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Jul
23rd

Hearing the call of the auto-show siren:

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Margery Krevsky walks over to a display case containing several hood-ornament reproductions. Full story...
Jul
23rd

ANALYSIS: ASEAN first-half sales jump 41%

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New vehicle sales in the ASEAN region's top six markets combined grew by 40.6% in the first half of 2010 to 1,187,885 units, compared with 844,760 units a year earlier, as demand continued to rebound from depressed year-earlier levels. Tony Pugliese surveys market trends and prospects in the region. Full story...
Jul
23rd

The Ford Explorer: A Retrospective

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The Ford Explorer: A Retrospective
Ford Explorer Retrospective - Automobile Magazine
A look back at the former SUV king.

In late 1990, the Ford Explorer made its debut, effectively defining the sport-utility vehicle segment that it would reign over for the decade that followed. Based on the Ford Ranger pickup, its mechanicals didn't exactly set the world on fire, but the concept of a versatile, off-road-ready family hauler did.


Photo Gallery: Ford Explorer Retrospective - Automobile Magazine


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Jul
23rd

Korea’s SK Energy boosts battery output to supply Hyundai, Kia

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SK Energy, South Korea's top crude oil refiner, will expand its local manufacturing capacity to supply rechargeable batteries for Hyundai's and Kia's future electric vehicles. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Better new-car prices boost Ford’s second-quarter results

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Ford CEO Alan Mulally's overhaul of the automaker's lineup is paying big dividends. Ford reported a second-quarter profit of $2.6 billion thanks in part to its ability to charge more for new models. The second-largest U.S. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Chery says it was unaware of GM technology theft case

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China's Chery Automobile Co said today it was unaware of a U.S. case of alleged theft of General Motors technology that had been linked to the Chinese firm. A Detroit couple was charged on Thursday in a U.S. Full story...
Jul
23rd

GM to buy AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion, key for IPO

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General Motors plans to buy auto finance company AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion in a cash deal financed by government bailout money and aimed at removing a major investor concern before a planned IPO. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Chery says it was unaware of GM technology theft case

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China's Chery Automobile Co said today it was unaware of a U.S. case of alleged theft of General Motors technology that had been linked to the Chinese firm. A Detroit couple was charged on Thursday in a U.S. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Ex-GM engineer charged in hybrid trade secrets plot

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A former GM engineer and her husband were charged Thursday with conspiring to steal trade secrets related to GM hybrid vehicles to pass on to China's Chery Automobile Co. Full story...
Jul
23rd

F1: Nelson Piquet Jr linked with American outfit Cypher

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The latest name linked with the hopeful American outfit Cypher Group is Nelson Piquet Jr. Full story...
Jul
23rd

F1: All F1 radio traffic now eligible for broadcast

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Formula one teams have lost the ability to censor pit radio messages during official track sessions. Full story...
Jul
23rd

F1: Sebastian Vettel explains Michael Schumacher’s return in on track

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Sebastian Vettel describes 'no panic' in Michael Schumacher's push for pace. Full story...
Jul
23rd

2010 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Review

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No compact pickup truck has a reputation as good as the Tacoma's. Although it hasn't always been called the Tacoma, Toyota's compact pickup is famous for its bulletproof reliability and solid construction. That could be the only argument one needs to choose it over its competition, namely the Honda Ridgeline, the Nissan Frontier and the Ram Dakota. Full story...
Jul
23rd

IRL: Alex Tagliani looks forward to a solid race at Honda Indy Edmonton

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Alex Tagliani of the FAAZT Racing team will be racing for a fifth time in Edmonton, having raced there during his Champ Car days and he hopes that he'll be able to stop Will Power's domination on road circuit. Full story...
Jul
23rd

IRL: A deeper look at the IZOD IndyCar series

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As the action begins for the Honda Indy Edmonton, let's take a closer look at the IZOD IndyCar series, the Dallara spec car and the Honda spec engine. Full story...
Jul
23rd

F1: Fernando Alonso beats Sebastian Vettel on a dry track at Hockenheim

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Ferrari's Fernando Alonso claimed since the beginning of the season that the F10 is quite a good car. He proved it Friday afternoon by setting the fastest lap around the Hockenheimring in preparation for the Grand Prix of Germany. Full story...
Jul
23rd

A race truck to challenge a DTM car at the Nurburgring!

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There will be a fascinating competition this Sunday at the Nurburgring as a race-prepared MAN truck will challenge an Audi A4 from the DTM series! Full story...
Jul
23rd

Rally: Marcus Gronholm could be linked to the MINI WRC programme

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Finland'sMarcus Gronholm could join the MINI Prodrive programme, which will probably make its debut in the World Rally Championship next season. Full story...
Jul
23rd

New look for Fiat-Yamaha MotoGP bikes at US Moto Grand Prix this weekend!

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In case anyone still believes that Chrysler will remain the same under Fiat management, let me tell you that "things they are a'changin". We just received a press release from Chrysler US about a Fiat contest to place photos of smiling faces on the factory Fiat-Yamaha MotoGP bikes for the US Moto Grand Prix, run this week end at Laguna Seca. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Cars are like AIDS

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Cars are like AIDS: if you don't know how it works, you can make mistakes. Full story...
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