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Sep
2nd

Preh to establish JV with private Chinese supplier

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German automotive parts supplier Preh GmbH plans to set up a manufacturing joint venture in the east China city of Ningbo with local partsmaker Joyson Automotive Electronic Holding Co. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Honda shares pass Toyota’s on emerging market hope

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Honda's shares closed higher than those of rival Toyota on Thursday for the first time since 1976, as investors anticipated faster growth in emerging markets for Japan's No. 2 automaker. Full story...
Sep
2nd

INDONESIA: Hankook to build global tyre plant

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Hankook Tire plans to invest US$1.2bn in a global tyre manufacturing facility in Indonesia, according to government sources. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Lotus prepares for product blitz

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Lotus is preparing a high-risk concept-car blitz that will redefine its identity at this year's Paris auto show. Sources have confirmed that the sports car maker will take four all-new models to Paris, including two groundbreaking hybrids. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Opel to begin car sales in Israel

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Opel will begin selling cars in Israel next year as part of GM's strategy to expand the Germany-based brand outside Europe. Full story...
Sep
2nd

ITALY: Ferrari 458 fires prompt global recall

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Ferrari is recalling 1,248 458 Italia models worldwide following a series of fires involving the supercar. Full story...
Sep
2nd

GERMANY: New Suzuki UK boss promises to close ‘reality gap’

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New Suzuki GB boss Yoshinobu Abe, four months into his job, is taking his time to study the UK operations as he works out how to move the brand forward. Full story...
Sep
2nd

BMW sales in U.S. top Toyota’s Lexus for third straight month

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BMW AG's namesake brand increased U.S. sales 1.6 percent in August and beat Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus as the top U.S. luxury brand for the third straight month. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Subaru WRX Coupé spied

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Spy shots reveal best look yet at exciting new Toyota-Subaru coupé venture


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Sep
2nd

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gets engine upgrade, crew cab:

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A larger standard engine and more seating capacity are the big changes for the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup. Full story...
Sep
2nd

C4 Picasso and Grand Picasso facelifts

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Revised styling and stop start increase appeal of Citroen’s popular people carrier.


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Sep
2nd

Hyundai ix20 first official picture

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New compact MPV unveiled ahead of its Paris debut
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Sep
2nd

US: Dull August puts 12m goal in doubt

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Last month's sales were expected to pale next to August 2009 when dealers inventories were being stripped thanks to the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program. The unpleasant surprise was they also suffered next to July 2010's results. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Ferrari recalls supercars after fires

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Ferrari said it is recalling more than 1,240 of its 458 Italia supercars to replace an adhesive prone to melting after five reports of fire accidents. Full story...
Sep
2nd

What’s Next for the Swedes

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What's Next for the Swedes
What's next for the Swedes - Automobile Magazine
A short history of Swedish automobiles in America.

So these two Swedes, Volvo and Saab, walk into a bar. Long story short: Plenty of crazy stuff happens before they depart, worse for wear and unable to walk out under their own steam. But, praise Thor and the other Norse gods, they're still with us now.


Photo Gallery: What's next for the Swedes - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
2nd

VW exports to UK hit by South Africa plant shutdown

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Volkswagen shut its South African plant for the second time in a month after workers in the auto-parts industry went on strike over pay. Full story...
Sep
2nd

GM pitch to investors to begin after elections, sources say

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General Motors Co. plans to begin courting investors for its initial public stock offering immediately after the Nov. 2 U.S. mid-term congressional elections, two sources familiar with the plans said on Wednesday. Full story...
Sep
2nd

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Review

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Twist the key in the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500's ignition, and it burbles startlingly to life after that extra second of cranking that says something big and angry is about to wake up. Just afterwards, its supercharged V8 barks and crackles out the tailpipes with a noise that makes those nearby check for overhead thunderclouds. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Avion sets new mileage record at 119.1 mpg… or 1.975 L/100 km!

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On September 1st, American driver Craig Henderson completed a 1,478-mile trip behind the wheel of his Avion car using only 46.98 litres (12.41 US gallons) of diesel -- the equivalent of 1.975 litres per 100 kilometres (119.1 mpg)! This remarkable feat helped him break two of his previous records. Full story...
Sep
2nd

ALMS: The series heading to Baltimore on Labor Day

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The American Le Mans Series will be heading to Baltimore's Festival of Speed on Labor Day weekend in 2011. Full story...
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