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Oct
29th

GERMANY [updated 12:10GMT]: VW shares drop after earlier frenzy

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Volkswagen shares nearly halved in early trading on Wednesday after main shareholder Porsche moved to ease a squeeze on short sellers that more than quadrupled the stock in days. Read more ...
Oct
29th

GERMANY: VW shares drop after earlier frenzy

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Volkswagen shares nearly halved in early trading on Wednesday after main shareholder Porsche moved to ease a squeeze on short sellers that more than quadrupled the stock in days. Read more ...
Oct
29th

Nissan 370Z

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The Z Car is back... And with more power and a fresh new look too! Read more ...
Oct
29th

US: GMAC scales back European auto lending

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GMAC Financial Services is to considerably scale back its European automotive finance business. Read more ...
Oct
29th

VW shares halve as Porsche eases short squeeze

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Shares in carmaker Volkswagen nearly halved on Wednesday after main shareholder Porsche took steps to ease a squeeze on shortsellers that more than quadrupled the stock in days. Read more ...
Oct
29th

This week’s mag

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Ford Ka driven, Audi's city car revealed, Supercar shoot-out, VW heads LA Motor Show stars. Read more ...
Oct
29th

JAPAN: Toyota eyes $5,000 ’emerging markets’ car

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Toyota and minivehicle subsidiary Daihatsu Motor are reported to be developing a cheap new car for India. Read more ...
Oct
29th

2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible

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2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible
2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible - Jaguar Luxury Convertible Review - Automobile Magazine
From the linear steering to excellent ride quality, this is the best driving car in the class.

It's nice to see that Jaguar has updated a few minor details on the XK. The old-school power antenna is gone, the headliner is much nicer, and there are some other minor improvements inside. Luckily, the company didn't change the way the XK drives, as this XKR Convertible is still a wonderful car. From the linear steering to excellent ride quality, this is the best driving car in the class. You wouldn't believe it's on twenty-inch wheels as it glides over Michigan's horrible roads. The six-speed ZF automatic is also miles ahead of the seven-speed setup in the Mercedes SL. Still, I can't help thinking the Jaguar isn't screwed together or designed as well as an SL. Some of the interior plastics just don't feel fantastic. Plus, the slow to respond touch screen (also seen in the XF) is annoying. Ergonomically, the touch screen is quite good but it needs to have a much faster interface. Still, the Jaguar is a wonderful car to drive and that supercharged V-8 is very strong and sounds great.


Photo Gallery: 2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible - Jaguar Luxury Convertible Review - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
29th

US: Amerigon Q3 net falls

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Climate controlled seat specialist Amerigon has posted a sharp drop in net income for the third quarter to US$648,000, or $0.03 per share, compared with $3.1m, or $0.13 per share a year ago. Read more ...
Oct
29th

Bosch to localize production of diesel injectors for cars

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Robert Bosch will start producing in China injectors for diesel common rail systems used in passenger vehicles. Read more ...
Oct
29th

GM delays most future product, randd in cash crunch

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General Motors is postponing nearly all of its spending on product development in 2009 and 2010 -- a cost-cutting move that could delay the introduction of key vehicles such as the Chevrolet Cruze. Read more ...
Oct
29th

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review (video)

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Doing battle with the likes of the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota's Camry is a sensible, efficient and comfortable sedan that can be ordered to fit just about any family's needs. Available with four cylinder, six cylinder or hybrid power, Camry caters to owners looking for a precise blend of performance and environmentally sensitive operation. Read more ...
Oct
29th

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review (video)

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Doing battle with the likes of the Honda Accord and Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota's Camry is a sensible, efficient and comfortable sedan that can be ordered to fit just about any family's needs. Available with four cylinder, six cylinder or hybrid power, Camry caters to owners looking for a precise blend of performance and environmentally sensitive operation. Read more ...
Oct
29th

The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid gets a SmartGauge

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The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and its Mercury twin, the Milan, will hit markets in the first quarter of 2009. To help their owners, who, incidentally, like to know their real-time fuel consumption and how their car is doing, Ford has developed a universal smart gauge system dubbed SmartGauge. The hybrids also boast another innovative feature, the EcoGuide, which allows owners to adapt their driving in order to optimize output. Read more ...
Oct
29th

A 2nd hybrid school bus in Canada

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New Brunswick's first hybrid school bus has been on the road since September. According to the province, it is the second vehicle of this kind to be operated in Canada. The purchase of the school bus, which will be transporting Moncton students, will help New Brunswick reduce its green house gas emissions. Read more ...
Oct
29th

The end of the road for GM’s full-size SUVs?

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In light of the current economic situation in the United States and the free fall of its sales numbers, General Motors has announced the end of an important era of its history. The current incarnations of the GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs will not see a next generation. GM is tolling the Suburban's bell after a 76-year run, with production ending in 2011. The Suburban was named after a military derivative of the mid-1930s. Read more ...
Oct
29th

The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid gets a SmartGauge

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The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and its Mercury twin, the Milan, will hit markets in the first quarter of 2009. To help their owners, who, incidentally, like to know their real-time fuel consumption and how their car is doing, Ford has developed a universal smart gauge system dubbed SmartGauge. The hybrids also boast another innovative feature, the EcoGuide, which allows owners to adapt their driving in order to optimize output. Read more ...
Oct
29th

Ford to showcase highly customized F-150 models at SEMA

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Ford's best-selling F-150 pickup truck is one of the most accessorized vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. With plenty of companies providing add-ons, there are countless opportunities for an owner to fine-tune his or her truck to a far more specific need than the factory intended. Enter the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show- a showcase of what's new and hot from a multi-billion dollar aftermarket industry. At this year's show, Ford will showcase four special F-150 project trucks to show those in attendance what's possible with a little imagination. Read more ...
Oct
29th

Speedcar Series announces $3 million U.S. prize pot

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For Season 2, Speedcar Series is making the prize money more attractive to teams and drivers alike. The 3 million dollar prize pot includes 500,000 U.S. dollars to the winning championship driver and an additional 500,000 US dollars to the winning championship team. Read more ...
Oct
29th

A 2nd hybrid school bus in Canada

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New Brunswick's first hybrid school bus has been on the road since September. According to the province, it is the second vehicle of this kind to be operated in Canada. The purchase of the school bus, which will be transporting Moncton students, will help New Brunswick reduce its green house gas emissions. Read more ...
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