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Jun
7th

7 performance cars for less than $30,000: Autoweek TV

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Also in this episode: Ferrari runs an auction to help earthquake victims, the
Jun
7th

Audi of America appoints Schroth to CFO post

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Audi of America will appoint Christian Schroth chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1, replacing Oliver Stein who is returning to Germany to fill the same role at Audi's high-performance subsidiary, quattro GmbH, a company spokesman said today.
Jun
7th

Fisker, Penske team up to open Arizona dealership

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Luxury plug-in hybrid maker Fisker Automotive said today it has opened a dealership with Penske Automotive Group in Scottsdale, Ariz. The store gives Fisker 80 retail outlets globally, 48 in North America.
Jun
7th

EV maker ZAP Jonway says co-CEO Schneider has left post

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Steve Schneider, the co-CEO of EV maker ZAP Jonway's U.S. operations, is leaving his role, the troubled automaker said.
Jun
7th

Possible Ferrari F70 tester spotted

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The above photos of what very well might be a development mule for the next primo
Jun
7th

U.S. unveils blueprint to tackle driver distraction: LaHood pushes voluntary efforts over new rules

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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday the agency isn't looking at new regulations to address distracted driving, but rather is calling on automakers to step up voluntary efforts to combat risks with new technologies and education.
Jun
7th

GM says 2013 Volt will go 3 more miles on electric charge

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Drivers of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt will be able to drive 8.
Jun
7th

Cars with Unexpected Tow Ratings

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Cars with Unexpected Tow Ratings
Cars with Unexpected Tow Ratings - Automobile Magazine
You can tow 2000 pounds with that?

Many drivers assume that if you want to tow something, you need a giant truck with a beefy V-8 engine. That may be true if you're transporting a trailer full of race cars, but many smaller vehicles are perfectly adequate for moving light to medium loads. Vehicles in nearly every class come from the factory with tow ratings: minivans, compact crossovers, full-size sedans, and even luxury SUVs.


Photo Gallery: Cars with Unexpected Tow Ratings - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: Cars with Unexpected Tow Ratings - Automobile Magazine


Jun
7th

UK: Lotus confirms CEO Bahar dismissal

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Lotus has confirmed that Dany Bahar has been terminated from his employment as chief executive officer of Lotus with immediate effect.
Jun
7th

Lotus boss sacked

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Lotus boss Dany Bahar has been sacked with immediate effect following complaints about his conduct


Jun
7th

GM says 2013 Volt will go 3 more miles on electric charge

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Drivers of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt will be able to drive three miles further solely on electric power, but it will take slightly longer to recharge the new battery, General Motors said today.
Jun
7th

BRAZIL: Dealers expect bumper sales month

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June could be the best month for new car sales for more than six months, reversing a decline that has seen sales slip by as much as 10% from year ago levels.
Jun
7th

BELGIUM: CLEPA chief pushes for EUR5.5bn industry funding

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European automotive supplier body, CLEPA, is to lobby the European Commission jointly with industry OEMs to secure a larger slice of any potential future funding from politicans in order to boost sector competitiveness.
Jun
7th

JAPAN: Mazda’s rotary power given new lease of life

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Mazda will stop making its long-serving rotary engine this month but will use the technology as extended range power generation for electric vehicles, company president Takashi Yamanouchi told The Nikkei business daily.
Jun
7th

How GM plans to solve MPG puzzle on new pickups

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Ford's huge success with its EcoBoost V-6 engine on its pickups is well-documented.
Jun
7th

McLaren upgrades MP4-12C for 2013

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The McLaren MP4-12C supercar will get a bevy of updates for 2013, and current 12C owners will have access to most of them at no charge.
Jun
7th

US: TI Automotive opens new factory in Czech Republic

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TI Automotive, which specialises in fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, has opened its newest factory in Liberec, Czech Republic.
Jun
7th

ITALY: "Life goes on" – Marchionne rejects Fiat-FIOM talks

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Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has rejected out of hand any chance the automaker will negotiate with renegade Italian union, FIOM, following the labour body's rejection of the automaker's more flexible productivity plan.
Jun
7th

BELGIUM: CLEPA urges financial focus on smaller SMEs

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European automotive supplier body, CLEPA, said lending to smaller enterprises down the chain by major financial institutions, is a key part of fulfilling an ambitious set of targets set out yesterday (6 June) at the high-level CARS 21 meeting in Brussels.
Jun
7th

McLaren MP4-12C updated

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More power, a revised gearbox and a louder engine note for upgraded Ferrari 458 Italia fighter


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