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Feb
28th

U.S. Treasury names John Durrett to Ally board

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The U.S. Treasury today named John D. Durrett, a strategic adviser to Serent Capital, to the board of directors of Ally Financial Inc., the auto industry lender that was bailed out as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Feb
28th

Giugiaro styles two green cars for VW:

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Design legend Giorgetto Giugiaro has styled a hybrid coupe and an electric minivan for Volkswagen that preview possible greener models for Europe's biggest automaker.
Feb
28th

2012 Opel Ampera

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2012 Opel Ampera
2012 Opel Ampera - 2011 Geneva Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Production-Spec 2012 Opel Ampera Debuting At Geneva Motor Show

We've seen plenty photos of the Opel Ampera over the past few years, but General Motors' European wing unveiled what it says are the first official shots of the production-spec version of its Chevrolet Volt twin.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Opel Ampera - 2011 Geneva Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


Feb
28th

Giugiaro styles two green cars for VW

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Design legend Giorgetto Giugiaro has styled a hybrid coupe and an electric minivan for Volkswagen that preview possible greener models for Europe's biggest automaker.
Feb
28th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of electrical and electronic distribution systems

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The feature content of new cars is increasing on a daily basis. Yet features like multimedia systems, cell phones, rear seat entertainment, remote keyless entry and tyre pressure monitoring systems all consume more energy. As part of just-auto.com's annual rolling review of electrical and electronic distribution systems, Matthew Beecham asks how is this trend impacting on vehicle electrical and electronic architectures?
Feb
28th

U.S. scraps automatic-reverse window rule opposed by automakers

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U.S. auto-safety regulators said they'll scrap a proposed rule to require car windows to automatically reverse if something such as a hand or head is in their way.
Feb
28th

Chevy Volt falls short on range, Consumer Reports says

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GM's mostly electric Chevy Volt turned in a lackluster performance for efficiency in its first series of road tests by product raters at Consumer Reports.
Feb
28th

Mitsubishi Global Small Concept

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Mitsubishi Global Small Concept
Mitsubishi Global Small Concept - 2011 Geneva Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
New Colt teased with Global Small Concept

The Mitsubishi Colt wasn't exactly sought after during its U.S. run, which ended in 2002. But with its new Global Small concept, the embattled Japanese automaker hopes to erase those not-so-fond memories.


Photo Gallery: Mitsubishi Global Small Concept - 2011 Geneva Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


Feb
28th

Nissan rearranges purchasing, planning execs

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Nissan Americas has moved three key executives into new positions as it pushes for more market share in this hemisphere outside the United States.
Feb
28th

Ford struggles to build enough Explorers; incentive spend to hold steady

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Ford Motor Co. says it will end February with its inventory of 2011 Explorers at only 60 percent of what it had expected.
Feb
28th

First Look: Volkswagen Bulli Concept

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First Look: Volkswagen Bulli Concept
Volkswagen Bulli - First Look - Automobile Magazine
The Bulli is back

The Bulli (also known as the T1 Transporter or Microbus) is back, ladies and gentlemen. And this time around, it is not powered by an internal combustion engine.


Photo Gallery: Volkswagen Bulli - First Look - Automobile Magazine


Feb
28th

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 revealed in Geneva, packs 700 hp:

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All the cloak-and-dagger stuff has come to an end as Lamborghini pulled back the drape on the Aventador LP700-4, the all-wheel-drive V12 sports car that replaces the Murciélago.
Feb
28th

Volkswagen Microbus reborn–again–at Geneva auto show:

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Ten years after Volkswagen hinted at a return of the iconic Microbus, only to cancel the project, it's ready to try again.
Feb
28th

Watch the reveal of the Jaguar XKR-S at Geneva auto show:

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Jaguar is using the Geneva motor show to unveil the high-performance XKR-S coupe, billed as the most potent Jaguar ever. You can watch the press conference in Geneva here, starting at 8:45 a.m. Eastern, 5:45 am. Pacific.
Feb
28th

Toyota’s latest recall unlikely to derail U.S. rebound

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Toyota Motor Corp. may report a 27 percent increase in sales of Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars and light trucks for February, based on the average of four analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg. At most, the recall of 2.
Feb
28th

AUTOWEEK TV: Alfa 4C concept recalls legendary 33 Stradale:

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A '56 Ford wins the coveted Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama and Jeff Gordon breaks a 66-race losing streak with a win in Phoenix.
Feb
28th

Honda, Subaru remain top automakers in Consumer Reports ranking

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Honda and Subaru topped Consumer Reports' annual rankings of automakers for 2011, while better reliability and enhanced resale values helped Ford improve the most since last year.
Feb
28th

Volkswagen buys stake in German carbon maker

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Volkswagen has acquired a 8.18 percent stake in SGL Carbon, making Europe's biggest carmaker the second largest shareholder in the German manufacturer of carbon products.
Feb
28th

EPA clears new refrigerant for light-vehicle air-conditioning systems

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A new air-conditioning refrigerant can now be used in new cars and light trucks, the EPA said today. Use of the new refrigerant can help automakers meet the EPA's recent standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the agency's statement said.
Feb
28th

GENEVA: Ford of Europe "comfortable" on wage competivity

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Ford of Europe says it remains satisfied with its wage structure and pronounces itself "comfortable" with its salary position compared to the competition.
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