| How Much Would it Cost to Fix Kanye West’s Lamborghini? |
May 24th, 2013 |
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Rapper Kanye West had some car trouble recently — paparazzi stationed in front of the house of girlfriend Kim Kardashian saw West’s custom Lamborghini Aventador being caught by Kardashian’s electric gate, and got it all on video. West’s Aventador was being delivered to the Kardashian house after getting serviced, TMZ reports. As the car made [...]
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| Nissan recalls more than 800000 cars |
May 24th, 2013 |
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced it is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles worldwide as a result of a steering wheel glitch. The firm said in a statement filed to the Japanese transport ministry that it was calling back models of the Nissan Micra, otherwise known at the March, built in the UK between 2002 and 2006. It was also recalling models of the Cube, produced in Japan in the same ...
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| Call for crisis talks on car manufacturing |
May 24th, 2013 |
FORD Australia says it will contribute to a government package to assist workers who are set to lose their jobs, as unions urged the government to hold crisis talks on the future of local car manufacturing. Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says the car maker needs to outline its plan to financially help 1200 sacked workers after announcing it will cease its manufacturing operations at its ...
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| Chevrolet begins selling diesel Cruze in U.S. |
May 24th, 2013 |
Available for $25,695, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel offers a segment-leading 46 mpg highway, and can go 717 miles on one tank of diesel fuel. ...
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| Germans fear electric cars BMW boss |
May 24th, 2013 |
BMW chief Norbert Reithofer has criticised Germans for being too sceptical about all-electric cars. Speaking in Munich, Reithofer, who has a degree in engineering, said BMW intended to earn money with its upcoming first electric car, the i3, and regarded the technology as very promising. "Whenever fundamental changes are in the offing in this country, people get fearful and start discussing ...
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| Skoda Octavia special edition alloys and sat-nav for $21990 driveaway |
May 24th, 2013 |
Skoda Octavia 90TSI, the Special Edition adds 16-inch alloy wheels, 'Columbus' satellite navigation system with 30GB hard drive and eight speakers, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, light assistant with 'coming home' and 'tunnel light' functions, and a centre rear armrest with storage compartment. Silver roof rails are also added to the wagon variant, ...
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| Spark Me Up: 2014 Chevy Spark EV Starts at $27,495 |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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For all intents and purposes, automakers aren’t making a nickel from the few electric cars they sell. Fiat says it’s losing $10,000 on every 500E, and while General Motors disputes the Volt’s red ink—estimated at more than $40,000 per car by some sources—Chevrolet is doling out a Costco-size discount on its new 2014 Spark EV. [...]
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| Acura NSX’s Development Discussed on New Wide Open Throttle |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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The Acura NSX still has a long way to go before its expected launch in 2015, but on this episode of Wide Open Throttle, hosts sit down with Ted Klaus, Global Development Chief at Acura, to chat about the new NSX and the development process behind the automaker’s new halo car. Being tasked with the [...]
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| McLaren 50 12C Special Edition Celebrates Automaker’s 50 Years |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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The P1 might be McLaren’s ultimate 50th anniversary present to itself, but that’s not the only way the automaker is celebrating. As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, McLaren today announced the limited-edition 50 12C and 50 12C Spider, bespoke special-edition models built by the McLaren Special Operations team. With just 100 units to be [...]
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| Drop top season Nothing says summer like a convertible |
May 23rd, 2013 |
There are good cars and not-so-good cars, but there is no such thing as a bad convertible on a sunny day. I know this because I have driven the Chrysler 200 convertible. ...
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| GMs Akerson awards two college scholarships to students from hometown |
May 23rd, 2013 |
General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson Thursday returned to his hometown of Mankato, Minn., to award two students at Mankato West High School with new college scholarships each worth $40,000. Akerson, who graduated from Mankato High School in 1966, and his wife, Karin, established the Akerson Family Scholarships this year to help a male and female student with their college education. ...
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| Ford still has a long way to go to match Toyota’s brand value |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Joe Hinrichs, the former Ford of Canada president who now oversees all of Ford's operations in both North and South America, says he and everyone at Ford have a laser-like focus on quality. Good thing on a bunch of fronts, especially when it comes to brand-building.Ford Motor has suffered a recent series of embarrassing recalls, and the delayed arrival of the new Lincoln MKZ - to fix quality ...
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| Ally will pay $2.1 billion to resolve ResCap claims |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Washington Ally Financial Inc. said Thursday it will pay $2.1 billion to resolve claims from creditors of its bankrupt mortgage unit, a move that should help the U.S. Treasury begin its exit. The Detroit-based auto lender said last week it had reached a deal for its troubled mortgage unit Residential Capital LLC to complete its bankruptcy restructuring. ...
