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Aug
13th

VW, Porsche broadly agree on sale details; Auto Union may be name

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Volkswagen and Porsche have broadly agreed on details for a deal to combine their businesses, two VW supervisory board members said. The combined entity could eventually be called "Auto Union" and may be led by VW CEO Martin Winterkorn. Full story...
Aug
13th

VW, Porsche broadly agree sale; group could be called Auto Union

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Volkswagen and Porsche have broadly agreed on details for a deal to combine their businesses, two VW supervisory board members said. The combined entity could eventually be called "Auto Union" and may be led by VW CEO Martin Winterkorn. Full story...
Aug
13th

NASCAR Canadian Tire: From hockey rink to road course

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He may have been a hockey player in the NHL for quite some times now, but Patrice Brisebois is on the verge of taking his long-time passion for racing to a new level this coming weekend in the streets of Trois-Rivières. Full story...
Aug
13th

F1: No rush for Felipe Massa’s return to Formula 1

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Rubens Barrichello paid a visit to fellow Brazilian driver Felipe Massa who is recovering well from his accident but it is too early to be talking about his return. Full story...
Aug
13th

Ontario to build new highway service centres

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Ontario has selected Host Kilmer Service Centres Inc. as the preferred promoter to modernize and improve 20 highway service areas located on Highways 400 and 401. Full story...
Aug
13th

F1: Formula 1 stars enjoy some free time

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Since the season got underway back in March, the Formula One fraternity has jetted between continents, seen the midfielders beat the frontrunners, cheered four different race victors, and contended with a healthy dose of controversy. Full story...
Aug
13th

IRL: Paul Tracy critical of Push To Pass device

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IndyCar racing most outspoken driver, Paul Tracy is at it again. The Toronto-native criticized IRL series push-to-pass regulation engine modification on his web page for being less than effective. Full story...
Aug
13th

F1: Cut-price deal for rescued Canadian Grand Prix

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According to local reports, the price tag for taking formula one back to Canada has plummeted by $100m for a new five year deal. Full story...
Aug
13th

BMW ActiveHybrid 7

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BMW is proud to present the most supreme and luxurious rendition of hybrid technology ever seen so far in the automobile: BMW ActiveHybrid 7. Full story...
Aug
13th

F1: Michael Schumacher’s doctor says future comeback possible

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During a press conference held on Wednesday, Michael Schumacher and his personal doctor did not rule out the possibility the seven-time world champion might re-launch plans for a formula one comeback in the future. Full story...
Aug
13th

F1: Brawn GP driver Jenson Button selling Bugatti Veyron

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Formula 1 championship leader, Brawn GP driver Jenson Button has put his Bugatti Veyron road car up for sale. Full story...
Aug
13th

IRL: Milka Duno won’t be penalised

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Following harsh critics veteran Paul Tracy made last weekend during the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, Dreyer & Reinbold's Milka Duno will not be stripped of her license, IndyCar Series officials have said. Full story...
Aug
13th

2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

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Driving the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was like hanging out with a little old lady for a week. In fact, the similarities were sometimes troubling. It's quiet, doesn't move too fast, doesn't make any noise, doesn't like to spend money and looks ok despite the occasional questionable pairing. Full story...
Aug
12th

J.D. Power predicts 2010 U.S. auto sales may top 11.5 million

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U.S. autos sales may rise nearly 15 percent to reach 11.5 million units next year, ending a punishing four-year decline that saddled major automakers with mounting losses, an influential industry forecaster said on Wednesday. Full story...
Aug
12th

Clunker payment woes continue; dealers ‘angry and nervous’

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In apparent violation of the new cash-for-clunkers law, the Department of Transportation is more than 10 days late in paying rebates of at least hundreds of thousands of dollars on dealer claims, several dealers said. Full story...
Aug
12th

Former VW, Mini exec Martin to head Coda marketing

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Former Volkswagen and Mini marketing executive Kerri Martin will become chief marketing officer on Aug. 20 for electric car and battery firm Coda Automotive. Full story...
Aug
12th

Chevy could register sales gains in Q4, LaNeve says

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The new Camaro sports coupe and the redesigned Equinox SUV could help propel the Chevrolet brand to its first year-over-year sales increase since January 2008, General Motors Co.'s top U.S. sales executive says. Mark LaNeve, vice president of U.S. Full story...
Aug
12th

Feds say dealers can’t hold vehicles pending clunker approval

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Under the cash-for-clunkers program, dealers are not allowed to withhold delivery of new cars in stock while waiting for their rebate claims to be approved by the government, the Department of Transportation said today. Full story...
Aug
12th

2009 July Auto Sales: Thanks, Uncle Sam!

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2009 July Auto Sales: Thanks, Uncle Sam!
2009 July Auto Sales - Car Sales Analysis - Automobile Magazine
Total light vehicle sales for July were just shy of 1 million units, a milestone the industry hasn't topped since August 2008.

The federal government's cash-for-clunkers program (official acronym: C.A.R.S.) kicked off on July 1st, and it gave the auto industry its best sales month in nearly a year. Total light vehicle sales for July were just shy of 1 million units, a milestone the industry hasn't topped since August 2008.


Photo Gallery: 2009 July Auto Sales - Car Sales Analysis - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
12th

The Goods set to irritate car dealers:

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Auto dealers take a beating--again--in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, a movie that opens on Aug. 14. Whether they will be outraged or merely annoyed will depend on their sense of humor. Full story...
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