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May
27th

Merging Models: Future Minis and the BMW 1-series

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Merging Models: Future Minis and the BMW 1-series
Merging Models: Future Minis and the BMW 1-series - Front Wheel Drive BMWs - Automobile Magazine
Yes, there are front-wheel-drive BMWs on the way.

There is a story behind the story about BMW's foray into compact front-wheel-drive territory. It has to do with Mini, but also with the Bavarian brand's own future portfolio. This change, though, is not imminent. First, the 1-series will be replaced next year by another rear-wheel-drive product (F20) loosely twinned with the next 3-series (F30) out in 2012. The rear-wheel drive 1s will again be a three- and five-door hatch (in Europe), a coupe (complete with 340-hp M version), and a convertible.



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May
27th

2009 Nissan Cube SL – Four Seasons Update – May 2010

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2009 Nissan Cube SL - Four Seasons Update - May 2010
2009 Nissan Cube SL - Four Seasons Long Term Review, May 2010 - Automobile Magazine
April was a big month for our Four Seasons Nissan Cube.

Months in Fleet: Five
Mileage to Date: 10,326 miles


Photo Gallery: 2009 Nissan Cube SL - Four Seasons Long Term Review, May 2010 - Automobile Magazine


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May
27th

Citroen bets on China; Europe outlook unclear

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France's Citroen, part of carmaker PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, is betting on strong growth in China as waning scrapping incentives make European markets hard to predict for the rest of the year, its head told Reuters. Full story...
May
27th

EU: CV regs up 9.1% in April

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ACEA has announced commercial vehicle sales figures for the EU which show a total of 146,974 new registrations in April, a figure that is 9.1% up on last year. Full story...
May
27th

GERMANY/CHINA: Daimler and BYD to establish EV JV

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BYD and Daimler have signed a contract creating a 50:50 research and technology joint venture called "Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd," that will develop an electric vehicle for China. Full story...
May
27th

Magna blocked from taking over Karmann roof unit

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German antitrust regulators have blocked Magna International Inc.'s planned takeover of bankrupt supplier Wilhelm Karmann GmbH's roof division. Full story...
May
27th

Daimler CEO says EV JV with BYD will be key in China

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Daimler AG's CEO is counting on a new partnership to make the German automaker a leader in China's electric vehicle market. Full story...
May
27th

Zetsche says Daimler’s electric vehicle venture with BYD will be key in China

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Daimler AG's CEO is counting on a new partnership to make the German automaker a leader in China's electric vehicle market. Full story...
May
27th

CHINA: SAIC-GM-Wuling to launch own brand this year

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SAIC-GM-Wuling, General Motors' Chinese joint venture and market leader in light commercial vehicles with sales of 1.06m last year, will launch its own passenger car brand this year, sales boss Yang Jie told the China Daily. Full story...
May
27th

CHINA: Honda production halted by strikes

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Honda Motor has been forced to halt production at its four vehicle manufacturing plants in China as a result of industrial action at one of its main component factories, in Foshan, Guangdong province. Full story...
May
27th

GM will cover Opel restructuring costs with loans

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General Motors Co. will cover a pledge to increase funding for the reorganization of its money-losing Opel unit with loans and a deposit guarantee, GM's German-aid application shows. Full story...
May
27th

Russia carmakers to accept a steel price rise

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Russian car makers are ready to accept slightly higher steel prices as part of a compromise with steel firms now being negotiated by the government, Deputy Industry Minister Andrei Dementyev said. Full story...
May
27th

GM ends ties with Indian partner; consolidates EV work in U.S.

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General Motors has ended a partnership with Indian firm Reva to produce electric cars and will now develop the vehicle in its hometown of Detroit, the head of its Indian operations said on Thursday. Full story...
May
27th

GM ends ties with Indian partner, consolidates EV work in Detroit

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General Motors has ended a partnership with Indian firm Reva to produce electric cars and will now develop the vehicle in its hometown of Detroit, the head of its Indian operations said on Thursday. Full story...
May
27th

RESEARCH: Solomon Alsberg claims wheel weight reduction

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A new range of premium forged aluminium wheels that use Alcoa blank technologies is being launched by Solomon Alsberg. Full story...
May
27th

EU car-repair market faces overhaul as regulators change warranty rules

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European Union regulators changed antitrust rules in the market for car repairs and maintenance to spur competition and counter the rising cost of owning a vehicle. Full story...
May
27th

BMW i10

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Artist impressions give indication of BMW's future electric hatch.


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May
27th

ANALYSIS: Saab sale to Spyker works through

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The David-and-Goliath transaction of Spyker buying Saab now has its sequel. Victor Muller is buying Saab's three overseas sales companies - one of which is Saab GB. The seller is GM, writes Rob Golding. Full story...
May
27th

UK: Saab sale to Spyker works through

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The David-and-Goliath transaction of Spyker buying Saab now has its sequel. Victor Muller is buying Saab's three overseas sales companies - one of which is Saab GB. The seller is GM, writes Rob Golding. Full story...
May
27th

ANALYSIS: Saab sale to Spyker works through

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The David-and-Goliath transaction of Spyker buying Saab now has its sequel. Victor Muller is buying Saab's three overseas sales companies - one of which is Saab GB. The seller is GM, writes Rob Golding. Full story...
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