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Aug
4th

CHINA: New JV to make minivans

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The Chongqing Yinxiang Group and Beijing Automotive Industry Holding (BAIC) inked a strategic cooperation agreement on Wednesday, under which the two sides would invest CNY1.5bn to construct a new minivan base in southwest China's Chongqing municipality. Full story...
Aug
4th

US: AAM books Q2 profit

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American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings has booked second quarter 2010 net earnings of US$25.4m, or $0.34 per share, compared with a net loss of $288.6m ($5.20) a share in Q2 2009. Net sales were $559.6m, more than double the $245.6m reported in the second quarter of 2009. Non-GM sales increased about $78m to $135.2m. Full story...
Aug
4th

CHINA: Government to subsidise green cars

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The Chinese government will invest over CNY100bn (US$14.8bn) to subsidise its fledgling environmentally friendly car industry over the next 10 years, the Shanghai Securities News reported on Wednesday. Full story...
Aug
4th

Roewe mystery mule spied

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Pictures suggest MG's parent company is working on a small SUV. Will it make it to the UK?


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Aug
4th

CHINA: Toyota sales growth slows

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Toyota Motor on Wednesday said it sold 64,200 cars in China in July, up just 1% year on year. Full story...
Aug
4th

JAPAN: Saab appoints new importer

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Saab Automobile is continuing to restructure its international sales organisation with the appointment of a new importer for the Japanese market, PCI. Full story...
Aug
4th

US: Goodyear’s Kramer steps up to chairman

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Goodyear has appointed current president and CEO Richard Kramer as chairman of the board with effect from 1 October succeeding Robert Keegan who is to retire. Full story...
Aug
4th

New Passat makes American debut

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VW’s latest Passat estate spied hot weather testing in the USA.


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Aug
4th

JAPAN: Marketing and cost cuts pay off for Toyota

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Toyota Motor boosted operating income in the first quarter from a loss of JPY194.9bn a year ago to JPY211.6bn yen. Net income increased from a loss of JPY77.8bn to JPY190.4bn. Full story...
Aug
4th

AUSTRALIA: Vehicle sales up 9.7% in July

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Strong demand from private buyers and sustained interest in SUVs has resulted in another solid month of new vehicle sales in Australia, a local industry group said. Full story...
Aug
4th

Maruti Suzuki looks to advance expansion plan

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Maruti Suzuki, India's top carmaker, is looking to speed up expansion plans to meet booming demand in the fast-growing south Asian country, its managing director said on Wednesday. Full story...
Aug
4th

THAILAND: Toyota, Mazda, eye expanded production

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Toyota Motor Thailand is vying to become a global production base for passenger cars, as well as pickup trucks. Company president Kyoichi Tanada is lobbying strongly for the parent company in Japan to relocate production of key passenger cars for world markets and expects a decision to be made within a year. Full story...
Aug
4th

Skoda Yeti is our Car of the Year

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Czech crossover judged best new car of 2010 at Auto Express New Car Awards.


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Aug
4th

This week’s mag

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New Car Awards bumper issue, 24 winners crowned, the new 'MINI' MINI, new Freelander - first official pictures, Citroen's Bugatti rival


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Aug
4th

Lancia Stratos returns

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1970s supercar to be resurrected for wealthy collector.


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Aug
4th

INDONESIA: Auto industry upbeat at Jakarta Motor Show

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The 18th Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) closed its doors to the public on Sunday 1st August amid growing optimism on the prospects for the domestic vehicle market. Full story...
Aug
4th

US: July sales ahead year on year

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July was not a month for the analysts. Big sales driven by closeout deals never materialised and forecasters may have forgotten July 2009's month-end sales spike fuelled by the 'cash for Clunkers' rebates. Full story...
Aug
4th

Toyota raises profit forecast as U.S. sales recover, Asia gains

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Toyota Motor Corp. today raised its full-year profit forecast as sales in Asia are growing more than expected and demand in the U.S. recovers following the recall of more than 11.2 million vehicles globally. Full story...
Aug
4th

2011 BMW 135i coupe

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2011 BMW 135i coupe
2011 BMW 135i Coupe - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Featuring one of the best executions of dual-clutch technology.

Who says you can't appease the slushbox-loving American public while still providing some manual control over gearchanges? Those skeptics likely haven't driven a properly tuned dual-clutch gearbox, like the one in this 135i. For 2011, BMW dumped the six-speed automatic option in the 135i, and instead pairs this seven-speed doppelkupplungsgetriebe to the new, single-turbo N55 engine.


Photo Gallery: 2011 BMW 135i Coupe - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
4th

More U.S. buyers choose diesel

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Diesel-powered cars finally are gaining some sales traction in the United States. When automakers offer car models with a choice of a gasoline or diesel engine, a surprisingly high percentage of consumers are opting for diesel. Full story...
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