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Aug
26th

GERMANY: Former Karmann CEO to head auto metals supplier

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Former Karmann CEO Peter Harbig, 50, will become the new chief executive of auto industry supplier Honsel, the company has announced. Full story...
Aug
26th

Performance Car of the Year 2009: The shortlist… – Performance Car of the Year

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We count down to the launch of Auto Express' exclusive Performance Car of the Year contest with a sneak preview of all the runners and riders...


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Aug
26th

US: Possible Opel buy concerns some Magna customers

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Automakers are concerned about the possible Magna purchase of Opel from General Motors and are contacting US partsmakers about diverting some business from the Canadian supplier if it succeeds. Full story...
Aug
26th

IRELAND: Sales of new cars down 73% in July

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Official government figures show that the number of new cars sold in Ireland in July fell by 73% compared with the same month last year. Full story...
Aug
26th

JAPAN: Mitsubishi hiring temps for two plants

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Mitsubishi Motors will hire around 650 seasonal (temporary) workers at two domestic plants later this year following progress in production adjustments to address sluggish auto sales, company officials said. Full story...
Aug
26th

JAPAN: Toyota adds more weekend production

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Toyota plans to operate five car plants on weekends from September in addition to three that are already operating on weekends as demand for cars is showing signs of bottoming out, officials at the automaker said. Full story...
Aug
26th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of fuel tanks

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For some time, fuel tank manufacturers have come under increasing pressure from legislation, particularly in the US, to design and build tanks that can withstand higher impacts without leaking. Matthew Beecham reports. Full story...
Aug
26th

OPEL LATEST [updated 12:15BST]: Sale talks resume Friday

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Talks over the sale of Opel and Vauxhall will resume on Friday between General Motors' negotiator John Smith and German state and federal ministers. Full story...
Aug
26th

OPEL UPDATE: Sale talks resume Friday

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Talks over the sale of Opel and Vauxhall will resume on Friday between General Motors' negotiator John Smith and German state and federal ministers. Full story...
Aug
26th

JAPAN/UK: Toyota eyes 10% global capacity cut

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Toyota plans to slash its global production capacity by up to 10% to cope with weak sales, Japanese reports said on Wednesday. A Toyota manufacturing spokesman here in the UK confirmed discussions were taking place internally but said nothing had yet been finalised and no formal announcements made. Full story...
Aug
26th

THAILAND: Vehicle production down 38% in July

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The global recession continues to ravage the Thai vehicle industry, with vehicle production data released by the Federation of Thai Industries showing vehicle production in July dropping by 38.4% to 74,983 units compared with 121,672 units a year earlier. Full story...
Aug
26th

2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible

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2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible
2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible - Ford Convertible Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
The snick-snick shifter, eager V-8, and quick turn-in are all present and accounted for, as is the swell interior.

I couldn't help but feel a bit like Charlie Brown as I climbed into our Mustang GT convertible just in time to see big fat raindrops starting to fall from the sky. The clouds didn't fully clear until I turned in the keys. When you don't have the wind in your face and V-8 growl in your ears, it's hard to see why anyone would pay $38,715 for this car. It shudders over bumps much more than the coupe and, in the wet, was bouncing its tail all over the place.inline_mediumwraptextright24894266/reviews/editors_notebook/0908_2010_ford_mustang_gt_premium_convertible0908_02_z+2010_ford_mustang_gT_premium_convertible+front_three_quarters_view.jpgTrue



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Aug
26th

First Look: 2009 Mini Coupe Concept

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First Look: 2009 Mini Coupe Concept
2009 Mini Coupe Concept - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
Designers traded the rear seats for some extra style.

It may be wrenching on a crossover and toying with eco-friendly electric vehicles, but Mini hasn't forgotten about its die-hard, speed-crazed enthusiasts. The Mini Coupe Concept, which debuts at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, is aimed squarely at this demographic.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Mini Coupe Concept - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2009 Mini Coupe Concept - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
26th

NASCAR driving 101 on Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal

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Several members of the medias from Montreal, including Auto123.com, were invited on Wednesday to discover the reality of lapping the Gilles Villeneuve circuit at speeds up to 270 km/h! Full story...
Aug
26th

A mutual agreement for Nissan and Chrysler

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Nissan and Chrysler today announced a mutual agreement to end three OEM vehicle-supply projects announced last year. Full story...
Aug
26th

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars appoints dealership in Vancouver

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America is pleased to announce the appointment of a dealership in Vancouver. This will be the only Rolls-Royce dealer in Vancouver and one of only two Rolls-Royce dealers in Canada. Full story...
Aug
26th

Volkswagen adds dynamic three-door to the Polo model range

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Bestseller with new entry-level version: As a world premiere, Volkswagen is presenting the youngest offspring of the Polo family at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA, September 17 to 27): an agile three-door. Its longer doors compared to the five-door version, new styling of the row of side windows and the dynamic lines of the sporty C-pillars give the car a nearly coupe-like appearance in its side profile. Full story...
Aug
26th

The latest technology for the voice-operated control system of the S-Class

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The latest generation of the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system is entering series production with the 2009 S-Class. Instead of saying the town and street separately as before, drivers can speak the desired destination as a single command - for example "Stuttgart, Epplestraße". Full story...
Aug
26th

WRC: Petter Solberg in contacts with Ford and Citroen for last 2009 rounds

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British magazine Autosport has revealed that Petter Solberg visited Ford's World Rally Team in England, one week after he tested a C4 Citroën in France. Full story...
Aug
26th

F1: Renault to announce 2010 driver line-up “soon”

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Renault will announce its drivers for the 2010 season "soon", but team boss Flavio Briatore answered ambiguously when asked about Fernando Alonso's rumoured switch to Ferrari. Full story...
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