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Feb
17th

UPDATED: Three Tesla employees are killed in California plane crash:

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Three employees of Tesla Motors were killed in a small airplane crash in northern California on Wednesday, the electric-car maker's chief executive said. Full story...
Feb
17th

3 Tesla employees killed in California plane crash

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Three employees of Tesla Motors were killed in a small airplane crash in northern California today, the electric car maker said. Full story...
Feb
17th

Bentley’s fast convertible and Mercedes’ fast boat, in News Brake for Wednesday, Feb. 17:

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In today's News Brake: Bentley drops the top on a high-performance convertible, Toyota outlines a plan to tackle quality issues, and Mercedes-Benz feels the need for a Cigarette . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Feb
17th

US: TRW wins Asian OEM keyless entry/tyre monitor supply deal

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TRW Automotive Holdings on Wednesday said it had secured its first production contract with an unnamed "major Asian auto manufacturer" for an integrated remote keyless entry (RKE) and direct tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) receiver. Full story...
Feb
17th

UK [includes data tables]: Scrappage boosts January west Europe sales

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Scrappage deals continued to tempt western European car buyers to showrooms in January - continuing the positive trend from December and pushing the market 14.9% higher than a troubled January 2009, UK analysts Jato Dynamics said. Full story...
Feb
17th

JAPAN: Toyota woes cue for GM improvement – new chief

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The new president of General Motors Asia Pacific (Japan) on Wednesday said he saw the recent spate of massive recalls plaguing Toyota as a cue for his company to do better. Full story...
Feb
17th

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Fuso exports first hybrids to Australia

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) will deliver its first order of 25 hybrid Canter Eco light trucks to Australia by the end of March. Full story...
Feb
17th

VW Polo GTI

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First official pictures of VW's baby GTI; boasts 178bhp and a seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox.


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Feb
17th

Volvo V60 spied

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Best pictures yet of Volvo's curvy new estate.


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Feb
17th

JAPAN: Toyota president leaves US grilling to local chief

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Toyota's president indicated on Wednesday he would not attend a hearing by US lawmakers next week over the automaker's mass vehicle recalls as the federal administration steps up its investigation into the crisis. Full story...
Feb
17th

Ex-Renault CEO Schweitzer in line for chairman post at truckmaker Volvo

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Volvo Truck Corp. said today its election committee had decided unanimously to propose electing former Renault CEO Louis Schweitzer as chairman of the board. Full story...
Feb
17th

Truckmaker Volvo proposes ex-Renault CEO as new chairman

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Volvo Truck Corp. said on Wednesday its election committee had decided unanimously to propose electing former Renault CEO Louis Schweitzer as chairman of the board. Full story...
Feb
17th

NORWAY: Think praises Amsterdam EV funding

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Scandinavian electric vehicle manufacturer Think has welcomed a new subsidy from Amsterdam City Council to encourage vehicle electrification. Full story...
Feb
17th

Geneva auto show: Jaguar rolls out the XKR Special Edition:

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Jaguar is bringing a top-shelf version of the XKR--aptly named the Special Edition--to the Geneva auto show in March. Full story...
Feb
17th

US: Safety agency demands recall papers from Toyota

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is using statutory authority to obtain documents from Toyota to determine if the automaker conducted three of its recent recalls in a timely manner, it said. Full story...
Feb
17th

First Look: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

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First Look: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
Evolution of the Species

With a car like the Bentley Continental GT, it's not difficult to predict the evolution of the species. White hot expensive coupe starts proliferating in Beverly Hills until seemingly everyone in town has one. Naturally a convertible comes next (GTC), and then go fast versions of each body style (GT Speed, GTC Speed). Finally, there's the super duper exclusive variant (Supersports), with the latest in evolutionary line being the 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible seen here.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
17th

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 – Four Seasons Update – February 2010

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Four Seasons Update - February 2010
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - February 2010 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine
Uncharacteristically, the Ram hasn't accrued many miles in the last four weeks.

Months in Fleet: Eleven
Mileage to Date: 35,904inline_mediumwraptextright26880263/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1002_2009_dodge_ram_1500_february_update1002_02_z+2009_dodge_ram_1500+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - February 2010 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
17th

RESULTS PREVIEW: Daimler expected to post Q4 improvement

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Daimler is expected tomorrow (February 18) to post a further improvement in earnings with its fourth quarter results. Full story...
Feb
17th

VW Polo GTI

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First official pictures of VW's baby GTI; boasts 178bhp and a seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox


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Feb
17th

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, an AW Drivers Log:

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MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: I'm not much of a and#8220;truck guy,and#8221; but even with that disclaimer in mind, this vehicle just makes me laugh. And maybe that's the beauty of it. Full story...
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