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Nov
29th

2011 BMW 328i Sedan, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: The 3-series remains the standard by which all other sports sedans are judged. You need only a few minutes behind the wheel to figure out why that is. Full story...
Nov
29th

VW names Porsche randd boss to head Bentley, Bugatti brands

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VW today named Porsche executive Wolfgang Duerheimer as CEO of its Bentley and Bugatti brands. Duerheimer, 52, will succeed Franz-Josef Paefgen, 64, who is retiring. Full story...
Nov
29th

Infiniti: M can be about mpg or zip:

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Infiniti will face a new marketing challenge when it introduces its first hybrid vehicle next spring, the 2012 M35h sedan. Full story...
Nov
29th

Nissan Leaf first EV to win European Car of the Year

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The Nissan Leaf has been named the European Car of the Year, the first time the award has gone to an electric car. Full story...
Nov
29th

Nissan Leaf first EV to win European Car of the Year

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The Nissan Leaf has been named the European Car of the Year, the first time the award has gone to an electric car. Full story...
Nov
29th

GM considers CVTs for small cars:

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General Motors Co., aiming to give its small cars a sales edge, may introduce continuously variable transmissions to deliver better fuel economy, executives say. Full story...
Nov
29th

In NYC’s cab contest, vans aim to be seen:

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Nissan North America Inc., Ford Motor Co. and a little-known Turkish vehicle manufacturer are in a three-way competition to supply the next generation of taxis to New York City. Full story...
Nov
29th

COMMENT: Cool heads in emerging markets may pay dividends

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Small or low-cost cars are a tough nut for manufacturers to crack. Margins are thin and what works in emerging markets may not work as well in mature markets. Hence the efforts of manufacturers to develop low-cost car strategies - with products pitched squarely at growing demand in emerging markets. Full story...
Nov
29th

COMMENT: Euro COTY pick is sound for once

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European Car of the Year juries have picked some right dogs for undeserved elevation at times - wasn't it them that selected the Renault 9 one year? - but this year's choice of the Nissan Leaf was right on the money. Full story...
Nov
29th

INDIA: Ceat acquires global rights from Pirelli

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Indian tyre manufacturer Ceat Ltd has acquired the global rights to the Ceat brand from Pirelli & C. SpA for EUR9m. Full story...
Nov
29th

JAPAN: Leaf is European car of the year

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Nissan Motor's Leaf has been named 2011 European Car of the Year, beating 40 contenders, and becoming the first electric vehicle in the 47-year history of the annual competition to win the award. The jury included 57 motoring journalists from 23 European countries Full story...
Nov
29th

INDIA: Ferrari looking to lure urban elite

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Ferrari is to launch in India within six months according to a report in The Times of India, further evidence that global luxury brands are increasingly focusing on the country. Full story...
Nov
29th

CHINA: Hyundai starts work on third plant

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Hyundai has broken ground for its third plant in China. Full story...
Nov
29th

GERMANY: Line gang steals BMW parts for internet sale

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A gang of thieves working at a BMW plant in Munich have stolen more than EUR3m (US$4m) worth of parts from a factory. Full story...
Nov
29th

Nissan Leaf crowned Car of the Year 2011

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Nissan’s all-electric Leaf beats seven finalists to be crowned Car of the Year 2011.


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Nov
29th

US: Ford warns on replacement parts

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Crash tests carried out by Ford in the US have showed that not all 'copy' replacement vehicle parts are up to standard when it comes to safety and the cost of repair when an accident occurs. Full story...
Nov
29th

Audi racing TT GT4 Concept

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Audi TT GT4 created for customer teams set to hit the track in 2012.


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Nov
29th

UK: SMMT’s next HQ will be near Big Ben

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The downgrading of SMMT's pomp continues. Having sold grand old Forbes House in Halkin Street near Welly Arch as a playboy mansion, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is acquiring more modern and modest office accommodation in London's lobbying land. Full story...
Nov
29th

THAILAND: Toyota starts Prius production

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Toyota Motor Thailand has started Prius production at its Gateway plant in Chachoengsao province. Full story...
Nov
29th

THAILAND [updated]: Toyota starts Prius production

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Toyota Motor Thailand has started Prius production at its Gateway plant in Chachoengsao province. Full story...
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