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Jun
1st

Italy May car sales down 14% with Fiat share below 30%

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Italy's new-car sales fell 13.79 percent in May, figures, with Fiat's market share slipping under 30 percent for the first time since December 2005 Full story...
Jun
1st

Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan probed for mat issue

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Ford Motor Co.'s Fusion and Mercury Milan cars are under investigation by U.S. regulators because floor mats may trap the accelerator pedals, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Full story...
Jun
1st

BRAZIL: Toyota sales halted for 15 days under judicial order

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Problems of unintended acceleration that have haunted Toyota in several markets had a relatively light effect in Brazil though there was a short ban on Corolla sedan sales in one state. There were some incidents with no casulaties reported, specifically involving the Altis four-door built in Indaiatuba, State of São Paulo. Full story...
Jun
1st

COMMENT: Is a cooling down coming in China?

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The world's economy has seen a dramatic shift in its centre of gravity in recent years. The auto industry has been at the forefront of developments - typified by the collapse of the US vehicle market and the untrammelled growth of China's, making it the world's biggest. But we could be about to see the pendulum shift, ever so slightly, the other way. Full story...
Jun
1st

GERMANY: Opel outlines framework deal

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Opel/Vauxhall has detailed further information concerning its European framework agreement signed in Russelsheim yesterday (31 May). Full story...
Jun
1st

Is digital revolution driving decline in U.S. car culture?

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The automobile, once a rite of passage for American youth, is becoming less relevant to a growing number of people under 30. And that could have broad implications for marketers in industries far beyond insurance, gasoline and retail. Full story...
Jun
1st

MINI facelift spied

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Our spies capture updated MINI almost completely undisguised


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Jun
1st

SPAIN: Minister says Plan2000E auto-aid renewal “makes no sense”

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Spanish industry, tourism and commerce minister Miguel Sebastian has announced the government has no plans to renew the much-celebrated Plan2000E auto-aid plan. Full story...
Jun
1st

The 2010 Cadillac CTS Performance, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The first thing I'd do is opt out of these seats. Yeah, I know they're Recaros and I guess to some that's supposed to mean performance or something, but frankly they're not that good. Full story...
Jun
1st

BMW 6-Series Cabrio

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Facelifted version of soft-top 6-Series spied testing in Germany.


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Jun
1st

Dealer’s belief in Porsche led to $5 million store:

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Car dealer Jack Daniels IV is used to seeing the grins on people's faces when they hear his name. And he's OK with it. Full story...
Jun
1st

UK: Spyker completes Saab GB purchase

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Spyker Cars has finalised the purchase of Saab GB with the British operation now beginning what the company refers to as a 'carve out' procedure from former parent General Motors in the UK. Full story...
Jun
1st

Nissan says the Leaf electric car will snag Toyota Prius owners:

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Owners of Toyota Motor Corp.'s fuel-efficient Prius hybrid will succumb to the charms of the Nissan Leaf electric sedan, predicts Nissan Division Vice President Al Castignetti. Full story...
Jun
1st

Mustang ad blitz aims to beat Camaro:

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Chevrolet Camaro sales have blazed ahead of the Ford Mustang through April. To catch up, Ford Motor Co. plans an aggressive advertising campaign. Full story...
Jun
1st

Akio Toyoda: Toyota’s top car guy has a driving passion:

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As Akio Toyoda climbed the ranks at the automaker his grandfather had founded, many Toyota Motor Corp. managers treated the scion with kid gloves. Full story...
Jun
1st

Akio Toyoda: Toyota’s top car guy has a lifelong driving passion:

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As Akio Toyoda climbed the ranks at the automaker his grandfather had founded, many Toyota Motor Corp. managers treated the scion with kid gloves. Full story...
Jun
1st

Tall Wagon Comparison: 2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 Nissan Murano

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Tall Wagon Comparison: 2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
Tall Wagon Comparison - Toyota Venza vs Honda Accord Crosstour vs. Nissan Murano - Automobile Magazine
A new segment for an old battle.

For nearly two decades, the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord, and the Nissan Altima have been slugging it out atop the mid-size car segment. After so many years of close combat, it's only natural that the feud has spilled over into a new arena -- tall wagons.


Photo Gallery: Tall Wagon Comparison - Toyota Venza vs Honda Accord Crosstour vs. Nissan Murano - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
1st

FRANCE: Citroen shows redesigned C4

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Citroën has released first details and photos of the redesigned C segment C4 ahead of its September Paris show debut. Full story...
Jun
1st

COMMENT: Foreign JLR assembly not a UK threat

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Today's news that Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover is to start producing vehicles in China within two years should not worry the UK workforce too much. Full story...
Jun
1st

CHINA: JLR to start local production in two years

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Jaguar Land Rover intends to start production in China within the next two years, although it stressed the move would not have implications for UK employment. Full story...
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