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Nov
22nd

CHINA: GM starts building Baojun cars

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The first Baojun 630 passenger car from the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture came off the production line today in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. Full story...
Nov
22nd

CHINA: China Automotive Systems hits steering output milestone

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China Automotive Systems, Inc (CAAS) has announced the achievement of a significant milestone with the production of its 10 millionth power steering unit, at a ceremony held at the company's Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. subsidiary. Full story...
Nov
22nd

US: Micro-hybrid sales forecast to soar

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Global sales of micro-hybrid cars - those that use stop-start systems and/or regenerative braking applications - are forecast to grow ten-fold over the next five years from 3.4m units today to 34m, according to the US technology consulting firm Lux Research. Full story...
Nov
22nd

First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

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First Drive: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
The one we’ve been waiting for.

It’s not often that a group of station wagon drivers is asked to quiet down at a track. But that’s exactly what happened when Cadillac rented out Laguna Seca to allow members of the press a chance to experience the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon without a speed limit. It turns out Laguna Seca has a 92 dB sound limit most of the time and our 556-hp station wagons were a few dB over the limit at full throttle leaving turn five. To maximize our time on the track all we had to do was resist the urge to floor the car between turns five and six, but it’s difficult to listen to reason in a car like this.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
22nd

GERMANY: Opel heads for EUR1.4bn 2010 loss – Reilly

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General Motors' European unit Opel expects to report a EUR1.4bn loss this year, chief Nick Reilly said in a magazine interview on Monday. Full story...
Nov
22nd

UK: Jeep Patriot switches diesel source from VW to Mercedes

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After a dalliance with Volkswagen, Chrysler has returned to Mercedes-Benz as a source of diesel engines, this time for the European Jeep Patriot mid-size SUV. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Audi expands Hungarian unit, starts producing new model

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Audi is expanding its manufacturing unit in Hungary as it starts making a new, fourth model there, the company said. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Hyundai-Kia surpasses Toyota as biggest Asian carmaker in Europe

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Hyundai surpassed Toyota as the largest Asian carmaker in Europe this year after the Japanese company's sales tumbled on recalls. Full story...
Nov
22nd

MALAYSIA: Vehicle sales up 13% in October, outlook good

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Vehicle sales in Malaysia rose by 13% to 52,297 units in October, up from 46,087 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Year to date sales were up by 14% at 505,546 units, from 444,037 units in the first 10 months of 2009. Full story...
Nov
22nd

THAILAND: Vehicle sales up 35% in October

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Thai vehicle sales increased by 35.2% to 72,012 units in October, compared with 53,271 units a year earlier, according to data gathered by Toyota Motor (Thailand). This brings the cumulative total for the year to 628,371 units - almost 50% higher than last year. Full story...
Nov
22nd

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon, an AW Flash Drive:

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What is it? Full story...
Nov
22nd

Renault seeks job cuts in France to offset production decline

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Renault said it's seeking an early-retirement agreement with unions in response to declining domestic production. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Italy backs De Tomaso to take over Fiat plant

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Italy is backing a plan by luxury carmaker De Tomaso to take over the Termini Imerese plant that Fiat will close next year, Italy's Minister for Economic Development Paolo Romani said. Full story...
Nov
22nd

GM Europe mulls motor sport comeback to bolster image

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GM said it may enter the World Rally Championship for the first time in more than 20 years to bolster the image and selling prices of European brands Opel and Vauxhall. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Saab prepares to enter China, Russia

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Saab Automobile AB plans to begin distribution to China some time in 2011. A deal is expected to be signed by year end, CEO Jan Ake Jonsson said last week. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Belgian dealer group D’Ieteren ups forecast as car sales improve

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Belgian dealer group D'Ieteren raised its 2010 profit forecast after its third quarter was boosted by strong sales of new cars in Belgium and a steady return of business customers to its rental business. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Man behind Miata decides there’s a Next act in design

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With a car like the original Mazda Miata in his portfolio, a designer might be content to ride off into a sunset of academia and speaking gigs. Not Tom Matano. He's giving it one more shot. Full story...
Nov
22nd

At last, Chrysler has products to pitch

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As Ralph Gilles introduced six vehicles to reporters at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week, he talked so fast that his words tumbled over each other. The Dodge brand CEO had just 20 press-conference minutes to introduce six cars. Full story...
Nov
22nd

Karting: Team Canada wins two world titles!

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At the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals held in Italy this past weekend, Team Canada won two of the four world titles! Full story...
Nov
22nd

2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Review

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Some people will question the existence of hybrid vehicles, and in some cases, with good reason. The complexity of the electrical system and the added weight of the battery pack can make a hybrid a tough sell against its conventional, non-electric counterpart. Full story...
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