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Jan
13th

Olympic Committee has power to delay Russia grand prix

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has the power to delay the inaugural Russian grand prix for a year. Full story...
Jan
13th

F1: ‘Wrong’ to talk about Massa’s future now explains Stefano Domenicali

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Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday refused to say whether Ferrari is committed to retaining Felipe Massa beyond 2011. Full story...
Jan
13th

Rally: No Renault rift as Robert Kubica sits out rally

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Robert Kubica is not sitting out next week's Monte Carlo rally due to contractual restrictions or a rift with Renault, it has been clarified. Full story...
Jan
13th

F1: Most teams are struggling financially

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Only four of F1's twelve teams have budgets in place for the long term, according to an analysis by Auto Motor und Sport in Germany. Full story...
Jan
13th

Montreal 2011: Canadian premiere of the Mercedes-Benz C63 Affalterbach Edition

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Mercedes-Benz revealed details about the new C63 Affalterbach Edition, which will be exclusive to Canada and limited to 30 units. The car's national premiere is scheduled for the Montreal International Auto Show (January 14-23, 2011). Full story...
Jan
13th

Saab is Back for 2011

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To say that Saab is back is actually a misstatement. Saab was the only one of the General Motors divisions that never went out of business. Production was halted, but while Pontiac, Hummer and Saturn were shut down, Saab continued to sell cars in North America. Only the factory in Sweden was mothballed. Full story...
Jan
13th

2011 Volkswagen GTI Review

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In life, there are numerous indisputable truths: we will pay taxes, the sun will rise, we will die, and a week at the wheel of a GTI will be memorable. Ask anyone that has ever driven one. Full story...
Jan
12th

Gilles: New Chrysler has embraced can-do spirit

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Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne has brought a sense of mission to Chrysler that wasn't there under some of Chrysler's previous owners, Ralph Gilles, head of design at Chrysler Group and president of Dodge brand, said today. Full story...
Jan
12th

Ford to hire tech experts, sees big profits in more in-car technology

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Ford will hire 750 salaried engineers, software architecture designers and other technology experts this year as part of its effort to bring new vehicles and new technology to market. Full story...
Jan
12th

New Mercedes SLK revealed

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Third generation of Mercedes’ folding metal hardtop SLK roadster breaks cover.


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Jan
12th

Delphi’s O’Neal laments automakers’ pulling electronics in-house

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Delphi Holding CEO Rodney O'Neal said today that he's making a business case with the automakers -- including General Motors Co. -- to buy electronic parts from suppliers for their electric vehicles. Full story...
Jan
12th

Browning: VW will focus on its core U.S. products

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Volkswagen AG does not plan to expand its U.S. vehicle lineup beyond what it has announced while it focuses more on the quality of its core products. Full story...
Jan
12th

Chrysler smooths out production forecasts

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Chrysler Group used to drive suppliers nuts by falling far short of its production forecasts. But that was then. Full story...
Jan
12th

ANALYSIS: South African auto sector looks to build on positive 2010

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South Africa's auto industry is anticipating further growth to its automotive sector in 2011 after a year of steady improvement and rising sales in 2010. Full story...
Jan
12th

Barrett-Jackson to auction commemorative Z06 Corvette for museum fundraiser:

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In honor of the Chevrolet Corvette's inaugural appearance and victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans some 50 years ago, Chevrolet built a special 2011 Corvette Z06 wearing the same paint scheme--Arctic White paint, blue stripes and the number "3"--to... Full story...
Jan
12th

AutoNation’s Jackson praises death of production push

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The practice of building too many vehicles and pushing them on dealers and consumers almost killed the domestic auto industry and should never be repeated, the head of the nation's largest dealership group said today. Mike Jackson, AutoNation Inc. Full story...
Jan
12th

Dana to pay Toyota $25 million for truck frame warranty claims

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Automotive supplier Dana agreed to pay $25 million to a North American subsidiary of Toyota as part of a settlement for warranty claims. Dana said Wednesday it plans to take a fourth-quarter charge as a result of the payment. Full story...
Jan
12th

Auto lobby concerned about California plan on 2017-25 mpg standards

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Concerns are growing in the auto industry that California is developing 2017-25 fuel economy standards outside a national framework, potentially jeopardizing future car sales and raising companies' compliance costs. Full story...
Jan
12th

Chrysler: Global sales hit 1.6M, breakeven point falls

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Chrysler said global sales in 2010 rose to 1.6 million cars and trucks and that the company can now turn a profit with fewer deliveries. Chrysler needs to sell about 1.5 million vehicles annually to break even on an operating basis, down from 1. Full story...
Jan
12th

Chryslers become Lancias, and Volvo demonstrates electric-car safety, an AW daily video for Jan. 12:

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Kia previews a new Rio, BMW considers building more cars in the States, Chrysler minivans to get a nine-speed transmission and IndyCar moves to double-file restarts. Full story...
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