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Oct
19th

GM dealer cuts should be suspended by Obama, lawmaker says

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The Obama administration should ask General Motors to suspend the 500 dealership terminations it plans Oct. 31 until a federal investigation of dealer cuts is completed, a U.S. congressman said. Rep. Full story...
Oct
19th

Chrysler says dealers can double oil-change business

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Chrysler said dealers who set up quick-lube services as part of the company's push to improve customer treatment are doubling their oil-change business in one year. Full story...
Oct
19th

Porsche considers a hybrid powertrain, and an early look at the Saab 9-4X, in News Brake for Oct. 19:

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In today's News Brake: Porsche considers a hybrid powertrain for its entire lineup, General Motors is taking steps to produce more of the Chevrolet Equinox, and an early look at the Saab 9-4X . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Oct
19th

Hyundai Equus pricing to start at $58,900

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Hyundai Motor America will sell its Equus luxury sedan starting at $58,900, including shipping, when the car goes on sale Nov. 1. Full story...
Oct
19th

GERMANY: ZF to restructure to four divisions

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Transmissions specialist ZF Friedrichshafen AG has said that it will reorganise itself into four new divisions from the start of 2011. It describes the move as an alignment of its business activities to 'better meet the requirements of the market and the customers'. Full story...
Oct
19th

Surplus GM workers must transfer or lose benefits

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About 375 laid-off workers at a General Motors Co. small-car plant in Michigan must transfer to the Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio next month or risk losing all supplemental unemployment benefits. Full story...
Oct
19th

GM adds compressed natural gas option to cargo vans aimed at fleet users

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Compressed natural gas is now a fuel option for GM's full-sized cargo vans. The fully integrated CNG fuel system option uses GM's 6.0-liter V-8 engine and carries a $15,910 sticker price. It is available on the 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana. Full story...
Oct
19th

Paris Motor Show 2010

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The 2010 Paris motor show is upon us. Alternating with the Frankfurt motor show, the Paris event is the final European motor show of the year, serving as a showcase for new concept and production vehicles from worldwide carmakers. Local automakers Renault showed the DeZir and Zoe concepts as well as the production ready Twizy and the Latitude sedan, while Peugeot showed the HR1 concept and production 508. PSA's other brand, Citroen, took the wraps off the Lacoste concept and the new C4 and DS4. 

The French firms' presence at their home show certainly didn't stop rival automakers from Germany vying for a piece of the action in the seven halls at the Porte de Versailles. The Volkswagen Group chose the show to unveil the Audi Quattro and e-tron Spyder concepts, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept and the new Bentley Continental as well as a mildly reworked seventh generation Passat. Mercedes took the wraps off the all-new CLS, Smart displayed its vision for urban mobility in the form of the eScooter concept, BMW revealed the new X3 and Concept 6 Series Coupe, and GM Europe's Opel brand showed the GTC Paris concept, previewing the next Astra. 

British brands Jaguar and Mini showed the C-X75 concept and the E Scooter concept – two vehicle typologies that couldn't be further apart – while sportscar company Lotus unveiled the Esprit, Elite, Elan and Elise concepts. Japanese firm Nissan showed the Townpod concept and Toyota displayed the production Verso S.

Oct
19th

First Drive: 2012 Iconic AC Roadster

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First Drive: 2012 Iconic AC Roadster
2012 Iconic AC Roadster - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
The Iconic AC Roadster skips past other Cobra replicas' mistakes, advancing into new territory

If not for our knowledge of the magical cable snaking through it, the Iconic AC Roadster might produce a ho-hum response as just another Cobra continuation, replica, or wannabe. We've certainly experienced enough attempts to recapture that glory.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Iconic AC Roadster - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
19th

2009 Nissan Cube SL – Four Seasons Update – September 2010

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2009 Nissan Cube SL - Four Seasons Update - September 2010
2009 Nissan Cube SL - September 2010 - Automobile Magazine
Within days of the official end of summer, our Cube ticked past the 20,000-mile mark

Months in Fleet: Nine
Mileage to Date: 20,620 miles


Photo Gallery: 2009 Nissan Cube SL - September 2010 - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
19th

Art Center Car Classic: Cooler Weather, Hot Rides:

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A little rain drizzled over the ninth showing of the Art Center Car Classic in Pasadena, Calif., but that only served to weed out the weak. The true car lovers braved the wet and didn't let it dampen their spirits. Full story...
Oct
19th

Art Center Car Classic ’10: Rain, rain, drive away:

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A little rain drizzled over the ninth showing of the Art Center Car Classic in Pasadena, Calif., but that only served to weed out the weak. The true car lovers braved the wet and didnand#8217;t let it dampen their spirits. Full story...
Oct
19th

BMW and PSA form hybrid alliance

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BMW and PSA Peugeot-Citroen to collaborate on development of front-wheel drive plug-in hybrids.


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Oct
19th

Daimler wins German court case stemming from Chrysler merger

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Daimler AG won an appeals court ruling overturning a 230 million-euro ($324 million) award to former Daimler-Benz AG shareholders who claimed they weren't adequately compensated in the 1998 merger with Chrysler Corp. Full story...
Oct
19th

GERMANY: Timetable for VW takeover of Porsche could slip

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Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has admitted that VW Group's merger with Porsche AG may not be completed next year as planned. Full story...
Oct
19th

James Bond’s Aston Martin to light up London:

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With little more than a week to go, RM Auctions is gearing up for its fourth-annual Automobiles of London event. It's set for Oct. 27, with preview times beginning on Oct. 26. The lots are diverse and offer a little something for everyone. Full story...
Oct
19th

Kia and NBA extend their marketing ties through the 2011-12 season:

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Kia Motors America signed a two-year extension of its sponsorship deal with the National Basketball Association through the league's 2011-2012 season. Full story...
Oct
19th

2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Yikes, this car is pricey. Nice, but pricey. This is a big car and there's a lot to like here--beautiful interior, well built and comfortable seats. Full story...
Oct
19th

Automakers switch to new engine oil for more efficiency, better protection

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Automakers are going to great lengths to get more miles per gallon from their vehicles and everything is being looked at -- even the engine oil. Full story...
Oct
19th

Nissan unleashes upgraded GT-R

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All-conquering GT-R gets more power, better aerodynamics and upgraded design for 2011.


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