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Jan
16th

Bosch axes 250 jobs at Hungarian plant

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The German engineering firm Bosch announced on Thursday that it is cutting 250 jobs at its largest Hungarian plant due to falling orders. Full story...
Jan
16th

EU: Not all European carmakers may survive

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The outlook for Europe's car industry is "brutal" and there is no guarantee that all the main European manufacturers can survive the recession, European Union Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen said on Friday. Full story...
Jan
16th

2009 Ford Expedition EXP Limited EL 4×4

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2009 Ford Expedition EXP Limited EL 4x4
2009 Ford Expedition EXP Limited EL 4x4 - Ford Fullsize SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
Other than the fact that I don't own a trailer to tow behind this big Ford, I used the Expedition to its full extent this past weekend. I loaded up two car seats and three adults for runs to Trader Joe's, Ikea, Target, and Whole Foods. I never ran out of space for the shopping and no one complained about not having enough room. The ride and lack of noise on the highway is impressive and it plugged through the snow with little trouble Sure, it's still a big huge beast and doesn't exactly handl

Other than the fact that I don't own a trailer to tow behind this big Ford, I used the Expedition to its full extent this past weekend. I loaded up two car seats and three adults for runs to Trader Joe's, Ikea, Target, and Whole Foods. I never ran out of space for the shopping and no one complained about not having enough room. The ride and lack of noise on the highway is impressive and it plugged through the snow with little trouble Sure, it's still a big huge beast and doesn't exactly handle well or slot easily into parking spaces but it does what it sets out to do quite well. I find the interior packaging far superior to that of a Suburban. The seats fold flat, making it very easy to load flat pack boxes at Ikea. In a Suburban, you have to decide if you need to remove the third row before heading off on your errands. If you then need to haul extra people, you have to reinstall the third-row seats. Not good. I also find that the Ford doesn't have the annoying secondary vibrations through the chassis and the suspension that you feel in the GM product.


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Jan
16th

Toyota plans further production cuts in North America

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Toyota Motor Corp. said it would further cut production at several North American plants over the next few months in an effort to reduce vehicle inventories by half. Full story...
Jan
16th

Chrysler extends shutdowns at 5 factories

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Chrysler LLC will extend shutdowns at five factories one week beyond the scheduled reopening date of Monday, Jan. 19. Assembly plants in Belvidere, Ill.; Sterling Heights, Mich.; and Toluca, Mexico, will reopen Jan. 26, the company said today. Full story...
Jan
16th

GM says it’s in talks to resolve Delphi crisis

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General Motors is in discussions to resolve financial troubles at bankrupt former parts unit Delphi Corp. as part of its own restructuring plan, the automaker said on Thursday. Full story...
Jan
16th

GM’s Andersson: We’ll pay suppliers on time

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General Motors purchasing chief Bo Andersson told hundreds of suppliers on Thursday that the automaker will not lengthen the time it takes to pay them. Full story...
Jan
16th

Senate releases $350 billion more in bailout money

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The Senate voted Thursday to release a second round of $350 billion in federal aid to rescue financial institutions. The money could be the source of additional loans to automakers, auto finance companies and perhaps suppliers. Full story...
Jan
16th

GM’s Two-Mode Hybrid system voted Best New Green Technology by AJAC

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In a move to promote green technologies, the AJAC initiated its first annual Best New Green Technology award, and the winner was announced at the Montreal Auto Show. General Motors' Two-Mode Hybrid technology was recognized as the best this year, a powertrain that consists of a 6.0-litre V8 and an electric motor that produce a combined output of 332 horsepower and 367 lb-ft of torque, while consuming just 9.8 L/100 km in the city. Full story...
Jan
16th

2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Review (video)

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The RX-8 didn't need to be any more agile or sporty, but Mazda's dialed it up a notch anyways with their new-for-2009 R3 package. Building on the machine's recent makeover, the R3 kit adds a few goodies to get the tuner and performance buffs talking around the water cooler. Sunroof? Gone. Power seats? Gone. Lip-kit? Very much. The R3 add-ons give RX-8 a strictly race-track appearance. Full story...
Jan
16th

2009 Montreal International Auto Show now open to public!

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The 41st Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) kicked off today at 10 am at Palais des Congrès. The event will last until January 25 and, during these ten days, visitors will have the opportunity to admire their favorite cars from 10 am to 10 pm, except on the last day (doors will close at 8 pm). General admission is $15. Full story...
Jan
16th

NASCAR: Bud Shootout expanded from 24 to 28 cars

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NASCAR announced Friday a revision to the 2009 Budweiser Shootout format that provides each manufacturer with a "wild card" entry, increasing the size of the field from 24 to 28 cars. Full story...
Jan
16th

Detroit 2009: The Chinese are coming… sometimes!

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Detroit - For a fourth consecutive year, Chinese cars were on exhibit at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). BYD and Brilliance showed ten vehicles or so, including a prototype. And this year again, the message was the same: We are coming! Only, we don't when yet. Full story...
Jan
16th

LMS: Team Modena announce Mansell for 2009

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Team Modena announced that Leo Mansell, son of 1992 Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell, will be one of the drivers in the team's LM GT2 Ferrari 430GT for the 2009 Le Mans Series - and the Le Mans 24-Hour race itself. Full story...
Jan
16th

Infiniti G takes off its top for Montreal

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Today at the Montreal Auto Show, Infiniti showed those in attendance the 2009 G37 Convertible. The drop-top variant of the popular coupe is brings the G lineup even closer to the full-out selection offered by some of the market's most successful models. Full story...
Jan
16th

Nissan cube and 370z shown to Montreal

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Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum. Two of Nissans upcoming models were presented today at the Montreal Auto Show to give those in attendance a glimpse into the brand's near future. One of the models shown was the stunning and freshly-sharpened 370Z sports car. The other was the Nissan cube. Full story...
Jan
16th

Nissan cube and 370z shown to Montreal

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Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum. Two of Nissans upcoming models were presented today at the Montreal Auto Show to give those in attendance a glimpse into the brand's near future. One of the models shown was the stunning and freshly-sharpened 370Z sports car. The other was the Nissan cube. Full story...
Jan
16th

Honda shows Insight to Montreal crowds

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The second generation Honda Insight was on display today at the 41st annual Montreal Auto Show, promising shoppers an affordable and cutting edge means to save fuel and do their part for the environment. The latest Insight boasts many unique features- notable among them being a driver-selected 'eco' mode and a mileage-coaching 'Eco Assist' drive system. Full story...
Jan
16th

GM’s Two-Mode Hybrid system voted Best New Green Technology by AJAC

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In a move to promote green technologies, the AJAC initiated its first annual Best New Green Technology award, and the winner was announced at the Montreal Auto Show. General Motors' Two-Mode Hybrid technology was recognized as the best this year, a powertrain that consists of a 6.0-litre V8 and an electric motor that produce a combined output of 332 horsepower and 367 lb-ft of torque, while consuming just 9.8 L/100 km in the city. Full story...
Jan
16th

NASCAR: Michael Waltrip Racing looking for sponsorship

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Michael Waltrip Racing owner Michael Waltrip says that he will run the No. 00 Toyota team for the full Sprint Cup season despite still having to find complete sponsorship for driver David Reutimann. Full story...
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