Honda Motor has begun selling a redesigned Life model in Japan, claiming it is the first minicar to include an audio system with a backup camera as standard equipment and the first car with a new type of driver airbag.
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Despite registering increased sales in October, in contrast to its main competitors, Audi is cutting production in Germany.
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MUNICH -- Audi will extend Christmas shutdowns at its German factories even though its new-car sales are growing.
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Since being rolled out by the Sumerians in around 3500 BC, the wheel has been constantly re-invented, writes Matthew Beecham. Styling flexibility, reduced weight and high quality are just some of the requirements automakers expect from their wheel suppliers today. To enhance wheel appearance, Alcoa has developed Dura-Bright technology, now available for its automotive forged aluminium wheel customers. The first to launch in Europe is Audi on its new A6 model. Alcoa's David Yates puts a good spin on Dura-Bright and how Alcoa Wheel Products is forging a growth business in Europe.
Oil prices jumped nearly 11 percent today on signs Saudi Arabia had made substantial cuts in its crude exports and as global financial markets rallied. Saudi Arabia has reduced exports after OPEC agreed last month to lower output. U.S. crude rose $6.
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Both Audi and Mini managed to increase sales in the US slightly in October, despite the fact that the month was described as 'black October' by one GM sales manager, and 'the worst sales month since the second world war'.
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Audi must build vehicles in America to reach its goal of more than doubling U.S. sales by 2015, says Volkswagen group CEO Martin Winterkorn.
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Talk about a conversation starter. Many a flagship car these days deliver requisite hardware like adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance radar and humongous audio systems- though only the Lexus LS460 can boast 8 gears, the ability to park itself, and a pricetag that's still in the 5-digit range. It's a platform on which to show off the latest in high-tech and convenience that Toyota's premium division has been working on.
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Talk about a conversation starter. Many a flagship car these days deliver requisite hardware like adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance radar and humongous audio systems- though only the Lexus LS460 can boast 8 gears, the ability to park itself, and a pricetag that's still in the 5-digit range. It's a platform on which to show off the latest in high-tech and convenience that Toyota's premium division has been working on.
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Porsche said on Friday its term of acceptance for the mandatory offer from Porsche Automobil Holding SE to the shareholders of Audi AG expired last Monday, 27 October, 2008.
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A city car isn’t the only way Audi is expressing its eco-friendliness – it will also reveal this stunning concept at next month’s Los Angeles Motor Show.
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German giant planning new eco city car which blends stylish looks with great economy.
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VW's premium unit Audi reaffirmed its full-year forecast for a rise in revenue and earnings that reflects an increase in sales to a record 1 million vehicles, it said on Wednesday. Turnover in the first nine months gained 2.1 percent to 25.
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Porsche's PCM 3.0 communications system has been hailed as 'exceptionally user friendly' and given an award for its design, development and ease of use. PCM 3.0 is the central control unit for all audio, navigation and communications functions in the German automakers vehicle lineup. It's just won the USE-WARE Award from VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess-und Automatisierungstechnik, in recognition for providing owners with simple, quick access to functions that keep them on course, entertained and in touch.
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Ford Ka driven, Audi's city car revealed, Supercar shoot-out, VW heads LA Motor Show stars.
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Audi ace took his first DTM title with win at Hockenheim.
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SENIOR EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: What's stunning about the Versa is the level of equipment in a car at this price point (keyless entry and ignition and steering-wheel audio controls), as well as the interior space.
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Audi is building a 120 million assembly line in China to help boost sales in its biggest market after Germany. The move is part of Audi's plan to double its sales in China to 200,000 by 2015.
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