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Feb
12th

F1: More rain at Jerez, Alguersuari on top

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For a third day in a row, rain disturbed the test programme of the Formula 1 teams, forcing them to run in full rain trim. Full story...
Feb
12th

F1: Lotus unveils new Formula 1 car for 2010

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The Lotus F1 team launched its Mike Gascoyne-designed, Cosworth-powered Formula 1 car Friday afternoon in London. Full story...
Feb
12th

WRC: Ford’s Mikko Hirvonen leads Rally of Sweden after day 1

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Mikko Hirvonen (Ford) is the leader after opening day of Rally of Sweden, opening round of the World Rally Championship. Hirvonen leads from Sébastien Loeb (Citroen). Kimi Raikkonen (Citroen) lost several minutes after hitting a snow bank. Full story...
Feb
11th

First Look: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

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First Look: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
2011 Volksagen Touareg - 2010 Geneva Auto Show, Photos, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
VW’s largest SUV offering goes lean and green for 2011.

Volkswagen unveiled its all-new 2011 Touareg, and true to the automaker’s word, the second-generation SUV is both leaner and greener than its predecessor.inline_mediumwraptextright28067173/features/news/1002_2011_volkswagen_touareg2011-volkswagen-touareg-front-three-quarter-view.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2011 Volksagen Touareg - 2010 Geneva Auto Show, Photos, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
11th

Audi A7 spied

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Hot Porsche Panamera rival caught undergoing winter testing


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Feb
11th

US: Amerigon books record quarterly revenue

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Climate controlled seatmaker Amerigon has booked record quarterly revenues of over $21m, higher gross margins and a profit for the full year. Full story...
Feb
11th

2010 BMW X6 M, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: The first question that pops into my head after looking at a spec sheet for the X6 M is: Who was asking for something like this? I was asking that question when the regular X6 came out, but the M version is... Full story...
Feb
11th

JAPAN: Toyoda for the US in March – reports

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Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda will tour the United States next month on a trip expected to focus on his company's handling of safety problems, company sources in Japan said on Thursday. Full story...
Feb
11th

CANADA: New Buick brings second shift to Oshawa

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General Motors said on Thursday it would add a second shift at its Oshawa car assembly plant in the fourth quarter of 2010 for North American production of the Buick Regal, which is slated to commence in the first quarter of 2011. Full story...
Feb
11th

US: BorgWarner back in black

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BorgWarner has reported fourth quarter net earnings of $52.7m, or $0.45 a share, compared with a net loss of $81.4m, or $0.70 per share in fourth quarter 2008. Q4 2009 included non-recurring items of $0.03 per diluted share while Q4 2008 included net non-recurring items of -$0.70 per share. Sales grew 28.6% and positive free cash flow was $79.9m. Full story...
Feb
11th

ITALY: Car sales to drop as incentives not extended

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New car sales in Italy are set to fall sharply this year as the Italian government has indicated that it will not be renewing scrappage incentives for car purchase. Full story...
Feb
11th

New VW Touareg

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Fresh-faced VW SUV gets impressive update and updated range of engines.


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Feb
11th

2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited - Toyota Hybrid SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
If you absolutely need a car that seats more than five and want to be green, the Highlander Hybrid is a good option.

The Highlander Hybrid handles pretty much the way you'd expect a midsize crossover/SUV to handle, meaning it is tuned more for comfort and utility than performance. The hybrid powertrain is pretty transparent in use - other than the silence that greets you when you press the start button, there are few clues when you're under way that you're driving a hybrid vehicle. Acceleration, while not blazingly fast, is very good for a vehicle of this size and weight, and the power is delivered very smoothly thanks to the CVT transmission.inline_mediumwraptextright26793140/green/reviews/1002_2010_toyota_highlander_hybrid_ltd1002_14_z+2010_toyota_highlander_hybrid_lTD+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


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Feb
11th

GERMANY/FRANCE: Daimler, Renault, negotiate small car tie-up – paper

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Daimler and Renault are discussing a deal to develop and produce the next generation Smart and Twingo, according to a report in Thursday's Financial Times Deutschland. Full story...
Feb
11th

INTERVIEW: Chevrolet eyes organic UK market growth

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As GM's global value driven brand, Chevrolet is well positioned in emerging markets. But the brand is also building sales in developed markets - such as Western Europe. In the UK, Chevrolet enjoyed record sales in 2009. Dave Leggett talked to Chevrolet UK MD Mark Terry about prospects for the brand in the UK market Full story...
Feb
11th

US: Kia to introduce hybrid this year

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Kia will have its first hybrid on sale in the US before the end of the year, the company's director of communications Alex Fedorak told reporters at the Chicago motor show. Full story...
Feb
11th

KOREA/VIETNAM: Ssangyong wins 15,000 vehicle order

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Bankrupt South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor has signed a deal to export up to 15,500 vehicles to Vietnam over the next five years. Full story...
Feb
11th

UK: Hot Focus to get Ford EcoBoost engine

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Ford has revealed that a version of its soon to be launched two-litre EcoBoost petrol engine will power the next generation Focus ST. Full story...
Feb
11th

US: Toyota has 70,000 ‘stranded’ dealer stock units

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Toyota has up to 70,000 vehicles still stranded in US dealer stock due to defective accelerator pedals that are the subject of a major recall, an executive said. Full story...
Feb
11th

RUSSIA: 1100 dealers in on clunkers programme

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Over 1,100 car dealers are expected to take part in the government's "cash-for-clunkers" programme, the industry and trade ministry said in a report cited by Prime-Tass. Full story...
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