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May
18th

Saab may restart production next week

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The last we heard, Saab was expecting to relaunch production this week. As we now know, the Hawtai deal fell threw, thwarting the Swedish automaker's plans and forcing it to negotiate a new deal with Chinese distributor Pang Da. The company is currently poised to open discussions with its suppliers regarding its debts and is looking to get the assembly chains rolling again normally next week.
May
18th

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s fueler feels extra pressure to win Pit Crew Competition

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Forget making the Chase; the pressure to win the Pit Crew Challenge can be more intense.
May
18th

Please bring back the compact pickup!

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I just read an interesting story on the Boston.com website. Craig Fitzgerald wrote about the death of the compact pickup truck.
May
18th

2011 Ford Mustang GT Review

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Every time I drive a Mustang, I'm astounded to see how this soon-to-be-50-year-old model continues to win over American muscle car enthusiasts, young and not so young drivers who all seem to worship at the same altar.
May
18th

Ford’s model range to be 25% electrified by 2020

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Ford chairman Bill Ford wrote in an article for Fortune magazine that about 25 percent of the company's fleet will be electrified by 2020, although he cautioned that ''even with this approximation it's really hard to predict''.
May
18th

F1: The Grand Prix of Canada to stage Open House Day

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The organisers of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada announced on Wednesday the return of the popular "Open House Day" at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.
May
18th

F1: FIA agrees ‘grace period’ for blown exhaust limits

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The FIA has agreed a "grace period" as it clamps down in 2011 on the extreme blowing of exhaust gases through sophisticated diffusers.
May
17th

Social sites, digital platforms key to navigate ‘media chaos,’ execs say

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The near-term key for automotive marketers is securing a foothold in new digital mediums #8211; like smart phones and tablet computers #8211; that are supplanting traditional ones like newspapers and radio, automotive marketing experts said today.
May
17th

Hyundai wants a more emotional bond with U.S. buyers

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Hyundai's new U.S. marketing chief wants the brand to make stronger pitches about its improved quality, design and engineering to strike a more emotional chord with buyers who traditionally shopped the brand on price and value.
May
17th

Delphi’s $1 billion IPO slated for 3rd quarter, report says

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Delphi Automotive hired Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase to lead an initial public offering that may raise more than $1 billion and value the parts maker at $10 billion, a person with knowledge of the plans said.
May
17th

Dealers may handle ‘green’ tax refunds as early as 2012, LaHood says

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Auto dealers #8211; rather than the Internal Revenue Service #8211; could take over the task of awarding hybrid and electric vehicle buyers with their $7,500 federal incentive checks as soon as next year, U.S.
May
17th

Pool of potential bidders for Federal-Mogul shrinks, report says

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Private equity firms Carlyle Group and Apollo Global Management are no longer interested in automotive supplier Federal-Mogul, several sources familiar with the situation said on Tuesday, shrinking the field of potential bidders for the auto parts...
May
17th

Retired driver Randy Lewis rolls out commemorative Indy 500 wine set:

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Scott Pruett isnand#8217;t the only race-car driver looking to dress up what racing fans are drinking. Randy Lewis is, too.
May
17th

2011 BMW 335is Coupe

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2011 BMW 335is Coupe
2011 BMW 335is Coupe - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
The 335is packs the same all-around proficiency that has been the M brand's signature for decades.

As BMW continues to cut the 3-series pie into thinner and thinner slices, it's becoming difficult to discern the subtle differences among the models. This 335is slots in below the M3, and although its straight six has about 100 fewer horses than the M's V-8, it's more than quick enough to satisfy nearly any speed junkie. Some may argue that, at just under $52,000, the 335is is well worth the money, but to me, the extra power and M3-level hardware upgrades over the base 3-series model -- the superb 328i starts at a far more attainable $37,000 -- can only be appreciated on a closed course. If you don't plan to run your 3-series on the track, the less-expensive 3s will provide just as many smiles while having a more forgiving ride with only minor concessions to handling.


Photo Gallery: 2011 BMW 335is Coupe - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


May
17th

Bill Ford says company’s fleet will be 25 percent electrified by 2020:

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About 25 percent of Ford Motor Co.'s fleet will be electrified by 2020, Chairman Bill Ford wrote in an article for Fortune magazine, published online on Tuesday.
May
17th

Lear opens second Morocco plant

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Supplier Lear Corp. today announced the opening of a new electronics plant in Rabat, Morocco. The plant employs 130 and expects to add 230 by the end of 2011.
May
17th

Saab aims to restart output next week as talks with suppliers begin

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Saab, forced to halt output seven weeks ago amid payment disputes with suppliers, aims to restart assembly lines next week.
May
17th

Saab aims to restart output next week as talks with suppliers begin

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Saab, forced to halt output seven weeks ago amid payment disputes with suppliers, aims to restart assembly lines next week.
May
17th

U.S. hopes Chrysler will qualify for green energy loans

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The Obama administration is "hopeful" Chrysler will qualify for government loans to help make more fuel-efficient vehicles, but the automaker still has hurdles to clear with banks and investors.
May
17th

HondaJet takes the next step in certification:

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It was nearly eight years ago when we first heard about the HondaJet, a light aircraft that would revolutionize travel. It would be easy to fly, seat a family or more comfortably, and would be relatively fuel-efficient.
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