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Mar
18th

2008 Audi R8 4.2 – Four Seasons Update – February 2009

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2008 Audi R8 4.2 - Four Seasons Update - February 2009
2008 Audi R8 4.2 - February 2009 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine
Winter is over and now it's time to take stock of the Audi R8's ability to serve as a mid-engine winter car, if you can imagine such a thing.

Miles to date: 31,819
Months in fleet: eight


Photo Gallery: 2008 Audi R8 4.2 - February 2009 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

Volkswagen Slovak unit sees tough year

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The Slovak unit of Germany's carmaker Volkswagen said on Wednesday demand for its cars was falling sharply and it was preparing for a tough year as crisis bites into the car sector worldwide. Full story...
Mar
18th

GM Europe hires consultants Berger to help with rescue plan

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General Motors Europe has hired consultancy Roland Berger to help tweak a proposed rescue plan for its Opel/Vauxhall business. Roland Berger will help GM Europe answer "open questions," about the plan the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Full story...
Mar
18th

AutoNation to cover car payments for job loss, echoing Hyundai plan

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AutoNation Inc. rolled out a new incentive program today that covers up to six months of car payments on new or used vehicles for consumers who lose their jobs. Full story...
Mar
18th

AutoNation to cover car payments for job loss

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AutoNation Inc. rolled out a new incentive program today that covers up to six months of car payments on new or used vehicles for consumers who lose their jobs. Full story...
Mar
18th

Review: 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

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Review: 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid - Nissan Hybrid Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
Although Nissan has promised to offer battery/electric vehicles by the year 2010, it's still found time to occasionally tinker with gasoline/electric hybrids. That's a good thing, as the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is one of the most enjoyable hybrid sedans we've driven in some time.

Although Nissan has promised to offer battery/electric vehicles by next year, it's still found time to occasionally tinker with gasoline/electric hybrids. That's a good thing, as the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is one of the most enjoyable hybrid sedans on the market.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid - Nissan Hybrid Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

Scion announces subcompact concept for New York auto show:

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It looks like the Smart Fortwo will have another car to worry about. Scion has announced that it will debut a new micro-subcompact concept at next month’s New York auto show. Full story...
Mar
18th

2009 Honda Fit Sport – Four Seasons Update – March 2009

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2009 Honda Fit Sport - Four Seasons Update - March 2009
2009 Honda Fit Sport - March 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine
After two months in our fleet, has our fondness for Automobile Magazine's Four Seasons Honda Fit dwindled? Not a chance.

After two months and 4318 miles, has our fondness for Automobile Magazine's Four Seasons Honda Fit dwindled? Not a chance. "I finally had a chance to get into our Fit," said copy editor Rusty Blackwell, "and its 2009 All-Star selection has been reaffirmed in my mind."


Photo Gallery: 2009 Honda Fit Sport - March 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

Ford, Nissan securities may help unclog credit

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Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are offering $4.25 billion in asset-backed securities under a government plan designed to unclog credit in the consumer loan market. Ford's offering is for $2.95 billion, and Nissan's is valued at $1.3 billion. Full story...
Mar
18th

Ford, Nissan issue $4.25 billion in securities

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Ford Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are offering $4.25 billion in asset-backed securities under a government plan designed to unclog credit in the consumer loan market. Ford's offering is for $2.95 billion, and Nissan's is valued at $1.3 billion. Full story...
Mar
18th

CANADA: Gear plant to close after union rejects proposals

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Magna International will close its Syracuse, New York, gears plant after workers rejected a modified contract deal that the company said it needed to make the facility competitive. Full story...
Mar
18th

Canadian parts standoff may shut Chrysler plants

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Production at several Chrysler LLC factories in North America could be shut down as early as next week because of a standoff at a Windsor, Ontario, parts plant. Full story...
Mar
18th

Canadian supplier dispute could shut Chrysler plants

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Production at several Chrysler LLC factories in North America could be shut down as early as next week because of a standoff at a Windsor, Ontario, parts plant. Full story...
Mar
18th

Magna to shutter Syracuse plant as deal rejected

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Magna International Inc. said today it will close its Syracuse, N.Y., gear assembly plant after workers there rejected a modified contract deal that the company said it needed to make the facility competitive. Full story...
Mar
18th

Vile Gossip: Chrysler and Fiat Alliance

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Vile Gossip: Chrysler and Fiat Alliance
Chrysler and Fiat Alliance - Auto Industry News - Automobile Magazine
You can't believe what you hear on TV. Even if I was the one who said it.

By now we should know whether Chrysler won the rest of the government loans it needed to pay its clamoring creditors. And if all went according to plan, Fiat should be riding in on a white Italian stallion to save Cerberus from itself.


Photo Gallery: Chrysler and Fiat Alliance - Auto Industry News - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is familiar: A short stint review:

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OUR TAKE: Why is it we feel we've previously driven a Grand Caravan? Maybe because we've driven the Chrysler Town and Country, or the Volkswagen Routan--or because we've driven both? Full story...
Mar
18th

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is familiar, less powerful: A short stint review:

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OUR TAKE: Why is it we feel we've previously driven a Grand Caravan? Maybe because we've driven the Chrysler Town and Country, or the Volkswagen Routan--or because we've driven both? Full story...
Mar
18th

Roush unveils new versions of high-performance Mustangs:

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Roush is synonymous with go-fast Mustangs, and on Wednesday, the company unveiled its latest--and potentially greatest--steeds, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang. Full story...
Mar
18th

New scrappage bill introduced in House

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A bill introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives would give consumers between $3,000 and $5,000 through the 2011 fiscal year if they turn in aging vehicles in favor of more energy-efficient transportation options. Full story...
Mar
18th

ITALY: Fiat revenue rose in ’08

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Ferrari achieved a return on sales of 17.6% on revenues up 15.2% to EUR1,921m in 2008, chairman Luca di Montezemolo told the annual general meeting. Full story...
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