The French government is to continue its consumer incentive scheme to trade in old cars for new into 2011, an official said yesterday.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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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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.
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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.
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We get first glimpse inside the cabin of Ford's Zafira-rival
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Carerra S-based special gets more power, classic styling and will be limited to 250 examples
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Carerra S-based special gets more power, classic styling and will be limited to 250 examples
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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?
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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.
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The Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept will take centre stage for Toyota at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up