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Aug
12th

Strapped dealers seek OK to sell cars ordered from factory

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The Obama administration is considering whether to allow dealers to sell cars under the cash-for-clunkers program that are ordered from manufacturers rather than just those already in dealers' stock. U.S. Reps. Full story...
Aug
12th

The Nissan Leaf claims 367 mpg, and seatbelt safety reaches a milestone, in News Brake for Wednesday, Aug. 12:

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In today's News Brake: Nissan says the Leaf will get 367 mpg, GM presses to sell Opel, and seatbelts reach a milestone . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Aug
12th

The Nissan Leaf claims 367 mpg, and seat belt safety reaches a milestone, in News Brake for Wednesday, Aug. 12:

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In today's News Brake: Nissan says the Leaf will get 367 mpg, GM presses to sell Opel, and seat belts reach a milestone . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Aug
12th

GERMANY: Conti CEO steps down; chairman to go later

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As expected, the infighting on the Continental board has led to the chief executive agreeing to step down immediately with the chairman stepping down later. Full story...
Aug
12th

Ford cranks up OT to build more Focuses

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Ford Motor Co. is cranking up production of the Ford Focus after strong cash-for-clunkers demand put the compact in short supply. The automaker has added weekday and Saturday overtime at its Wayne, Mich., plant, said Anderson Robinson Jr. Full story...
Aug
12th

US: Allison awarded grant for CV hybrid development

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Allison Transmission Inc. has said it has been notified that it will be awarded a US$62.8m US Department of Energy (DOE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Grant to continue its efforts to design, develop and manufacture a cost-competitive commercial hybrid truck drive system. Full story...
Aug
12th

GERMANY: Halla Climate Control wins VW deal

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Halla Climate Control Corp.has said Wednesday that it has won a deal valued at 170 billion won (US$136 million) to provide auto air conditioner parts to Volkswagen AG. Full story...
Aug
12th

Hyundai will bring Equus luxury sedan to U.S.

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Hyundai Motor Co., buoyed by market-share gains during this year's sales crash, confirmed plans to launch its Equus luxury sedan in the United States in late 2010. Full story...
Aug
12th

VW, Porsche broadly agree on outline of sale

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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
12th

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
12th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ ploughs through state loans

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Financially challenged AvtoVAZ has said it has spent nearly all the 33 billion roubles (US$1bn) in bailout loans it has received from the Russian government. Full story...
Aug
12th

SOUTH KOREA: Kia Motors Q2 net profit quadruples

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Kia Motors' second quarter earnings nearly quadrupled as government tax incentives and rising overseas demand for small cars boosted sales. Full story...
Aug
12th

Cash-for-clunker claims rise to $1.33 billion

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Dealers' rebate claims on cash-for-clunkers transactions have continued a steady climb so far this week. Dealers have submitted 316,189 claims totaling $1.33 billion as of this morning, Aug. 12, the U.S. Department of Transportation said. Full story...
Aug
12th

American Axle makes debt payment, continues restructuring

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American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc., beleaguered by low production levels this year at its largest customer General Motors, made an interest payment of just over $6. Full story...
Aug
12th

SOUTH KOREA: KEIC to provide US$255m guarantees for Hyundai plant

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The Korea Export Insurance Corporation (KEIC) reportedly plans to provide US$255m of loan guarantees to Hyundai for the construction of a car assembly plant in the St Petersburg area. Full story...
Aug
12th

2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d

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2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d - BMW Luxury Crossover SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
Is there really any question as to what's the best X5 powertrain to buy?

I've never had the opportunity to drive an X5 xDrive30i (that's German marketing-speak for the gasoline six-cylinder version), but I'd say upgrading to this diesel is a no-brainer. For about $4000 more -- a surcharge you'll likely get back in tax rebates and fuel savings -- you have a markedly more powerful, more efficient vehicle. Like all the modern diesels we've sampled from German automakers of late, this 3.0-liter has no obvious drawbacks compared with a typical gasoline engine. There's no hesitation, no smell, no cement-truck noises. All you notice is a slightly different mechanical sound.inline_mediumwraptextright24585421/green/reviews/0908_2009_bmw_x5_xdrive35d0908_09_z+2009_bMW_x5_xDrive35d+side_view.jpgTrue


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Aug
12th

TRW expects to raise $234 million from stock offer

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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. expects to collect about $234 million from its issuance of at least 14 million new shares of common stock announced Monday. Full story...
Aug
12th

Nissan says the Leaf EV beats the Chevrolet Volt with 367 mpg:

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The green car mileage race is now under way, and Nissan Motor Co. isn't impressed by the Chevrolet Volt's 230-mpg claim. Full story...
Aug
12th

Nissan says Leaf EV beats Chevy Volt with 367 mpg:

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The green car mileage race is now under way, and Nissan Motor Co. isn't impressed by the Chevrolet Volt's 230-mpg claim. Full story...
Aug
12th

Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars

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Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars
Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars - Hybrids, EV, Diesel Cars - Automobile Magazine
Crave the green scene but don't want to join the Prius-packing proletariat? Look no further.

2011 Ford Fiesta (on sale 2010)
Base price: $15,000 (est.)
Fuel economy: 31/39 mpg (est.)


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