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Nov
10th

US: The doomsday view: 3m jobs go, automaking stops

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A doomsday scenario sees almost 3m auto industry jobs in the US being lost in just 12 months if the Big Three carmakers, Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, crash. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Audi to extend Christmas break despite growth

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MUNICH -- Audi will extend Christmas shutdowns at its German factories even though its new-car sales are growing. Full story...
Nov
10th

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S - Porsche Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
Driving one is not an experience, it's an occasion. 911s are that special.

Climbing into a Porsche 911 is always good for one's spirits. The story with this car is the PDK (Porsche's dual-clutch automatic) transmission, and I have a few thoughts on that: First, Porsche got the hardest part right, which is to say they tuned the initial clutch engagement for a smooth step-off. If you think that'd be easy, try driving a Lamboghini e-Gear or a Nissan GT-R sometime. Second, the shifts seem really, really quick to me. I don't know how many milliseconds they quote, but it feels as fast as a Ferrari sequential-manual box.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S - Porsche Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
10th

2009 Volvo XC60

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2009 Volvo XC60
2009 Volvo XC60 - Volvo Crossover SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
The XC60 is not a small vehicle, but on the narrow, twisty roads of Spain, the XC60 exhibited a nicely balanced ride that belied its hefty mass.

In March, the all new Volvo XC60 will go on sale in the United States. Launched this fall in Europe, the XC60 is Volvo's entry in the "small premium utility segment," where it will take on the likes of the BMW X5, the Acura RDX, the Audi Q5, and the Infiniti EX35. Hoping to build on its "safety first" image, Volvo has added measure of performance and fun to its newest vehicle, emphasizing styling, high-tech content, and all-around capability.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Volvo XC60 - Volvo Crossover SUV Review - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
10th

GOLDING’S TAKE: There is no new chapter for GM. There is Chapter 11 and the Final Chapter

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There comes a moment when a company is being calm and reasonable and trying to put a positive spin on things that it suddenly strikes you: there isn't a Plan B. Full Story...
Nov
10th

AUSTRALIA: Automakers get government boost

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Australia's federal government has launched a A$6.2 bn package to help the company's automotive industry. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series: The first drive of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

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Don’t feel bad if news of yet another ultra-limited edition, megabucks supercar leaves you feeling a bit, er, sleepy, to put it kindly. Full story...
Nov
10th

First Drive: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series:

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Don’t feel bad if news of yet another ultra-limited edition, megabucks supercar leaves you feeling a bit, er, sleepy, to put it kindly. Full story...
Nov
10th

Ronn Scorpion Revealed

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Ronn Motors stuns SEMA with a supercar that runs on water! Full story...
Nov
10th

Reid: Lame-duck, with auto aid, may not fly

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A top Democratic leader today minimized expectations for a lame-duck session of Congress, set to begin Monday, Nov. 17. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Full Story...
Nov
10th

New calls for U.S. Treasury to help carmakers

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There were fresh calls on Sunday for the Bush administration to help stalled U.S. automakers, but Democratic and Republican officials said taxpayers cannot repeatedly support business rescues. Republican Sen. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Mazda takes control, boosts sales

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Mazda says its policy of taking greater control of distribution in European markets is boosting sales. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Slow economy hits Renault’s Russia plans

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The economic slowdown is affecting Renault's expansion of its Russian distribution network. The French carmaker has 74 dealers operating 94 retail outlets in 82 cities nationwide. Full Story...
Nov
10th

BMW wants exclusive Mini sales network

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BMW will cut its European Mini dealer network this year as it creates a separate distribution network for the small-car brand. The number of Mini dealers in Europe will drop to about 650 by year-end from 750 in 2007. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Suzuki expects boost from India car

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Suzuki is betting that Indian engineering, labor and suppliers will give its new Alto a competitive advantage when it is launched in Europe's fast-growing minicar segment in early-2009. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler’s dilemma

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Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler has a problem. Her company, the Schaeffler Group, controls more than 80 percent of Continental. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Enter the Dragon: Chery cars go on sale in Germany

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China's biggest independent automaker, Chery Automobile, has cars on sale in Germany for the first time. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Risks increase at automaker banks

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Once a reliable source of profit for their owners, automakers' banks won't generate their usual big profits this year. That will put even more pressure on automakers' bottom lines. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Visions of heaven and hell

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The AvtoVAZ plant here, 1,000km southeast of Moscow, is a unique mix of old and new car manufacturing. The factory's stamping, welding and final assembly buildings are like an automotive museum compared with similar facilities in the West. Full Story...
Nov
10th

Porsche is on course to control VW

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More than two years after Porsche announced plans to buy 20 percent of Volkswagen group, the sports car maker finally looks ready to take full control of Europe's largest carmaker. Full Story...
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