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Aug
21st

Turbo DS3 storms in!

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Wraps come off trendy new hot hatch, while new premium range set to take on MINI
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Aug
21st

MALAYSIA: Vehicle market drops 3.8% in July

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Vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 3.8% in July to 51,928 units, compared with peak sales of 53,984 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Full story...
Aug
21st

US: Toyota to add NA capacity for 4-cyl engines

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Toyota will add capacity at its engine plant in Huntsville, Ala. to increase North American production of four-cylinder engines. The expansion will allow Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL) to produce 216,000 four-cylinder engines annually. Production will begin by summer 2011. Full story...
Aug
21st

SLOVAKIA: Kia resumes full production

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Kia Motors Slovakia has resumed full production in two working shifts. Full story...
Aug
21st

UK: Rival TPMS systems provoke safety debate

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Legislation passed by the European Parliament earlier this year will see all new cars sold in Europe from 2012 fitted as standard with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). However, fears are being expressed that one of the two TPMS technologies being made available to car companies may in fact put both motorists and the environment at risk. Full story...
Aug
21st

INDIA: Suzuki to build new R&D centre

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Suzuki is to set up a research and development centre complete with a test course in India to develop cars for the local market. Full story...
Aug
21st

US: ‘Cash for Clunkers’ runs dry of funds

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The US government has said it will suspend its 'Cash for Clunkers' program as the program's US$3bn budget has run dry. Full story...
Aug
21st

BRAZIL: Chery starts Brazilian sales

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Chery has officially started doing business in Brazil this week. Full story...
Aug
21st

MEXICO: VW and striking union start talks

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Volkswagen's local management and its labour union have started discussions aimed at ending strike action over pay at the Puebla plant. Full story...
Aug
21st

GERMANY: BMW announces sub-110g CO2/km 3 Series

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BMW is to offer the most fuel efficient 3 Series ever with the introduction of the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon. Full story...
Aug
21st

JAPAN: Toyota supports suppliers by hiring temps

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Toyota has said it will temporarily hire 200 to 300 workers on loan from about forty equipment makers in order to 'support its partners through tough business conditions'. Full story...
Aug
21st

UK: Car production decline slows in July

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The number of cars made in Britain in July declined by 17.9% year-on-year to 107,635 units. However, the rate of decline is now slowing. Full story...
Aug
21st

US: VWoA announces voluntary recall

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall involving 13,500 vehicles equipped with its DSG transmission. Full story...
Aug
21st

SOUTH KOREA: Kia appoints Hank as new President

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Kia has appointed a new President. With more than thirty years experience within the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Hyoung-Keun (Hank) Lee takes over the position from his previous role as Senior Executive Vice President and COO of the International Business Division at Group headquarters in Seoul. Full story...
Aug
21st

GERMANY: Porsche ‘to add three new models’

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VW CEO Martin Winterkorn believes that there is scope for Porsche to expand its product portfolio but has ruled out developing a VW-Porsche as the companies did in the 1970s. Full story...
Aug
21st

THE FRIDAY STORY: The Caterham that comes with four beds, a fridge and a cooker

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Motorists wishing to take a Caterham sportscar on the ultimate road trip can now enjoy all mod cons along the way, thanks to a unique offer launched by British motorhome hire company, A Class Motorhome Rentals. Full story...
Aug
21st

GERMANY: GM board to discuss Opel sale today

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GM's board of directors is scheduled to meet today (Friday, Aug 21) to discuss the sale of its Opel/Vauxhall operations. Full story...
Aug
21st

2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD

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2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD
2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD - Ford Midsize Sport Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
Now, when do we get the Ecoboost-powered Fusion SHO?

This $33,170 so-called "Sport" edition of the Fusion doesn't really work for me. The general demeanor of the Fusion does not lend itself to sportiness, no matter how you dress up the car. Yeah, the seats are pretty nice, but, really, what is the point of this particular Fusion trim level? This car is trying too hard to be something it's never going to be.inline_mediumwraptextright24626542/reviews/editors_notebook/0908_2010_ford_fusion_sport_awd0908_04_z+2010_ford_fusion_sport_aWD+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD - Ford Midsize Sport Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
21st

2010 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T Coupe Review

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During a recent summertime hot-spell, I visited a local creamery for a giant ice-cream cone. While my artery-clogging snack was being prepared, I didn't notice the crowd gathering in the parking lot around the electric blue Genesis Coupe 2.0T I drove there. Full story...
Aug
21st

Michelin booth display, information and products help truckers ‘go green’

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The Michelin Man is flexing his green tire muscle this week at the 2009 Great American Trucking Show (GATS). Show attendees will be able to see 10 Michelin tires on the EPA SmartWay verified technologies list at the company's GATS booth #13081. Full story...
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