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Jan
27th

Volkswagen Touareg specials

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Volkswagen reveals street-legal Race Touareg 3 and 'Gold Edition' at Qatar Motor Show
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Jan
27th

Hyundai Motor Q4 profit rises to record on higher demand

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Hyundai Motor Co. said today it posted a 48 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the company boosted sales in the United States and China amid rising global auto demand. Net income increased to a record 1.4 trillion won ($1. Full story...
Jan
27th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Powertrain cooling system trends

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Demands on powertrain cooling product performance, packaging and cost are continually increasing. As automakers expect economical solutions that help reduce emissions from cars and trucks, Matthew Beecham reports on how the leading suppliers are responding. Full story...
Jan
27th

GM to sell Volt nationwide by year end

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General Motors Co. plans to launch the Chevrolet Volt in all 50 states by the end of the year, a major acceleration in the rollout of the plug-in hybrid. Full story...
Jan
27th

ITALY: Fiat does better than expected in 2010

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Fiat Group revenues rose 12.3% year on year to EUR56.3bn while automobiles and related components businesses (Fiat SpA post 1 January demerger) booked revenues up 9.8% to EUR35.9bn and CNH, Iveco and related powertrain activities (Fiat Industrial) had revenues up 18.8% to EUR21.3bn. Full story...
Jan
27th

GM withdraws request for $14.4 billion in U.S. energy loans

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General Motors Co. is withdrawing a request for $14.4 billion in low-interest federal loans as it pursues a plan to fund future energy-saving vehicles on its own. Full story...
Jan
27th

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The thing I keep thinking about when I drive a GL is the impeccable road manners for a vehicle this big. The steering is on the money, and this thing just sails over road imperfections.
Jan
27th

FRANCE: Renault lawyer claims secret service leaking information

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A lawyer acting for Renault in the alleged industrial espionage affair is claiming French secret services are leaking information to the media. Full story...
Jan
27th

Geneva auto show: Volvo prepares to unveil V60 plug-in hybrid:

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Volvo will unveil a plug-in diesel-electric hybrid version of its V60 station wagon at the Geneva auto show in March. Full story...
Jan
27th

JAPAN: Most automakers boosted domestic output in 2010

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Domestic production increased year on year in 2010 for seven of Japan's top eight automakers, with all seeing double-digit growth, given robust exports, especially to China, and increased domestic sales amid government incentives for the purchase of greener cars, according to reports on Thursday. Full story...
Jan
27th

Ford ‘money machine’ may report most profitable year since 2000

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Ford Motor Co. may report its most profitable year since 2000 tomorrow, boosted by new models and a better reputation. The annual profit would be the second straight for CEO Alan Mulally, who has improved quality and expanded the model lineup. Full story...
Jan
27th

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

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First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
Bulked up but not brawned out.

With any new Mercedes-Benz comes, sooner or later, the inevitable AMG version, some of which seem appropriate and some gratuitous. We count the new, second-generation CLS four-door coupe among the former. Like the CLS on which it's based, the 2012 CLS63 AMG re-interprets its predecessor's restrained lines with a more expansive, aggressive approach. The snout draws from the gull-winged SLS, and a steep windshield flows into an arching roofline, meeting a muscular rear haunch that culminates in a tail with deep overhangs. The look is husky and mean, offering more gravitas than its delicate looking progenitor.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Jan
27th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Mirror trends

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Tomorrow's car rearview mirrors will feature fog sensing/signalling modules, gas sensing, occupant sensing, sign detection, and pedestrian detection. While more and more features are being packed into rearview mirrors, embedded camera technology is developing quickly. Matthew Beecham reviews some trends in the rearview mirror market. Full story...
Jan
27th

GERMANY: Moody’s positive on autos

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The international ratings agency Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday it would maintain a positive outlook on the auto sector even though "earnings momentum is losing speed". Full story...
Jan
27th

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai 2010 net profit soars 78%

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Hyundai Motor net annual profit passed the KRW5 trillion mark for the first time in 2010 boosted by improving performances from overseas operations, the automaker said. Full story...
Jan
27th

Fiat fourth-quarter profit rises 26% on Brazilian auto demand, trucks

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Fiat reported a third consecutive quarter of net income, powered by Iveco trucks, Case New Holland tractors and auto demand in Brazil. Full story...
Jan
27th

Fiat 4th-quarter profit rises 26% on Brazilian auto demand, trucks

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Fiat reported a third consecutive quarterly profit, powered by Iveco trucks, Case New Holland tractors and auto demand in Brazil. Fourth-quarter earnings before interest, taxes and one-time items rose 26 percent to 615 million euros ($844 million). Full story...
Jan
27th

Smart Fortwo+2 scooped

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Clay model reveals next generation ForTwo will include a four-seat, four-door model


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Jan
27th

GERMANY: VW not blaming suppliers for Wolfsburg shutdown

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Volkswagen is refusing to blame its suppliers for a shortage of parts that will see the German automaker shut its Wolfsburg plant next Monday (31 January). Full story...
Jan
27th

RESULTS PREVIEW: Biggest Ford profit in decade expected

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Ford is expected to report that 2010 brought the carmaker its biggest profit in a decade and US analyst Edmunds.com noted the automaker is on an impressive trajectory. Full story...
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