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May
20th

VW Passat toughens up

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Estate and saloon versions of Passat follow Tiguan's lead with beefed-up R-line trim level


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May
20th

Terminated Chrysler dealers prepare court challenge

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Some auto dealerships that Chrysler LLC plans to close are beginning a challenge to the automaker's plans to quickly sell itself in bankruptcy. Full story...
May
20th

Germany, banks agree on Opel bridge finance model

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The German government has agreed with a group of banks on a way to provide bridge financing for General Motors' unit Opel in case it is needed, the European Investment Bank (EIB) said. Full story...
May
20th

Porsche, VW make peace, reaffirm merger goal

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The squabbling cousins who run Porsche and Volkswagen appeared to have made peace on Tuesday, agreeing to work together once more toward a combination of the two German carmakers. Full story...
May
20th

Conti’s Hanover tire plant safe until end of 2010

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German partsmaker Continental's tire plant in Hanover, Germany, will remain open at least another year. On Tuesday, the company and worker representatives announced that the plant will keep operating until the end of 2010. Full story...
May
20th

Ex-Chrysler President LaSorda will advise Penske on Saturn bid

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Former Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda has joined Penske Automotive Group to advise the retailer on a possible bid for General Motors' Saturn brand. Full story...
May
20th

2009 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD Review

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Mazda has been brainwashing us for the last six or seven years that they are a performance brand, a sport-oriented manufacturer that builds vehicles for those who like driving pleasure. So that basically means that every model in their line-up must be baked with those key ingredients to be tagged as a true Mazda. Full story...
May
20th

2009 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD Review

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Mazda has been brainwashing us for the last six or seven years that they are a performance brand, a sport-oriented manufacturer that builds vehicles for those who like driving pleasure. So that basically means that every model in their line-up must be baked with those key ingredients to be tagged as a true Mazda. Full story...
May
20th

F1: Red Bull may shift focus to Sebastian Vettel’s hopes

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Should Sebastian Vettel continue to pull clear of his teammate and nip at the heels of the 2009 championship leader, the Red Bull Racing team will put its full weight behind the 21-year-old German driver. Full story...
May
20th

Moto: Michael Schumacher returns to Superbike testing

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Nearly 100 days after a major fall at a test circuit, former Formula World Champion Michael Schumacher on Tuesday returned to the saddle of a racing motorcycle. Full story...
May
20th

C. Robert Kidder to Become Chairman of Chrysler Group LLC

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Chrysler LLC today announced that C. Robert Kidder, former Chairman of Borden Chemical Inc. and of Duracell International Inc., will become Chairman of Chrysler Group LLC, once it completes its acquisition of the operating assets of Chrysler LLC and completes a global alliance with Fiat SpA. He will succeed Robert L. Nardelli. Full story...
May
20th

212 million dollars to recondition the Champlain Bridge

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The Government of Canada's Minister of Public Works and Government Services confirmed the investment of 212 million dollars for the restoration of Montréal's Champlain Bridge. The contribution follows a request for financing made by Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated as part of a reconditioning program spanning 10 years and due to begin in 2009. Full story...
May
20th

GM Canada Statement Regarding Canadian Dealer Network Consolidation Activities

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GM Canada, at the request of the Federal and Ontario Governments, accelerated its restructuring and released a revised, more aggressive Operating Plan on April 27th, which included plans to reduce the number of GM dealerships in Canada by approximately 42%. Full story...
May
20th

Fuel economy standards and the 2016 target

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American president Barack Obama finally unveiled on Tuesday the new fuel economy standards to which the big automakers will have to adhere in the next few years. The program, which the president qualified as historic, aims to establish stricter fuel consumption standards for all vehicles. Full story...
May
20th

Polo “Wörthersee 09”: First look at potential sport versions

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The Golf GTI and the new Polo are Volkswagen highlights this spring. Both are launching right now, and both are successors to absolute bestsellers. Both are prime examples of affordable automotive dreams. The GTI for sure, because it is the icon among compact sports cars. And the Polo, because it is small but not meager. Full story...
May
19th

Former Chrysler President LaSorda will advise Penske on Saturn bid

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Former Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda has joined Penske Automotive Group to advise the retailer on a possible bid for General Motors' Saturn brand. Full story...
May
19th

Ex-Chrysler President LaSorda will advise Penske on Saturn bid

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Former Chrysler LLC President Tom LaSorda has joined Penske Automotive Group to advise the retailer on a possible bid for General Motors' Saturn brand. Full story...
May
19th

GM doesn’t see deals by May 26

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General Motors says it doesn't expect to reach debt-reduction agreements with the UAW and bondholders by a May 26 expiration date. Full story...
May
19th

2009 BMW 750Li – Four Seasons Update – May 2009

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2009 BMW 750Li - Four Seasons Update - May 2009
2009 BMW 750Li - May2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine
All good things must come to an end, it seems, and that includes our 2009 BMW 750Li's impressive average of 5000 miles per month.

Months in Fleet: Three
Mileage to Date: 13,542


Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 750Li - May2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine


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May
19th

PERFORMANCE PROFILE: Honda Insight:

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Honda is back with a new Insight hybrid--bigger and more powerful--taking aim at the current king of the hybrid market, the Toyota Prius. Ride along for our video review. Full story...
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