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Sep
20th

Skip Barber Racing School rolls back prices

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Skip Barber Racing School is turning back the clock to 2001, when gasoline cost less than $2 a gallon and a three-day racing school cost just $3,000.
Sep
20th

IRAQ: Volvo Trucks returns to Baghdad with 1,000-strong order letter of intent

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Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to supply the Iraqi Ministry of Transport and related State companies with 1,000 long-haul, construction and rubbish collection lorries by 2013.
Sep
20th

US: Coda Holdings closes US$147m Series D fundraising

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California based developer of lithium-ion power battery systems Coda Holdings, has announced the successful completion of its Series D preferred investment round, totalling US$147m.
Sep
20th

SOUTH KOREA: Ssangyong targets 160,000 sales in 2013

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Ssangyong Motor, a company in recovery from bankruptcy and now controlled by Mahindra, is aiming to lift vehicle sales volume and revenues by around a third by 2013.
Sep
20th

SWEDEN: IF Metall files for Saab bankruptcy as all eyes on Appeal Court

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Saab's main union has formally applied for the automaker's bankruptcy today (20 September), although all eyes are now firmly fixed on the Court of Appeal hearing the manufacturer's voluntary reorganisation request.
Sep
20th

SWEDEN: IF Metall files for Saab bankrputcy as all eyes on Appeal Court

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Saab's main union has formally applied for the automaker's bankruptcy today (20 September), although all eyes are now firmly fixed on the Court of Appeal hearing the manufacturer's voluntary reorganisation request.
Sep
20th

CHINA: Toyota, Chery JV likely to be rejected

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Reports in China suggest that the authorities are likely to reject an application for a joint venture involving Toyota Motor Corporation, as this would make it Toyota's third JV in China.
Sep
20th

U.K. firm plans modern Jensen Interceptor

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CPP, a British specialist automotive group co-owned by Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov, said it will build a modern version of the iconic Jensen Interceptor grand tourer, starting in 2014.
Sep
20th

UK firm plans modern Jensen Interceptor

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CPP, a British specialist automotive group co-owned by Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov, said it will build a modern version of the iconic Jensen Interceptor grand tourer, starting in 2014.
Sep
20th

GM, SAIC to develop electric cars in China

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General Motors will work with its joint-venture partner, Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor Corp., to develop parts and vehicle platforms for electric cars, the companies said on Tuesday.
Sep
20th

UK: Interceptor takes to the road again

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An all-new Jensen Interceptor will be launched next year, after CPP Global Holdings was appointed to engineer, develop and build the new car by the brands' owners, Healey Sports Cars Switzerland Ltd (HSCS).
Sep
20th

SWITZERLAND: Nissan partners to expand charging network

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Nissan has teamed up with leading European utility and electrical vehicle supply equipment companies to speed development of cheaper, smaller, quick chargers for electric vehicle batteries, and accelerate the installation of publicly-available Quick Charge points across Europe.
Sep
20th

Russian-backed UK auto firm to build modern Jensen Interceptor

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CPP, a British specialist automotive group co-owned by Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov, will build a modern version of the iconic Jensen Interceptor grand tourer.
Sep
20th

2011 Volkswagen Routan SE, an Autoweek Drivers Log Car Review

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: This 2011 Volkswagen Routan SE ain't no Microbus, and it's not even the best of this breed of minivan (read: Chrysler).
Sep
20th

JAPAN: Toyota eyes China for hybrid parts sourcing

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Toyota will start producing key components for hybrid vehicles made in China as early as 2013 in the hope of reducing costs and lowering the retail price of its hybrid cars in China.
Sep
20th

CHINA: GM and SAIC sign electric vehicle accord

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General Motors and SAIC have signed an agreement for cooperation in the development of future electric vehicle technology.
Sep
20th

INDIA: Arrested Maruti union officials to be released as AITUC refuses to sign own "death warrant"

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Pan-Indian union sources claim 1,000 workers are still on strike at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant, despite the imminent release of three high-ranking union officials from custody.
Sep
20th

Fiat to reach 58.5% of Chrysler by year end

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Fiat expects to raise its stake in Chrysler to 58.5 percent by the end of this year, the company said. The move is dependent on the automaker achieving a preset performance target to develop a Fiat-based car that can get 40 miles per gallon.
Sep
20th

Fiat to reach 58.5% of Chrysler by year end

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Fiat expects to raise its stake in Chrysler to 58.5 percent by the end of this year, the company said. The move is dependent on the automaker achieving a preset performance target to develop a Fiat-based car that can get 40 U.S. miles per gallon.
Sep
20th

Porsche names new boss for Middle East, Africa, India sales region

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Porsche named George Wills as a new managing director for its Middle East, Africa and India sales region.
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