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Jan
18th

Deep Dive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Deep Dive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-class - Deep Dive - Automobile Magazine
Mercedes isn't just introducing one brand-new S-class in 2012, but four of them.

Without China, North America, and the Middle East, the Mercedes-Benz S-class would be almost dead in the water. In Europe, sales of the aging starship have fallen behind those of the new Audi A8 and the BMW 7-series. A regional phenomenon or a major headache in the making? To stop the slide, Daimler is busy laying the finishing touches on the next big Benz, known as W222.


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Jan
18th

Geneva auto show: Mazda Minagi concept previews small SUV:

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Mazda has generated two sketches of a compact SUV concept, named the Minagi, that's set to debut at the Geneva motor show in early March. Full story...
Jan
18th

Mazda Minagi previews small SUV

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Mazda has generated two sketches of a compact SUV concept -- the Minagi -- that's set to debut at the Geneva auto show in early March. The four-door Minagi previews an entry-level Mazda SUV recently caught testing in Europe. Full story...
Jan
18th

Mazda Minagi concept previews small SUV

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Mazda has generated two sketches of a compact SUV concept -- the Minagi -- that's set to debut at the Geneva auto show in early March. The four-door Minagi previews an entry-level Mazda SUV recently caught testing in Europe. Full story...
Jan
18th

COMMENT: Fiat mischievious with VW heavy truck talk?

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It was an issue that vexed journalists at the Detroit Motor Show: was Fiat Group chief Sergio Marchionne being mischievious when he said the Italian company was interested in acquiring Volkswagen's heavy truck businesses Full story...
Jan
18th

US: UAW president urges greater push in Asian-owned companies

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Unions must take a more active role in reversing membership decline in order to prosper indicate US reports. Full story...
Jan
18th

Q&A with IDEAdvance: sensing growth in the DC motor market

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In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Jan Nottelmann, Chief Technical Officer, IDEAdvance Ltd about the company's technology for sensorless motion detection, control and monitoring of DC motors. Full story...
Jan
18th

2012 Mazda 5: What I drove last night:

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The still-a-year-away Ford C-Max has gotten a lot of coverage lately, and with its distinctly European MPV-approach to motoring, the cute mini-minivan has piqued plenty of interest from folks looking for an alternative to their traditional minivans...
Jan
18th

Mitsubishi’s new Colt

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Mitsubishi set to show off Fiesta-fighting new Colt concept at Geneva Motor Show.


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Jan
18th

Honda plans rapid-fire launch of 2012 Civics:

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Honda will take a hurry-up approach when launching its delayed Civic family in April. Full story...
Jan
18th

JAPAN: Nissan refutes Leaf delivery delay

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Japanese media reports are suggesting Nissan has only delivered 60 Leaf vehicles in the country out of a 6,000-strong order book to March, although the automaker is refuting any claims its deliveries were delayed. Full story...
Jan
18th

Fired executive plans to sue Renault, lawyer says

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Bertrand Rochette, one of three executives fired on suspicion of industrial espionage at Renault, plans legal action against the French carmaker for defamation, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Rochette, who was No. Full story...
Jan
18th

UK: Haulier bodies join forces in fuel price campaign

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Two major UK trade associations representing the road freight industry are joining forces to campaign for what they say are fairer fuel prices, although no blockades are planned. Full story...
Jan
18th

Conti hires former Peguform boss Boehm

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Continental has tapped a powertrain engineer with CEO experience at Peguform to lead its engine-management systems unit, effective Jan. 1. Full story...
Jan
18th

ITALY: Fiat still in Italian game: Chairman

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Fiat chairman John Elkann has praised the decision of the majority of Mirafiori workers to back the automaker's new working conditions deal, although media speculation is hinting the company may wish to extend it to other plants. Full story...
Jan
18th

Subaru to launch Toyota-based wagon in Europe

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Subaru will debut a compact station wagon called the Trezia at the Geneva auto show in March. Full story...
Jan
18th

US: Chevrolet cites fuel economy in sales rise

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Chevrolet is attributing in large part its sale of 1,565,632 vehicles - up 16% - and 0.7 points market share gain last year, to increased fuel efficiency Full story...
Jan
18th

Mitsubishi’s electric i-MiEV goes on sale

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Sales of Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric supermini begin in 15 European countries.


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Jan
18th

US: Hyundai struggles to keep pace with demand

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Such is the sales success being enjoyed by Hyundai in the US that the South Korean carmaker will be unable to keep up demand this year. Full story...
Jan
18th

Valeo promotes veteran exec to COO

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Valeo has promoted long-serving executive, Christophe Perillat-Piratoine, as its new chief operating officer, the company said in a written statement. He will be replacing Luc Bleriot, who has occupied this position since 2005 and is retiring. Full story...
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