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Nov
27th

DTM: Darryl O’Young enjoying his debuts in Shanghai

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Canadian-born Darryl O'Young (Audi A4) had his first taste of a DTM car on Friday in Shanghai. Full story...
Nov
27th

F1: Daniel Ricciardo will drive Toro Rosso on Fridays

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Daniel Ricciardo has been appointed Toro Rosso's reserve and 'Friday' driver for the 2011 season. Full story...
Nov
27th

Bernie Ecclestone was knocked unconscious in London attack

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Bernie Ecclestone was kicked unconscious by his muggers and on Saturday was sporting a very badly bruised eye. "I'm feeling it now, bit painful, it was a good whacking," he said. Full story...
Nov
27th

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reaches 5,000 i-MiEVs produced

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Tokyo, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it reached 5,000 units of its i-MiEV new generation electric vehicle (EV) produced at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd. Full story...
Nov
27th

DTM: Paul di Resta gets pole, Bruno Spengler crashes

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Paul Di Resta (Mercedes) clinched the pole position after a chaotic qualifying session in Shanghai, site of the last round of the 2010 season. Championship leader Bruno Spengler (Mercedes) hit the wall and will start from 17th position on the grid. Full story...
Nov
27th

GT: DarrenTurner and Tomas Enge win qualifying race in Interlagos

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Darren Turner and Tomas Enge in the Young Driver Aston Martin No.7 won an eventful qualifying Race in Interlagos. Full story...
Nov
26th

Mazda prices 2012 Mazda5 from $19,990:

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Mazda will sell its six-passenger 2012 Mazda5 van for a base price of $19,990, including shipping, when it goes on sale in January. Full story...
Nov
26th

GM says IPO underwriters exercised overallotment

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General Motors Co. said the underwriters in its initial public offering exercised options to buy an additional $2.37 billion of common stock, further reducing the government's stake in the automaker. The banks chose to buy an additional 71. Full story...
Nov
26th

Mazda prices 2012 Mazda5 from $19,990

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Mazda will sell its six-passenger 2012 Mazda5 van for a base price of $19,990, including shipping, when it goes on sale in January 2011. Full story...
Nov
26th

Fiat-Chrysler to make Jeeps, Alfas in Italy starting in 2012:

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Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group will build Alfa Romeo and Jeep models for global distribution as part of a new joint-venture company that will take control over Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Fiat said Friday. Full story...
Nov
26th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Restructuring costs

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The week began with news that Opel is heading for a sizeable loss this year due mostly to the high cost of restructuring. No surprises there, then. Full story...
Nov
26th

BRAZIL: Scania wins ethanol bus order

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The city of São Paulo's mayor, Gilberto Kassab, has announced that Scania ethanol buses will become part of the city's public transport system. The first fifty buses will go into service in May 2011. Full story...
Nov
26th

ITALY: Fiat union cites Pomigliano in Chrysler JV talks

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News that Fiat is to set up a EUR1bn (US$1.32bn) joint venture with Chrysler at its Mirafiori Turin plant has been cautiously welcomed by one Italian union - although with caveats. Full story...
Nov
26th

China’s auto sales could top 18 million units in 2010

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Auto sales in China -- including medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks -- will grow more than 30 percent to 18 million units this year, predicts J.D. Power and Associates. In 2011 and beyond, the U.S. Full story...
Nov
26th

China’s auto sales could top 18 million units in 2010

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Auto sales in China -- including medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks -- will grow more than 30 percent to 18 million units this year, predicts J.D. Power and Associates. In 2011 and beyond, the U.S. Full story...
Nov
26th

ANALYSIS: Outgoing SMMT president hails government relations

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This week's speech by retiring Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers president Joe Greenwell at the organisation's 94th Annual Dinner, highlighted just how far the UK has come in battling through what some are already labelling the 'Great Recession,' but emphasised the role British banks should play in the ensuring recovery. Full story...
Nov
26th

UK: Auto industry falling short in digital age

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The UK auto industry is failing in its efforts to reach out to consumers online, according to a new study. Full story...
Nov
26th

HONG KONG: Great Wall trading suspended

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Trading in shares of Great Wall Motor was suspended on Friday, the Hong Kong exchange said, giving no further details. Full story...
Nov
26th

Mercedes launches A class in China

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Mercedes will sell its A-class hatchback in China at prices ranging from 238,000 yuan ($35,800) for the three-door A160 to 278,000 yuan for the A180 five-door hatchback. Full story...
Nov
26th

RUSSIA: VW finance arm gets OK

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Volkswagen Bank Rus, the Russian subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services, has received a banking licence from the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), the automaker said. Full story...
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