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Sep
14th

August Auto Sales: Cash for Clunkers’ Climactic Conclusion

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August Auto Sales: Cash for Clunkers' Climactic Conclusion
2009 August Auto Sales - Car Sales Analysis - Automobile Magazine
Even more so than in July, the federal government's blizzard of car-buying incentive cash made new-car dealerships an unlikely oasis in the U.S. economic desert of mid-2009.

Even more so than in July, the federal government's blizzard of car-buying incentive cash -- $3500 or $4500, depending on the trade-in and the new vehicle purchased -- made new-car dealerships an unlikely oasis in the U.S. economic desert of mid-2009. August's 1,262,189 new-vehicle sales was a whopping 47 percent higher than the 860,101 units recorded in June (the last pre-Clunkers month). On the other hand, the federally stimulated figure was barely ahead of last August's 1,250,117 units, which at the time was considered quite dismal.


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Sep
14th

This week’s mag

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Frankfurt Show preview, new electric Audi supercar, MINI Speedster, Ford Grand C-MAX, BMW 5-Series GT driven, A5 Cabrio tested
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Sep
14th

Hybrid Russian supercar

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Russian car-maker to reveal hyrbid supercar and announce an all new project at Frankfurt.
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Sep
14th

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Toyota Land Cruiser takes European bow

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Toyota GB is to offer the new Land Cruiser only from 1 December as a five-door model with five or seven seats with an updated 171bhp three-litre D-4D diesel engine and five-speed automatic transmission though a three-door body and a four-litre V6 Dual VVT-i petrol engine will be offered in some European markets. Full story...
Sep
14th

FRANKFURT SHOW: Toyota Land Cruiser takes European bow

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Toyota GB is to offer the new Land Cruiser only as a five-door model with five or seven seats with an updated 171bhp three-litre D-4D diesel engine and five-speed automatic transmission though a three-door body and a four-litre V6 Dual VVT-i petrol engine will be offered in some European markets. Full story...
Sep
14th

Lamborghini Reventón Roadster

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Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters - the Reventón Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power and uncompromising performance. The 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder generates 493 kW (670 PS), catapulting the Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 330 KM/h (205 mph). The open-top Reventón is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive cars in the world - Lamborghini has limited the series. Full story...
Sep
14th

New Model Year Improvements Across The Lexus IS Range

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Lexus is updating its IS model range, adding a limited slip differential to the ultra-high performance IS F, offering a new F-Sport trim package for the regular IS 250 and 220d models, and introducing DAB-ready audio and new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) navigation systems. Full story...
Sep
14th

The smart fortwo tackles Targa Newfoundland

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smart Canada today announced that for the first time ever, a smart fortwo will compete in Targa Newfoundland. The smart fortwo may be an unexpected choice for the Targa competition, but its class leading fuel economy, compact dimensions and intelligent design all combine to make the smart fortwo an excellent choice to tackle a course that covers over 2,220 kilometres on some of the most challenging and picturesque roads in North America. Full story...
Sep
14th

F1: Bulgaria Grand Prix receives Formula 1 race contract

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Contrary to earlier reports, a contract for a Bulgarian grand prix in 2011 or 2012 has not yet been signed. Full story...
Sep
14th

F1: Formula 1 team Force India to keep same driver line-up in 2010

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Dr. Vijay Mallya insists there is no reason for Force India to reconsider its current driver line-up ahead of the 2010 season. Full story...
Sep
14th

NASCAR: MWR signs Crew Chief Pat Tryson who is currently working at Penske Racing

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Michael Waltrip Racing announced that it has signed Pat Tryson to be Crew Chief for Martin Truex, Jr. starting next season. Full story...
Sep
14th

F1: Settlement of commercial dispute between GPF1 du Canada and FOA

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Grand Prix F1 du Canada Inc. today announced that the commercial dispute between it and Formula One Administration (FOA), which had been ongoing since last fall and led to the cancellation of the 2009 edition of the Canadian Grand Prix, has now been settled. Full story...
Sep
14th

ALMS: Fernandez Racing to close its doors

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One of the most known teams in North America and race winners in Champ Car, IndyCar, Grand-Am and American Le Mans Series, Fernandez Racing will close its door on October 30th. Full story...
Sep
14th

F1: Virgin-Manor deal set for Abu Dhabi launch

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After appearing trackside at Monza, Sir Richard Branson's next stop on the formula one calendar will be the Abu Dhabi finale. Full story...
Sep
14th

F1: Fernando Alonso knew about Singapore crash, Piquet Senior says

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For the first time, two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso has been implicated as being part of the Nelson Piquet 'crash-gate' scandal. Full story...
Sep
14th

BMW ConnectedDrive : Unlimited personalisation

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These days, the success of any mobile phone is determined not least of all by the availability and range of "apps", or applications. It is primarily these numerous little extra programs, which can be subsequently downloaded, that provide the greatest use. BMW is presenting its Concept BMW Application Store at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Full story...
Sep
14th

New Volvo C30 R-Design With New Sport Chassis

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The popular R-DESIGN specification is set to give the new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe more than just visual appeal with the introduction of the new Sports Chassis as standard. Full story...
Sep
14th

Mercedes-Benz Is In The Front Row Seat For London Fashion Week

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Mercedes-Benz has announced its partnership with London Fashion Week continuing its ongoing commitment to supporting fashion around the globe. As the official car of London Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz will be providing a fleet of low CO2 emission, BlueEFFICIENCY cars to provide transport for accredited journalists VIPs, designers and celebrities between the catwalk shows. As Vice Chair of London Fashion, Erin O'Connor will be provided with a Mercedes-Benz for the duration of the week. Full story...
Sep
14th

Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid

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Shortly after the successful market launch of the S400 HYBRID, currently the most fuel-efficient luxury-segment sedan with a gasoline engine, Mercedes-Benz will be presenting the first "three-liter car" in the premium segment -- the Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID -- at the 63rd IAA in Frankfurt. Full story...
Sep
14th

Peugeot RCZ Hybrid4 Concept

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot will unveil a concept version of its exciting RCZ 2+2 coupé, the RCZ HYbrid4. Based on the same power train as the 3008 Hybrid4, it is powered by a 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine with a maximum power of 163 bhp and a 37 bhp electric motor giving a total power output of 200 bhp. Full story...
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