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Mar
11th

2009 Volvo XC60 – Noise Vibration & Harshness

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2009 Volvo XC60 - Noise Vibration & Harshness
2009 Volvo XC60 - Volvo Crossover SUV - Automobile Magazine
The Jolliest of Fat Guys turns out to be surprisingly athletic.

I wish I liked the idea of crossover vehicles more. Then I'd have only nice things to say about the new Volvo XC60, which I'm thinking is probably the best of the not-so-big, not-so-small, near-luxury crossovers. It's an important segment in today's depressed market in that it's not dying outright, although sometimes I wish it would.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Volvo XC60 - Volvo Crossover SUV - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
11th

GERMANY: Daimler to lay off 18,000 for months at truck plants

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Daimler has said it will lay off 18,000 workers for several months at its German truck plants. Full story...
Mar
11th

Toyota exec warns of supplier disruptions

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Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. is concerned about the well-being of at least 100 suppliers, company President Jim Lentz said today. Lentz testified before a presidential task force on the auto industry. Full story...
Mar
11th

BRAZIL: Honda presents bio fuel motorcycle

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Honda claims it has developed the world's first production motorcycle powered by an eco-friendly fuel that mixes bio-ethanol and gasoline. The new motorcycle will be on sale in Brazil from mid-March. Full story...
Mar
11th

Toyota to roll out rear-seat airbag

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Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a rear-seat airbag that deploys between passengers and will install it on a model to be launched in Japan. The airbag inflates from a fixed, rear-seat center console during side collisions. Full story...
Mar
11th

US: Webasto sees sunny partnerships

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Even while economic news continues to be bleak, Webasto Product North America (WPNA), a provider of sunroofs to the North American automotive aftermarket, says it continues to pursue business strategies and partnerships to position it for current growth and future developments Full story...
Mar
11th

SPAIN: Mazda’s Muir jumps to SEAT

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James Muir, 50, is to become Chairman of the Board of Management of SEAT, S.A. (Martorell) with effect from 1 September 2009. He will succeed Erich Schmitt, 62, who joined SEAT from Audi in 2006. Full story...
Mar
11th

SEAT: Mazda’s Muir takes captain’s SEAT

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James Muir, 50, is to become Chairman of the Board of Management of SEAT, S.A. (Martorell) with effect from 1 September 2009. He will succeed Erich Schmitt, 62, who joined SEAT from Audi in 2006. Full story...
Mar
11th

Ford’s fastest ever Focus is here

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The waiting is finally over, Ford's fastest compact family hatchback has arrived and Auto Express has had an exclusive in-depth look at the new Focus RS.


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Mar
11th

Carlsson improves upon the Mercedes SL63 AMG:

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Not happy with only 518 hp and a 4.5-second 0-to-60-mph time from your shiny new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? Lucky for you, the German tuners from Carlsson are now offering performance-upgrade kits in the United States. Full story...
Mar
11th

Carlsson improves upon the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG:

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Not happy with only 518 hp and a 4.5-second 0-to-60-mph time from your shiny new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? Lucky for you, the German tuners from Carlsson are now offering performance-upgrade kits in the United States. Full story...
Mar
11th

GERMANY: Karmann to axe 1,300 jobs – union

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Karmann will cut 1,300 jobs because of a lack of clients, the IG Metall trade union has said. Full story...
Mar
11th

2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Wallpaper Gallery

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2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Wallpaper Gallery
2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine
The distinction between Chevrolet and GMC is all in exterior design. Each of these twins has its own front fenders, hood, grille, and front fascia. The shape of the rear fender surfaces is also unique to each brand.

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Mar
11th

Land Rover OKs LRX-based small SUV for Range Rover:

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Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. Full story...
Mar
11th

Land Rover OKs small SUV for Range Rover:

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Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. Full story...
Mar
11th

Land Rover greenlights the LRX; government fuels small Range Rover:

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Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. Full story...
Mar
11th

RUSSIA: Sales of light vehicles down 38% in February

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The Moscow-based Association of European Businesses (AEB) has reported that combined car and LCV sales in Russia were down by 38% year-on-year in February as the recession continued to bite. Full story...
Mar
11th

Conti to close 2 European tire plants

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German auto parts giant Continental wants to cut nearly 2,000 jobs and close production at two high-cost European tire manufacturing sites amid a severe crisis in the auto industry. Full story...
Mar
11th

US: CSM lowers ’09 US sales forecast to 9.7m

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Automotive data and forecast firm CSM Worldwide has slashed its forecast for US light vehicle sales in 2009 to 9.7m units due to the continuing economic recession. Full story...
Mar
11th

Lotus Evora won’t reach roads in the United States until 2010:

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The guys in Europe will have first crack at Lotus's first all-new production car in more than a decade. Assembly of the Evora is under way, with deliveries of the 2+2 mid-engine coupe beginning in May. Full story...
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