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Mar
2nd

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Ford's new concept, Vauxhall's electric hatch, New E-Class driven, £1m Aston hits the road Geneva motor show build-up
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Mar
2nd

UK: Gordon Murray Design car and process licenses ‘on sale’

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Gordon Murray Design (GMD) has announced that its licenses are now officially 'on sale' with the T.25 City Car and licenses for the firm's new iStream manufacturing process. Full story...
Mar
2nd

UK: Fiat leads European brands on CO2 average

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Analysis undertaken by consulting and data firm JATO shows that small car specialist Fiat has once again achieved the lowest volume-weighted average CO2 figure of Europe's top selling brands at 133.7g/km, down from 137.3g/km in 2007. BMW showed the most improvement. Full story...
Mar
2nd

SWITZERLAND: Renault-Nissan signs MoU with Elektromotive

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and UK company Elektromotive, a zero emission transport infrastructure specialist, have announced they are collaborating with the aim of accelerating the installation of charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs) in cities. Full story...
Mar
2nd

2009 Fiat 500C Convertible

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2009 Fiat 500C Convertible
2009 Geneva Motor Show - 2009 Fiat 500C Convertible - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
Following the sales success of the retro-styled Fiat 500 in Europe, the company is quickly following up with a drop top variant- the 2009 Fiat 500C. Do you think the folks over at Mini are getting nervous yet?

Following the sales success of the retro-styled Fiat 500 in Europe, the company is quickly following up with a drop top variant- the 2009 Fiat 500C. Do you think the folks over at Mini are getting nervous yet?


Photo Gallery: 2009 Geneva Motor Show - 2009 Fiat 500C Convertible - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
2nd

UK: SMMT urges UK govt to do more

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has welcomed the UK government's announcement from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) activating the GBP2.3bn of loan guarantees announced in January, but urged government for immediate action on outstanding proposals aimed at stimulating market demand. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Microsoft Auto 4.0 adds audio controls

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Microsoft Corp. is taking its software deeper into the automobile, the company said today. Full story...
Mar
2nd

MEXICO: Daimler Trucks opens Saltillo plant

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Daimler has opened a new manufacturing plant of Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) in Saltillo, Coahuila, in northern Mexico. The plant will produce Freightliner trucks. Full story...
Mar
2nd

JAPAN: MMC and PSA sign MoU on EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan. Full story...
Mar
2nd

BMW 5-series GT: Don’t call this concept an MPV:

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BMW's desire to compete in every conceivable luxury-market niche has moved up a gear with the unveiling of the 5-series GT, a car known until now by its working title, the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS). Full story...
Mar
2nd

Aston Martin unveils One-77 supercar at Geneva motor show:

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Aston Martin's bid for global supercar supremacy has started at the Geneva motor show with the public premiere of the extremely-limited-edition One-77. Only 77 copies of Aston's $1. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Ford iosis Max concept may be headed to U.S.:

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Ford's iosis Max concept, unveiled at the Geneva motor show, previews a multi-purpose vehicle that could find its way to North America. The concept also offered a foretaste of the company's new global design language. Full story...
Mar
2nd

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
2009 Geneva Motor Show - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
In a press release about Volkswagen's new BlueMotion technologies, the company announced that it would be showing a Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid prototype at the 2009 Geneva motor show.

In a press release about Volkswagen's new BlueMotion technologies, the company announced that it would be showing a Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid prototype at the 2009 Geneva motor show. VW will follow up the concept with a production model. When it enters production in 2010, it will be the world's first hybrid SUV to have 3.5 metric ton (about 7,700lbs) towing capacity.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Geneva Motor Show - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
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Report: GM sets aside $144mn to pay Saab supply bills

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General Motors has put aside 1.3 billion crowns ($144 million) to pay suppliers to its Saab unit, the Swedish daily Dagens Industri said on Sunday. Full story...
Mar
2nd

PSA to launch electric cars next year

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen has announced plans to sell an electric car in Europe starting next year. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Mahindra rebuffs Saturn hookup

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The planned importer of Indian-made pickups says he turned down an overture from General Motors to sell the trucks at Saturn dealerships. John Perez, CEO of Global Vehicles U.S.A. Inc. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Get a meal, get a charge: Nissan plans EV network

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Burger, fries and#x2014; and a few kilowatts. That could be a typical fast-food order if Nissan North America Inc. has its way. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Germany says there will be no swift decision on Opel aid

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German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said today he will not be pressured into making a quick decision on granting state aid to General Motors' Opel unit. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Lexus regains happy-customer crown

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Lexus overtook Jaguar to regain its title as the brand that does the best job of pleasing customers in the service department. Toyota Motor Corp.'s luxury division ranked atop the J.D. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Cheap online parts cut into dealers’ profits

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Several times a year I come across high-mileage used cars that need minor repairs. They are too good to pass up, so I buy them, make them roadworthy and send them to new homes. Full story...
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