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Dec
7th

Calculating winter tire wear and preventing premature wear

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You want to know if your winter tires are still safe for the upcoming cold season without having to ask your local mechanic? Here are various methods to calculate winter tire wear. Full story...
Dec
7th

Nissan teaches kids about the LEAF

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In a press release today, Nissan announced the launch of an educative marketing program about the LEAF, designed to teach children and their parents about 100% electric vehicles. Full story...
Dec
7th

F1: A politician urges Belgium to keep grand prix

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The fact Belgium did not win its bid for the 2018 World Cup could be a blessing in disguise for fans of the historic F1 race at Spa-Francorchamps. Full story...
Dec
7th

Subcompact comparison test

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When several major manufacturers unleash a brand-new model in the same category, it's obvious that a comparison test is in order. After all, we all want to know which one's the best, right? Just about every automotive media outlet has or will publish a subcompact showdown, and here's ours. Full story...
Dec
7th

NASCAR: Kurt Busch gets AAA sponsorship in selected events

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Roger Penske continued to roll out new sponsorship deals this week. This time, it is about the AAA. Full story...
Dec
7th

Ford delays some F-150 shipments due to parts shortage

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Some future owners of a 2011 Ford F-150 will have to wait a bit longer before they can enjoy their new truck because the automaker is experiencing limited part availability. Full story...
Dec
7th

ARCA: Canadian Maryeve Dufault to race in ARCA Series in 2011

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Tony Marks Racing (TMR) announced on Tuesday the intent to run a full season in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards with Canadian driver Maryeve Dufault piloting the No. 50 TMR entry. Full story...
Dec
7th

The first Ford Transit Connect Electric delivered

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Ford and Azure Dynamics have started delivering the very first Ford Transit Connect Electrics to clients in North America and the UK, part of a demonstration and promotion initiative preceding the official launch scheduled for April 2011. Full story...
Dec
7th

Elvis’s Mercedes Reaches Almost $130,000 At Bonhams UK Auction!

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A German collector paid CDN$ 127,800 (£80,700) to own Elvis Presley's Mercedes-Benz 600 limousine. The car was auctioned Monday at Bonhams final automobile sale of the year at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, UK. Full story...
Dec
7th

F1: Bernie Ecclestone uses mugging bruises for sponsor ad

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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has proved he can turn even a violent mugging into a commercial opportunity. Full story...
Dec
7th

Future Nissan Sentra to look like a miniature Altima?

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The poor sales of the Nissan Sentra compared with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic are really upsetting the Japanese automaker, which is reportedly considering a major makeover in an attempt to boost sales. The idea is to attract customers who like the midsize Altima but can't afford to buy one. Full story...
Dec
7th

F1: Piquets win case against Renault F1 Team

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The Renault F1 team has agreed to pay substantial damages and court costs to former driver Nelson Piquet Jr and his father Nelson Sr for libellous comments relating to the race fix scandal that surrounded the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Full story...
Dec
7th

F1: Mercedes pit crew fastest in 2010

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The team did not field the best car in 2010 but Mercedes' pit crew was the fastest in pitlane. Full story...
Dec
7th

Hyundai will bank on premium cachet and pricing

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Hyundai has just unveiled the guidelines of its new global branding strategy called "modern premium," which will firmly position the Korean automaker as one of the most prestigious car nameplates in the world. The plan will focus on quality customer service, innovative marketing tools as well as vehicles with a more upscale look and feel. Full story...
Dec
7th

Rally: Video of the new Citroen DS3 World Rally Car

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French car manufacturer Citroen has launched its new DS3 World Rally Car at the Paris Auto Show at the end of September. Here's the video of the design and development of this stunning new rally car. Full story...
Dec
6th

First pictures emerge of new Kia Picanto

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Kia has revealed the first sketches of the next Kia Picanto supermini - four months before it's official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.


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Dec
6th

First pictures emerge of all new Kia Picanto

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Kia has revealed the first sketches of the next Kia Picanto supermini - four months before it's official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March.


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Dec
6th

Marchionne: Mich. plant once slated to close could become Chrysler’s largest

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Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, once scheduled for closure at the end of 2012, could become Chrysler's biggest plant in terms of output -- possibly even making Alfa Romeos, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said today. Full story...
Dec
6th

Latest incarnation for Lincoln MKT: a hearse

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Lincoln is hoping to pick up business for its slow-selling MKT crossover from what would be viewed as unconventional markets. Full story...
Dec
6th

PSA adds 408 to growing Malaysian lineup

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PSA and the Naza Group have signed a deal to have the Malaysian automaker produce 60,000 units of the Peugeot 408 from 2011 to 2016, the French automaker announced Monday. Full story...
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