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Feb
12th

Ford leads the way as automakers embrace weight-loss

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As automakers claw back from the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, Ford is betting that trimming pounds from its product lineup is the route to passing rivals. Full story...
Feb
12th

WRC: Mikko Hirvonen leads after the second day in Sweden

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Mikko Hirvonen (Ford Fiesta RS) took the lead during the second day of the Rally of Sweden, while the top-five drivers are separated by less than 15 seconds before the final stage. Full story...
Feb
12th

Andros Trophy: Jean-Philippe Dayraut clinches 2011 title

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Jean-Philippe Dayraut (BMW Série 1) clinched his third Andros Trophy title in-a-row, while Adrien Tambay (BMW Series 1) won the first round of two this weekend in Lans-en-Vercors, France. Full story...
Feb
12th

F1: “Quick Nick” sets fastest time for Lotus Renault in Jerez

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"Quick Nick" Heidfeld got his first taste of the Lotus Renault GP R31 today, Saturday in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain and ended session at the top of the timesheets. Full story...
Feb
12th

Nationwide driver Michael Annett placed on NASCAR probation

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Nationwide Series driver, Michael Annett, who was arrested on the charge of driving while intoxicated in North Carolina was placed on probation by NASCAR officials. Full story...
Feb
12th

F1: Karun Chandhok hopes to get a ride for first India GP

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Karun Chandhok's father has admitted his son is hoping to contest India's inaugural formula one race in October. Full story...
Feb
12th

Andros Trophy: Jean-Philippe Dayraut clinch 2011 title

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Jean-Philippe Dayraut (BMW Série 1) clinched his third Andros Trophy title in-a-row, while Adrien Tambay (BMW Série 1) won the first round of two this week-end, in Lans-en-Vercors. Full story...
Feb
12th

NASCAR: Joe Gibbs’ Joey Logano and Kyle Busch fastest in Daytona practice

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Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Joey Logano and Kyle Busch led practice for the Bud Shootout on Friday night at speeds greater than 203mph in Toyotas. Full story...
Feb
12th

Drunk driving, the most pardoned offence of the decade in Canada

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According to a CBC analysis, administrative data from the Parole Board of Canada revealed that around 13% of people convicted of drunk driving were granted pardon, the highest pardon rate of all crimes resulting in a prison sentence committed between 2000 and 2010. Full story...
Feb
12th

Applying lipstick while driving is more dangerous than using a cell phone

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Did you know that applying lipstick or reading a map while driving is more dangerous than using a cell phone? That's what a team of researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) found out after studying various distractions behind the wheel. Full story...
Feb
12th

1990-1995 Toyota MR2 Pre-owned

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Those who regularly follow Auto123.com's used vehicle reviews may be surprised to see a vehicle dating back to the early nineties in this week's column. Though it's still wintertime, spring will soon be right around the corner--and many a budget-minded shopper will be hitting their local classified ads looking for an affordable used sports car buy. Full story...
Feb
11th

Roush launches output of EV chargers:

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Roush Manufacturing Inc. has begun manufacturing home and commercial plug-in electric-vehicle chargers for Ecotality Inc. Full story...
Feb
11th

VW diesels under U.S. review for fuel-pump flaws

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Volkswagen AG vehicles are under review by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after reports of engines stalls, some at highway speed, that may be related to fuel-pump failures. Full story...
Feb
11th

AUTOWEEK TV: A short-term test in the Nissan Juke:

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In today's show: BMW and Renault have concepts in store for Geneva, and Mercedes-Benz shows off the C-class coupe. Full story...
Feb
11th

Chrysler wants more dealers open on Sundays for service

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Chrysler Group LLC, after increasing the number of dealerships that operate on Saturdays, plans to push more of its independent franchises to offer maintenance services on Sundays to better compete against service stations. Full story...
Feb
11th

Roush launches output of EV chargers

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Roush Manufacturing has begun manufacturing home and commercial plug-in electric-vehicle chargers for Ecotality Inc. Full story...
Feb
11th

First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

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First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - First Look - Automobile Magazine
A different twist on the two-door C-class.

Mercedes-Benz has already rolled out sedan, wagon, and high-performance, and variants of the new 2012 C-Class, but the automaker just unwrapped the 2012 C-Class Coupe ahead of its official debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - First Look - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
11th

Geneva auto show: Next Lamborghini Murciélago gets even more carbon fiber:

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Lamborghini released more information about its Murciélago replacement on Friday, which will extensively use carbon fiber. Full story...
Feb
11th

Porsche Panamera to receive long-wheelbase treatment for 2012:

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Porsche is developing a long-wheelbase version of the Panamera in a bid to satisfy demand for greater rear-seat legroom from customers in North American and China. Full story...
Feb
11th

GM launches leasing deals to spur sales

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GM is offering to waive the last three payments on existing leases if holders buy a new car, adding an incentive onto deals that last month exceeded offers made by rivals. Full story...
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