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Dec
16th

Superbikes: Canadian series returns to Quebec

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The Parts Canada Superbike Championship brings a new venue onto its 2009 schedule as the national road racing series makes a return to Quebec soil following a one-year absence. Full story...
Dec
16th

NASCAR: Robby Gordon to switch to Toyota for 2009

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Robby Gordon Motorsports announced Tuesday that it will partner with Toyota beginning in the 2009 Sprint Cup Series season. Full story...
Dec
15th

Chrysler’s Press says ‘sales bank’ hasn’t been revived

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Chrysler LLC co-President Jim Press said today that the company is not reviving its controversial )x("”",sales bank” for new vehicles that had been produced without dealer orders. Full story...
Dec
15th

Autobytel picks veteran exec Coats as CEO

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Web marketing company Autobytel Inc. named 12-year board member Jeffrey Coats its CEO, effective Thursday, Dec. 11. Full story...
Dec
15th

Chrysler’s parts and service chief Boag resigns

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Simon Boag, Chrysler LLC's president of Mopar and global parts and service, has left the company after three years. Boag, a native of Georgetown, Ontario, had held a series of high-ranking jobs since joining DaimlerChrysler AG in 2005. Full story...
Dec
15th

Aston Martin owner says stake is for sale

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The Islamic investment firm that purchased half of Aston Martin from Ford Motor Co. last year is selling a stake in the British luxury sports car maker. Full story...
Dec
15th

Toyota halts U.S. Prius project:

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Toyota Motor Corp., with its sales plunging in the United States, is freezing its plan to build the Toyota Prius in a new plant near Tupelo, Miss. For how long? The automaker doesn't know. Full story...
Dec
15th

Toyota halts U.S. Prius project

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NASHVILLE -- Toyota Motor Corp., with its sales plunging in the United States, is freezing its plan to build the Toyota Prius in a new plant near Tupelo, Miss. For how long? The automaker doesn't know. Full story...
Dec
15th

US: Toyota postpones new plant indefinitely

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Toyota Motor is delaying indefinitely Prius production in the United States. Full story...
Dec
15th

GMAC extends deadline to refinance debt

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GMAC Financial Services LLC extended its deadline to Dec. 26 for bondholders to swap $38 billion in debt for new bonds of lower value - a deal that could help the captive finance company avert bankruptcy. Full story...
Dec
15th

UK: Inchcape sees 2009 results gloom

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Global car distributor and retailer Inchcape Group said on Monday it expected 2008 results in line with expectations but 2009 to be "significantly" below previous forecasts. Full story...
Dec
15th

KUWAIT: Aston Martin stake sale mulled

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Investment is considering offers to sell up to 20% of Aston Martin and wants to borrow up to 300m dinars (US$1bn) to refinance debt. Full story...
Dec
15th

Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concepts Destined for 2009 Detroit Auto Show

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Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concepts Destined for 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concepts Destined for 2009 Detroit Auto Show - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
The Mercedes-Benz BlueZero concepts, which will make their world debut at the Detroit show, give a sneak peak at an upcoming production vehicle.

Fewer automakers will display their wares at the 2009 North American Auto Show in Detroit, but Mercedes-Benz still plans on attending - and it's bringing three concepts, to boot. The Mercedes-Benz BlueZero concepts, which will make their world debut at the Detroit show, give a sneak peak at an upcoming production vehicle.


Photo Gallery: Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concepts Destined for 2009 Detroit Auto Show - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Dec
15th

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai offers loyalty service discounts

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Hyundai Motor is to offer up to 20% discounts on servicing costs for those who have bought more than three new Hyundai vehicles since 1990. Full story...
Dec
15th

GERMANY: Schaeffler plans Conti board appointees

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Ball bearings specialist Schaeffler plans to appoint four of its own managers to supplier Continental's supervisory board as soon as possible. Full story...
Dec
15th

GERMANY: VW chief sees 20% global slump

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Volkswagen chief Martin Winterkorn has predicted world car sales would fall by up to 20% next year while the industry would have to confront "painful" changes. Full story...
Dec
15th

CANADA: Governments offer Big Three aid

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The Canadian federal government and provincial government of Ontario, where automaking is based, will provide an estimated C$3.4bn to the Canadian divisions of the Detroit-based Big Three. Full story...
Dec
15th

VW and Porsche unions make peace

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Volkswagen's union chief Bernd Osterloh has taken the top role in Porsche Automobil Holding's works council. The move resolves one issue in a dispute between Porsche and VW over Porsche's plan to control VW, Europe's biggest carmaker. Full story...
Dec
15th

Top this! 2009 BMW Z4 gets folding hardtop :

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BMW will unveil its first roadster with a retractable hardtop, the all-new 2009 Z4, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. Full story...
Dec
15th

4 will enter European Automotive Hall of Fame:

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The newest members of the European Automotive Hall of Fame share a common trait: guts. Full story...
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