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Jan
6th

AUSTRALIA: Sales hit 1m again

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The Australian new vehicle market continued to outperform other economic indicators during 2010 to post its second highest annual sales figure and record over 1m units for the third time. Full story...
Jan
6th

GERMANY: VW extends chairman Winterkorn’s contract five years

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Volkswagen AG's supervisory board has extended the contract of management board chairman Martin Winterkorn by five years to the end of 2016. Full story...
Jan
6th

PSA sold a record 3.6M units in 2010

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PSA sold 3.6 million vehicles last year as sales rose around 13 percent from 3.19 million vehicles in 2009, CEO Philippe Varin said on Thursday. Full story...
Jan
6th

CES SHOW: Blu-ray unit also plays DVDs and CDs

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Audiovox Corporation has launched what it said is the industry's first automotive Blu-ray disc player that also plays traditional DVDs and CD audio discs. Full story...
Jan
6th

CES SHOW: Pandora internet radio for Toyotas

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Pandora has announced that Toyota will provide the personalised internet radio service in its 'Entune' multimedia system. Full story...
Jan
6th

AUSTRALIA: Prodrive helps with sporty Ford’s engine

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A new supercharged five-litre V8 engine developed by UK race-engineering specialist Prodrive is claimed to have taken the latest Ford Falcon GT straight into the lead in the Australian performance car market. Full story...
Jan
6th

US: Ford closes the brand gap on Toyota

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Ford is catching up on Toyota in the eyes of US customers, according to the 2011 Consumer Reports' 2011 Car Brand Perception Survey. Full story...
Jan
6th

ANALYSIS: Germany’s car market turns a corner

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As the German car market turns positive after 2010's post-scrappage slump, Dave Leggett rakes over some of the 2010 data and considers prospects for Europe's largest national market in 2011. Full story...
Jan
6th

CES SHOW: Hyundai to offer telematics packages

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Hyundai USA is launching a new telematics platform called Blue Link which it claims will offer over 30 unique connectivity features on future models starting with the Sonata and Veloster three-door coupe later this year. Full story...
Jan
6th

CES SHOW: GM to roll out cordless device recharging

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General Motors and Powermat, which makes wireless charging technology, have signed an agreement that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in future GM vehicles from mid-2012. Full story...
Jan
6th

Chinese brands, VW set to gain global auto market share, survey says

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A survey of senior auto executives has concluded Chinese car brands will probably increase global market share through 2015, along with VW and Hyundai. Chrysler is seen as the most likely loser. Full story...
Jan
6th

Future car tech unveiled at CES 2011

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Electronics show hosts latest advances in the future of in-car entertainment.


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Jan
6th

CES SHOW: More connectivity, less distraction?

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This year's International CES show opening today in Las Vegas, the world's largest consumer technology trade show, is highlighting technology that brings internet access and connectivity into the car, while also introducing features that aim to combat distracted driving, according to Edmunds.com. Full story...
Jan
6th

Former Chrysler exec Nowicke joins EV maker Think

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Norwegian electric car maker Think has added a former Chrysler executive to its senior management team. William Nowicke takes over as Think's vice president of global operations effective immediately. Nowicke, 38, joins Think from U.S. Full story...
Jan
6th

Former Chrysler exec Nowicke joins EV maker Think

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Norwegian electric car maker Think has added a former Chrysler executive to its senior management team. William Nowicke takes over as Think's vice president of global operations effective immediately. Nowicke, 38, joins Think from U.S. Full story...
Jan
6th

UK: China, India, hybrids and electrics on auto execs’ minds

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Over half of auto executives surveyed by KPMG expect China and India to increase investment in their own auto industry with China expected to become the most overbuilt emerging market in the next five years. A third of those surveyed believe that the solution to overcapacity is industry consolidation through joint ventures and to increase exports to existing and new markets. Full story...
Jan
6th

Detroit auto show: 2012 Buick Verano loads the luxury into a smaller package:

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Smaller sedans have not been the forte of General Motors recently, but the newest Buick entry appears to have solid footing. Full story...
Jan
6th

AutoWeek Best of the Best 2011: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Jeep Grand Cherokee:

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Several decades have passed since we handed out an award whereby AutoWeek editors picked the best new vehicles in a given model year. Full story...
Jan
6th

Many enthusiast rides post strong sales in 2010:

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The fast and the luxurious models from a wide range of carmakers sold briskly in 2010, offering heart to enthusiasts that their favorite drives have bright outlooks and that the auto business is on the rebound. Full story...
Jan
6th

Ferrari sets personal best in China:

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It was a solid year for Ferrari in the burgeoning Chinese car market in 2010, as the Italian dream maker racked up its most impressive sales in that country with a tally of 300 cars. Full story...
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