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Feb
20th

Mazda lays off 110 employees in N. America

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About 110 employees of Mazda North American Operations were laid off this month, the company says. Spokesman Jeremy Barnes says the vast majority of the layoffs occurred in the United States, which has about 800 employees. Full story...
Feb
20th

Mazda N.A. lays off 110 employees

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About 110 employees of Mazda North American Operations were laid off this month, the company says. Spokesman Jeremy Barnes says the vast majority of the layoffs occurred in the United States, which has about 800 employees. Full story...
Feb
20th

Brabus tunes the G-class:

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Super tuner Brabus is staking a claim to one of the world’s most powerful off-roaders by turning the Mercedes-Benz G-class into an absolute beast. Full story...
Feb
20th

Hyundai lays off 46 in U.S., employees say

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Hyundai Motor America laid off 46 of its approximately 550 employees this week, some employees said. The workers said the word came from acting CEO John Krafcik, who cited the tough economy. Full story...
Feb
20th

First Look: 2009 Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept

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First Look: 2009 Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept
2009 Rolls Royce 200EX Concept - First Look, 2009 Geneva Auto Show, Luxury Sedan - Automobile Magazine
Rolls-Royce reveals a smaller and less expensive companion to the Phantom sedan.

ROLLS-ROYCE is calling the 200EX a concept, but in all but name this is the platinum-plated brand's much-talked-about upcoming new sedan. Rolls hopes that this smaller, less expensive model will attract twice as many buyers as the regal Phantom.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Rolls Royce 200EX Concept - First Look, 2009 Geneva Auto Show, Luxury Sedan - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
20th

Audi TT RS roadster to roar into Geneva motor show:

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Audi's TT roadster is mighty sporty inside and out. But for some, that's not enough. Those enthusiasts will want the Audi TT RS, which will make its debut at the Geneva motor show. Audi is giving us a peek ahead of the show. Full story...
Feb
20th

Toyota recalls former U.S. chief Inaba as woes mount

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Toyota Motor Corp. is bringing back Yoshi Inaba, the former U.S. sales chief who left the automaker to run an airport. His return will be approved at the annual shareholders meeting in June, a spokesman said today. Full story...
Feb
20th

Toyota recalls former U.S. sales chief Inabi as woes mount

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Toyota Motor Corp. is bringing back Yoshi Inaba, the former U.S. sales chief who left the automaker to run an airport. His return will be approved at the annual shareholders meeting in June, a spokesman said today. Full story...
Feb
20th

Toyota brings back Inaba to fix struggling N.A. operations

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Toyota Motor Corp. is bringing back Yoshi Inaba to revitalize its struggling North American operations. Inaba, who led the U.S. Full story...
Feb
20th

White-hot TT RS is aiming to tease

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First official image of new TT RS reveal newcomer in detail. Full story...
Feb
20th

GERMANY: Debt burden will pressure Conti – analyst

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Continental's 2008 net loss of EUR1.1bn was as good as could be expected given the harsh trading environment towards the end of the year, but debt burden is likely to become an increasingly pressing issue, an analyst has said. Full story...
Feb
20th

Koenigsegg Quant teaser

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Mysterious new model coming to Geneva from Swedish hypercar firm Full story...
Feb
20th

Ford asks Web-savvy Americans to test the Fiesta:

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Ford Motor Co. wants to use social networking sites such as Facebook to generate buzz for its new Fiesta subcompact. But it will rely on company outsiders to get the early word out. Full story...
Feb
20th

US: TRW posts Q4 and full year losses

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TRW Automotive Holdings on Friday posted a fourth-quarter 2008 net loss of US$946m or -$9.35 per share, compared to net earnings of $56m or $0.55 per share a year before. Sales fell 27.6% to $2.8bn. Full story...
Feb
20th

SWITZERLAND: GM Europe reassures Saab suppliers

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General Motors Europe on Friday said it would promptly establish "a viable mechanism for the timely payment of suppliers' claims towards Saab", which today filed for reorganisation in a Swedish court. Full story...
Feb
20th

Peugeot RC Z mule spied

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Underneath the 308 shell lurks Peugeot's Audi TT-rivalling coupe Full story...
Feb
20th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Glimmers of hope tempered with caution

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Another interesting week in the auto biz bites the dust as the odd glimmer of hope is tempered by caution. Full story...
Feb
20th

MALAYSIA: Vehicle sales declined 17.5% in January

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Malaysia's vehicle sales fell 17.5% year-on-year in January as the economy and consumer confidence slumped further. Full story...
Feb
20th

Sneak Peek: 2009 Audi TT RS

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Sneak Peek: 2009 Audi TT RS
Sneak Peek: 2009 Audi TT RS
If the Audi TTS doesn't offer enough power for your tastes, you may be interested in the 2009 Audi TT RS, scheduled to debut at the 2009 Geneva motor show.

At the moment, the new, 265-hp Audi TTS is the hottest TT ever built, but maybe you think it's not quite hot enough. If so, you'll be happy to hear that the 2009 Audi TT RS - an even more powerful version of Audi's shapely TT - will debut at the 2009 Geneva motor show.


Photo Gallery: Sneak Peek: 2009 Audi TT RS


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Feb
20th

CHINA: FAW to hike R&D spend

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FAW Group says it will increase research and development (R&D) spending by 61% this year despite the financial crisis. Full story...
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