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Nov
26th

CHINA: Great Wall in Russia JV talks

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Great Wall Motor is reportedly in talks with a big Russian car dealer on establishing a joint venture. Full story...
Nov
26th

UK: JLR to trim 600

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reportedly looking to reduce the workforce at the British marques and cut production days. Full story...
Nov
26th

SPAIN: Auto outlook worsens as Ford announces stoppages

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Yet further evidence of the pressure the Spanish auto industry is under was provided by Ford this week, when the company said it has planned for 21 days of stoppages at its Almussafes plant in Valencia in the first half of 2009. Full story...
Nov
26th

RUSSIA: Toyota expects ’09 sales decline in Russia

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Toyota expects its sales in Russia in 2009 will fall below this year's level due to the ongoing impact of the global financial crisis. Full story...
Nov
26th

Ford advances talks to sell French factory

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Ford of Europe is talking with a European company for the sale of its transmission factory in France. Full story...
Nov
26th

MALAYSIA: Malaysia sales drop 12.6% in October

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New vehicle sales in Malaysia fell by 12.6% year-on-year in October to 37,512 units compared with 42,915 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). This is the lowest level so far this year after 20% growth in the first nine months of the year. Full story...
Nov
26th

US: Hyundai Accent is America’s ‘least expensive car’

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Hyundai in the US is hailing its Accent as the country's most dependable and affordable sub-compact car. Full story...
Nov
26th

SWITZERLAND: Geneva Show organisers hail ‘sell-out’

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As struggling auto firms cut marketing budgets, exhibiting at auto shows is coming under increasing scrutiny. There have already been a number of high profile pull-outs from January's Detroit Motor Show. However, the organisers of the next Geneva Motor Show are boasting that they have a 'sell-out' on their hands. Full story...
Nov
26th

It’s Honda’s fuel cell Ferrari chaser!

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Zero emissions, two-door SC Sport based on FCX Clarity concept and will get McLaren F1 seat layout. Full story...
Nov
26th

THAILAND: TriMas signs Ford underbar deal

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TriMas said today that it had signed an interim deal with Ford to continue the development of a stainless steel rear underbar for the Ford Ranger one-ton pickup truck and Ranger platforms. Full story...
Nov
26th

GERMANY: Audi to ‘revive A2’

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Audi's A2 small car was perhaps ahead of its time in some ways. It was exceptionally light, efficient to run and came with futuristic styling. Full story...
Nov
26th

US: MMC appoints new head of MMNA

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that effective January 1, 2009, Shinichi Kurihara (59) will succeed Hiroshi Harunari as President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). Full story...
Nov
26th

This week’s mag

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Exclusive Jaguar XF Coupe pics, new Porsche Boxster driven, LA show round-up, hottest-hatch shoot-out Full story...
Nov
26th

GERMANY: GM fuel cell vehicles set for testing

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GM has announced the European part of its biggest ever test programme for fuel cell vehicles. Nine companies will be the first to operate GM's HydroGen4 zero-emission vehicles in the Berlin area as they go about their day-to-day business: ADAC, Allianz, Coca Cola, Hilton, Linde, Schindler, Axel Springer, Total and Veolia. Full story...
Nov
26th

Porsche backs away from VW majority this year

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Porsche is postponing moves to buy a majority stake in Volkswagen group after a surge in VW shares and signs that the global auto industry is facing tough times. Full story...
Nov
26th

DRIVERS LOG–2009 Audi A4 3.2:

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SENIOR EDITOR KEVIN A. Full story...
Nov
26th

DRIVER’S LOG–2009 Audi A4 3.2:

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SENIOR EDITOR KEVIN A. Full story...
Nov
26th

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Volkswagen Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine
The new Jetta TDI (turbocharged direct injection) achieves 41 mpg - the same fuel economy as the diminutive Smart, and since it's essentially the same Jetta you're leasing now, it seats five comfortably, has a huge trunk, and drives with all that German-engineered sportiness.

With the economy on the verge of melting down, fuel prices at outrageous levels, and global warming threatening to torch your prized rhododendrons, it might be wise to look for a more economical car when the lease on your current Volkswagen Jetta ends. You could replace your Jetta with a Smart ForTwo, use about a third less fuel, and drive around with a smug smile on your face in the belief that your little car is saving the world. Then again, you'd have to throw out your significant other, find a new home for the dog, and sell the kids, because the Smart isn't big enough to carry all of you. Oh, the dilemma.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Volkswagen Sedan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
26th

Toyota’s Smith calls for EU aid for auto industry

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The auto industry needs a 40 billion euro loan package from the EU to help develop more environmentally friendly cars, the head of the UK trade body said Tuesday. Full story...
Nov
26th

Schaeffler says it is in talks on Conti stake sales

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German ball-bearings maker Schaeffler is betting a recovery in Continental's share price will avoid writedowns worth billions of euros on its holding in the company, CEO Juergen Geissinger said. Full story...
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