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Feb
3rd

Honda to debut FC Sport Concept at Toronto

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The Honda engineering team has been tinkering with their V-Flow hydrogen fuel cell technology, and they've now adapted it to a sports car. Currently employed in the FCX Clarity Sedan, the system has been reconfigured for a light weight application with a low center of gravity in a new concept model called the FC Sport. Full story...
Feb
3rd

Seven public utilities to test Ford’s new battery

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Ford has just revealed certain details about its new electric vehicle strategy. The automaker has signed with a new supplier of batteries for plug-in hybrids, Johnson Controls-Saft, and seven electricity providers will be testing Ford's hybrid vehicles. Full story...
Feb
3rd

F1: Nelson Piquet on a diet for 2009

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Brazilian Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet is another current formula one driver who this winter embarked on a weight-loss programme ahead of the forthcoming 2009 season. Full story...
Feb
3rd

F1: The controversial diffuser designs seem to be legal

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According to the Swiss publication Motorsport Aktuell, Williams and Toyota believe their controversial diffuser designs for 2009 are legal, and it is likely the FIA will not intervene. Full story...
Feb
3rd

NASCAR: Joey Logano to be youngest driver to start Daytona 500

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When Joey Logano climbs into the No. 20 Toyota for the 51st running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, he will make history as the youngest driver to start the famed event. Full story...
Feb
3rd

New Mazdaspeed3 to debut at Geneva

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Torque steer enthusiasts may commence rejoicing. Mazda has just announced that they'll debut two new Mazda3 variants at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show next month- and that one of them is the new Mazdaspeed3. Full story...
Feb
3rd

2009 MINI John Cooper Works Review

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The second-generation MINI is not as small as some would have us think. Actually, when compared to the original, it's pretty big. Yet, there's the same unmistakable design. Overall, the car looks absolutely magnificent, even drop-dead sexy. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Mercedes considers natural-gas vehicle for U.S.

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Mercedes-Benz says it is thinking of selling a vehicle fueled by natural gas in the United States. Mercedes, part of Daimler AG, plans to display a B-class model that can run on compressed natural gas this week at the Washington Auto Show. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GM bumps up truck production for spring

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General Motors, anticipating the spring selling season, is boosting production of some of its biggest pickups and SUVs next month. GM will restore production on Line 1 in its Flint, Mich. Full story...
Feb
2nd

New coalition aims to promote diesel cars

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BorgWarner Inc. and Robert Bosch LLC have founded the U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars as an attempt to promote the fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness of clean diesel cars. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GM, lawmakers work to correct tax glitch that could cost GM billions

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U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both D-Mich., are working this week to correct an inadvertent tax liability created for General Motors by its receipt of federal loans. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Citroen to revive iconic DS badge:

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Citroen will revive its legendary DS badge for a new range of near-premium models, industry sources said. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Audi Q5 hybrid due next year:

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Audi will offer a hybrid version of its Q5 premium SUV in the US starting in late 2010, says Wolfgang Hatz, head of powertrain development for the Volkswagen group. Full story...
Feb
2nd

U.S. sales likely sank again in Jan., dragged down by fleets

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U.S. auto sales in January likely stayed at quarter-century lows for the fourth straight month, as stable demand at dealerships couldn't make up for plunging deliveries to fleets. Full story...
Feb
2nd

U.S. sales likely sank again in January, dragged down by fleets

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U.S. auto sales in January likely stayed at quarter-century lows for the fourth straight month, as stable demand at dealerships couldn't make up for plunging deliveries to fleets. Full story...
Feb
2nd

2009 Nissan GT-R vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 – At the ‘Ring

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2009 Nissan GT-R vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 - At the 'Ring
2009 Nissan GTR vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 - Nurburgring Nordschleife Racetrack- Automobile Magazine
After the trash talking: the audacious Nissan GT-R goes toe-to-toe with Porsche's heavyweight GT2 on its home circuit.

It was a throwaway statement, but once it was reported and widely quoted, it caused quite a controversy. Oh, how we all love a tempest in a teapot.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Nissan GTR vs 2009 Porsche 911 GT2 - Nurburgring Nordschleife Racetrack- Automobile Magazine


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Feb
2nd

US: Ford may need state aid later – analyst

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Ford may need to access US government aid in late 2009, an analyst as said, just days after the company said in its Q4 results statement it would have enough cash to survive without a state bailout. Full story...
Feb
2nd

CHINA: Chinese still said to be interested in Volvo

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Chinese OEMs are said to be interested in buying Volvo Cars from Ford. The Volvo brand is upscale, much respected and offers global presence, as well as some class-leading technology. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GM, Chrysler offer new round of buyouts to UAW

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General Motors joined Chrysler LLC today in offering a new round of hourly worker buyouts and retirement incentives to cope with the industry downturn and meet federal labor-saving requirements for the automakers' rescue package. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Chrysler offers new round of buyouts to UAW

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Chrysler LLC has launched a new company wide round of hourly worker buyouts and retirement incentives to cope with the industry downturn and meet federal labor-saving requirements for the automaker's rescue package. Full story...
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