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Jun
27th

F1: Valentino Rossi wants to take the wheel of the third Ferrari

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Valentino Rossi has indicated he might be willing to switch to formula one in 2011 if Ferrari will run a third car. Full story...
Jun
27th

F1: New breakaway plans ahead?

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Max Mosley on Friday suggested F1's new peace may a short-lived, with FOTA to possibly resurrect plans for a breakaway series. Full story...
Jun
27th

NASCAR: Close competition in the Sprint Cup in New Hamphire

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The NASCAR Sprint Cup competitors had two free practice sessions on Saturday in preparation to the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 to be held at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Full story...
Jun
27th

WRC: Hirvonen leads Rally Poland at the end of day two

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BP Ford Abu Dhabi team driver Mikko Hirvonen holds the lead of Rally Poland this evening after a day of furious competition on some of the fastest roads in the World Rally Championship. Full story...
Jun
27th

NASCAR: Kyle Busch finally wins at Loudon

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It was not an easy task for Kyle Busch (Camry No 18) but he finally won his first ever Nationwide race in Loudon, the Camping World 200 presented by Turtle Wax at the one-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Full story…

Jun
26th

Jaguar, Land Rover pick GXS to set up data interchange

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Jaguar and Land Rover have chosen GXS Managed Services to set up a portal for exchanging electronic data with their suppliers. Full story...
Jun
26th

Task force did not influence plant decision, Clarke says

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The choice to produce General Motors' new small car at its plant in Orion Township, Mich., though political by nature, did not involve the presidential auto task force, GM North America President Troy Clarke said today. Full story...
Jun
26th

GM has no replacement for Vibe at Toyota joint venture

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General Motors has not found a vehicle it could produce at a joint-venture factory it operates with Toyota Motor Corp. in California, a senior GM executive said today. Troy Clarke, GM's president of North American operations, said that the U.S. Full story...
Jun
26th

GM dealers, litigants want access to state courts

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General Motors dealers and car-accident litigants would get continuing access to state courts if dozens of states can influence the Obama administration to amend its bankruptcy plan. Full story...
Jun
26th

Unrestored ’56 Porsche Carrera lands a spot at Pebble Beach concours:

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One Porsche at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will be making its second appearance. And it will be easy to find--it's the one that looks a bit used. Full story...
Jun
26th

Chinese government may reject Tengzhong bid for Hummer, state radio reports

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China's top economic planning agency is likely to reject Sichuan Tengzhong's bid to buy the Hummer brand from bankrupt General Motors, state radio reported on Thursday. Full story...
Jun
26th

Porsche completes due dilligence with Qatar

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Porsche SE, the heavily indebted holding company that controls Volkswagen AG, said today it was close to reaching a deal with Qatar that could help solve its financial problems. Full story...
Jun
26th

Porsche completes due diligence with Qatar

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Porsche Automobil Holding SE, the heavily indebted holding company that controls Volkswagen AG, said today it was close to reaching a deal with Qatar that could help solve its financial problems. Full story...
Jun
26th

GMAC’s online auction for dealers on pace to top last year

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SmartAuction, GMAC Financial Service's online remarketing channel for dealers, sold nearly 210,000 used cars and trucks through May. That reflects an annualized pace of 500,000 vehicle transactions, the company said today. Full story...
Jun
26th

2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Lariat 4×4

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2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Lariat 4x4
2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Lariat 4x4 - Ford Fullsize Pickup Truck Review - Automobile Magazine
Sophisticated, quiet, and huge.

There are nearly seven different trim levels offered on the 2009 F-150, but this new Platinum is about as swanky as they come. While the marketing folks might not admit it, this decked-out crew-cab truck is essentially a replacement for the late Lincoln Mark LT in all but name (unless you're shopping in Mexico, where it's sold with an awkward bow-wave grille tacked on the front).


Photo Gallery: 2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Lariat 4x4 - Ford Fullsize Pickup Truck Review - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
26th

Sanyo to boost hybrid battery capacity sharply

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Japan's Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. said it plans to boost its capacity to make auto-use nickel-metal hydride batteries by 75 percent to 3.5 million cells a month by March 2010 to meet growing demand. Full story...
Jun
26th

Shelby’s new snake is Super, and a Porsche with patina at Pebble, in News Brake for Friday, June 26:

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In today's News Brake: Shelby upgrades the GT500 into a Super Snake; an unpampered Porsche 356 is bound for Pebble Beach; and Humpy Wheeler is checking out the show in the IRL ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Jun
26th

GERMANY: VW and Suzuki to collaborate?

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Rumours of a possible cooperation between Suzuki and Volkswagen drove the two carmakers' share prices sharply up on Friday. Full story...
Jun
26th

GM, Magna to close Opel sale by mid-September, official says

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General Motors and Magna International Inc. hope to close the sale of a majority stake in GM's Opel by the middle of September, ahead of Germany's general elections, an Opel supervisory board member told Reuters today. Full story...
Jun
26th

GERMANY: Trade group gloomy on auto jobs outlook

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Job cuts in the German auto industry may become inevitable this year if the steep slump in global demand for new trucks and cars continues at the current pace, auto association VDA said on Friday. Full story...
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