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Feb
28th

Ford struggles to build enough Explorers; incentive spend to hold steady

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Ford Motor Co. says it will end February with its inventory of 2011 Explorers at only 60 percent of what it had expected.
Feb
28th

First Look: Volkswagen Bulli Concept

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First Look: Volkswagen Bulli Concept
Volkswagen Bulli - First Look - Automobile Magazine
The Bulli is back

The Bulli (also known as the T1 Transporter or Microbus) is back, ladies and gentlemen. And this time around, it is not powered by an internal combustion engine.


Photo Gallery: Volkswagen Bulli - First Look - Automobile Magazine


Feb
28th

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 revealed in Geneva, packs 700 hp:

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All the cloak-and-dagger stuff has come to an end as Lamborghini pulled back the drape on the Aventador LP700-4, the all-wheel-drive V12 sports car that replaces the Murciélago.
Feb
28th

Volkswagen Microbus reborn–again–at Geneva auto show:

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Ten years after Volkswagen hinted at a return of the iconic Microbus, only to cancel the project, it's ready to try again.
Feb
28th

Watch the reveal of the Jaguar XKR-S at Geneva auto show:

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Jaguar is using the Geneva motor show to unveil the high-performance XKR-S coupe, billed as the most potent Jaguar ever. You can watch the press conference in Geneva here, starting at 8:45 a.m. Eastern, 5:45 am. Pacific.
Feb
28th

Toyota’s latest recall unlikely to derail U.S. rebound

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Toyota Motor Corp. may report a 27 percent increase in sales of Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars and light trucks for February, based on the average of four analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg. At most, the recall of 2.
Feb
28th

AUTOWEEK TV: Alfa 4C concept recalls legendary 33 Stradale:

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A '56 Ford wins the coveted Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama and Jeff Gordon breaks a 66-race losing streak with a win in Phoenix.
Feb
28th

Honda, Subaru remain top automakers in Consumer Reports ranking

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Honda and Subaru topped Consumer Reports' annual rankings of automakers for 2011, while better reliability and enhanced resale values helped Ford improve the most since last year.
Feb
28th

Volkswagen buys stake in German carbon maker

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Volkswagen has acquired a 8.18 percent stake in SGL Carbon, making Europe's biggest carmaker the second largest shareholder in the German manufacturer of carbon products.
Feb
28th

EPA clears new refrigerant for light-vehicle air-conditioning systems

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A new air-conditioning refrigerant can now be used in new cars and light trucks, the EPA said today. Use of the new refrigerant can help automakers meet the EPA's recent standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the agency's statement said.
Feb
28th

GENEVA: Ford of Europe "comfortable" on wage competivity

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Ford of Europe says it remains satisfied with its wage structure and pronounces itself "comfortable" with its salary position compared to the competition.
Feb
28th

First Look: Ford B-Max

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First Look: Ford B-Max
Ford B-Max - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine
European Fiesta-Based Microvan Dispenses With Middle Pillars

Showing that a minivan can never be too small, Ford has unveiled it's Fiesta-based B-Max people mover in Geneva just ahead of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.


Photo Gallery: Ford B-Max - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine


Feb
28th

Auto sales may approach ‘clunkers’ highs as U.S. rebounds

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U.S. light vehicle sales in February may approach the fastest pace since the government's "cash for clunkers" incentive program as rising consumer confidence spurs purchases.
Feb
28th

GENEVA: BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën spending EUR100m on hybrid JV

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BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën plan to spend EUR100mon their hybrid technology joint venture named BMW Peugeot Citroën Electrification, both companies announced at a press conference in Geneva on Monday.
Feb
28th

CANADA: Magna 2010 sales and profits rise sharply

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Magna International full year sales rose 39% year on year in 2010 to US$24.1bn. Operating income was $1.2bn, net income was $973m and earnings per share were $4.18, increases of $1.7bn, $1.5bn and $6.39, respectively.
Feb
28th

Alfa 4C concept draws inspiration from the legendary Stradale:

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Alfa Romeo took design cues from the legendary 33 Stradale when creating its 4C concept car, company sources say.
Feb
28th

GENEVA PREVIEW: Ford B-Max will have twin sliding rear doors

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Ford on Monday said its new B-Max MPV, to be unveiled as a 'concept' at the Geneva show on Tuesday, has a unique new body design with integrated B-pillar construction and twin sliding doors, claimed to be production ready and promising "unique appeal in the segment".
Feb
28th

Ford truck suit revived by U.S. high court after Mazda seatbelt ruling

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The U.S. Supreme Court injected new life into a suit against Ford brought by the mother of a South Carolina teenager killed in a 2002 pickup truck accident.
Feb
28th

February 2010 Management Briefing: Biofuels in Europe (Part 3)

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In the third and final instalment of February's management briefing, we look at how the environmental credentials of first-generation biofuels are practically in tatters, and whether future-generation biofuels will be given a fairer hearing.
Feb
28th

Suncammer jams at Detroit Autorama:

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Let's say it's the hands. The difference between the North American International Auto Show in January at Detroit's Cobo Center, and Autorama in February at Cobo, is the hands.
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