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Feb
24th

BASF undeterred by EV market’s setbacks, invests in battery tech

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BASF is betting customers will flock to electric cars, using its chemical products to create a battery that will enable vehicles to run longer.
Feb
24th

Visteon makes deal to use Autonet Mobile infotainment software

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Visteon has announced an agreement with Autonet Mobile that will allow Visteon to integrate Autonet's telematics software into its next-generation infotainment systems.
Feb
24th

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring review notes: Honda’s Accord Hybrid impresses us with refinement

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SENIOR MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: My driving consisted of almost solely highway miles, meaning I experienced little of the Accord cycling between its three drive modes -- EV, Engine Drive and Hybrid Drive -- but other than a slight...
Feb
24th

GERMANY: VW books record operating profit in 2013

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Volkswagen group operating profit rose EUR0.2bn to a record EUR11.7bn on sales up 2.2% to EUR197.0bn in 2013.
Feb
24th

SWEDEN: Scania appoints committee to mull Volkswagen US$9.2bn bid

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Scania says it has appointed a committee to evaluate Volkswagen's EUR6.7bn (US$9.2bn) to acquire the rest of the truckmaker..
Feb
24th

GENEVA PREVIEW: European design for Hyundai concept

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Hyundai will showcase its vision of how cars will meet future mobility needs at next week's Geneva show with its Intrado concept, the first developed under the direction of Peter Schreyer, who became president and chief design officer of Hyundai Motor Group last year.
Feb
24th

Here’s the former Ukrainian president’s car collection: 70-vehicle stash in Viktor Yanukovych’s lavish villa surprises citizens and journalists

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Just a couple days ago, the world media and some bewildered journalists got a glimpse of now-departed
Feb
24th

Ford to drop Microsoft for new Sync system from Blackberry

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Ford Focus interior detail
News 24 Feb, 2014

Ford to use Blackberry tech on future cars, ditching the Windows-powered Ford Sync system

Feb
24th

GENEVA PREVIEW: Citroen to launch redesigned C1

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Citroen's C1 variant of the Czech-built city car model line shared with Peugeot (108) and Toyota (Aygo) will be a bit more distinctive this time around thanks to a unique nose with prominent oval headlight units.
Feb
24th

Fisker, new Chinese owner to restart Karma output this year

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Fisker Automotive, which has been acquired by China's largest auto parts company, plans to restart production of its Karma plug-in hybrid luxury car "within a year" and will also complete the half-finished development of a second model, according to...
Feb
24th

Hyundai randd chief makes a comeback after 3-month hiatus

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Hyundai reinstated former randd president Kwon Moon-sik, just three months after he had quit over a string of quality problems. Hyundai also said its design center boss left for "personal reasons."
Feb
24th

Hyundai randd chief makes a comeback after 3-month hiatus

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Hyundai reinstated former randd president Kwon Moon-sik, just three months after he had quit over a string of quality problems. Hyundai also said its design center boss left for "personal reasons."
Feb
24th

SOUTH KOREA: Ssangyong Motor sets record revenue of US$3.2bn in 2013

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Ssangyong Motor has announced that the company achieved its highest revenue in 2013 since its establishment, driven by global sales growth despite the overall sluggish demand in the automotive market.
Feb
24th

Citroen reveals softtop C1; touts ‘cheerful’ design

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Citroen has given its new C1 minicar what it calls a "cheerful" design. The brand is also adding a C1 variant with a sliding fabric roof to compete against models such as the Fiat 500 Cabrio and Opel Adam Rocks.
Feb
24th

US: UAW files NLRB appeal after Chattanooga union ‘no’ vote

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America's UAW union has filed an appeal with the the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) relating to what it claims is "interference by politicians" in the recent election for Volkswagen Chattanooga workers to be represented by the body.
Feb
24th

SPAIN: Ford Focus’ role vital

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Ford's Focus is at the very heart of the company's global product line up and when the time comes for a new one, you have to get it right, said Barb Samardzich, the Blue Oval's chief operating officer in Europe.
Feb
24th

Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake super estate officially revealed

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Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake front tracking
News 25 Feb, 2014

Jaguar unveils a more potent version of its most practical model, the XFR-S Sportbrake is powered by a 542bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8

Feb
24th

COMMENT: What a gas! Is CNG as green as portrayed?

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The boom in natural gas production in the US is leading to a surge in interest in running vehicles on the stuff. In theory, compressed natural gas is significantly cheaper than petrol and emits less greenhouse gases than conventionally powered cars.
Feb
24th

SPAIN: Ford launches updated European Focus

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Ford's mid-life update for the popular C segment Focus includes several new engines for Europe, the new corporate nose already seen on the Fiesta and NAFTA Fusion, updated technology and driver aids and a simplified control layout with larger central display screen.
Feb
24th

Lotus Motorcycles C-01 2014 pictures

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Pictures See all 6 picturesLotus Motorcycles C-01 Lotus Motorcycles C-01 panning Lotus Motorcycles C-01 rear 24 Feb, 2014
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