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Jun
7th

Free of GM, Saab declares its independence:

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Saab Automobile AB is reinventing itself as an independent automaker. Full story...
Jun
7th

Renault confirms joint bid for Korea’s Ssangyong

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Renault SA confirmed it has submitted a letter of intent to buy South Korean SUV maker Ssangyong Motor Co., together with Japanese partner Nissan Motor Co. and South Korean subsidiary Renault Samsung Motors. Full story...
Jun
7th

US: Johnson Controls still eyeing Visteon acquisition

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Johnson Controls (JCI) has confirmed - in a one-sentence statement - that it remains interested in pursuing its proposal of acquiring assets of Visteon Corporation. Full story...
Jun
7th

Hyundai’s India car plant halted by strike

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Production of the two key European models at Hyundai Motor Co.'s Indian plant was halted by a strike by workers, the Indian unit of the South Korean carmaker said on Monday, adding it was seeking government intervention. Full story...
Jun
7th

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 – Four Seasons Wrap-Up

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2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Four Seasons Wrap-Up
2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 - Long Term Review Wrap Up - Automobile Magazine
Sunny skies for Hyundai.

In 1986, Hyundai entered the American marketplace with the subcompact, $4995 Excel, which was based on a Mitsubishi Mirage and was so far below the radar that it was deemed unworthy of mention by a fledgling Automobile Magazine. It wasn't until 1995 that the company sold a U.S.-market car - the new Accent - that was all-Hyundai and didn't have a Mitsubishi engine or underpinnings.


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Jun
7th

2010 Toyota Venza AWD

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2010 Toyota Venza AWD
2010 Toyota Venza AWD - Automobile Magazine
Toyota's other swagger wagon.

The Venza is a clear case of a good design that has been ravaged by cost cutters. Toyota nailed the basics: the Venza drives like a mid-size sedan (albeit a boring one) and offers as much utility as larger crossovers. It even would even be attractive save for its overly fussy front fascia. What kills the Venza is its inexcusably cheap interior. The cheap, mismatched graining of the plastics and the impreciseness of the panel fits on the dash is just the sort of work we used to slam in Fords and Chevrolets.


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Jun
7th

US: Marchionne calls for more action to ease Europe’s debt crisis

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Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne said European countries need to take further action to resolve the region's debt crisis, despite measures so far taken to bail out Greece. Full story...
Jun
7th

JAPAN: Imported vehicles rise again in May

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Japan has seen a leap in sales of imported vehicles. An industry body has said the 17.1% jump in May over the same month last year is down to the popularity of new models. Full story...
Jun
7th

US: China’s chance to take lead on EVs

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China is in a position to "leapfrog" the rest of the world and take the lead in introducing electric vehicles and technologies, said Ford chief Alan Mulally. Full story...
Jun
7th

SWITZERLAND: Nissan Europe sales rise in May

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Nissan Europe sales jumped 15% in May compared to the same month a year ago to 42,835 against the backdrop of a 5% decrease in total industry volume. Full story...
Jun
7th

COMMENT: Daimler means business in China

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Daimler's recent high-level discussions in China demonstrates the German manufacturer's seriousness when it comes to the vast market. Full story...
Jun
7th

Buffett-backed BYD may set up European base in Germany

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BYD Co., the Chinese automaker backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, may set up its European headquarters in Germany, the company said today. Full story...
Jun
7th

UK: Toyota UK hits 3m milestone

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Toyota Manufacturing UK rolled out its three millionth vehicle manufactured in the UK on Monday (7 June). Full story...
Jun
7th

INDIA: Volkswagen plant adding second shift

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Volkswagen India has marked the first anniversary of its Chakan, Pune, plant and completion of the 10,000th car by confirming the previously announced intention to add a second shift. Full story...
Jun
7th

GERMANY: Daimler would welcome Chinese investment

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Daimler said it would welcome investment from China as it looks to develop its own business and that of its manufacturing operation in the country. Full story...
Jun
7th

Texting drives us to distraction

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Sending an SMS tops poll of biggest distractions when driving.


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Jun
7th

Changan to make Ford car under own brand

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Chongqing Changan Automobile is in talks with partner Ford Motor Co. to produce a mid-sized car in China using Ford technology but carrying a Changan badge, as they move to take their partnership to a new level, two sources said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
7th

Changan to make Ford car under own brand, sources say

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Chongqing Changan Automobile is in talks with partner Ford Motor Co. to produce a mid-sized car in China using Ford technology but carrying a Changan brand as they move to take their partnership to a new level, two sources told Reuters today. Full story...
Jun
7th

ANALYSIS: AT Kearney upbeat on US market recovery

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A new study by management consultants AT Kearney forecasts that 2010 US light vehicle sales volume will be 11.7m and trend back to historical levels (approximately 16m) by 2012. Full story...
Jun
7th

SPAIN: Saab targets 6,000 annual sales in “passionate” re-launch

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Swedish luxury car brand Saab is re-launching in Spain and hopes to sell as many as 6,000 cars annually once it's up and running after establishing its first company owned subsidiary in the market, Saab Automobiles Espana. Full story...
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