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May
26th

Hummer nears the end of the trail:

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The curtain is rapidly falling on Hummer, General Motors' ill-fated rough-and-tough brand of trucks and SUVs. Full story...
May
26th

RUSSIA: GAZ board recommends no dividend

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The board of directors of GAZ Group has recommended paying no dividends for 2009. The company didn't pay dividends in 2008 either. Full story...
May
26th

IRELAND: Greening the Emerald Isle

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Just what is it about Ireland that is attracting a seeming stampede of automakers to its shores with a view to developing electric vehicles? Full story...
May
26th

US: Ghosn doesn’t see a European double dip

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The European community is going through a period of market turmoil, but is unlikely to plunge into a double dip recession, Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of Nissan Motor and Renault, has said. Full story...
May
26th

GERMANY: Opel close to state loan guarantees – report

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Opel is close to benefiting from financial guarantees from three German states in which the company has plants, local press has said. Full story...
May
26th

US: NHTSA tallies 89 Toyota claimed acceleration fatalities

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There may have been 89 fatalities in accidents stemming from the unintended acceleration of Toyota Motor vehicles since 2000, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has said. Full story...
May
26th

Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 revealed:

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The power and guile of Cosworthand#8217;s long history in Formula One is being infused into the Subaru Impreza. Full story...
May
26th

2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD

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2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD
2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD - Editors' Notebok: Midsize Crossover SUV - Automobile Magazine
The Sorento's strengths lie in its interior and its powertrain.

The Sorento's strengths lie in its interior and its powertrain. The exterior styling doesn't do much for me, and the chrome wheels, part of the Limited package, are garish. The exterior isn't offensive, but it utterly lacks distinction.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Kia Sorento EX AWD - Editors' Notebok: Midsize Crossover SUV - Automobile Magazine


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May
26th

75 years of the driving test

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The British driving test is 75 years old on 1st June 2010... But is it still up to the job of keeping us safe on our roads? Join the debate, here.


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May
26th

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited, an AW Drivers Log:

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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: I was impressed in my quick overnight with the Sonata. The exterior lines are sleek and sporty looking. The ride is fun, with plenty of power as soon as you step on the pedal, no hesitation. Full story...
May
26th

McLaren celebrates 20th anniversary of the legendary McLaren F1:

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McLaren Automotive celebrated the 20th anniversary of the start of the F1 program by inviting F1 owners past and present to a celebration dinner at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Full story...
May
26th

Russia government to mediate dispute on higher metal prices

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Top Russian officials will question leading metal firms on price rises amid complaints from car and oil firms that the move is killing their margins and could put ambitious inflation targets at risk. Full story...
May
26th

US: Nissan’s new EV is a sell-out says Ghosn

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Nissan has almost 20,000 orders already for its new Leaf EV, equivalent to the first year of production, CEO Carlos Ghosn told reporters in Detroit. Full story...
May
26th

AUSTRIA: Magna looks for EV battery sites

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Magna International has set aside up to US$600m to invest in two plants to build batteries for electric vehicles, co-CEO Siegfried Wolf told reporters in Vienna. Full story...
May
26th

CHINA: SAIC sees H1 sales rise

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SAIC Motor, China's largest domestic automaker, expects first half sales to increase to over 1.65m vehicles from 1.23m a year earlier, company president Chen Hong said. Full story...
May
26th

INDIA: Gestamp opens dedicated VW facility

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Spanish auto parts maker Gestamp has opened its first wholly-owned plant in India at Chakan, near Pune, dedicating it to Volkswagen supply as it looks to strengthen operations in the country. Full story...
May
26th

Peugeot, Volkswagen boosted in China by weaker euro

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PSA's and VW's joint ventures in China will benefit as a weaker euro reduces the cost of components imported from Europe, Nomura Holdings Inc. analysts said. The euro has declined 14 percent against the U.S. Full story...
May
26th

FRANCE: PSA boss puts director focus on Asia

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PSA Peugeot Citroën CEO Philippe Varin has put board member Grégoire Olivier in charge of operations in Asia. He will be based in Shanghai and have responsibility for China, India, Japan and the ASEAN countries. The move takes effect from 1 September. Full story...
May
26th

FRANCE: PSA creates new Europe division

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PSA Peugeot Citroen has created a new department to oversee the European reach of its manufacturing and industrial relations activities. Full story...
May
26th

JAPAN: Top US quality chief visits Toyota HQ

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Former US transportation secretary Rodney Slater has held talks with Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda and inspected the head office and quality control facility of the recall-plagued automaker, company officials said. Full story...
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