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Apr
11th

1975 JC Whitney catalog: A bonanza of aftermarket Volkswagen goodies: Hot cams, ’40s Ford body kits, bubble windows and more!

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Back before there was the Internet, or even big car-parts chain stores, there was the JC Whitney catalog.
Apr
11th

MALAYSIA: Government approves Great Wall assembly plant

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The Malaysian government has awarded a licence for the production of Great Wall Motor Company vehicles in the country from 2018.
Apr
11th

2014 Lexus RX 450h review notes: A smooth green statement

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ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: At $55,550, this 2014
Apr
11th

New Volkswagen Jetta 2014 revealed

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Volkswagen Jetta 2014 reveal
News 13 Apr, 2014

The Volkswagen Jetta has been updated for 2014 with some new engines and

Apr
11th

CHINA: Mazda JVs start 3 and 6 production

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Mazda has started Chinese production of the redesigned 3 Axela at Changan Mazda Automobile in Nanjing and the 6 Atenza at FAW Car in Changchun. Both models produced by its local joint ventures will go on sale in May.
Apr
11th

Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TDI 4Motion concept: First look: Jetta Sportwagen replacement previewed before New York auto show with 4Motion AWD concept

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The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen gets a North American preview at the New York auto show next week as a very lightly disguised TDI 4Motion concept.
Apr
11th

Lexus aims NX crossover at German premium brands in China

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Lexus will debut the NX crossover at the Beijing auto show as it tries to compete with German premium rivals in China. The NX will be the brand's first compact crossover and will be sold in global markets including Europe and the United States.
Apr
11th

BRAZIL: PSA Peugeot-Citroen recalls 130,930 vehicles for possible fire risk

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PSA Peugeot-Citroen has recalled 130,930 vehicles in Brazil for a potential fire risk.
Apr
11th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: The bubble car returns

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There's a tale told that Leonard Lord, head of British Motor Corporation (the merged Austin and Morris post-war), eyed Isetta bubble cars and their ilk - result of the 1956 Suez Oil Crisis and general postwar austerity) and ordered Alec Issigonis to design something to get 'em (stronger words were used) off the roads.
Apr
11th

PRODUCT EYE: Audi RS Q3

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It was a record March and first quarter for Audi, globally and in Britain. To stay ahead of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, more crossovers, including high performance RS variants, will be added above and below one that's unique in its segment, the RS Q3.
Apr
11th

TAIWAN: UK mobility scooter leader moves into EV market

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A Taiwanese company which claims to be number one in the British mobility scooter market has developed a range of two seat electric cars and light commercial vehicles which are, at the moment, exclusively for Europe.
Apr
11th

TAIWAN: The fold away electric scooter by appointment to Audi

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It's possibly the ultimate accessory for the Audi owner about town - a fold away electric mini scooter, branded with the German company's name and logo, which can be tucked away in a corner of the boot until needed.
Apr
11th

New Mazda2 spied

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News 13 Apr, 2014

Spies caught all-new Mazda2 on test, and it’s set to follow styling cues of Geneva Hazumi concept

Apr
11th

COMMENT: Nissan looks to extract top bang for its Champions League buck

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It's not hard to see why Nissan was so keen to replace Ford as UEFA's automotive partner in its four-year Champions League sponsorship deal, despite what appear to be eye-wateringly expensive costs.
Apr
11th

TAIWAN: The bubble car is back, fit for the 21st century

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A front entry, rear engine bubble car which rekindles memories of the 1950s Isetta is making its global debut at the Taiwan EV Show - but this one brings the idea of a low-cost, low-consumption city runabout slap bang into the era of low emissions.
Apr
11th

UK number plates could be scrapped under EU law

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Number plates
News 11 Apr, 2014

MEPs will vote on proposals to introduce a single-coloured plate across the EU

Apr
11th

Compact SUVs to shine at Beijing show

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Ten years ago, many Chinese families could not afford a car. Today, not only can they afford one, but they are getting picky about which vehicle to buy and they're increasingly opting for compact SUVs.
Apr
11th

TAIWAN: British kit-car builders to aid Japanese EV project

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British kit-car know-how will be used to help a Japanese company to develop rolling chassis for electric vehicles which, it is hoped, will go on sale in the Far East and Europe in less than a year's time.
Apr
11th

INDIA: Maruti confirms fuel filler recall

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Maruti Suzuki India has confirmed it will recall and replace fuel filler necks in 103,311 vehicles, about 50,000 less than an earlier report had suggested might be called back.
Apr
11th

VW Group sales rise 8% in March as Europe recovers

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VW Group increased vehicle sales 8 percent in March, with gains in Europe and China offsetting declines in the United States and Brazil. First-quarter sales rose 6 percent to a record 2.4 million.
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