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Sep
2nd

FRANCE: Scrappage scheme to reach into 2011

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The French government is to continue its consumer incentive scheme to trade in old cars for new into 2011, an official said yesterday. Full story...
Sep
2nd

US: August light vehicle sales rise almost 5%

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Did the 690,000 new vehicles put on US roads by the 'cash for clunkers' government incentive scheme boost sales in August? You bet. The industry booked its first rise in almost two years - 4.9% to 1,258,944 units, according to WardsAuto.com, which adjusts for selling days. Full story...
Sep
2nd

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Toyota to show Prius plug-in, Auris hybrid

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Toyota's plug-in Prius hybrid will make its global debut as a 'concept' at the Frankfurt show later this month. Full story...
Sep
2nd

US: Jury still out on ‘Cash for Clunkers’ – SAA

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The August market may have provided a bright spot in a dismal year for US vehicle sales, but whether this is the start of a positive trend or merely a temporary spike followed by a downturn, remains to be seen, according to the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA). Full story...
Sep
2nd

Toyota Auris hybrid concept revealed

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Full-hybrid Auris concept will be joined by plug-in Prius and a pair of IQ show cars in Frankfurt


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Sep
2nd

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai wins US$2bn chassis contract with Chrysler

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Hyundai Mobis, South Korea's largest automotive parts maker affiliated with Hyundai-Kia, has announced a US$2bn contract to supply Chrysler with front and rear chassis modules for its Dodge Durango and Jeep Cherokee models from 2010. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Afternoon of Abarth at Monticello Motoring Club – Abarth Playdate

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Afternoon of Abarth at Monticello Motoring Club - Abarth Playdate
Afternoon of Abarth - Monticello Motoring Club - Automobile Magazine
We get acquainted with Italy's pluckiest sports car maker at the exclusive Monticello Motoring Club.

1956 Fiat ABARTH 750GT ZAGATO
In a career filled with highlights, Abarth's greatest hits were the various lightweight permutations he'd offer based on Fiat's 600 (and later 500) economy cars. Smaller than the 1100 and rear-engined to boot, the factory-bodied Abarth 750s were wildly successful in their day and remain a staple at vintage races all over the world. When new, these and the top-of-the-line 750GT Zagato coupe variant seen here so impressed American enthusiasts that one of FDR's sons, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., jumped onboard as Abarth's U.S. importer (through his Roosevelt Automobile Company of Washington, D.C.) in the mid-1950s. (In an interesting sidelight, FDR Junior moved to peddling tuned Fiats right after his national political career went up in smoke for crossing New York's Tammany Hall.)


Photo Gallery: Afternoon of Abarth - Monticello Motoring Club - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: Afternoon of Abarth - Monticello Motoring Club - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
2nd

GERMANY: VW pay talks break down

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Volkswagen AG has failed to reach agreement with unions representing its 90,000-strong German workforce who are seeking a 4.2% wage increase. Full story...
Sep
2nd

C-MAX interior spied

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We get first glimpse inside the cabin of Ford's Zafira-rival


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Sep
2nd

Porsche resurrect the 911 ‘ducktail’

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Carerra S-based special gets more power, classic styling and will be limited to 250 examples


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Sep
2nd

Porsche resurrects the 911 ‘ducktail’

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Carerra S-based special gets more power, classic styling and will be limited to 250 examples
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Sep
2nd

2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS Review

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How can a horsepower junkie give an accurate review of a vehicle that when you push the pedal to the floor sets you back in the seat and the grin on your face is so big that it uses up all the spare skin on your face so that you can't blink your eyes? Full story...
Sep
2nd

The Implementation Of BIXI’s Second Phase Has Started

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A few weeks after the announcement that Montreal's executive committee was awarding the implementation of BIXI's second phase to the Société de vélo libre-service, the implementation of the new stations has already started and the installation of all nine bike docks, located in the Sud-Ouest borough, is now complete. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Toyota Auris Hybrid Concept At The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

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The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Mercedes-Benz Is Launching Its First Series-Produced Fuel Cell Car On The Road

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The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consumes the equivalent of 3.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Production of the B-Class F-CELL will commence in late 2009 with a small lot. Full story...
Sep
2nd

2010 Honda Fit Offers Value and Versatility

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The 2010 Honda Fit, a perennial favorite of the automotive press and customers alike, offers value and versatility in a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package. Full story...
Sep
2nd

Firehawk GT Pursuit Delivers Top Performance For Emergency Vehicles

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - For emergency, rescue and police vehicles, a tire that delivers top performance, durability and dependability is critical. With lives potentially on the line, there's no room for error. In recent testing by Police Fleet Manager, the Firestone Firehawk GT Pursuit proved to be the best tire for this demanding job, garnering top overall honors and rating first in wet-oriented performance. Full story...
Sep
2nd

F1: FIA probes Renault beyond ‘crash-gate’ claims

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The FIA's investigation into Renault runs even deeper than the sensational rumour that Nelson Piquet was told to crash on purpose during the 2008 Singapore grand prix. Full story...
Sep
2nd

F1: Sebastien Bourdais moves to Superleague series

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Sebastien Bourdais' first move to resurrect his motor racing career after losing his formula one seat is to the Superleague Formula series. Full story...
Sep
2nd

F1: Number of engines used per driver

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According to the new Formula 1 regulations, each driver is allowed 8 engines per season. With five Grands Prix remaining, it's a good time to see where the drivers stand in terms of motors. Full story...
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