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Sep
14th

Sebring swap: Chrysler will call its 2011 sedan the 200:

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The Chrysler Sebring will get a fresh start late this year as it relaunches with a new name, the 200, and considerable upgrades to the engines, sheetmetal and interior. Full story...
Sep
14th

Chrysler details changes to minivan, Jeep Patriot:

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Wider use of the Pentastar V6, fascia changes and more luxurious materials in the interior are the key changes being made to the Chrysler Town and Country minivan and the Jeep Patriot for the 2011 model year. Full story...
Sep
14th

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine
A tarmac-seeking missile.

This Z4 sDrive35is (what a mouthful) has a smooth, powerful, turbocharged six-cylinder, a stellar dual-clutch automatic, and all kinds of dynamic capabilities, but I confess that I barely noticed any of that, because on the night I drove this car it was experiencing some kind of malfunction of the remote keyless system.


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Sep
14th

SOUTH AFRICA: Collective sector requirement stalls RMI-NUMSA deal

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Employers representing South African auto industry employers say the complexity of the bargaining situation across multiple sectors is delaying a final offer to striking workers. Full story...
Sep
14th

Chrysler’s replacement for Sebring sedan will be called the 200

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Chrysler Group today said it would name its redesigned mid-sized sedan the Chrysler 200 -- the vehicle that will replace the Sebring in its lineup. The 200 is a re-engineered, restyled version of the current Sebring. Full story...
Sep
14th

US: Finally – federal Fiat 500

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Fiat's North American specification 500 has finally been revealed at a product-fest for dealers in Florida. Chrysler is emphasising a sporty look with Fiat, equipping the 500 Sport variant with specially-tuned suspension, enhanced front and rear fascias with a larger grille and flared aerodynamic treatment. There are also 16-inch aluminium wheels with grey painted pockets and body-side sill cladding. Full story...
Sep
14th

2011 Honda CR-Z EX Navi, an AW Drivers Log:

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ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: As someone who is always keeping an eye out for a clean CRX Si to pop up, I can't help but be intrigued with this CR-Z. Full story...
Sep
14th

PARIS PREVIEW: Alfa showing new twin clutch ‘box

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Alfa Romeo will show MiTo and Giulietta models with its own twin-clutch automated transmission at the Paris show later this month. Full story...
Sep
14th

First Drive: 2011 Toyota Avalon

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First Drive: 2011 Toyota Avalon
2011 Toyota Avalon - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
It is indeed a step above coach.

Recently, Toyota has given the Avalon a push, with a vaguely retro advertising campaign that extols buyers to travel "Avalon class." And while the visuals may appeal to a demographic that fondly remembers the 1950s, the ads also work because their message is built around a kernel of truth. For passengers, particularly, the Avalon is definitely a nicer-than-average way to travel.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Toyota Avalon - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
14th

IRAN: Saipa to form Sudan JV for economy models

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Iranian state car manufacturer Saipa has agreed a preliminary deal to form a joint venture company in Sudan to produce economy models. Full story...
Sep
14th

SUDAN: Saipa to form JV for economy models

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Iranian state car manufacturer Saipa has agreed a preliminary deal to form a joint venture company in Sudan to produce economy models. Full story...
Sep
14th

Ken Block stars in Gymkhana THREE drift video

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Ford WRC driver and drift specialist Ken Block stars in his latest stunt driving video, Gymkhana THREE, Part 2; Ultimate Playground.


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Sep
14th

Toyota says software glitch in data boxes can give faulty speed readings:

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A top Toyota executive says the crash data boxes in its vehicles are reliable but a bug in the software that reads the information can provide inaccurate vehicle speeds. Full story...
Sep
14th

Toyota says software glitch can give faulty speed readings:

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A top Toyota executive says the crash data boxes in its vehicles are reliable but a bug in the software that reads the information can provide inaccurate vehicle speeds. Full story...
Sep
14th

SOUTH KOREA: Kia exports to Iran suspended since August

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Kia Motors said it has suspended all exports to Iran since August in response to recent trade sanctions imposed by the South Korean government on the Islamic state. Full story...
Sep
14th

Russia to extend car scrappage scheme into 2011

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Russia will extend its car scrappage scheme into 2011, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, pledging to allocate 14 billion rubles ($456.6 million) in the budget to support it. Full story...
Sep
14th

US: Toyota aims for 20,000 Prius plug-ins

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Toyota plans to sell about 20,000 plug-in Prius hybrids in the US from mid-2012 and will show a battery-powered RAV4 developed with new EV partner Tesla at the Los Angeles motor show in November. Full story...
Sep
14th

GERMANY: Daimler widens alliance cooperation to EVs

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Daimler reportedly is expanding cooperation with Renault and Nissan to develop electric cars in a race to meet tightening emission reduction rules. Full story...
Sep
14th

RUSSIA: Sollers starts Fiat Linea assembly

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Sollers Naberezhniye Chelny, a unit of Russian automaker Sollers, has started commercial production and sales of Fiat Linea cars, the unit said in a statement. Full story...
Sep
14th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ may book net profit

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AvtoVAZ may post a net profit in 2010, Samara region governor Vladimir Artyakovtold Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Full story...
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