next month. Full story...
Oct
19th

CANADA: GM Oshawa adds third shift on Equinox demand

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General Motors in Canada has said that in order to meet 'exceptional customer demand', Chevrolet Equinox production has now stepped up with over 600 employees working on a third shift at the Oshawa Assembly Plant. Full story...
Oct
19th

VW may delay Porsche merger amid U.S. lawsuits, German tax talks

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Volkswagen may need to put on hold a merger with Porsche until risks from U.S. lawsuits and German tax issues are resolved, VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said. Full story...
Oct
19th

Czech 9-month car production up by 13%

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Czech car production rose by 12.88 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2010, thanks to stronger exports as well as domestic sales, the Czech Car Association said. Full story...
Oct
19th

VW may delay Porsche merger amid U.S. lawsuits, German tax talks

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Volkswagen may need to put on hold a merger with Porsche until risks from U.S. lawsuits and German tax issues are resolved, VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said. Full story...
Oct
19th

GERMANY: BMW and PSA to collaborate on hybrid components

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The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced that they will expand their cooperation by including hybrid components for front-wheel drive vehicles. Full story...
Oct
19th

BRAZIL/URUGUAY: Latin NCAP launched

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Consumers in Latin America and the Caribbean will now be able to compare the safety performance of new cars from leading global brands following the launch of Latin NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme). Full story...
Oct
19th

JAPAN: MMC field testing light commercial electric vehicle

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Yamato Transport Co. have announced that they have started field testing for parcel collection and delivery operations with the use of a prototype light commercial electric vehicle (EV) built by MMC. Full story...
Oct
19th

VW announces Passat prices

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New Passat goes on sale now with prices starting at £18,470.


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Oct
19th

UK: JLR board changes announced; Hallmark joins from Saab

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced four senior executive appointments into new board-level roles in a restructured global marketing and sales division. Included in the changes is the recruitment of Saab's sales chief Adrian Hallmark. Full story...
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