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Jun
2nd

SEC moves to bar former car czar Rattner from securities work, report says

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to bar the Obama administration's former auto industry bailout czar Steven Rattner from working in the securities industry for up to three years, the New York Times reported today. Full story...
Jun
2nd

GERMANY: GM confident of aid request ahead of ministry meeting

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General Motors said it remained confident it would secure up to EUR1.5bn (US$1.8bn) in German loan guarantees for its Opel restructuring despite widespread reports the government was becoming more reluctant to grant the request. Full story...
Jun
2nd

This week’s mag

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Jaguar F-Type on its way, VW Polo GTI vs Ibiza Cupra, XJ hybrid driven, new Land Rovers exposed, best used MINI deals


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Jun
1st

Government checks Ford sedans for gas pedals trapped by floor mats:

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports of accelerator pedals being trapped by floor mats in the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans. Full story...
Jun
1st

Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan probed for mat issue

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Ford Motor Co.'s Fusion and Mercury Milan cars are under investigation by U.S. regulators because floor mats may trap the accelerator pedals, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Full story...
Jun
1st

MINI facelift spied

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Our spies capture updated MINI almost completely undisguised


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Jun
1st

SPAIN: Minister says Plan2000E auto-aid renewal “makes no sense”

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Spanish industry, tourism and commerce minister Miguel Sebastian has announced the government has no plans to renew the much-celebrated Plan2000E auto-aid plan. Full story...
Jun
1st

China car sales growth slows on ‘diminishing wealth’

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China's monthly passenger-car sales growth slowed in May as falling stock prices eroded wealth and consumer prices rose in the world's largest automobile market. Full story...
Jun
1st

FRANCE: Renault may move Trafic production to Sandouville

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Renault will produce the new version of its Trafic van at its Sandouville factory in France, a media report said, citing a French industry ministry spokesman. Full story...
Jun
1st

FRANCE: Renault may move Trafic production to Sandouville – reports

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Renault will produce the new version of its Trafic van at its Sandouville factory in France, a media report said, citing a French industry ministry spokesman. Full story...
Jun
1st

German advisers are against aid for Opel, reports say

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Germany is likely to make a final decision on whether to grant state aid to General Motors Co.'s Opel/Vauxhall unit at the end of this week or the start of next week, German Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle said. Full story...
Jun
1st

German advisers are against aid for Opel, report says

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Germany is likely to make a final decision on whether to grant state aid to General Motors Co.'s Opel/Vauxhall unit at the end of this week or the start of next week, German Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle said. Full story...
May
31st

Dealer uses Chevy store rejection to fuel his U.S. House race

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The battle to assign blame for the fate of Jim Renacci's Chevrolet store may play a role in determining whether he can unseat U.S. Rep. John Boccieri (D-Ohio). Full story...
May
31st

Compromise reached in steel price dispute, Russia’s Putin says

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Russian metal producers and customers such as automakers have reached a compromise in a dispute over higher prices for steel products after government intervention, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "There were heated discussions ... Full story...
May
29th

Renault to shift Trafic van production from UK, Spain to France, report says

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Renault will produce its Trafic van in France, a French industry ministry spokesman said. The Trafic is currently built in Luton, England, in a joint venture with Opel/Vauxhall and by Nissan in Barcelona, Spain. Full story...
May
27th

Merging Models: Future Minis and the BMW 1-series

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Merging Models: Future Minis and the BMW 1-series
Merging Models: Future Minis and the BMW 1-series - Front Wheel Drive BMWs - Automobile Magazine
Yes, there are front-wheel-drive BMWs on the way.

There is a story behind the story about BMW's foray into compact front-wheel-drive territory. It has to do with Mini, but also with the Bavarian brand's own future portfolio. This change, though, is not imminent. First, the 1-series will be replaced next year by another rear-wheel-drive product (F20) loosely twinned with the next 3-series (F30) out in 2012. The rear-wheel drive 1s will again be a three- and five-door hatch (in Europe), a coupe (complete with 340-hp M version), and a convertible.



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May
27th

Russia carmakers to accept a steel price rise

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Russian car makers are ready to accept slightly higher steel prices as part of a compromise with steel firms now being negotiated by the government, Deputy Industry Minister Andrei Dementyev said. Full story...
May
27th

RESEARCH: Solomon Alsberg claims wheel weight reduction

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A new range of premium forged aluminium wheels that use Alcoa blank technologies is being launched by Solomon Alsberg. Full story...
May
26th

US: NHTSA tallies 89 Toyota claimed acceleration fatalities

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There may have been 89 fatalities in accidents stemming from the unintended acceleration of Toyota Motor vehicles since 2000, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has said. Full story...
May
25th

Toyota unintended acceleration may be tied to 89 deaths, U.S. says

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Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles in unintended acceleration crashes may be linked to 89 deaths since 2000, up from 52 reported in March, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Full story...
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