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Dec
14th

RUSSIA: Government approves RUB2bn AvtoVAZ help

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The Russian government has preliminarily approved a proposal from the Samara Region government to allot RUB2bn towards the modernisation of two AvtoVAX subsidiaries in January-July 2011, Oleg Fursov, head of the region's employment department, told local media. Full story...
Dec
14th

CHINA: Sales growth boosts German brands

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Audi aims to sell 1m cars annually in China within three years, according to the Volkswagen unit's chief financial officer Axel Strotbek. Full story...
Dec
14th

UK: EV and hybrid model grant details unveiled

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Details of nine hybrid and electric vehicles that will qualify for a UK government grant of up to GBP5,000 (US$8,000) were announced today (14 December) by the Department for Transport. Full story...
Dec
14th

Fuji Heavy likely to begin China production in fiscal year 2012, president says

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TOKYO (Bloomberg) -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., the maker of Subaru-brand cars, is likely to begin production of cars in China in the year starting April 1, 2012 to meet demand in the world's fastest growing major economy. Full story...
Dec
14th

Vauxhall announces Ampera price

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Extended range Ampera will start at £28,995 including government Plug-In Car grant.


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Dec
14th

GERMANY: Police raid Ford Europe HQ in bribery investigation

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Police have raided offices at Ford's European headquarters in Cologne and other nearby sites in connection with a probe into an alleged bribery scheme involving some of the carmakers' staff and suppliers. Full story...
Dec
14th

BELGIUM: Chinese Antwerp bidder still looking for assembly plant

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A Chinese investor group that made an unsuccessful bid for Opel's Antwerp plant says it is still seeking assembly facilities. Full story...
Dec
14th

2010 Audi S4, an AW Long-Term Update:

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The long-term 2010 Audi S4 is the office favorite. It's been that way since we took delivery back in April. The only car that might upset the balance of power is our new Infiniti QX56 truck, which just arrived. Full story...
Dec
14th

VW’s new electric UP! taxi

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VW’s latest up! concept is inspired by London taxis, with the production-ready city car set to be unveiled next summer.


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Dec
14th

US: Toyota, Honda, to repair some 2011 models

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Both Toyota and Honda in the US have confirmed the need to repair models newly launched for the 2011 model year. Full story...
Dec
14th

Audi says China to become biggest market in 2011

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Audi said China will replace Germany as its biggest market in 2011. The brand's 11-month Chinese sales surged 50 percent to 209,800. Full story...
Dec
14th

UK/CHINA [updated]: Vauxhall helping develop UK MG dealer network

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General Motors' Vauxhall dealer development personnel are helping with the development of a UK MG network but MGs won't be sold alongside Vauxhalls in the same showroom. Full story...
Dec
14th

2011 Lincoln MKX, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This was airport transport, and it did it quite well, although the cargo area was jam-packed with four roll-aboard suitcases, one large duffel and a golf travel bag. Full story...
Dec
14th

2011 Volkswagen Jettas to be sold for $5,995 each–really:

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Volkswagen is selling three 2011 Jettas through Gilt Groupe for $5,995--slashing the and#8220;1and#8221; from the usual $15,995 starting price. Full story...
Dec
14th

US: Chevrolet ships first retail Volts

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Chevrolet has begun shipping retail customer Volts from its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. Customers in California, Texas, Washington DC and New York should receive the cars in the next few days and 160 will be shipped this week. Full story...
Dec
14th

Next Civic sketch released

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Honda shows preview of its next Civic which will debut at Detroit Motor Show and goes on sale here next summer.


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Dec
14th

Mitsubishi, Smart, PSA lead list for UK plug-in car grant

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UK motorists will be eligible for grants of as much as 5,000 pounds ($7,945) when they buy electric low-emission cars. Full story...
Dec
14th

Mercedes-Benz accepts 3rd place in U.S. luxury sales race

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Mercedes has admitted it may sell fewer luxury vehicles in the U.S. this year than Lexus and BMW. 'I'm pretty sure we'll be No. 3,' said Ernst Lieb, president of Mercedes' U.S. unit. Full story...
Dec
14th

Honda will unveil Civic concept at Detroit show

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Honda will unveil a concept version of the redesigned 2012 Civic at the Detroit auto show in January. The Civic is expected to have sportier styling to inject new life into the Honda brand. Full story...
Dec
14th

Honda will unveil Civic concept at Detroit show

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Honda will unveil a concept version of the redesigned 2012 Civic at the Detroit auto show in January. The Civic is expected to have sportier styling to inject new life into the Honda brand. Full story...
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