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Oct
28th

Honda to boost CR-V, end Civic output in Ohio

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Honda Motor Co., wanting to build more Honda CR-V small crossovers in its East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, will end Honda Civic sedan production there in early 2009. That will leave Honda Motor Co. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Haik bids to buy Heard store near Houston

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Texas dealer Mac Haik entered a bid today to buy the Houston area Chevrolet dealership of bankrupt Bill Heard Enterprises Inc., bringing the total number of spoken-for Heard stores to four. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Sonic wins approval to buy N.C. Mercedes dealership

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Sonic Automotive Inc. has passed the first legal hurdle in its effort to acquire a Mercedes dealership in Charlotte, N.C., over the objection of Mercedes-Benz USA. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Mulally: Ford bankruptcy is not an option

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Despite a declining U.S. auto market that is prolonging Ford Motor Co.'s losses, bankruptcy protection isn't an option for the automaker, CEO Alan Mulally says. "It absolutely doesn't work for us. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Mulally: Ford bankruptcy is not an option

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DETROIT -- Despite speculation that the Detroit 3 could run out of money as early as next year, bankruptcy protection is not an option for Ford Motor Co., CEO Alan Mulally says. "It absolutely doesn't work for us. Read more ...
Oct
28th

FIA responds to Ferrari’s threat to quit F1, downplays situation:

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On Monday, Ferrari's board of directors issued its financial results in a statement that also included a threat to quit Formula One if the FIA's proposal for teams to use standard-spec engines is implemented in 2010. Read more ...
Oct
28th

GMAC scaling back on vehicle loans in Europe

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DETROIT (Reuters) - GMAC said on Tuesday it would stop making new consumer car loans in seven European countries starting Nov. 1, the latest financing cutbacks by the finance firm controlled by Cerberus Capital Management. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Sonic Automotive loses $25.3 million in Q3

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Sonic Automotive Inc., the nation's No. 3 dealership group, today reported a $25.3 million loss in its third quarter. In last year's third quarter, Sonic earned $26.1 million, the company said. Part of the loss stemmed from $11. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Canada auto parts makers appeal for government aid

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TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian auto parts makers warned the federal and Ontario governments on Tuesday that without a guarantee on bank funding of up to C$1 billion ($775. Read more ...
Oct
28th

2008 BMW X3 3.0si

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2008 BMW X3 3.0si
2008 BMW X3 3.0si - BMW Luxury Compact SUV Review - Automobile Magazine
The X3 certainly has the reflexes of a BMW, with sharp steering and good body control, and the X3's inline six is still one of the best engines in the world.

You know a BMW is getting old when you have to insert a conventional key and turn it to start the engine. This isn't a bad thing, it just shows you how quickly BMW has added new functions to their cars. In addition, the X3's navigation system doesn't have an iDrive controller, there is a water temperature gauge, and the indictor and wiper stalks don't reset to a neutral position after each selection.


Photo Gallery: 2008 BMW X3 3.0si - BMW Luxury Compact SUV Review - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
28th

Scheider seals DTM success

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Audi ace took his first DTM title with win at Hockenheim. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Lewis faces his destiny

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Hamilton ready to take on Massa in shoot-out for F1 title. Read more ...
Oct
28th

BRAZIL: Automakers remain optimistic

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Senior executives of several global automakers maintained their confidence in plans for Brazil at the Sao Paulo motor show though an auto industry trade group cautioned growth was slowing. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Group 1 posts 3rd-quarter loss

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DETROIT (Reuters) -- Group 1 Automotive Inc. suffered a loss during the third quarter and suspended its full-year earnings guidance, citing volatility in the U.S. economy, auto demand and consumer lending. Read more ...
Oct
28th

JAPAN: Ghosn dismisses Chrysler ties

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Nissan Motor president Carlos Ghosn has denied earlier US media reports that the Japanese automaker had proposed a capital tie-up with Chrysler . Read more ...
Oct
28th

Kerkorian reduces Ford stake to 4.89 percent

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DETROIT (Reuters) -- Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has reduced his stake in Ford Motor Co. to 4.89 percent over the past week, his investment company Tracinda Corp. said today. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Storming Challengers ready to steal show

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There will be no dodging these stormers at America’s top performance car and tuning show in Las Vegas in November. Read more ...
Oct
28th

RUSSIA: PSA 9-month sales soar

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PSA Peugeot Citroen sales in Russia rose 62.3% year on year to 44,947 cars in the January-September period. Read more ...
Oct
28th

German auto industry also feels the global pain

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmakers and suppliers are cutting production in response to a sharp drop in demand, prompting lobbyists to call for state aid to revive the embattled industry. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Canadian GP: Formula BMW team campaigns for race’s reinstatement:

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Canadian Grand Prix: Formula BMW team campaigns for race's reinstatement Read more ...
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