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Jul
28th

Five High-Riding, Sports Car Beating Tuner SUVs

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Five High-Riding, Sports Car Beating Tuner SUVs
Driven: Five High-Riding, Sports Car Beating Tuner SUVs - Automobile Magazine
Aftermarket tuners have taken the vehicles to the next level.

High-performance SUVs seem to be the answer to a question no one asked. An ultrafast vehicle with a center of gravity higher than some sports cars' rooflines and weighs as much as several sports cars combined? Sounds like a recipe for a rollover. Nonetheless, automakers have found the concept rather popular -- and profitable -- and we can't deny that these vehicles can be impressive performers.


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Jul
28th

PSA shares slump on H2 fears after strong first half

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PSA warned its second-half performance would be hampered by a tougher economic environment, sending its shares lower even though it swung to a first-half profit. Full story...
Jul
28th

Driven: 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SR

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Driven: 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SR
2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SR - Driven - Automobile Magazine
For G37 fans on a strict budget.

It's easy enough to be wooed by the svelte form of the Infiniti G37 coupe, but its $36,915 entry price isn't exactly an easy hurdle for all consumers to clear. Perhaps G37 fans on a strict budget may be intrigued by the 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Coupe. It's hard to argue that the two-door Altima isn't an attractive car, but does the midsize, front-wheel-drive coupe have enough substance to support its good looks?


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Jul
28th

2010 Suzuki Kizashi – Four Seasons Update – July 2010

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2010 Suzuki Kizashi - Four Seasons Update - July 2010
2010 Suzuki Kizashi - July 2010 Update - Automobile Magazine
All we really need in a small car.

Months in fleet: Five
Mileage to date: 18,246


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Jul
28th

TI Automotive wins Mercedes fuel tank contract

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UK-based TI Automotive Ltd. says a fuel-systems contract it secured with Mercedes-Benz marks the largest with an individual company in the British supplier's history. Full story...
Jul
28th

Daimler names first female brand head

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Daimler is giving Smart more autonomy and has appointed Annette Winkler to lead the microcar brand. Winkler is the first woman to head a brand at the German automaker. Full story...
Jul
28th

Audi’s Stadler accelerated when rivals hit the brakes

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It's turning out to be another memorable year for Audi and CEO Rupert Stadler. Under Stadler's guidance, Audi is on course to finish the year with global sales of more than 1 million vehicles, beating its previous record of 1,003,469 set in 2008. Full story...
Jul
28th

BMW recalls new 5-Series sedan for bad fuel-level sensors

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The sedan's fuel sensor can become wedged against the tank, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. Full story...
Jul
28th

Visteon suppliers urged to vote down plan to exit bankruptcy

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Visteon's reorganization proposal has divided creditors owed at least $2.8 billion. Bondholders, who are sponsoring the plan, would own 95 percent of Visteon, with current shareholders getting the rest. Full story...
Jul
28th

Italy gives Fiat too little and asks too much

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Italy needs to make building cars in the country more financially appealing to Fiat #8211; and other automakers #8211; if it wants to avoid losing future projects. Full story...
Jul
28th

F1: Keeping current drivers for 2011 at Toro Rosso is ‘logical’ explains Franz Tost

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With Sebastien Buemi now in his second full season with the Faenza based team, and Jaime Alguersuari not always shining during his 19 races so far, it had been rumoured that owner Red Bull was keen to promote its next rising youngster. Full story...
Jul
28th

F1: Bernie Ecclestone thinks F1 should scrap team order ban

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As the sporting world debates Ferrari's order for Felipe Massa to hand Hockenheim victory to Fernando Alonso, there are those who believe teams should be free to run their businesses on track. Full story...
Jul
28th

NASCAR: Jack Roush survives private jet crash in Wisconsin

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Roush Fenway Racing co-owner, Jack Roush was involved in an airplane accident while attempting to land his private jet in Oshkosh, WI on Tuesday evening. Full story...
Jul
28th

IRL: Pit stop competition for the fans with the FAZZT Racing team

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Fans of the IZOD IndyCar series will have the unique chance to enter an incredible contest to be held in Montreal in August. Full story...
Jul
28th

Nissan extends LEAF’s battery warranty to 8 years or 100,000 miles

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Consumers who placed reservations for the Nissan LEAF now know when the will get their world's first all-electric, zero-emission vehicle. Full story...
Jul
28th

Personalize your Mazda2 with ‘Mazda Skins’

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Exclusive to the Canadian market, Mazda is offering the option to customize the new Mazda2 2011 with vinyl decal "Skins", to apply to the outside of the car. Full story...
Jul
28th

Green light given by Stuttgart for Series Development of the 918 Spyder

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Because of the global enthusiasm of the public and the customers, Porsche announces the launch of a series development of the Porsche 918 Spyder. Full story...
Jul
28th

F1: Photos of the controversial front wing of the Red Bull RB6

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The current debate in Formula1 is to determine if the Red Bull Racing team is using what is called a "flexible front wing" on their Renault-powered RB6. Full story...
Jul
28th

Video: Pagani Zonda R’s record lap around the Nürburgring

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The Pagani Zonda R establishes a new record at Nürburgring's Nordschleife. A laptime of 6:47,5 min for 20.832 km, with Marc Basseng at the wheel. Full story...
Jul
28th

F1: Pirelli says Mercedes reserve driver Nick Heidfeld is ‘ideal’ for tire testing job

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Team Mercedes GP reserve driver, veteran Nick Heidfeld fits the bill to spearhead new tire supplier Pirelli's formula one tire testing. Full story...
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