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Sep
15th

2012 Hyundai Veloster First Impressions

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I must confess that I was very excited at the prospect of test driving this car. From the very moment I laid eyes on it in Detroit last January, I've been intrigued and fascinated by the car's concept (first introduced at the 2007 Seoul Auto show) and its name.
Sep
15th

Martin Whitmarsh confirms teams eyeing F1 stake

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Martin Whitmarsh has confirmed a move by formula one teams to buy a stake in formula one.
Sep
15th

F1: Video of the Team Lotus’ aero test at Kemble aerodrome

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Here's a fine short video produced by the Team Lotus which shows behind-the-scene footage of their recent aero test held in Great Britain.
Sep
15th

F1: Lotus Renault could snub Kubica, Petrov for 2012

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It is possible both Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov will not feature in next year's Renault team lineup.
Sep
15th

F1: Eric Boullier admits ‘plan B’ talks with Cosworth

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Eric Boullier has confirmed reports that the Genii-owned formula one team, currently known as Renault, held recent talks with independent engine supplier Cosworth.
Sep
15th

F1: Stewards missed ‘blatant’ Schumacher block says Derek Daly

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Stewards failed to notice an incident that should have seen Michael Schumacher penalised during the Italian grand prix.
Sep
14th

Chrysler, GM cut output at 6 plants due to storm-related carpet shortage

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At least six Chrysler and GM assembly plants in North America have been forced to reduce output because of a shortage of carpeting and floormats caused by a flood at a key supplier plant in Pennsylvania, representatives of the automakers said.
Sep
14th

Chrysler cuts output at 4 plants due to storm-related carpet shortage

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Chrysler has slowed production at four North American plants due to a lack of carpeting for vehicles after an East Coast supplier's plant was flooded last week in the tropical storm, the company said.
Sep
14th

Hyundai huddles with college football’s elite, ESPN in new marketing deal

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Hyundai Motor America is huddling up with college football in a new marketing campaign for the brand.
Sep
14th

2012 Scion xD to start at $16,075

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Prices for the 2012 Scion xD will start at $16,075, Toyota said on Wednesday. For the standard five-speed manual, thatand#8217;s a $235 increase from final price of the 2011 model.
Sep
14th

Volkswagen introduces Beetle R concept at Frankfurt auto show

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Volkswagen used the Frankfurt motor show to introduce its newest creation from Wolfsburg, the hopped-up Beetle R.
Sep
14th

Audi builds racetrack inside Frankfurt auto show building

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Carmakers go all out for auto shows, and this has never been more evident than this year at the Frankfurt motor show, with
Sep
14th

Toyota expands research on auto deaths to aid image repair

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Toyota added 10 projects and six research institutions as partners to broaden a research effort to reduce auto deaths and injuries as it tries to win back buyers after record recalls.
Sep
14th

Mercedes may sell all variants of A and B class family in U.S.

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Daimler may sell all five variants of the new Mercedes-Benz compact A and B class family in the United States, CEO Dieter Zetsche said. The first U.S. model will go on sale in 2013 but Mercedes won't say whether it will be the A or B class.
Sep
14th

Mercedes may sell all variants of A and B class family in U.S.

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Daimler AG may sell all five variants of the new Mercedes-Benz compact A and B class family in the United States, CEO Dieter Zetsche said. The first U.S. model will go on sale in 2013 but Mercedes won't say whether it will be the A or B class.
Sep
14th

Alfa again delays U.S. return as European debt crisis deepens

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Alfa Romeo has delayed the U.S.
Sep
14th

Alfa delays U.S. return again as European debt crisis deepens

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Alfa Romeo has delayed the U.S. introduction of several key models by at least another year and has cancelled plans to build a mid-sized SUV at Chrysler Group's factory in Toledo, Ohio.
Sep
14th

GERMANY: Johnson Controls to build start-stop battery plant in China

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Citing increasing global demand for automotive batteries for start-stop technology, Johnson Controls (JCI) is spending US$100m to build a new plant for them in China. The plant will start production in early 2013, supplying global and local automakers in Asia.
Sep
14th

First Look: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

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First Look: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
First Look: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Automobile Magazine
Frankfurt 2011: Porsche Executives Discuss the New 911

Some automakers unveiled a half-dozen vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but Porsche had just one: the new, 991-generation of the 911. To learn more about the seventh iteration of the 911, we sat down with Porsche president and CEO Matthias Muller, board member for sales and marketing Bernhard Maier, and Porsche Cars North America CEO Detlev von Platen.


Photo Gallery: First Look: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Automobile Magazine


Sep
14th

Avis drops bid for Dollar Thrifty, citing market conditions

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Rental car giant Avis Budget Group said it will abandon efforts to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, citing market conditions.
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