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Jun
30th

GM to build new truck in Thailand for export to Europe, Asia

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The automaker expects to sell at least 100,000 midsize Chevrolet trucks in Europe and parts of Southeast Asia as the brand makes its first push into the two regional pickup markets. Full story...
Jun
30th

Ferrari amps up the 599, and the creator of the Smart car dies, in News Brake for Wednesday, June 30:

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In Today's News Brake, Ferrari amps up the 599, the creator of the Smart car dies, and McLaren takes on the Goodwood Festival of Speed . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Jun
30th

COMMENT: Retro regression

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News today the Chrysler PT Cruiser is finally for the chop is no surprise. We've been here before, at least once a year the last few years, but this time it's terminal. Full story...
Jun
30th

RUSSIA: IzhAvto set to restart production

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Bankrupt Russian carmaker IzhAvto could resume production of AvtoVAZ's core Lada models by the end of September, reports the Prime Tass news service. Full story...
Jun
30th

US: Investigators seek clarification on Toyota brake systems

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US Congressional investigators are seeking more information about advanced brake technology used as a remedy for unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles. Full story...
Jun
30th

COMMENT: French first aid

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News that the French government has stepped in today (30 June) to ease the takeover of parts supplier Heuliez will no doubt come as a huge relief to the 481 employees, whose jobs appear to have been saved. Full story...
Jun
30th

US: End of line for PT Cruiser

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The last Chrysler PT Cruiser will roll off the assembly line in less than two weeks, signaling the end of the run for the retro-look model. Full story...
Jun
30th

BMW may invest $1 billion in Mexican auto suppliers, minister says

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BMW AG, the world's largest maker of luxury cars, may invest more than $1 billion in Mexico to prepare local auto-parts companies to boost supplies to its U.S. plants, Mexican Economy Minister Gerardo Ruiz Mateos said. Full story...
Jun
30th

BMW may invest $1 billion in Mexican auto suppliers, minister says

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BMW AG, the world's largest maker of luxury cars, may invest more than $1 billion in Mexico to prepare local auto-parts companies to boost supplies to its U.S. plants, Mexican Economy Minister Gerardo Ruiz Mateos said. Full story...
Jun
30th

McLaren MP4-12C to charge hill at Goodwood with Button and Hamilton at the wheel:

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The McLaren MP4-12C will make its much-anticipated public debut at Goodwood, and yet another advanced prototype will charge up the famous hill in the supercar portion of the event--driven by none other than McLaren Formula One stars Jenson Button... Full story...
Jun
30th

McLaren MP4-12C to charge hill at Goodwood with Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton at the wheel:

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The McLaren MP4-12C will make its much-anticipated public debut at Goodwood, and yet another advanced prototype will charge up the famous hill in the supercar portion of the event--driven by none other than McLaren Formula One stars Jenson Button... Full story...
Jun
30th

Is it time for tests for older drivers?

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British racing legend Sir Stirling Moss has called for regular competence tests for drivers over the age of 70.


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Jun
30th

FRANCE: Union raises Heuliez stamping concerns

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French unions have expressed concerns that today's (30 June) announcement of a successful bidder for parts maker Heuliez does not specify the company's stamping expertise. Full story...
Jun
30th

US: Ford pays down $4bn in debt

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Ford said today it was reducing debt by US$4bn, primarily by paying $3.8bn in cash to the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust by making scheduled debt payments due on notes held by the trust and paying the entire remaining balance of one note ahead of schedule. Full story...
Jun
30th

2013 Volkswagen E-Up! Headed For U.S. Market

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2013 Volkswagen E-Up! Headed For U.S. Market
2013 Volkswagen E-Up! Headed For U.S. Market - Automobile Magazine
Electric minicar to hit select cities.

The Up!, Volkswagen's ambitious new minicar, has not been earmarked for North-America. But in the most recent planning round, we find the E-Up!, also known as NSF BEV (New Small Family, Battery Electric Vehicle), scheduled to hit select U.S. cities for 2013. Technology and range are still to be determined, but the concept E-Up!, which debuted at last fall's Frankfurt auto show, featured a 60 kilowatt-hour electric motor and could go a distance of about 80 miles, per Volkswagen claims.


Photo Gallery: 2013 Volkswagen E-Up! Headed For U.S. Market - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
30th

2010 Acura ZDX – Four Seasons Update – June 2010

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2010 Acura ZDX - Four Seasons Update - June 2010
2010 Acura ZDX - Four Seasons Update - June 2010 - Automobile Magazine
At the two-month mark, the ZDX's logbook doesn't contain a single comment about execution.

Months in fleet: Two
Miles to date: 6384


Photo Gallery: 2010 Acura ZDX - Four Seasons Update - June 2010 - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
30th

2010 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, an AW Drivers Log:

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SENIOR EDITOR FOR NEWS BOB GRITZINGER: From fit and finish to refinement in ride and powertrain, this Chevy is clearly on par or better than anything from the Japanese midsize competition, and equal to the also excellent Ford Fusion. Full story...
Jun
30th

FRANCE: State steps in to save Heuliez jobs

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France has agreed to provide EUR10m (US$12.2m) in loans to the successful bidders for troubled French parts supplier Heuliez in a deal that will secure 481 out of the current 600 posts. Full story...
Jun
30th

France: State steps in to save Heuliez jobs

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France has agreed to provide EUR10m (US$12.2m) in loans to the successful bidders for troubled French parts supplier Heuliez in a deal that will secure 481 out of the current 600 posts. Full story...
Jun
30th

GM to launch Chevrolet van in global markets:

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Chevrolet plans to launch a family van soon in several global regions, GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said Tuesday in showing analysts GM's future product plans. Full story...
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