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Jul
15th

F1: CVC board member hints Bernie Ecclestone should have quit

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A board member of Formula 1's commercial rights owners CVC believes Bernie Ecclestone should have stepped down as the sport's chief executive after giving his now infamous Hitler interview. Full story...
Jul
15th

F1: Brawn GP enters tougher ‘second phase’ in Formula 1 career

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According to an expert observer, the past two races demonstrate that the young Brawn GP team has entered the "second phase" of the team's career in formula one. Full story...
Jul
15th

F1: Max Mosley to stand down, wants Jean Todt to become new FIA president

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Max Mosley on Wednesday vowed to step down as FIA president in October, recommending former Ferrari boss Jean Todt to succeed him. Full story...
Jul
15th

Audi : 100th anniversary

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2009 is a memorable day: on that day exactly 100 years ago, automotive pioneer August Horch founded August Horch Automobilwerke GmbH in Zwickau, Germany. A short time later he renamed the company after the Latin translation of his last name - making it Audi Automobilwerke. The brand with the four-ring logo is celebrating its birthday this week with a series of events. Full story...
Jul
15th

Nissan Canada announced its ongoing support for Canadian Football

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MISSISSAUGA, ON - As the 2009 CFL(R) season swings into high gear, Nissan Canada Inc. today announced its ongoing support for Canadian football, committing an additional two years of support for the Canadian Football League. In addition to sponsoring the CFL(R) and the 2009 Grey Cup in Calgary later this year, Nissan Canada is supporting five CFL(R) teams for the next two years including the Calgary Stampeders(R), Edmonton Eskimos(R), Saskatchewan Roughriders(R), Winnipeg Blue Bombers(R), and Toronto Argonauts(R). Full story...
Jul
15th

Jacques Villeneuve confirms he will contest the 24 Hours of Spa

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Canadian race car driver and former Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has confirmed Auto123.com that he will contest the famed 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps GT event. Full story...
Jul
14th

Former GM CEO Wagoner retires with $8.6 million package

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Former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, ousted in March by the Obama administration, will retire in August with a package worth $8.6 million in the first five years. Full story...
Jul
14th

GM, Chrysler seek ‘non-legislative’ agreement on dealer closings

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General Motors and Chrysler Group are in talks with lawmakers to try to fashion a new agreement on dealer closings and avoid legislation that would unwind the shutdown of thousands of these stores, spokesmen for the two companies said. Full story...
Jul
14th

First Drive: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover

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First Drive: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
2010 Land Rover Range Rover - First Drive Land Rover Review - Automobile Magazine
The ultimate in luxury and off-road capability.

For 2010, the Range Rover gets a variety of upgrades aimed at improving the driving experience: both available engines have an extra dose of horsepower, the interior is even more luxurious, and the level of technology, both inside the cabin and under the skin, is more impressive than ever.


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Jul
14th

Fiat will bid for Bertone’s dormant contract manufacturing unit:

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Fiat S.p.A. confirmed it will make a non-binding offer to buy struggling Italian contract manufacturer Carrozzeria Bertone S.p.A. Full story...
Jul
14th

U.S. car buyers waiting longer to make purchases

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The percentage of Americans planning to wait more than four years before buying a new car has grown 28.1 percent since 2005, a new study shows. That may slow the recovery of sales rates stuck at 27-year lows. Full story...
Jul
14th

Americans plan to keep their cars longer, AutoPacific study finds:

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In another chilling sign that auto sales are likely to remain stalled, a new study finds that Americans intend to keep their cars longer, indicating a general concern about the industry and the overall economy. Full story...
Jul
14th

Chrysler Financial repays $1.5 billion in U.S. loans

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Chrysler Financial said today it has paid off $1.5 billion in loans it had received from the U.S. Department of Treasury in January to fund vehicle loans and incentive programs for Chrysler consumers. Full story...
Jul
14th

Obama says lost auto jobs are gone

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President Barack Obama took a dose of reality to Michigan today, saying that thousands of jobs lost to the auto industry's downturn are not coming back and it is time to prepare for new industries. Full story...
Jul
14th

Objections grow to Visteon’s bonus proposal

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The U.S. trustee overseeing Visteon Corp.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, the committee representing unsecured creditors, and General Motors have joined Ford Motor Co. in objecting to Visteon's proposed bonus programs. Full story...
Jul
14th

Objections grow to Visteon’s proposed bonus program

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The U.S. trustee overseeing Visteon Corp.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, the committee representing unsecured creditors, and General Motors have joined Ford Motor Co. in objecting to Visteon's proposed bonus programs. Full story...
Jul
14th

July sales remain weak, GM’s Henderson says

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The new General Motors, less than a week out of bankruptcy, is grappling with weak U.S. sales so far in July, CEO Fritz Henderson said today. After June's seasonally adjusted annual sales rate slipped to 9. Full story...
Jul
14th

July sales remain weak, Henderson says

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The new General Motors, less than a week out of bankruptcy, is grappling with weak U.S. sales so far in July, CEO Fritz Henderson said today. After June's seasonally adjusted annual sales rate slipped to 9. Full story...
Jul
14th

A glitch in the Camaro SS, and a new chapter in Corvette Racing, in News Brake for Tuesday, July 14:

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In today's News Brake: Teething pains crop up with the new Camaro; the Z car goes topless; and Corvette Racing is ready for a new chapter ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Jul
14th

Toyota’s Bill Reinert: Future of the Automobile

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Toyota's Bill Reinert: Future of the Automobile
Toyota's Bill Reinert: Future of the Automobile - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
Part fortune-teller and part devil's advocate, Toyota's Bill Reinert keeps tabs on the future of the automobile.

Bill Reinert, Toyota's in-house energy guru and resident contrarian, looks like he's just taken a whiff of a long-expired container of milk.


Photo Gallery: Toyota's Bill Reinert: Future of the Automobile - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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