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Sep
10th

Porsche aims to double sales of 911 with new generation

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Porsche intends to sell an average of 40,000 units a year of its latest 911 sports car over the model's lifecycle, doubling sales compared to 2010.
Sep
10th

Daimler CEO Zetsche: Formula One ‘not going satisfactorily’

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Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche isn't satisfied with the results of the Mercedes-Benz GP Formula One Team and its drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.
Sep
10th

High costs kill Opel’s electric minicar

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Opel/Vauxhall will not offer an electric version of its Junior entry-level minicar. The program, known internally as Junior BEV S-04404, has been canceled because of the "excessively high additional investment," according to company documents.
Sep
10th

VW plans to add 8 new factories

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Volkswagen will add about eight factories within seven years, VW group CEO Martin Winterkorn said. One of the eight likely will be a North American plant for Audi. More than two additional plants in China are possible, Winterkorn said.
Sep
10th

Porsche loses investment appeal as VW merger skids

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Volkswagen looks set to abandon a merger with Porsche SE in favor of taking direct control of the Porsche sports car business, robbing investors in the troubled financial holding of their only reason to own the stock.
Sep
10th

Porsche loses investment appeal as VW merger skids

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Volkswagen looks set to abandon a merger with Porsche SE in favor of taking direct control of the Porsche sports car business, robbing investors in the troubled financial holding of their only reason to own the stock.
Sep
10th

1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Review

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Left hand on the wheel, right arm around the girlfriend's shoulder - she's right up against me 'cause I've got a bench seat - top down, cruising through town. Doesn't it all sound romantic? I mean, to the car-lover in you, of course? Those were the good days. Gas was $0.35 a gallon, a burger and a fry combo was under $0.45 and seat belts were to only be occasionally considered.
Sep
10th

2006-2007 MAZDASPEED6 Pre-Owned

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Are you a Canadian driver? Do you bravely hit the roads in winter rather than quivering inside near a heat source, cringing at the thought of low-traction driving conditions? Would you rather rip donuts in the Costco parking lot after it closes than actually shop there? If you answered 'yes' to the first two questions, chances are you need a MAZDASPEED6.
Sep
10th

Gas hating Ford Focus ECOnectic sips 3.5 L/100 km

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The automakers are doing everything they can to reduce our oil dependency and their efforts are starting to pay off, as affordable, truly fuel-efficient models are now available to consumers. A good example of this is the Ford Focus ECOnectic sipping an exemplary 3.5 litres per 100 clicks.
Sep
10th

Canadian recalls of the Week: 2011 Honda CR-Z and 2006 Honda CR-V

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Here's an overview of the Transport Canada's recommended recalls this week:
Sep
10th

NASCAR: David Reutimann wins Richmond pole

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David Reutimann and Jamie McMurray temporarily stole the spotlight from NASCAR's leaders as they qualified on the pole and outside pole, respectively, at Richmond International Raceway.
Sep
10th

F1 Italy: Sebastian Vettel beats the odds and the rest of F1

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The odds were favoring McLaren for the Italian Grand Prix. But Sebastian Vettel came out strong to take a 10th pole position this season.
Sep
10th

NASCAR: Busch holds off Edwards for 51st Nationwide win

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Kyle Busch capitalized on Carl Edwards' long, late-race, pit stop to take the lead and win the Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway.
Sep
10th

WRC: Latvala leads before last day in Australia

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Jari-Matti Latvala (Ford Fiesta) leads rally Australia after the second leg, but he could be forced to hand over the win to his Ford teammate Mikko Hirvonen, second of the rally, and in better position in the championship's standings.
Sep
10th

F1: Vettel slowest of them all ?

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According to Autosport.com, Sebastian Vettel would be the slowest driver through the speed trap before corner 1 at Monza. But no matter how slow he is in a straight-line, he still managed pole position during qualifying of the Italian Grand Prix.
Sep
10th

F1: Domenicali has Montezemolo’s ‘full confidence’

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Luca di Montezemolo on Saturday said Ferrari will not be ousting its team boss.
Sep
9th

Honda recalls 347,000 Pilot SUVs globally

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Honda is recalling almost 347,000 Pilot sport utility vehicles worldwide for a potential problem with the front seat belts. The Japanese automaker said the recall, which affects vehicles built in Lincoln, Ala.
Sep
9th

First Look: Volkswagen Beetle R Concept

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First Look: Volkswagen Beetle R Concept
First Look: Volkswagen Beetle R Concept - Automobile Magazine
Super Beetle.

While officially only a concept, it is clear that the Volkswagen Beetle R will be coming to a showroom in the near future. VW has not yet released output figures, but has confirmed that the Beetle R will use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, and Haldex-sourced all-wheel drive as the Golf R and Scirocco R. In those cars, the 2.0-liter produces 267 hp and 262 hp, respectively. The Golf R scoots from 0 to 60 in just 5.9 seconds and Volkswagen says to expect similar performance from the Beetle R.


Photo Gallery: First Look: Volkswagen Beetle R Concept - Automobile Magazine


Sep
9th

Wilbur Ross’s IAC to delay IPO till early 2012, sources say

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International Automotive Components Group, the auto parts supplier owned by billionaire Wilbur Ross, is delaying its planned initial public offering until at least January because of market turmoil in the U.S.
Sep
9th

NASCAR: Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. lead practice

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NASCAR Nationwide Series points leader Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch, the series' all-time winningest driver, were fastest in Friday morning's first practice session at Richmond International Raceway.
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