Japanese automakers, long protective of their domestic manufacturing base, are scrambling to shift more production to the United States and other overseas locations. Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda and even Toyota, the flag-bearer of Japan Inc.
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Tragesser Ford of Ross, Ohio, survived the Great Depression, World War II and all the other ups and downs of the past 95 years.
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So many retail customers are pouring into dealer showrooms that several carmakers and analysts have boosted their 2011 sales forecasts. TrueCar.com says January's retail SAAR was 10.2 million, up from 8.3 million a year earlier.
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After three tough years of personnel cuts and hiring freezes, many new-car dealers are preparing to add staff in 2011. Rising light-vehicle sales and the improving economy are spurring some dealers to look for help.
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You love it. You hate it. You fear it. But ignore Consumer Reports magazine at your peril. When Consumer Reports likes a vehicle -- like the Hyundai Sonata -- dealer sales have been known to rise.
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Automakers jumped back into Super Bowl advertising with abandon this year, providing yet another sign that they expect shoppers to come back to showrooms. Chrysler snagged Eminem for its two-minute statement of Motor City grit.
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If you like sporty driving, chances are you've probably considered buying a telemetrics system at some point. This type of technology is fairly expensive, which is why few drivers take advantage of it.
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The 2011 Chicago Auto Show runs from February 11 to 20. Once again, Auto123.com will cover all the action and bring you all the information about the new models being launched. In order to whet your appetite, we came up with a short list of things to look for during the event.
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General Motors North American President Mark Reuss confirmed that the automaker will unveil a vehicle based on the Chevrolet Camaro platform at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, adding fuel to rumours of a Z28 comeback.
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One of our stories posted on February 2nd carried alleged corruption rumours around the maiden Grand Prix of India. Officials of the company have formally denied these allegations.
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The defending champions Antoine L'Estage and Nathalie Richard started the season on a high note on Saturday by winning the first round of the Canadian Rally Championship in Maniwaki, Quebec.
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Of all the cars made by Honda, the NSX is probably the one most fans miss the most. On this Monday, we have good news for them!
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Aldo Costa has played down fears the new Ferrari is too conservative when compared to its rivals.
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Team Lotus looks set to have no fewer than four reserve drivers in 2011.
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Sebastien Bourdais is certain his formula one career is over.
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It is "too early" to be publicly considering a replacement for the badly injured Robert Kubica.
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The new MVR-02 Virgin Racing Formula 1 car was fired up for the first time yesterday. Monday, the car was revealed to the media, partners and fans.
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The Lotus Renault GP Formula 1 provided an update on Monday at 2 pm (European time) about the condition of their driver Robert Kubica who was injured in a nasty accident Sunday at the Ronde di Andora rally near Genoa.
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Jules Bianchi (Lotus ART) set the best performance during the second and last day of testing at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.
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Yamaha's James Stewart won his third race of the 2011 AMA Supercross season in front of a sell-out crowd at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California by leading the race wire to wire.
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