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Jun
8th

GM to build Cadillacs overseas starting in 2012

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Speaking on the eve of GM's first annual shareholders meeting since its initial public offering last fall, CEO Dan Akerson announced that Cadillacs would soon be manufactured outside of Canada and the United States.
Jun
8th

Ford looks to the East for more success

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We all know Ford is on a bit of an automotive high right now, fresh on the wings of their latest Fiesta rendition hitting North American markets, and the brand new 2012 Ford Focus about to reach the shorelines too. It would seem that Ford execs hope their high is set to last for years to come - at least in Asia - as they boast that the demand for small cars will boost their global sales by 50%.
Jun
8th

2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé First Impressions

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Opening its doors for the first time last night, the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealer in Montreal spared no expenses welcoming an eager public. Freshly made sushi, endless hors d'oeuvres, a spectacularly displayed open bar for any concoction you could dream up -- oh right, and boatload of gorgeous Rolls-Royce vehicles strewn about.
Jun
8th

Former head of Dodge moves to SRT

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Chrysler Group announced today that a few of its brand heads will be shuffled around the company to keep things fresh and help Chrysler Group's brands grow.
Jun
8th

Le Mans 24 Hours: Inside team Audi and Peugeot on internet

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Race fans will have the possibility to follow the whole race on internet, on Audi Motorsports and Peugeot Sport's websites.
Jun
8th

F1: Austin council could scupper 2012 US grand prix (+ photos)

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US grand prix lawyer Richard Suttle has admitted the Austin City Council has the power to scupper the formula one project.
Jun
8th

Matt’s All-Time Top 10

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Like all auto journalist, I'm asked the question "What is your favourite car?" on a regular basis. My answer is always the same: "No such thing. I can give you my Top 10 if you'd like". To this, they usually look away and walk off.
Jun
8th

NASCAR: Pat Tryson replaced as Martin Truex Jr.’s crew chief by Chad Johnston

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Earlier this year Martin Truex, Jr. got a new pit crew; now he has a new crew chief, Chad Johnston, replacing Pat Tryson.
Jun
8th

Le Mans 24 Hours: Inside teams Audi and Peugeot on the internet

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Race fans will have the possibility to follow the whole race on the internet, on Audi Motorsports and Peugeot Sport's websites.
Jun
7th

2011 BMW 535i xDrive

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2011 BMW 535i xDrive
2011 BMW 535i xDrive - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
A nice middle ground between the performance and luxury.

This vehicle is virtually identical to our Four Seasons 535i, except it has xDrive all-wheel drive, the presence of which is quite difficult to detect in normal, dry-road driving. All things being equal, I’d probably prefer my 5-series to have all-wheel drive, but the truth is, I spent a very snowy weekend in our rear-wheel-drive 535i this winter, driving through six inches of fresh slushy white stuff in the Chicagoland area, and that car was unstoppable, because it was equipped with excellent snow tires. Adding xDrive to your 535i subtracts one mpg from both the city and highway fuel economy figures, making them 19/29 rather than 20/30 mpg; and it adds $2300 to the base price. The weight penalty is pretty marginal, though; the 535i xDrive weighs 4233 lb versus the rear-wheel-drive 535i’s 4090 lb.


Photo Gallery: 2011 BMW 535i xDrive - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Jun
7th

2011 Nissan Leaf: Range Anxiety Sets In

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2011 Nissan Leaf: Range Anxiety Sets In
2011 Nissan Leaf - Range Anxiety Sets In - Automobile Magazine
WEEK TWO: May 23-31, 2011

Monday, May 23, 2011
1193 miles, 5:50 PM

I'm starting my week with the Nissan Leaf, which is sitting, fully charged, in our parking structure, showing a range of 102 miles. After only two miles on the road, that range has already plummeted to 77 miles, based I guess on my aggressive driving, because I'm late to my core training class across town.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Leaf - Range Anxiety Sets In - Automobile Magazine


Jun
7th

Build your Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG roadster with the new online visualizer:

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Want to know which of the five available shades of silver/gray your Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG roadster will look best in? Thanks to the new
Jun
7th

VW: 2012 Beetle priced from $19,765

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VW says the 2012 Beetle -- equipped with a base 2.5-liter engine -- will start at $19,765, including shipping, when it goes on sale this fall. Pricing for the 2-liter TSI turbo model will start at $24,165, including shipping.
Jun
7th

Ally to set aside shares for dealers as part of IPO

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Ally Financial plans to offer auto dealers as much as 5 percent of the common shares issued as part of its initial public offering, according to a filing with the SEC.
Jun
7th

60 years of Unimog spawns off-roader concept:

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Mercedes-Benz is paying tribute to 60 years of Unimog trucks with a mean, green off-roader concept that the company claims stands for future versatility in vehicle design.
Jun
7th

Chrysler shuffles management, names new head of U.S. sales, Dodge car brand

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Chrysler today unveiled management changes that include expanded roles for several top executives and a new chief for the Dodge car brand and U.S. sales operations. Reid Bigland has been named president and CEO of the Dodge car brand and head of U.S.
Jun
7th

2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD – Four Seasons Update – June 2011

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2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD - Four Seasons Update - June 2011
2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD - Four Seasons Update - June 2011 - Automobile Magazine
A fabulous freeway machine.

Months in Fleet: One
Miles to Date: 3219


Photo Gallery: 2012 Volvo S60 T6 AWD - Four Seasons Update - June 2011 - Automobile Magazine


Jun
7th

U.S. reluctant to sell GM shares at current price, report says

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The U.S. Treasury Department is reluctant to sell part of its 33 percent stake in GM to the automaker at this point because the price is too low, a person familiar with the matter said.
Jun
7th

Saab output stopped again, to restart Wednesday

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Saab had to halt production again on Tuesday after a disruption in the flow of components affected its just-in-time production system. The company said it would be up and running Wednesday.
Jun
7th

Saab suspends output again, to resume Wednesday

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Saab had to halt production again on Tuesday after a disruption in the flow of components affected its just-in-time production system. The automaker said it would be up and running on Wednesday.
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