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Dec
18th

AUTO123.COM – RSS 2013-12-18 01:00:00

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From GMM

McLaren supremo Ron Dennis has suggested he would not step in to prevent Fernando Alonso from returning to the British team.

With the Woking based team looking ahead to its new era with works Honda power from 2015, boss Martin Whitmarsh has made no secret of his desire to see Alonso at the wheel.

But when Dennis was still on the pitwall in 2007, he and Alonso fell out spectacularly, with the two-time world champion splitting from the team after just a single, tumultuous season alongside Lewis Hamilton.

F1 Ron Dennis McLaren 2007 Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso and Ron Dennis, McLaren, in 2007. (Photo: WRi2)

So with Alonso showing signs of being unhappy at Ferrari this year, and now paired with Kimi Raikkonen for 2014 reportedly against his wishes, the 32-year-old might be looking for a new team for 2015 and beyond.

Ron Dennis, 66, while no longer in charge of F1 matters, remains the McLaren Group chairman, although reportedly with a non-executive status at present.

When asked specifically about Alonso, Dennis told the BBC: "One has to recognise the first objective of any grand prix team is to win races.

"Whatever obstacles sit between a team wanting to win and winning, be it engineering, fiscal or human issues, you resolve them. You never say never," he added.



Dec
18th

It happened on December 18th: GM announces the end of Saab

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General Motors, which acquired Saab in 2000, announced plans to eliminate the brand from its operations on December 18th, 2009.

Hit hard by the recession earlier that year, GM officially put Saab on sale in February. Dutch-based automaker Spyker Cars made a bid, but GM ended talks in December due to deadline problems, and later announced that Saab would be eliminated the following year if it failed to secure a buyer before the close of 2009.

Yet, on January 26th, 2010, GM officials confirmed that they had come to an agreement with Spyker. The transaction did little to resurrect the agonizing Saab, which again changed owners in 2012 (NEVS).

Now, there is hope on the horizon. The Trollhättan plant is still open, and a new production model -- the 220-horsepower Saab 9-3 -- rolled out on December 2nd, 2013.

Source : wikipedia.org


SAAB Trollhättan factory
Photo: Wikipedia


Dec
18th

MINI to reveal all-new John Cooper Works concept in Detroit

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The new MINI John Cooper Works Concept, which will be presented for the first time at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next month, offers a preview of the next generation of the elite sports model. No technical specs have been provided, however.

Featuring exclusive Bright Highways Grey paintwork, familiar MINI red accents (mirror caps, roof, hood), bespoke aerodynamic features, and 18'' John Cooper Works light-alloy wheels in a newly developed design, the MINI John Cooper Works Concept also stands out with a black-surround front grille, LED headlights, and large air intakes.

More details to come during the NAIAS media days.

MINI John Cooper Work
Photo: MINI


Dec
18th

Samsung files for multiple EV patents

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No, Samsung doesn't plan to build an electric car. However, the company's patent applications in the U.S. and South Korea this year cover parts and technology that could be used in electric vehicles at some point in the near future.

According to the Wall Street Journal, these patents are for tires, motors, as well as human-machine interfaces.

Samsung still has a 19.9% stake in Renault-Samsung Motors. What's more, its battery-making affiliate, Samsung SDI, has supply deals with automakers like BMW, Chrysler, and Mahindra. There are also talks with Tesla Motors, a person familiar with the matter told the newspaper.

The patent filings reveal that Samsung is simultaneously working on a technology for controlling vehicles based on a driver's medical condition.

Source: Wall Street Journal



Dec
17th

Ford rolls out dealer training to its 7,500 global dealers

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Ford is taking its dealership training program worldwide. It is part of the automakers' ongoing effort to improve customer service and increase buyer loyalty.
Dec
17th

Toyota returns to Super Bowl with Highlander spot

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Toyota will be back in the Super Bowl in 2014, this time to help launch the brand's redesigned Highlander mid-sized crossover.
Dec
17th

Hennessey-Tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Eclipses 200 MPH on Texas Highway

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Hennessey-Tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Eclipses 200 MPH on Texas Highway
Hennessey-Tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Eclipses 200 MPH on Texas Highway - Automobile Magazine
Hennessey stays cool as his HPE-tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray reaches 200 mph.

With the cooperation of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), John Hennessey himself piloted a Hennessey Performance-tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to over 200 mph on a closed Texas highway, the first C7 to do so. The Stingray’s momentous test run also allowed TxDOT engineers and officials to test its toll tag systems on Hennessey’s high-performance vehicles.


