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Mar
24th

SWEDEN: Volvo Trucks deliveries plunged 49% in February

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Volvo Trucks has said that deliveries in February declined to 4,512 units, a drop of 49% on the same month last year. Full story...
Mar
24th

JAPAN: Honda sets China production record

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Honda global output fell 42.7% to 190,680 units with Japanese production down 48.4% and foreign production down 40% to 135,932 in February. Full story...
Mar
24th

JAPAN: Mazda tally slips 55%

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Mazda's global production fell 54.6% to 57,642 units last month with overseas output off 30.8% at 16,947 and the Japanese tally down 60.3% to 40,695 units. Full story...
Mar
24th

Japan’s sales projected to fall to 32-year low

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Japan's auto industry trade group forecast today the lowest domestic vehicle sales in 32 years for the coming business year, saying it would seek government help to stimulate recession-hit demand. Full story...
Mar
24th

JAPAN: Mitsubishi output falls 65%

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation global production fell 65% to 45,048 units, the 12th consecutive monthly decrease since March 2008. Full story...
Mar
24th

US: BorgWarner to supply new dual-clutch tech to Fiat

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BorgWarner has said it will supply its DualTronic transmission control system for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) first dry dual-clutch transmission. Full story...
Mar
24th

JAPAN: Toyota output almost halves

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Toyota's worldwide production fell 49.6% to 434,179 units last month, reflecting widespread temporary shutdowns in both Japan and overseas. Full story...
Mar
24th

UK: Remaining Honda workers face pay cut

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Honda UK Manufacturing has followed the local Toyota unit by requesting wage cuts in return for no compulsory redundancies as the key auto workers' union said its priority was to secure jobs. Full story...
Mar
24th

New York auto show: EV Innovations to introduce two electric cars:

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With Tesla, Fisker and the Detroit Three making waves with the development of electric vehicles, companies have begun to emerge from the woodwork touting new battery-powered cars seemingly on a weekly basis. Full story...
Mar
24th

GERMANY: ‘Banger’ incentive likely to extend

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Germany's government declined to comment on a newspaper report it plans to extend by up to EUR1bn incentives offered to consumers to boost car sales. Full story...
Mar
24th

UK: Deloitte says more help needed for auto industry

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According to an analysis by consulting firm Deloitte, the global automotive industry is expected to benefit directly from an injection of around US$50 billion in economic stimulus funds, but it says more help is needed to lift consumer confidence and get the industry working more normally again. It also added its weight to calls for a scrappage incentive in the UK. Full story...
Mar
24th

Ratan Tata seeks U.K. aid for Jaguar Land Rover

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Jaguar Land Rover could make further job cuts unless the British government provides financial aid to the brands, Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, said today in a television interview. Full story...
Mar
24th

Ratan Tata pleads for British aid for Jaguar Land Rover

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Jaguar Land Rover could make further job cuts unless the British government provides financial aid to the brands, Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, said today in a television interview. Full story...
Mar
24th

Ratan Tata pleads for British government aid for Jaguar Land Rover

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Jaguar Land Rover could make further job cuts unless the British government provides financial aid to the brands, Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, said today in a television interview. Full story...
Mar
24th

THAILAND: Vehicle production drops 50% in February

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Vehicle production in Thailand declined by over 50% year on year in February to 61,067 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries, reflecting a sharp decline in demand from both the home market and overseas. Full story...
Mar
24th

GERMANY: Leoni denies Valeo rumour

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Leoni has dismissed rumours that Valeo is planning to take a stake. Full story...
Mar
24th

Bez: Aston Martin had its second-best year in 2008

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Despite the economic crisis in 2008, the British sports car brand Aston Martin had the second-best year in its checkered history, the company's boss said. Full story...
Mar
24th

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe

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2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe
2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Pontiac Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
The Solstice coupe is a toy. That would be OK if it were a thoroughly entertaining one, but dynamically, it's a mixed bag.

I'm willing to bet no Pontiac since the iconic 1959 Bonneville, the first of the wide-track, split-grill cars, has garnered so much attention and curiosity based on its appearance. People were literally circling the coupe in the supermarket lot trying to take it all in, and our parking attending was full of questions about what it was. "It's a, uh, Pontiac," I said. He stared back at me glassy-eyed.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Pontiac Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
24th

RUSSIA: Ford to increase car prices

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Ford plans to raise its car prices in Russia by 5% on average starting April 1. Full story...
Mar
24th

CHINA: Brilliance to unveil ‘four new models’ at Shanghai

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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings is expected to unveil four new models on the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show that opens on April 22, according to a Beijing News report. Full story...
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