Aston Martin's relatively new owner is considering selling a 10-20 percent stake in the British sports car maker, according to European press reports.
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The Pontiac brand next decade may be trimmed to one nameplate--or it could have as many as three.
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Although Pontiac plans to trim nameplates in the next three years to possibly one vehicle, the front-wheel-drive 2010 G3 subcompact will arrive on schedule next spring.
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Mercedes-Benz is bringing a trio of clean-running concept cars to the Detroit auto show next month. The five-seaters give us a preview of the new B class and all carry the BlueZero name.
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Fox Business Networks Money for Breakfast host, Alexis Glick, asked me a question this morning that, frankly, took me aback.
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We are witnessing staggering hypocrisy. The U.S. Senate late last night rejected an emergency bill to rescue Detroit automakers, putting nerves on edge and heightening the prospects that General Motors and Chrysler could collapse.
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The Bush administration, signaling a possible shift in policy, will consider using money set aside for rescue of financial institutions to make emergency loans to automakers, the White House said this morning.
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OUR TAKE: It's hard to beat a good 4WD extended-cab, full-size pickup for most of your everyday needs. But it gets even better if your needs include any hauling or towing or you're driving through snow.
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The FIA World Motor Sport Council will meet Friday, Dec. 12, to discuss a raft of changes and cost-cutting measures to Formula One, and early indications say that the sport is set for a major overhaul in the coming seasons.
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Porsche was one of five manufacturers [not counting current engine supplier Honda] to meet with Indy Racing League officials in June and September regarding the IndyCar Series' 2011 engine specifications, as the series seeks future engine suppliers...
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OUR TAKE: Mercury actually has a pretty long history of trying to tie itself to fashion/design leaders, but it's mostly been this sort of "borrow a label" thing. Nautica, anyone?
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Jaguars 2009 XF is widely regarded as a make-or-break car for the British brand now owned by Tata of India. The XF replaces two models, the forgettable X-Type and the decent S-Type, which never sold in any significant numbers.
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Mercedes-Benz previewed the look of the redesigned E-class sedan by presenting the Fascination concept at the Paris motor show in October. And we've seen several spy photos of the car, some with very little camouflage in place.
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Mercedes-Benz previewed the look of the redesigned E-class sedan by presenting the Fascination concept at the Paris motor show in October. And we've seen several spy photos of the car, some with very little camouflage in place.
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OUR TAKE: Call it Evo Lite or Mitsubishi's WRX fighter, but this car was long overdue in the Lancer lineup. Prior to this, there was a substantial gap between the 168-hp GTS and the 291-hp Evolution.
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The Automobile Club de l'Ouest--organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans--has canceled the 2009 Le Mans Test Weekend scheduled to take place two weeks before June's 24-hour race, citing financial reasons.
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The FIA is set to award famous racing-engine maker Cosworth the contract to be Formula One's sole "reference" engine supplier between 2010 and 2012.
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Two of the more polished names in racing, Penske and Porsche, will team up to enter the No. 7 Riley Mk XX Daytona Prototype for the 2009 Gran-Am Rolex Sports Car series.
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We've been pretty happy with Audi's R8 sports cars. Our gripe list is mighty short, and about the only thing we truly wish for is some more power to go along with the racy looks.
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In what can best be described as a surprise, Audi said on Friday that it will not be represented by its factory team, Audi Sport North America, in the 2009 American Le Mans Series.
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