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May
19th

Volkswagen takes aim at an iconic Italian design firm, and Lexus is poised for a recall, in News Brake for Wednesday, May 19:

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In News Brake: Volkswagen wants to buy Italdesign Giugiaro, a driver is injured in practice for the Indy 500, and Lexus is poised for a recall . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
May
19th

One dealer wins House race; a second chance for another?

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A third dealer challenger will be on the congressional ballot come November. Mike Kelly, a dealer in Butler, Pa., won his primary race yesterday for the Republican nod in Pennsylvania's 3rd District. Full story...
May
19th

GERMANY: Harman and Nokia to develop phone-to-car interface

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Nokia and in-car entertainment company Harman have said they intend to develop a smartphone-to-car interface that could pass information back and forth between the two computing systems. Full story...
May
19th

Opel management, labor say they’re close to a deal

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Management and labor at Opel/Vauxhall unit are close to reaching a deal that would cut wage costs at the troubled European carmaker, both sides said. Full story...
May
19th

New Vauxhall Zafira spied

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Vauxhall's Astra based family MPV will continue with a conventional lay-out, unlike the radical Meriva.


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May
19th

The 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman, an AW Flash Drive:

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May
19th

MEXICO: Rumoured Tata tie-up company denies talks

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Mexican firm Metalsa SA de CV has denied that it is in talks with Tata Motors on a potential contract assembly deal under which Tata cars would be assembled in Mexico. Full story...
May
19th

ANALYSIS: Diesels gain ground in India

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Diesel engines are starting to gain traction in India as more carmakers enter the market and bring new technologies. Full story...
May
19th

SOUTH KOREA: Unions back plans to revive Ssangyong

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Unions have reached agreement with the Ssangyong management over wage levels for this year in an effort to revive the ailing company. Full story...
May
19th

2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium Four-Door, an AW Drivers Log:

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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: This was my first jaunt in an Impreza, and I must say I was a bit disappointed. I've come to like Subarus quite a bit, especially after a year with our long-term Forester and our new long-term Subie, the Outback. Full story...
May
19th

Steering issue to prompt Lexus recall:

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Toyota is poised to recall nearly 4,000 Lexus luxury sedans in the United States, and 11,500 worldwide, to fix an issue with the car's steering. Full story...
May
19th

CHINA: Mazda looks to expand its market presence

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Mazda is considering a new joint venture with its Chinese partner FAW Group to boost sales and expand its market share in the country. Full story...
May
19th

Living i-MiEV: We spend a week aboard Mitsubishi’s itty-bitty EV:

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The electric-vehicle revolution is upon us--or at least, that's what manufacturers such as Mitsubishi would like us to believe. Full story...
May
19th

JAPAN: Toyota to launch recall over Lexus steering problem

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Toyota is to recall Lexus LS 600h and LS 460 models equipped with the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) due to complaints about low speed manoeuvring. Full story...
May
19th

UK: SMMT set to develop EV training guide

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The UK's automotive trade body SMMT has begun the development of an industry-wide electric vehicle (EV) technical training programme that will act as a best practice guide for the sector. Full story...
May
19th

ANALYSIS: EV adoption will take considerable time – study

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It will take as long for people to adapt to electric vehicles as it did for them to embrace washing machines, a new report from Deloitte Consulting suggests. Full story...
May
19th

CHINA: IAC eyes a doubling of Asia business in two years

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As International Automotive Components (IAC) established a new JV in China, its chairman, billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, has suggested the firm is looking to double its Asia business over the next two years. Full story...
May
19th

VW to buy Italdesign Giugiaro, sources say:

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Volkswagen AG will buy a controlling stake in Italy's largest design and engineering firm, Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A., two industry sources confirmed to Automotive News Europe. Full story...
May
19th

Sneak Peek: 2011 Volkswagen Passat

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Sneak Peek: 2011 Volkswagen Passat
2011 Volkswagen Passat - New Passat Midsize Sedan - Automobile Magazine
Coming this fall: Volkswagen's new Passat

A new Passat is due to be revealed at the Paris auto show this fall, but just how new is it? Look for it to get fresh sheet metal and a restyled cabin, but the DNA beneath the sleeker skin remains largely unchanged.



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May
19th

Review: 2010 Mini Cooper Camden

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Review: 2010 Mini Cooper Camden
2010 Mini Cooper Camden - Talking Car - Automobile Magazine
Mini builds a talking car, we turn it into KITT

When it comes to talking cars, talk always turns to KITT, the feisty Pontiac Trans Am from the 1980s TV show Knight Rider. So when a talking Mini Cooper showed up in our office, we immediately gave it the Knight Industries treatment, injecting a little attitude and William Daniels for the complete KITT transformation.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Mini Cooper Camden - Talking Car - Automobile Magazine


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