Photo Gallery: Hennessey-Tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Eclipses 200 MPH on Texas Highway - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: Hennessey-Tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Eclipses 200 MPH on Texas Highway - Automobile Magazine


Dec
17th

Automakers call for backup in quest to align U.S., EU safety standards

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Which is safer, a car sold in the United States or in Europe? Automakers see little or no difference, but they have struggled to win over regulators, who are wary of an industry push to make safety standards interchangeable across the Atlantic...
Dec
17th

Automotive News Breaking News Feed 2013-12-17 16:39:36

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GM will raise sticker prices on the next-generation Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe by $1,000 to $3,000 when the big SUVs go on sale in the spring.
Dec
17th

The Cars (and Men) That Can Revive Jaguar and Land Rover

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The Cars (and Men) That Can Revive Jaguar and Land Rover
The Cars (and Men) That Can Revive Jaguar and Land Rover - Automobile Magazine
These six men are leading Jaguar and Land Rover's $16 billion, four-year revival plan.

No one gave Jaguar and Land Rover much of a chance back in 2008, when Ford had to jettison them in order to keep the lights on in Dearborn, yet they have not only survived, they've thrived. New owner Tata Motors of India wisely provided JLR the necessary resources to create great vehicles and then stayed out of the way while a blue-chip management team and an inspired workforce in Britain churned out the all-new Range Rover Evoque along with brilliantly reimagined classics like the Jaguar XJ and the Range Rover. JLR is now selling more than 350,000 vehicles globally each year, results that Ford could never have imagined. All indications point to further success: here's an exclusive preview of what's expected from JLR between 2014 and 2020.


Photo Gallery: The Cars (and Men) That Can Revive Jaguar and Land Rover - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: The Cars (and Men) That Can Revive Jaguar and Land Rover - Automobile Magazine


Dec
17th

AutoWeek – Latest Car News Feed 2013-12-17 15:55:35

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Acura is following Dodge's Ron Burgundy act with some comedic commercials tailor-made to go viral.
Dec
17th

PRODUCT EYE: EMP2 spawns a new Peugeot 308

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Peugeot's new 308 is a key model for a company facing challenging times. Dave Leggett took it for a drive and heard from Peugeot about an industrial strategy that has involved major investment in new product.
Dec
17th

Mercedes names Fulton head of U.S. financial unit

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Brian Fulton has been promoted to vice president in charge of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA.
Dec
17th

2015 Nissan Murano Spied

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2015 Nissan Murano Spied
2015 Nissan Murano Spied - Automobile Magazine
The redesigned Nissan Murano will take its look from the Nissan Resonance Concept.

Our spy shooter recently snapped some photos of the 2015 Nissan Murano, and this redesigned midsize crossover looks to feature a swoopier, more rakish evolution of the current Nissan Murano’s shape. The 2015 Nissan Murano is expected to debut sometime next year and will take many design cues from the Nissan Resonance Concept from last year’s Detroit auto show.


Photo Gallery: 2015 Nissan Murano Spied - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2015 Nissan Murano Spied - Automobile Magazine


Dec
17th

Microsoft expects to name new CEO in early 2014

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The board member leading Microsoft's search for a new chief executive expects an appointment to be made early next year, the first time the company's board has been so specific on timing.
Dec
17th

Volvo readies concept to preview next XC90

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Volvo will pull the wraps off a concept at the Detroit auto show to illustrate the direction of styling for the redesigned 2015 XC90 crossover.
Dec
17th

Report: Fiat 500X-Based Jeepster To Debut In Geneva

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Report: Fiat 500X-Based Jeepster To Debut In Geneva
Report: Fiat 500X-Based Jeepster To Debut In Geneva - Automobile Magazine
The Jeep version of the Fiat 500X will debut at the 2014 Geneva auto show.

The Fiat 500X-based "baby Jeep," likely to be called the Jeepster, will make its debut at the 2014 Geneva auto show, Australian publication Drive reports. The new model will reportedly draw design inspiration from the original Willys Jeep used in World War II.


Photo Gallery: Report: Fiat 500X-Based Jeepster To Debut In Geneva - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: Report: Fiat 500X-Based Jeepster To Debut In Geneva - Automobile Magazine


Dec
17th

Ultrasonic shields may replace wipers on future McLarens: Fighter-jet tech uses sound waves to keep glass clean and clear

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A few weeks ago, the NHTSA issued a recall for
Dec
17th

UAW wants to eliminate two-tier wage system, official says

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A top UAW official said the union wants to eliminate the two-tier wage system that pays new automotive workers at a lower rate than veterans.
Dec
17th

RUSSIA: Nissan targets used car buyers with Datsun

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Nissan hopes its revived Datsun brand will lure Russian buyers who might have bought used cars.
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