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Jul
15th

Carmageddon in L.A. this weekend: get over it

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One of California's busiest highways will be closed this coming weekend, and many people are expecting gridlock, mayhem and road rage. And since the American media likes to find catchy titles to important and not-so-important events, it's been called Carmageddon.
Jul
15th

WTCC: Yvan Muller beats Robert Dahlgren’s in Donington’s test session

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Frenchman Yvan Muller set the pace in Friday's test session at Donington Park, but Robert Dahlgren's Volvo emerged as the second fastest car, very close to the reigning world champion's Chevrolet.
Jul
14th

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, an AutoWeek Flash Drive Car Review:

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Jul
14th

U.S. offers automakers concession on trucks to win support for higher mpg targets

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In a concession that helps Detroit's Big 3, the Obama administration is willing to allow automakers to improve the fuel economy of future trucks and SUVS at a slower pace than cars, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar...
Jul
14th

U.S. extends concession on trucks to win support for higher mpg targets

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In a concession that helps Detroit's Big 3, the Obama administration is willing to allow automakers to improve the fuel economy of future trucks and SUVS at a slower pace than cars, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar...
Jul
14th

2012 Nissan Versa, an AutoWeek Flash Drive Car Review:

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Jul
14th

Suzuki names new U.S. head of auto sales, marketing

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American Suzuki has promoted its dealer development boss to lead the brand's struggling automotive sales and marketing operations. Chris White has been named director of automotive sales for American Suzuki.
Jul
14th

Ford to host Octane Academy for action-sports junkies:

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Ford is making a push for younger customers with its sponsorship of extreme-sport and action-sport events.
Jul
14th

BMW cautious on U.S., Europe as emerging markets surge

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BMW AG said new models are spurring sales growth in emerging markets to as high as 70 percent, just as demand in Greece and southern Europe drops and economic data suggests a cautious outlook in the U.S.
Jul
14th

First Drive: 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan

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First Drive: 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan
2012 Nissan Versa Sedan - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
A perfectly acceptable and surprisingly spacious conveyance.

Small, budget-friendly cars and the 40-mpg fuel-efficiency barrier are on the minds of many people, what with gas prices trampolining around the $4-per-gallon mark and the economy very slowly recovering from grim times.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


Jul
14th

New vehicle emissions fall 14 percent, study says:

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Emissions from recently purchased new vehicles have fallen 14 percent over the past three and a half years, according to a University of Michigan study.
Jul
14th

AUTOWEEK TV: A closer look at the Jaguar XKR-S:

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Also in this episode: Toyota sets the sticker price on the Scion iQ, we get a first drive of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class and the Mercedes Formula One team says Michael Schumacher is welcome to stick around.
Jul
14th

Stretch of Los Angeles’s 405 freeway to close this weekend; residents prepare for the worst:

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So you think you're struck in road-construction hell? Los Angeles residents have braced themselves for and#8220;carmageddonand#8221; this weekend.
Jul
14th

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Shifting Gears, Shifting Plans

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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Shifting Gears, Shifting Plans
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Shifting Gears, Shifting Plans - Automobile Magazine
The Miata is constant joy in an ever-changing world.

Here's the funny thing about plans: no matter how well thought out, no matter how long ahead of time they're formed, they have a tendency to fall apart -- especially at the last possible moment.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Shifting Gears, Shifting Plans - Automobile Magazine


Jul
14th

GM’s Korean union approves pact with record bonus, incentive payments of $6,144

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The labor union at General Motors' South Korean unit on Thursday approved a 2011 wage deal with management, a union official said. GM Korea agreed to give workers record bonus and incentive payments of 6.
Jul
14th

Ford eyes upgrade of crossover plant near Toronto

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Ford is weighing plans to upgrade and enhance the flexibility of an assembly plant near Toronto and has discussed the project with the governments of Canada and Ontario, but has not officially requested financial support.
Jul
14th

CZECH REPUBLIC: Skoda eyes record 2011 sales

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Volkswagen unit Skoda has said it is on track for record sales in 2011, as it posted a 20% annual rise in first half unit sales on booming demand in China and other emerging markets.
Jul
14th

FRANCE: 200,000 Renault EVs by 2016

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Renault intends to produce more than 200,000 electric vehicles a year by 2016, French industry minister Eric Besson said.
Jul
14th

New Camry key to Toyota rebound as Hyundai strikes with Sonata

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Toyota, to make its earnings target this year, needs the new Camry to wrest back market share from Hyundai's Sonata sedan, analysts say.
Jul
14th

INDIA: Motherson Sumi takes 80% stake in Peguform Group

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Indian car parts making group Motherson Sumi Systems will acquire an 80% stake in Germany's Peguform Group from Cross Industries for an undisclosed sum.
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