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| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Starts Under $20K After Federal Tax Credit |
May 23rd, 2013 |
, whose 21-kilowatt-hour battery enables 82 miles of travel when fully charged, will start as low as $19,995, including an $810 destination charge and the maximum $7,500 federal tax credit. That undercuts ...
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| California car sales jump in the first quarter |
May 23rd, 2013 |
California new-car sales jumped nearly 13 percent in the first quarter of this year, reaching the highest first-quarter total since 2008.The California New Car Dealers Association said vehicle sales hit 403,658 in the first quarter, a 12.6 percent improvement from a year earlier."The recession that hit California's new vehicle market so drastically is finally disappearing from our ...
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| Ford Shortens Summer Vacation to Meet Demand |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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This year, Ford looks to add 200,000 vehicles worth of capacity to its 9 to 5 work shifts, as well as produce an additional 40,000 units by keeping select plants open an extra week during the company’s traditional two-week summer shutdown schedule. The plants that will be producing the extra 200,000 units will be Chicago [...]
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| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Manual Tested: “RS” Stands for “Regular Sonic” |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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After years of diluting its fabled SS badge, Chevrolet has sworn off applying it to models that are unworthy and unfun. But hold the applause, as there’s another letter sequence that wears the double-sided sticky tape: RS. This less-fondly remembered moniker, which is “a throwback to ‘Rally Sport,’ ” according to a Chevy spokeswoman, now goes [...]
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| CarMax Aids Richmond Community |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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 The CarMax Foundation granted $510,000 to Richmond-area charities in 2013. This is an important milestone as it is the first time The Foundation surpassed $500,000 in Richmond-area grants in one year.
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| 2014 Bentley Flying Spur drive review: No longer a Continental, Bentley's big sedan still crosses continents with ease |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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| Auto Club to cut automobile insurance for 1 million customers |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The average policyholder will see a $65 reduction in his or her annual bill. It's the Auto Club of Southern California's fourth rate decrease in the last nine ...
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| Grand Theft Auto V Gets A $150 Collector’s Edition Comes With A Hat |
May 23rd, 2013 |
two separate collector’s editions with the more expensive set packing in numerous physical items. First up is the $80 special edition for Grand Theft Auto V. Here’s all that comes with ...
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| Best deals on cars |
May 23rd, 2013 |
"An increase in new car sales post-recession has brought more used-car inventory into the market," says Ricky Beggs, a senior VP at research firm Black Book. As a result, the average one-to five-year-old auto today sells for 13% less than last year. "While prices have indeed started to come down, they are still noticeably higher than where they were prior to the recession," ...
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| Youths in Stockholm torch restaurant dozens of cars in 4th night of rioting |
May 23rd, 2013 |
A car set on fire burns, following riots in the Stockholm suburb of Kista late May 21, 2013, in this picture provided by Scanpix. (SCANPIX ...
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| Nissan Recalls 841000 Vehicles Worldwide |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Nissan Motor Co Ltd is recalling about 841,000 vehicles worldwide as a result of a steering wheel glitch. Japan's ...
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| Diver Neil Surfaces as Chester Firm's Star Employee |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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A keen sub-aqua diver who helped keep a Chester firm afloat during a massive overhaul project has won the company's Employee of the Year accolade - plus a GBP1000.00 cheque.
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| UPDATE 1-Mitsubishi Motors weighs capital shift dividends-sources |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Wed May 22, 2013 11:50pm EDT * Automaker may propose 10-for-1 reverse stock split * May also seek capital reorganisation * To clear $9 bln in accumulated losses * Shares drop 11.5 pct, after recent strong gains By Kentaro Sugiyama and Yoko Kubota TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp is taking steps toward resuming dividend payments after nearly a decade-long turnaround bankrolled by ...
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| Nissan in safety recall on Micras |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.The recall affects 133,869 Nissan Micras made between December 2002 and May 2006 and is part of a worldwide recall of 841,000 Micras.A Nissan Motor GB spokesman said: "Over time, the nut that holds on the steering wheel can become loose."Drivers could start notice some wobbling of the ...
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| Holden Toyota commit to Australia for now |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The two car makers left standing following Ford's decision to get out have reaffirmed their commitment to Australia, for now at least.However the dominant view is that the Australian car manufacturing industry is dying, which is a grave worry for the automotive component suppliers that represent more employees than the big car makers.Ford posted a $141 million annual loss in Australia on ...
