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Oct
23rd

OPEL SALE: Deal rejection could close Spanish plant – minister

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Magna may close Opel's Spanish plant if workers reject a new deal to keep it open at the cost of 900 jobs, Spain's industry minister has said. Full story...
Oct
23rd

Spain says a ‘no’ vote by Opel workers may endanger plant

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Canadian car parts suppliers Magna International Inc. may close Opel's Spanish plant if workers reject a deal to keep it open at the cost of 900 jobs, Spain's industry minister said. Full story...
Oct
22nd

Henderson to take 25% salary cut as part of Treasury action

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General Motors Co. CEO Fritz Henderson's annual salary is being cut by 25 percent to $950,000 as part of the Obama administration's pay reductions for the top 175 executives at seven companies that got federal bailouts. Full story...
Oct
22nd

US: “Stunningly poor” GM management shocked restructuring chief

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Former Wall Street insider Steven Rattner, recruited by the Obama administration to restructure GM and Chrysler, despite no government or automaking experience, has said he was "shocked by the stunningly poor management that we found, particularly at GM, where we encountered, among other things, perhaps the weakest finance operation any of us had ever seen in a major company". Full story...
Oct
22nd

US: Government plans aided automaker pay caps – paper

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Two major Detroit-based automakers are among companies that have received the most federal aid which the Obama administration will order to slash compensation for their highest-paid employees, an official involved in the decision has said. Full story...
Oct
22nd

The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy

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The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy
The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy - Lincoln Town Car, Ford Ranger, Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Automobile Magazine
These vehicles have somehow escaped the typical auto lifecycle and stand in dealership showrooms like museum relics.

Volkswagen New Beetle
Since its 1998 introduction, the New Beetle has received only a bare minimum of changes adding up to some new engines and minor styling tweaks. Despite its lengthy run, the New Beetle's age doesn't even compare to that of the original Bug. That car had a 35-year production run, selling outside of the U.S. as recently as 2003. An all-new replacement for the current model is expected by 2011, meaning the New Beetle will have had a thirteen-year life.


Photo Gallery: The Oldest New Vehicles You Can Buy - Lincoln Town Car, Ford Ranger, Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Automobile Magazine


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Oct
22nd

New driving courses in Quebec use English tools

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Students taking Quebec's new driving course will now learn proper driving behaviour by watching English language videos that use miles an hour. That is what emerges from the training document put forward by the Minister of Transport and of which AUTO123.com got a copy. Full story...
Oct
22nd

New driving courses use English tools

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Students taking Quebec's new driving course will now learn proper driving behaviour by watching English language videos that use miles an hour. That is what emerges from the training document put forward by the Minister of Transport and of which AUTO123.com got a copy. Full story...
Oct
21st

Pay czar expected to cut executive payouts by 90%

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The Obama administration plans to order that the top earners at firms that received government bailouts -- including General Motors, GMAC, Chrysler, and Chrysler Financial -- will see their cash payouts cut by an average of about 90 percent from... Full story...
Oct
21st

RUSSIA: Car market has good prospects – Putin

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The Russian car market has good prospects, prime minister Vladimir Putin has said. Full story...
Oct
21st

Daihatsu e:S concept

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Neat city car concept packs MINI-like good looks and 70mpg


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Oct
20th

RUSSIA: VW plant officially starts CKD kit assembly

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Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin and Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn today presided over the official start of CKD kit production at the automaker's Russian assembly plant in Kaluga. Full story...
Oct
20th

UK: Manufacturing sector administrations up 33%

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Administrations (bankruptcies) in the UK manufacturing sector have increased by 33% in the first nine months of 2009 compared with the same period last year, according to analysis by Deloitte. Full story...
Oct
20th

Nissan Micra

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Images of new supermini leak as firm reveals more about its small car, which gets a new platform and three-cylinder engine


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Oct
20th

2009 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Review

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Every time I get behind the wheel of a MINI, I feel like I'm a kid again. It definitely has to do with the car's playful character, pint-size proportions, and a certain lack of seriousness. The Cooper is proof that getting from point A to point B can be an adventure every time instead of a boring commute. Full story...
Oct
19th

Bluetooth Headsets from BMW and MINI : Drive Safely, Communicate Conveniently

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The driver of a BMW or MINI who wishes to always remain in touch also while travelling now has the choice of new Bluetooth headsets matched specifically to his car. These universal hands-free mobile phone communication systems are made up of a combined earplug/microphone unit and ensure smooth and reliable communication to the user's mobile phone through a Bluetooth connection, without requiring any kind of cable or wiring. Full story...
Oct
19th

2009 Dodge Journey SXT Review (video)

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It's nice to see at least one American automaker staying true to their family-hauling roots. In a market where crossover SUVs have largely made the minivan irrelevant, Chrysler and Dodge are the only remaining American brands that continue to offer one. Full story...
Oct
18th

BMW Innovation Days : The MINI Music Map

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A very special vision has been in the process of becoming reality at MINI ever since the year 2001 - the vision to intensify the interaction of man and machine, to allow mutual communication of car and driver, and therefore to make the time you spend in your car as pleasant as possible. Full story...
Oct
16th

UK: Bankrupt van maker LDV’s assets sold

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The assets of collapsed British van maker LDV have been sold to Eco Concept, administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers have revealed. Full story...
Oct
14th

FEATURE: Mini E set for UK ‘field trial’

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Mini's electric-drive 'E' (Mini E) is set for a UK trial which will start early in 2010, following similar efforts to test for real-world operating conditions in the US and Germany. Dave Leggett has driven one and considers some of the underlying issues facing electric vehicles. Full story...
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