Bigger than a smart fortwo and much smaller than a Toyota Yaris, the Scion iQ was presented for the first time in Canada at Montreal International Auto Show. The car will seek for an urban audience that wants to save as much fuel as possible without sacrificing security and customization, the company's battle horse.
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The future of the UAW likely depends on whether it can organize factories in the United States run mainly by Asian automakers, the union's president said.
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While the joint sports-car program between Toyota and Subaru gets most of the media attention, Subaru is rebadging a small Toyota wagon for markets outside the United States.
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Volvo's new owner and management team plan to spend heavily on the brand -- allowing the automaker's U.S. arm to ramp up leasing and spend more on advertising to reignite lackluster sales. Volvo -- owned by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.
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Acument Global Technologies Inc. said today Patrick Paige will become president and CEO on Feb 1 -- succeeding Richard F. Dauch, who is leaving the mechanical fastener supplier to pursue other opportunities.
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Hot European sales will keep potential U.S. buyers waiting for the BMW X1, and the Dakar Rally crowns a winner.
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Daihatsu, which announced last week it would be out of Europe by 2013, is already in retreat from the UK. International Motors, the current importer, has dropped the Japanese brand after many years of trying to get it better established and has instead turned to China's Great Wall which already ships right-hand drive models to export markets like Australia.
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The Porsche 911 may be produced in plants in Asia or North America, according to new CEO Matthias Mueller.
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More restrictions on who can buy new cars may be on the way for China. Following recent news of new rules for Beijing, comes a local report citing Zhejiang Provincial Committee member Zhou Jianqiao as saying: "Only businesses or individuals paying over CNY50,000 (US$7,600) of taxes annually should be allowed to purchase a vehicle."
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Not that I love any of them, but this is my least favorite Lexus. Always has been. The last several I've driven have had serious flaws--squeaks and rattles, the cars have been beaten all to hell, etc.
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Porsche may launch production in North America and China as part of a plan to double annual global sales to 200,000 units, CEO Matthias Mueller said.
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Big SUV set for American market but could also come to the UK
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BMW won't launch the X1 small crossover in the United States before late this year, and the vehicle may not arrive until 2012 because of hot demand in Europe.
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Japanese maker pulls out of European market – for now.
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Leaked brochure shots show Shuttle name to return on practical Honda Jazz estate.
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The 2012 Fiat 500, heading to U.S. dealerships later than first expected, is enduring another hiccup: The first units arriving in dealerships in late February will have manual transmissions, the company said.
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Ford Motor Co. will improve MyFord Touch, which uses voice and touch-screen controls, but won't remove it despite recent criticism that it distracts drivers, CEO Alan Mulally said last week.
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Lincoln vehicles will be dramatically different from Ford brand products, Ford Motor Co. executives said last week.
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Striking track-tuned range of Lexus sports cars takes a star turn at the Tokyo Auto Salon
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As a lack of production capacity restrains its growth, Hyundai will consider a second U.S. assembly plant.
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With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up