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Jan
14th

Focus-based Lincoln takes aim at the MINI – Lincoln C concept

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Surprise Lincoln concept shows that US luxury cars don't always have to big... Full story...
Jan
14th

Toyota managers may buy cars to help its earnings

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Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday its some 2,200 general managers may buy Toyota cars by the end of the financial year on March 31 in a voluntary effort to help minimise its earnings deterioration. Full story...
Jan
14th

F1: Teams to use ‘mini-KERS’ at some races?

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According to a report in the Spanish press, some teams may be planning a partial deployment of KERS systems in 2009. Full story...
Jan
13th

France says likely to boost carmakers’ capital

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France is likely to announce measures to boost carmakers' capital at a meeting on January 20 aimed at helping the country's battered auto industry, Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday. Full story...
Jan
12th

2010 Lincoln MKT Preview

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Pressing onwards towards a comprehensive vehicle lineup, Ford's Lincoln division will soon have a striking new crossover in showrooms. With seating for 7 and a very distinctive look, the 2010 Lincoln MKT is geared towards the luxury-minded buyer looking to downsize from a large SUV or upsize from a minivan. Full story...
Jan
12th

2010 Lincoln MKT Preview

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Pressing onwards towards a comprehensive vehicle lineup, Ford's Lincoln division will soon have a striking new crossover in showrooms. With seating for 7 and a very distinctive look, the 2010 Lincoln MKT is geared towards the luxury-minded buyer looking to downsize from a large SUV or upsize from a minivan. Full story...
Jan
11th

Updated Mini Cooper Cabriolet takes the stage at NAIAS

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The folks at MINI have been busy updating their popular Convertible, and the fruits of their labor were on display at this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). BMW says the revised model gets various updates to packaging, safety and styling while leaving its cheeky personality unchanged. Fans of the Mini lineup noted the model's subtle size increase and various evolutionary styling updates. Full story...
Jan
11th

Updated Mini Cabriolet takes the stage at NAIAS

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The folks at MINI have been busy updating their popular Convertible, and the fruits of their labor were on display at this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). BMW says the revised model gets various updates to packaging, safety and styling while leaving its cheeky personality unchanged. Fans of the Mini lineup noted the model's subtle size increase and various evolutionary styling updates. Full story...
Jan
9th

GERMANY: BMW 2008 sales down 4.3%

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BMW Group ended 2008 with what it called a "moderate" 4.3% overall decrease in unit sales though expanded ranges helped Mini and Rolls-Royce both set records. Full story...
Jan
9th

Mercedes GLK unveiled

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Mercedes mini ML has been revealed... And Auto Express has the first official pictures Full story...
Jan
9th

2009 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review (video)

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There are those that would have you believe that the minivan is dead, uncool, or otherwise made irrelevant amidst the sea of SUVs flooding today's marketplace. With Ford and GM out of the game, it's the originator of the minivan species that's been left as its sole North American-based manufacturer. Full story...
Jan
8th

JAPAN: Fit Honda is 2008 champ

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Honda Motor's Fit (aka Jazz), launched at the 2007 Tokyo motor show, was the top selling car in Japan (excluding sub-660cc minivehicles) last year, ahead of Toyota's often-dominant Corolla and Vitz (aka Yaris) models. Full story...
Jan
7th

Bush leaves CAFE decision for Obama:

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The Bush administration has decided to punt its promised decision on new fuel economy standards to the Obama administration. Full story...
Jan
7th

Audi S1 – exclusive pictures

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We take a look at Audi's top secret MINI Cooper S rival, and reveal how pocket rocket is shaping up. Full story...
Jan
7th

Grand-Am: In preparation for the Daytona 24 classic

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Darren Law and Dominik Farnbacher waited until the final day to set the fastest laps of the "Roar Before the Rolex 24" Grand-Am Rolex at Daytona International Speedway. Full story...
Jan
5th

CHINA: Government mulls car purchase incentives

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China's Ministry of Commerce is mulling over incentives for old car replacement in order to boost China's car market. Reports in China suggest that possible measures are also being considered in the context of longer-term aims, such as encouraging the consumption of smaller and more environment friendly cars. Full story...
Jan
5th

BorgWarner rejects unsolicited tender offer

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Auto supplier BorgWarner Inc. has advised shareholders to reject an unsolicited offer by Toronto-based TRC Captial Corp. to buy 2.5 million shares of the auto supplier at a discount. TRC made a )x("”",mini tender-offer” to BorgWarner shareholders on Dec. Full story...
Jan
5th

JAPAN: Auto sales hit 34-year low

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Japanese sales of new vehicles, excluding minivehicles, fell to a 34-year low of 3,212,342 units in 2008 - nearly half of the 1990 peak. Full story...
Dec
29th

2009 Mini E Electric Vehicle

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2009 Mini E Electric Vehicle
2009 Mini E Electric Vehicle - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
Ready or not, electric cars are coming. Mini is the latest brand to join the kilowatt club with a clever conversion called - minus Verne Troyer's blessing - the Mini E.

Ready or not, electric cars are coming. Mini is the latest brand to join the kilowatt club with a clever conversion called - minus Verne Troyer's blessing - the Mini E.


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Dec
29th

Report: BMW’s Mini to grow in ’09, Skoda cuts targets

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BMW's Mini brand aims to grow next year in albeit deteriorating market conditions, which spoiled Volkswagen's Skoda brand growth plans, magazine auto motor und sport said on Saturday. Full story...
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