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Feb
9th

Scion tC Release Series 5.0 to debut at Chicago auto show:

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To the surprise of no one, Scion will debut another limited-edition model at the Chicago auto show. This time, we’ll see the tC Release Series 5.0 that will feature parts from the company’s TRD accessory catalog. Full story...
Feb
9th

Supplier group hires advisers for U.S. bailout proposals

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The Original Equipment Suppliers Association said today it has hired an advisory team led by former auto analyst Scott Merlis to help with proposals for government loans. Full story...
Feb
9th

INDIA: January registers another drop for car sales

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Sales of cars in India have registered their sixth drop in seven months according to data out today, as credit for car purchases has dried up. Full story...
Feb
9th

It’s Kia’s Meriva beater

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Supermini-MPV gunning for top of the class. Full story...
Feb
9th

GM’s white(-haired) knight of product pizazz: Bob Lutz came out of retirement and put life back into a sagging lineup

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Editor's note: This story comes from 100 Years: How General Motors Changed the World, published by Automotive News to commemorate the 100th anniversary of GM. Full story...
Feb
9th

McLaren P11

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Latest winter testing spy shots of new Ferrari F430-rivalling McLaren show development is nearing completion Full story...
Feb
9th

This week’s mag

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Citroen DS returns, super Golf GTI revealed, first ever diesel Porsche driven, 0-60 group test Full story...
Feb
9th

Pagani’s mega Zonda muscles in

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Huge wing dominates rear. Signature of company founder Horacio Pagani adorns the 217mph supercar. Full story...
Feb
9th

Accord powering up to boost sales – Accord powering up to boost sales

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Latest version of Accord gets a higher-powered diesel and lots of kit as standard. Full story...
Feb
9th

New Dacia aims to tease

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Teaser pictures show new Dacia’s dramatic profile and short overhangs, as well as its narrow lights and purposeful grille. Styling to be loosely based on original design study. Full story...
Feb
9th

Rolls to resurrect Silver Ghost

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Could Rolls be set to revive classic name? Full story...
Feb
9th

UK: SsangYong distributor stresses ‘business as usual’

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Ssangyong's UK dustributor, Koelliker UK, has stressed that it is business as usual following the decision last week by a court in Korea to grant Ssangyong 'court receivership' status. Full story...
Feb
9th

INDIA: Parts maker offers voluntary retirement

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An Indian auto parts maker is offering a voluntary retirement scheme. Full story...
Feb
9th

GERMANY: Schaeffler offers stake sale to prevent split

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The family behind German bearings maker Schaeffler Group hopes to sell a stake to reduce the debt incurred buying Continental and prevent a "senseless" break-up. Full story...
Feb
9th

Nissan to slash jobs, production after forecasting $2.9 billion loss:

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Reversing his profit forecast to a loss, Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn entered crisis mode on Monday. Full story...
Feb
9th

Mini electric test delayed by surge of applicants:

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Mini USA is taking longer than expected to select 450 lessees for its electric car because of the deluge of about 1,800 applicants. Full story...
Feb
9th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ restarts production – report

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Production at Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ has resumed, local media reports said today, following a suspension caused by a row with suppliers. Full story...
Feb
9th

First Drive: 2009 Aston Martin DBS

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First Drive: 2009 Aston Martin DBS
2009 Aston Martin DBS - Aston Martin Sport Coupe First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine
Joe Lorio gets behind the wheel of a 2009 Aston Martin DBS. Don't worry, he treats it better than James Bond.

As this is written, the latest James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, is exploding across movie screens, and once again Daniel Craig's Agent 007 is at the wheel of an Aston Martin DBS. Unfortunately, the car doesn't fare much better than the DBS in 2006's Casino Royale, which 007 managed to total after just a brief spin. (One wonders how much Aston Martin paid for this privilege, and whether the brand's marketers read the scripts.)


Photo Gallery: 2009 Aston Martin DBS - Aston Martin Sport Coupe First Drive Review - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
9th

Rolls-Royce will aim “baby” sedan at young buyers

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Rolls-Royce will display a concept car smaller than its Phantom sedan at the Geneva auto show in March. The concept will preview a "baby" Rolls-Royce sedan due to go on sale in the first quarter of 2010. Full story...
Feb
9th

US: Automakers face bankruptcy so loans repaid

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The US government may force General Motors and Chrysler into bankruptcy to assure repayment of US$17.4bn in federal bailout loans, a report said on Monday, adding that automakers claim such action would destroy them. Full story...
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