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Jun
10th

Filling Station of the Future

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ESSEN, Germany -- The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parking areas. This will make it possible for drivers to recharge their electric vehicles very conveniently, for example while they do the shopping. Full story...
Jun
9th

Chrysler alliance with Fiat cleared by U.S. Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court cleared the way for a government-backed sale of Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italy's Fiat S.p.A., a victory for the bankrupt U.S. automaker and the Obama administration. Full story...
Jun
9th

Chrysler alliance with Fiat cleared by Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court today cleared the way for a government-backed sale of Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italy's Fiat S.p.A., a victory for the bankrupt U.S. automaker and the Obama administration. Full story...
Jun
9th

Supreme Court allows Chrysler sale to group led by Fiat

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The Supreme Court cleared the way for the government-backed sale of Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italy's Fiat S.p.A., a victory for the bankrupt U.S. automaker and the Obama administration. Full story...
Jun
9th

2010 Chevrolet Equinox to emphasize fuel economy

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Unlike the previous generation which only came with a V-6 engine, the redesigned Equinox comes with a base 2.4-liter direct injected four-cylinder engine. Customers can get a V-6 option. Full story...
Jun
9th

Chrysler wins court approval to eliminate 789 dealerships

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Chrysler LLC won court approval today to cut a quarter of its U.S. dealerships, and a bankruptcy court judge rejected requests to delay the order until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the sale of the company. Full story...
Jun
9th

Volvo sets prices for 2010 models:

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Volvo Cars of North America has set prices on its 2010 models. Full story...
Jun
9th

Louisiana says new GM may not get a state business license

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When General Motors emerges from bankruptcy, the new GM and its surviving dealer network may not be granted licenses to do business in Louisiana, warns Lessie House, executive director of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. Full story...
Jun
9th

Fuel prices on the rise as summer nears:

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Summer driving season is upon us, and as the mercury rises, so do fuel prices. Full story...
Jun
9th

2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8

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2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8
2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Chrysler Fullsize Luxury Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
Under hard acceleration, the butt drops, the rear tires dig in, and it transforms from a boulevardier into a jet-powered locomotive. Holy smokes!

Hours after Chrysler's bankruptcy became official, I was pulling out of the parking garage in a 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8. This may sound stupid, but I feel obligated to tell anyone who will listen that the car continued to drive like usual. Not once did I worry about getting a replacement part or whether my local dealer would still be in business come Monday morning.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Chrysler Fullsize Luxury Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
9th

Honda moves more parts in-house in Alabama

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To reduce the cost of building vehicles in Alabama, Honda Motor Co. is taking over some of its suppliers' jobs there. Bringing the parts work inside its Lincoln, Ala. Full story...
Jun
9th

Whitacre rebuilt ATandT; next task is GM

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As the new chairman of General Motors, Ed Whitacre -- a 67-year-old, straight-talking Texan -- faces the unenviable task of overseeing the rebuilding of the automaker whose U.S. Full story...
Jun
9th

PSA to spend 2 billion euros to help suppliers

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has established a 40-person task force in its purchasing division to monitor financial problems at suppliers. Full story...
Jun
9th

US: GM axes medium-duty truck line

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After four years of working with multiple potential buyers, General Motors has decided to wind-down its medium-duty truck operations, the automaker said in a statement. Full story...
Jun
9th

Business booms at doomed Chrysler stores one last time

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Stanley Balzekas Jr. had 100 new Chrysler and Jeep vehicles when Chrysler LLC informed him that his 83-year-old store in southwest Chicago would no longer be a Chrysler franchise. Full story...
Jun
9th

US: GM mails latest early retirement offers

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General Motors has begun mailing early retirement offers to its hourly workforce with the aim of clearing out thousands more employees, a person familiar with the situation told Dow Jones. Full story...
Jun
9th

Ferrari’s future includes hybrids and the Pontiac G8 may live, in News Brake for Tuesday, June 9:

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In today's News Brake: Ferrari's powertrain future includes more than V8s and V12s; the V8-powered Ariel Atom will require you to write a large check; and there may be a future within GM for the Pontiac G8 ... Full story...
Jun
9th

MEXICO: Exports off 44.3% in May

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Automobile production in Mexico fell 39.4% year on year in May, hit by slumping US demand and the swine flu scare, a Mexican industry group said. Full story...
Jun
9th

GERMANY: Porsche confirms Qatar stake talks

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Porsche on Tuesday said it was in exclusive talks with Qatar over a possible stake in the company. Full story...
Jun
9th

GERMANY: Magna Opel buy on track

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A consortium headed by Magna is on track to buy Opel, a senior German politician said on Tuesday. Full story...
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