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Jun
21st

US: Latest JD Power survey shows domestic initial quality up

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Domestic brands have passed import nameplates in a United States JD Power (JDP) initial quality survey for the first time in the survey's 24-year history. The company said initial quality had improved considerably, led by new entries from Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Full story...
Jun
21st

Porsche shares advance as VW considers Mueller to run sports-car maker

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Porsche shares rose to their highest level in five weeks as VW considers naming its chief product strategist Matthias Mueller to run the sports-car maker. Full story...
Jun
21st

Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi Clash Over Small Sports Cars

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Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi Clash Over Small Sports Cars
Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi Clash Over Small Sports Cars - Automobile Magazine
Could internal politics endanger the Volkswagen Group's trio of mid-engine compact sports cars?

Could internal politics endanger the Volkswagen Group's trio of mid-engine compact sports cars -- the Porsche 356, the Audi R5, and the VW BlueSport? VW launched the mid-engine BlueSport concept at the 2009 Detroit auto show. The car was a runner, the engineers had done much more than their routine homework, and, in principle, marketing had given it a thumbs-up. Almost eighteen months later, however, the two-seater is still on hold.



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Jun
21st

Mazda seeks deal with WPP for ad business, cuts Doner

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Mazda, after narrowing its search for a new advertising agency, said today it is in contract talks with English advertising giant WPP Group plc. Full story...
Jun
21st

RUSSIA: GM plans talks with truckmaker Kamaz

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General Motors will have talks with Russian truckmaker OAO Kamaz this week about a possible partnership, an aide to Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
21st

UK: Toyota begins Prius PHEV fleet trials

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The first Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids in the UK have joined the fleets of five businesses and public organisations on three-year leases where, Toyota GB said, "they will demonstrate the fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost savings and everyday practicality their rechargeable hybrid power system can deliver". Full story...
Jun
21st

UK: Toyota begins Prius PHV fleet trials

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The first Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids (PHV) in the UK have joined the fleets of five businesses and public organisations on three-year leases where, Toyota GB said, "they will demonstrate the fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost savings and everyday practicality their rechargeable hybrid power system can deliver". Full story...
Jun
21st

Dealer sues Chrysler, claiming terms for reinstatement violate arbitration law

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In the first lawsuit of its kind, a closed Missouri dealership that prevailed in arbitration over Chrysler Group claims that it received a letter of intent that violates the federal dealer arbitration law. Century Motor Corp. Full story...
Jun
21st

Nissan opens center to train Leaf service technicians

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Nissan North America Inc. has opened a new technical training center in Livermore, Calif., to ensure a smooth sales launch for the Leaf -- the first modern-day fully electric car from a major automaker. Full story...
Jun
21st

COMMENT: BMW opts to go-it-alone

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Cross-shareholdings and corporate alliances may be all the rage in the auto industry, but BMW is preferring to chart an independent course. Full story...
Jun
21st

First Look: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype

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First Look: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype - First Look - Automobile Magazine
The Ultimate Expression of AMG's 2015 Performance Strategy

Yes, the all-electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype has slightly less horsepower than its gas-powered sibling. But it still has a very impressive 526 horsepower and 649-pound-feet of torque -- the latter available from the moment you mash the pedal to the floor. When you do stomp the E-Cell's accelerator, it will blast 60 mph in four seconds, according to the Benz AMG folks.


Photo Gallery: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype - First Look - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
21st

Return of TVR

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TVR is back with new Sagaris-based V8-powered contender.
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Jun
21st

Volvo S60 blows its top

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Exclusive look at Swede’s C70 replacement, metal-roofed convertible completes four-strong ‘60’ range.
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Jun
21st

Fiat to build sporty 500 SPIDER

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Two-seat Abarth roadster based on 500 confirmed, model uses 180bhp turbo petrol from Ferrari special edition.
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Jun
21st

Fiat to build sporty 500 Spider

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Two-seat Abarth roadster based on 500 confirmed, model uses 180bhp turbo petrol from Ferrari special edition.
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Jun
21st

Still no Porsche in Gran Turismo 5

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Super-realistic pit stops and car damage will appear in GT5, but no official Porsches.
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Jun
21st

Classic 911 speeds into action

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Top-secret Porsche Speedster due to return for first time in 18 years.
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Jun
21st

Electric Vauxhall’s UK marathon

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Vauxhall Ampera all set to embark on record-breaking journey across UK.


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Jun
21st

Buick hopes ‘Truth’ site will set it free, help launch Regal:

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Call it the Fiesta Movement for grown-ups. Full story...
Jun
21st

Honda Odyssey has more room, more stuff:

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The redesigned Honda Odyssey minivan, scheduled to arrive in dealerships this fall, is lower, wider, roomier and more aerodynamic than its predecessor. Full story...
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