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Mar
17th

GERMANY: VW-Toyota tech ties touted

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The prime minister of Lower Saxony, Christian Wulff, will hold talks tomorrow (18 March) with Toyota Motor president Katsuaki Watanabe to propose a technological tie-up between Volkswagen and Japanese automakers. Full story...
Mar
17th

CHINA: Vehicle subsidy for farmers raises optimism

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The South China Morning Post has reported that shares of carmakers listed in Hong Kong and on the mainland rose this week after the government said it would give farmers a subsidy of as much as 5,000 yuan for buying a vehicle. Full story...
Mar
17th

This week’s mag

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89 brand new cars for 2009, Audi's R2 Roadster, official: SLS Gullwing, Fiesta ST driven


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Mar
17th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ rescue plan expected soon

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A Russian government commission is expected to draft a rescue plan for struggling AvtoVAZ within two weeks, company president Boris Alyoshin said on Tuesday. Full story...
Mar
17th

RUSSIA: No layoffs for Ford, VW

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Ford and Volkswagen do not plan to lay off employees at their Russian plants, the directors of the carmakers' Russian subsidiaries told news agency Prime-Tass on Tuesday. Full story...
Mar
17th

RUSSIA: Kamaz making trucks again

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Russia's largest truck manufacturer Kamaz this week resumed output on its main production line after a 10-day break, a company spokesman said. Full story...
Mar
17th

THAILAND: February sales fall 31%

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Car and truck sales in Thailand fell 30.7% year on year in February after a 29.8% fall in January and an 8.3% drop in December, Toyota Motor's Thai unit said. Full story...
Mar
17th

Nissan GT-R costs more for 2010, gets horsepower boost:

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The price of the Nissan’s sizzling supercar, the GT-R, continues to climb. Full story...
Mar
17th

Nissan raises prices on 2010 GT-R:

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The price of the Nissan’s sizzling supercar, the GT-R, continues to climb. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: Tyre shipments seen down in 2009

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Tyre shipments are projected to drop more than 7% in 2009 following a nearly 9% drop in 2008, according to the US Rubber Manufacturers Association. Full story...
Mar
17th

GM’s Wagoner says deal in works to rescue Opel

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General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner said today he is encouraged by the willingness of European officials to provide aid to the automaker's Opel subsidiary. Full story...
Mar
17th

Wagoner says deal in works to rescue Opel amid U.S. uncertainty

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General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner said today he is encouraged by the willingness of European officials to provide aid to the automaker's Opel subsidiary. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: Fiat alliance worth $8bn-10bn to Chrysler

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Chrysler has had "very constructive discussions" with the US treasury and the presidential task force on the auto industry, chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli said in an email to employees. He also estimated the cash value of Fiat's contribution to be between $8bn and $10bn based on what it would cost Chrysler alone to develop and build the vehicles the Italian automaker would help with. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: Bondholders present GM restructuring plan

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Advisers to General Motors' bondholders have presented a framework plan to US president Barack Obama's autos task force and the automaker that provides the company's best chance for an out-of-court restructuring. Full story...
Mar
17th

BELGIUM [updated 18 March]: ACEA bemoans ‘devastating’ crisis

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The economic recession and financial crisis have a 'devastating' effect on the automotive industry with serious implications for the wider economy, according to a report commissioned by the European Parliament and seized on by carmakers' association, ACEA. Full story...
Mar
17th

BELGIUM: ACEA bemoans ‘devastating’ crisis

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The economic recession and financial crisis have a 'devastating' effect on the automotive industry with serious implications for the wider economy, according to a report by Global Insight commissioned by the European Parliament and seized on by carmakers' association, ACEA. Full story...
Mar
17th

BELGIUM: ACEA publishes ‘crisis report’

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The economic recession and financial crisis have a 'devastating' effect on the automotive industry with serious implications for the wider economy, according to a report by IHS Global Insight commissioned by the European carmakers' association, ACEA. Full story...
Mar
17th

SOUTH KOREA: Ssangyong future still uncertain

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Ssangyong Motor's future is still clouded after a court-appointed administrator hinted at the possibility of disbanding the carmaker last week. Full story...
Mar
17th

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR – Four Seasons Update – February 2009

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR - Four Seasons Update - February 2009
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR - February 2009 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine
When you're playing in snow, the car has some initial understeer, and a few staffers have complained that they can feel the torque transfer through the steering wheel.

Months in Fleet: Seven
Approximate mileage: 19000


Photo Gallery: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR - February 2009 Four Seasons Update - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
17th

UK: Torotrak secures licensing deal with Allison

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In a deal described as a 'major coup for the British automotive engineering industry', Torotrak plc has secured a global licensing agreement with Allison Transmission, Inc. Full story...
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