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Jun
8th

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: The Miata Summer

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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: The Miata Summer
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata - The Miata Summer - Automobile Magazine
WEEK ONE: A summer fling begins.

We love the Mazda Miata. The tiny, softtop sports car is a rare automotive species that generates unanimous enthusiasm from our staff. We've been smitten with the tossable, toy-like Mazda ever since its 1989 arrival. As proof of its enduring, universal appeal, the Miata can claim eleven Automobile Magazine All-Star awards and our inaugural Automobile of the Year honor. We love the Mazda Miata.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata - The Miata Summer - Automobile Magazine


Jun
8th

2011 Audi S4 Quattro MT6 Sedan

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2011 Audi S4 Quattro MT6 Sedan
2011 Audi S4 Quattro MT6 Sedan - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Unbelievably satisfying to drive.

I'm adding the S4 to my informal list of "Cars I'd Buy if I Won the Lotto." Admittedly, there are snazzier choices on which to spend jackpot winnings, but the Audi S4 is unbelievably satisfying to drive. It all starts with the engine, a fantastic supercharged V-6 that provides truly energetic throttle response. It always has enough power, pulling steadfastly in every gear. The sound -- just a tiny hint of supercharger whine -- is exactly what you expect from a sports car, ranging from a growl when slipping the clutch to a bark if you rev-match downshifts. The clutch travel is quite long, but the engagement point is firm and easy to modulate. Like most Volkswagen/Audi products, the six-speed manual is very precise and easy to use but feels a little rubbery at times.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi S4 Quattro MT6 Sedan - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Jun
8th

GM to use option to buy 1% of China joint venture

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GM, the biggest overseas automaker in China, intends to exercise an option to buy back a 1 percent stake in its main car venture in the country to make it an equally held unit with its partner.
Jun
8th

US: Ford expects 50% increase to sales by 2015

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Ford has said that it is expecting worldwide sales to increase by 50% by mid-decade to about 8m vehicles a year with growth mainly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jun
8th

Continental opens new electronics plant in China

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German parts maker Continental has opened a factory to produce instrument clusters, electronics and other parts in Jinan in eastern China's Shandong province.
Jun
8th

Chevy Cruze hatch prices

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Five-door Chevrolet Cruze will start from 13,995 when it arrives in dealerships next month.


Jun
8th

Chevrolet Cruze hatchback prices

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Five-door Chevy will start from 13,995 when it arrives in dealerships next month.


Jun
8th

RUSSIA: GM Russia shoots for 350,000 output target

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General Motors and the Russian government have signed an agreement that will result in a significant ramp-up to the company's vehicle output in Russia.
Jun
8th

New Qashqai to be built in Britain

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Nissan has confirmed, after talks with the Prime Minister, that the next-gen Qashqai will be designed and built in Britain.


Jun
8th

SOUTH KOREA: GM to spend US$5bn to increase market share: report

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General Motors' South Korean unit said it would spend US$5bn during the next three years to increase market share, according to Agence France Presse
Jun
8th

BMW leads Audi, Mercedes in May luxury-sales race

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BMW brand topped rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz, selling 121,168 cars in May, a rise of 19 percent over 2010 figures.
Jun
8th

UK: Toyota plant to feature 17,000 solar panels

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Toyota says it will install 17,000 solar panels at its UK Burnaston plant in bid to cut its carbon dioxide production by 2,000t tonnes a year.
Jun
8th

Nissan to invest 215 million euros in UK Qashqai production

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Nissan is to invest 192 million pounds (215 million euros) in Britain on the next version of its Qashqai compact crossover model.
Jun
8th

FRANCE: Faurecia extends Changchun Xuyang Group co-operation

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Faurecia has signed a new framework agreement with Chinese automotive equipment supplier Changchun Xuyang Group to further develop its activities in China, especially with the FAW Group and its international affiliates, Audi, GM, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Jun
8th

Indonesia: Toyota and Honda to boost second-half output

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Toyota and Honda are beginning to normalise operations at their plants in Indonesia after production was disrupted by the shortages of parts imported from Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March.
Jun
8th

SWEDEN: Stop-start Saab forced to halt production again

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Saab's Trollhattan factory is once again at idle today (8 June) as the Swedish manufacturer struggles to overcome supply issues.
Jun
8th

Nissan’s top executives paid twice as much as Toyota, Honda

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Nissan Motor Co. handed its directors average pay that was more than twice that of its rivals Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. for the fiscal year ended in March.
Jun
8th

UK: Audi RS3 sells out allocation already

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Audi says its RS3 model will be produced in limited number and that certain markets, including the UK, have already sold out of their allocation.
Jun
8th

Faurecia, Xuyang to extend China cooperation

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Faurecia plans to extend its cooperation agreement with Chinese automotive equipment supplier Changchun Xuyang Group, in which it holds a strategic 18.75 percent stake, it said on Wednesday.
Jun
8th

Vauxhall Astra Convertible spied

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All-new open-top four-seater debuts, could wear Manta badge


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