When automakers like BMW say they hope people find their next car at auto shows like the one in Detroit this week, this wasn't exactly what they meant.
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A jury today cleared former Delphi CEO J.T. Battenberg III of the most serious claims against him stemming from allegations of financial fraud at the auto parts supplier in 2000.
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California regulators fired back at automakers today on proposed federal fuel economy standards for 2017-25, exposing conflicts that the Obama administration will have to resolve if it is to negotiate an agreement by the fall.
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Four Mercedes-Benz SLS AMGs appeared on the screen. Red, gorgeous and iconic.
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British specialty-car maker Caterham unveiled its new SP/300R sports prototype race car and a plan for creating a one-make series in 2012 on Thursday at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham, England.
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If you liked Cars, the sequel is going to be a similarly enjoyable ride.
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China's vehicle market #8212; already the world's largest #8212; is likely to double in size to 40 million units over the next decade, a senior Chinese auto executive predicted. Wang Dazong, president of Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.
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Caterham rolls out its first new car in more than a decade, Ford paints the WRC Fiesta and Volkswagen is happy with its U.S. lineup.
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Porsche AG's 918 RSR concept -- introduced this week at the Detroit auto show -- was named best in show today by editors at AutoWeek. 'It was the undisputed star of the show,' said Wes Raynal, AutoWeek editor.
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McLaren Automotive design boss Frank Stephenson detailed his company's transformation from strictly racing to producing road-going models on Thursday at the AutoWeek Design Forum.
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Some say the devil is in the details, but the details are where Audi sets itself apart from the luxury field.
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Renault has initiated a judicial investigation into industrial espionage alleging corruption, theft and concealment. The move to file the complaint follows the suspension of three employees last week who it claims have 'deliberately endangered the company's assets'.
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: Since the Touareg hit the market a few years back, we've driven all manner of Volkswagen's sport-ute, from basic V6 gasoline-engine models to V10 diesel-powered monsters.
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Renault said it was a victim of corruption, theft and concealment on Thursday, setting the legal wheels in motion for an investigation into industrial espionage at the carmaker.
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Renault today said it was a victim of corruption, theft and concealment, setting the legal wheels in motion for an investigation into industrial espionage at the French carmaker.
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Sales by Russian automaker Sollers rose 37% year on year to 93,000 vehicles in 2010.
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Nissan sales in Russia rose 24% year on year to 79,614 cars in 2010, the company said.
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U.S. auto-safety regulators will require automakers to take steps to prevent passenger ejections from side windows in rollover crashes under a rule issued today. The agency didn't dictate how manufacturers must meet the mandate.
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