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Apr
27th

JAPAN: Toyota to collaborate with WiTricity

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has entered into a technological collaboration agreement with Massachusetts, United States-based WiTricity Corporation concerning the practical application of automotive wireless charging systems and the promotion of their widespread use. TMC plans to participate in a WiTricity capital increase.
Apr
27th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Honda brings forward plant winter break

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Honda has said it will close a plant in Brazil earlier than scheduled because of a possible parts shortage resulting from Japan's earthquake and tsunami.
Apr
27th

Spy photo hints Ford will keep the Flex

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In case there was any doubt about the future of the underperforming Ford Flex, this spy photo should end speculation that the automaker is preparing to pull the plug.
Apr
27th

JAPAN: Isuzu operating result soars – reports

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Isuzu Motors is expected to post JPY85bn (US$1bn) in operating profit for the 2010/11 business year, a near eight-fold rise from a year ago thanks to robust sales of pick-up trucks and diesel engines, a Japanese report said.
Apr
27th

INDIA: Mahindra to launch smaller Renault Logan

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Mahindra & Mahindra is developing a smaller version of the Renault Logan which it will sell as the Mahindra Verito.
Apr
27th

COMMENT: Complex Saab deal remains elusive

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It's easy to understand the frustration of Russian businessman Vladimir Antonov's holding company director Lars Carslstrom in the tortuous saga of Saab's desperate quest to find new financing.
Apr
27th

US: Dana books Q1 loss but boosts full year guidance

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Dana Holding Corporation reported adjusted EDITDA of US$181m for the first quarter of 2011 but booked a net loss of $30m due to $53m of one-time charges associated with the refinancing and restructuring of debt in January.
Apr
27th

US: Chrysler Group selling GEM and NEV

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Chrysler Group said it had decided to focus its energies on its core automotive business, which has led to the sale of substantially all of the assets of GEM and NEV to Polaris Industries. The pair have signed the negotiated asset purchase agreement and closing is expected in around 60 days.
Apr
27th

Flashback: Pontiac killed on April 27, 2009:

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It was precisely two years ago today--April 27, 2009--that Pontiac met its demise.
Apr
27th

Chat with Web guy Dale Jewett:

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When news about new cars, motorsports and car collectors shows up at autoweek.com, interactive editor Dale Jewett usually plays a role.
Apr
27th

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV, an AW Drivers Log Car Review:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
Apr
27th

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
Apr
27th

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is a nice little car with good looks at a more than fair price, in my opinion. I think Hyundai finally has a small car that will take some hide out of the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.
Apr
27th

Jeep aims to boost European sales fivefold, helped by greener models and more dealers

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Chrysler Group's Jeep brand aims to boost unit sales in Europe - its biggest export market - to 125,000 by 2014 from 25,000 forecast this year.
Apr
27th

Jeep aims to boost Europe sales, helped by greener models, more dealers

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Chrysler Group's Jeep brand aims to boost unit sales in Europe -- its biggest export market -- to 125,000 by 2014 from 25,000 forecast this year.
Apr
27th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Some Daihatsu twin shifts back in May

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Toyota Motor small car unit Daihatsu Motor will start two shift vehicle production at its Shiga plant and at Daihatsu Kyushu Oita Plant (Plant 1, Plant 2) from 6 May.
Apr
27th

GERMANY: Porsche increases Q1 sales 13%

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Porsche sales rose 13% to 23,442 vehicles in the first quarter of 2011. Turnover was EUR2.28bn, up 10%. Operating profit more than doubled to EUR496m.
Apr
27th

Audi A6 Avant spied

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Stylish estate spied undisguised and trades practicality for rakish looks.


Apr
27th

2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive

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2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive
2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
The BMW 7-series is a fine automobile. So good, in fact, that the Alpina modifications seem to subtract more than they add.

The BMW 7-series is a fine automobile. So good, in fact, that the Alpina modifications seem to subtract more than they add. The Alpina B7 is identifiable by its soft and grippy leather steering wheel, the signature twenty-one-spoke Alpina wheels, exterior cosmetic enhancements, and a smattering of interior trim bits. But the B7 goes far beyond aesthetics. The chassis benefits from shorter and stiffer springs, larger brakes, wider rear tires, and revised tuning of the active dampers. Under the hood, BMW's 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V-8 is built with a new block, heads, turbochargers, and intercoolers, bumping output from 400 hp and 450 lb-ft to 500 hp and 516 lb-ft.


Photo Gallery: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Apr
27th

Opel to debut Astra GTC in Frankfurt

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Opel/Vauxhall will debut a production version of its sporty Astra GTC hatchback at the IAA in September, the automaker said in a statement. Pricing, equipment and engines will be revealed on June 7 according to Opel, ahead of sales later this year.
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