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May
16th

AUTOWEEK TV: Subaru WRX STI joins the long-term test fleet:

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Also in this episode: Saab finds a new partner in China, Mercedes-Benz reveals details of the C63 AMG coupe, and we list the winners at the racetrack from the weekend.
May
16th

Toyota must face unintended-acceleration claims, U.S. judge says

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The federal judge overseeing lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. involving allegations of unintended acceleration made final an order rejecting the automaker's bid to throw out claims by vehicle owners claiming economic loss.
May
16th

McLaren reportedly at work on its next big thing:

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While we're getting ready for the soon-to-be-released McLaren MP4-12C, the British sports-car maker is at work on its next project.
May
16th

Honeywell to pay BorgWarner $32.5 million to end patent suit

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Honeywell International Inc. agreed to pay $32.5 million to settle a patent-infringement lawsuit brought by BorgWarner Inc. over a titanium wheel used in engine turbochargers.
May
16th

Ford Freestyle under investigation for low-speed surges:

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the Ford Freestyle wagon for complaints that it surges forward at low speeds.
May
16th

UK: Kia eyes UK sales boost

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Kia UK is looking to boost its numbers in Britain to 70,000 vehicles a year, up from 56,000 last year as it introduces a raft of new models over the next two years.
May
16th

US: GM spending $109m on engine production

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General Motors is spending US$109m in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michigan, to support engine production for current and future fuel-efficient small cars produced for the US market. The investment will protect or add 96 jobs at the two sites, the automaker said.
May
16th

Aston Martin configurator for the Cygnet and the Virage hits the Web:

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The few times a year that Aston Martin graces AutoWeek with a press car, our joy is short-lived. There's never enough seat time to go around.
May
16th

2011 Dodge Durango AWD CrewLux

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2011 Dodge Durango AWD CrewLux
2011 Dodge Durango AWD CrewLux - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Dynamically, the Durango is surprisingly good for such a big, heavy vehicle.

Wow, Dodge really did a great job with the Durango. I was never blown away by the body-on-frame Durango that died a few years ago, but the new unibody version feels very solid and well executed. Having driven the Ford Explorer only a few nights before the Durango, it's difficult to find fault with the Dodge.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Dodge Durango AWD CrewLux - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


May
16th

JAPAN: Alliance pushes ahead with volume targets

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The Renault Nissan Alliance wants to achieve annual vehicle sales of more than 10m units in three to five years, up from the current 7.3m units according to Mainichi newspaper.
May
16th

GERMANY: Opel to expand premium and EV offering

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Opel is planning a premium model above its top-of-the-range Insignia as well as an electric car smaller than its Ampera, the brand's new chief told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.
May
16th

Luxury Motor Show is go!

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New Luxury Motor Show is the UK's newest car pagent, and will bring together a host of supercars


May
16th

INDIA: Skoda confirms new cars for India

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Skoda Auto India is bullish over the Indian market and planning to launch its own entry level small car in the next couple of years.
May
16th

European brands eye U.S. market for new small luxury cars:

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As head of Mercedes-Benz USA in the late 1990s, Mike Jackson was determined to keep the ungainly, expensive A-class small car out of the United States.
May
16th

2011 Sneak Preview

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2011 Sneak Preview
2011 Sneak Preview - Automobile Magazine
165 future cars to get excited about.

At board meetings, on test tracks, and in design studios, decisions are being made today that will influence what you drive tomorrow. Automakers are hard at work creating the next generation of automobiles -- cars that are faster, sexier, more efficient -- while trying to keep their development secret. Like you, we are nosy as hell. Unlike you, we have a vast network of snoops, gossips, and disgruntled former employees who have helped us uncover the information we present here. Our annual Sneak Preview feature contains the industry's future products -- as far out as 2019 -- that are worth saving your milk money for.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Sneak Preview - Automobile Magazine


May
16th

Mercedes-Benz A-class patent renderings leaked

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled a three-door concept version of its 2012 A-class at the New York and Shanghai auto shows in April, and images of a possible production model leaked last week via the European Patent Office.
May
16th

SWEDEN: Government rejects tough Saab criticism from Antonov aide

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Claims the Swedish government has a hidden agenda with ailing Saab have been hotly disputed by the administration, which insists it is "working every day" to find a solution to rescue the automaker.
May
16th

Saab claims new financial lifeline via China’s Pangda Automobile:

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Saab might have found yet another savior in the form of Chinese vehicle-distributor Pangda Automobile Trade Co.
May
16th

Saab claims new financial lifeline via China’s Pang Da Automobile:

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Saab might have found yet another savior in the form of Chinese vehicle distributor Pang Da Automobile Trade Co.
May
16th

US: Hyundai investing in engine production

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Hyundai Motor's US unit plans to make an announcement on Monday (US time) regarding existing engine production facilities but it does not involve a capacity expansion, a company official has said.
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