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Mar
24th

Why are subsidies OK for EVs, but not for Opel?

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When you talk to automotive executives about whether the German government should give financial aid to Opel, you run into unanimous opposition, unless you talk to a General Motors manager. Full story...
Mar
24th

China’s SAIC to build Roewe 350 sedan in UK

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Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. plans to build and sell a right-hand drive version of its newly unveiled Roewe 350 hatchback in England, said Chen Zhixing, executive vice president of SAIC. Full story...
Mar
23rd

MALAYSIA: Vehicle sales up by 9% in February

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New vehicle sales in Malaysia rose by 8.7% to 40,654 units in February, from 37,386 a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Full story...
Mar
23rd

ITALY: Fiat taking on Chrysler sales operations

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Fiat will start to take over sales and service operations for the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands in Europe next month as the two automotive groups step up the integration of their distribution activities. Full story...
Mar
23rd

Using Chrysler rwd for Lancia should not be an issue

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Automotive historians will cry foul next year when Lancia launches a new flagship based on the rear-drive Chrysler 300C. Why? Because Lancia is a pioneer in making front-drive cars. But will the switch really matter to most customers? Probably not. Full story...
Mar
23rd

Infiniti Becomes an Official Sponsor and Partner of Cirque du Soleil

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Franklin, Tenn.- Infiniti today announced that it has partnered with the world-renowned Montreal-based entertainment group, Cirque du Soleil®, to become an Official Sponsor and exclusive Automotive Partner. The sponsorship marks a first for both Infiniti and Cirque du Soleil. Full story...
Mar
23rd

Controlled Power Technologies presents low cost CO2 solutions at Green Vehicle Congress

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a company specialising in CO2 reduction for the automotive industry, will present a number of affordable 'micro-hybrid' solutions for reducing carbon emissions at an international 'Green Vehicle Congress' being held this week (23-25 March) in Newcastle. Full story...
Mar
21st

PACE finalists create green breakthroughs

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Here are profiles of some of the 28 finalists for the 2010 Automotive News PACE Awards. This group highlights environmental innovations. Full story...
Mar
21st

Bosch aims to double sales at its auto division

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Robert Bosch GmbH plans to more than double revenue in its automotive technology division to 45 billion euros ($61.7 billion) within 10 years. The supplier sees opportunities in Asia's developing economies and in rising sales of electric cars. Full story...
Mar
21st

TRW forms 6th joint venture in China, for airbag parts

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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has formed its sixth joint venture in China, to produce airbag inflators and seat belt parts.The U.S. safety systems supplierand#8217;s Asia Pacific unit signed an agreement with Xiand#8217;an Dong Fang Group Co. Full story...
Mar
19th

Eight Vehicles You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Still Buy New

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Eight Vehicles You Probably Didn't Know You Could Still Buy New
Eight Vehicles You Probably Didn't Know You Could Still Buy New - Old Cars - Automobile Magazine
It's no surprise that automakers are having more trouble than usual moving their more stale products off dealer lots.

With car sales still slow in recovering from their historic lows, it's no surprise that automakers are having more trouble than usual moving their more stale products off dealer lots. For some of these cars, Intellichoice is likely a better price guide than the Monroney sticker, and yet, they all come with that new-car smell and, presumably, a full warranty. We perused through Automotive News sales reports for the first two months of 2010 and found eight examples of vehicles you probably never thought you could still buy new.inline_mediumwraptextright28469419/features/news/1003_eight_vehicles_you_probably_didnt_know_you_could_still_buy_new1003_11_z+mercury_sable+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue



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Mar
19th

Mullin Museum to open next month:

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What promises to be one of the most significant automotive-museum openings in decades will take place next month when collector Peter Mullin opens the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, Calif. Full story...
Mar
19th

US: Visteon develops ‘no leak’ a/c refrigerant seal

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Former Ford parts unit Visteon, a top supplier of automotive climate control products, has developed a new 'zero leak' fitting designed to eliminate refrigerant leakage in vehicle air conditioning systems. Full story...
Mar
19th

MALAYSIA: Proton confirms talks with India’s Hero

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Proton has confirmed it is in talks with Hero Group, India's largest motorcycle producer, to join forces in the country's fast-growing automotive market. Full story...
Mar
18th

Forecasting firm CSM acquired by rival IHS

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The automotive forecasting and analysis firm CSM Worldwide Inc. has been acquired by publicly held rival IHS Inc., IHS announced today. The $27 million deal creates an industry leader in auto industry forecasting and analysis. Full story...
Mar
18th

UK: McLaren launches supercar company

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McLaren, best known for its Formula One involvement, has formally launched a road-car company - McLaren Automotive - with the aim of building a range class-leading high-performance, top-end sports cars. Full story...
Mar
18th

McLaren Automotive officially launches as the MP4-12C speeds toward production:

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McLaren Automotive laid out its ambitious plans to become a competitive player in the high-performance car market on Thursday and wants to build up to 4,000 top-shelf sports car annually by the middle of the decade. Full story...
Mar
18th

US: IHS Acquires CSM Worldwide

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IHS Inc. has announced the acquisition of CSM Worldwide, a Detroit-based automotive market forecasting firm dedicated to providing automotive suppliers with market information and production, powertrain and sales forecasting. Full story...
Mar
18th

CHINA: SAIC starts Roewe 350 production in Nanjing

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Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) plans to invest 10 billion yuan in its Nanjing operations by 2015 and has just commenced operations at a new facility. Full story...
Mar
18th

First Look: 2011 McLaren MP4-12C Supercar

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First Look: 2011 McLaren MP4-12C Supercar
2011 McLaren MP4-12C Supercar - Production Version MP4-12C - Automobile Magazine
The Real Deal: McLaren Unveils Production Version of its MP4-12C Supercar

At a press conference at its ultra-modern facility in Woking, England, McLaren Automotive took the wraps off its MP4-12C supercar -- actually, it was Vodafone/Mercedes/McLaren F1 team drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button who did the honors. The two have already test-driven prototypes , and put in orders for their personal cars. Being an F1 driver has its perks.


Photo Gallery: 2011 McLaren MP4-12C Supercar - Production Version MP4-12C - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2011 McLaren MP4-12C Supercar - Production Version MP4-12C - Automobile Magazine


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