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| UAW and Fiat battle over union’s multi-billion dollar stake in Chrysler |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The ongoing bitter dispute between the United Auto Workers and Fiat over the value of the union's stake in Chrysler sheds light on the reactionary character of this anti-labor organization. After imposing massive concessions on Chrysler workers, the UAW is now preparing to cash in, seeking billions of dollars for its holdings in the car company.The UAW became part-owner of Chrysler under ...
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| Lotus Exige S Roadster Brit’s quickest convertible here in 2014 |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Exige Cup and Exige Cup R. Powered by the same 257.5kW/400Nm supercharged 3.5-litre V6 powerplant and six-speed manual transmission as the $119,990 Exige S hardtop ...
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| Survey Bedbugs a growing problem in autos |
May 23rd, 2013 |
We all know that picking up hitchhikers is not generally a good idea, and there is one little stowaway that can really make life miserable for motorists. Her name is Cimex lectularius. ...
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| New Chinese govt subsidies to promote green cars |
May 23rd, 2013 |
A new subsidy policy is intended to promote the use of energy-saving automobiles, according to a Thursday report by the China Securities Journal.The previous policy, which expired at the end of last year, provided a subsidy of 50,000 yuan ($8,151) to automakers for every hybrid vehicle sold, while 60,000 yuan was provided for every electric vehicle sold.Miao Wei, head of the Ministry of Industry ...
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| Cars Damaged In Hurricane Sandy Now Flooding Local Market For Half-Off |
May 23rd, 2013 |
MIAMI (CBSMiami) -Hugo Caseiro believes he’s doing nothing wrong by rebuilding Hurricane Sandy flood cars and re-selling them around South Florida. Caseiro runs his company, C & C Auto of Miami, out of his family’s home off Southwest 8th street and 129th avenue. The longtime mechanic explained to CBS4's Chief Consumer Investigator Al Sunshine, ';The person who’s ...
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| Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan Unveiled, Known as “Attrage” in Thailand; Could Be Headed for the U.S. |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Remember a few months back when Mitsubishi unveiled its G4 Concept at the Shanghai Motor Show? Well now, we have the production version of that and it comes in the form of the Mirage sedan. The Mitsubishi Mirage sedan, or Attrage as it’s known as in Thailand, will go on sale there in June. There [...]
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| RPT-Ford to close Australia auto plants |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Wed May 22, 2013 9:14pm EDT SYDNEY May 23 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it is closing its two Australian auto plants and will cease production in the country in October 2016. Ford Australia Chief Executive Bob Graziano said the company will close its engine plant in Geelong and its assembly plant in Broadmeadows, both in the state of Victoria. The car manufacturer has struggled with ...
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| Ford steps on the gas production-wise |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. said it will bump up production in 2013 by 200,000 vehicles, due in part to increased demand on the West Coast. Ford said it plans to produce 3.4 million vehicles this year, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. The company said it will hire 3,500 new workers and add shifts at its Flat Rock, Mich., assembly plant, which will produce vehicles bound for the West Coast. The ...
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| California Green Car Company Tesla Repays Government Loan Early Silencing GOP Critics |
May 23rd, 2013 |
During the presidential debates last year, Mitt Romney pandered to his base through his painting of green energy companies, including Tesla Motors, as ...
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| Tesla repays $465M federal loan nine years early |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Tesla Motors Inc. said Wednesday it has repaid its $465 million U.S. Department of Energy loan nine years ahead of schedule. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the California automaker said it terminated the loan and reimbursement agreement with the DOE, a significant step for the company in shedding its image of a government-backed entity. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Monday ...
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| Rolls-Royce to supply 23 Airbus engines to US CIT |
May 23rd, 2013 |
(MENAFN) Britain's Rolls-Royce managed to secure a contract offered by US leasing company CIT Aerospace to supply engines in order to power 23 Airbus aircraft, reported Reuters,The world's second-largest maker of aircraft engines behind US group General Electric said that Trent XWB and Trent 700 engines were included in the deal.The Trent XWB engine was exclusively made for the Airbus ...
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| Ford Australia to stop making cars |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford is closing its two Australian auto plants and ending production of cars including the Falcon in 2016 amid soaring manufacturing costs and plummeting sales. The closure of the automaker's plants in the state of Victoria will mean the loss of 1,200 direct jobs, as well as affecting industries that supply parts and support, and will leave Ford as an import-only brand in Australia. Ford ...
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| Geely launches concept and energy-efficient cars |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Geely has revealed the KC Concept and energy-efficient EC7 at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. Insiders believe that Geely's remarkable achievement in style design will dramatically change the views of the industry and the market shaped in the past on self-owned vehicles design and will enhance the brand image and brand value of Geely Automobile. Geely KC Concept was first unveiled on 2013 ...
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| Ford to end auto production in Australia in 2016 |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Rain falls on a car at a Ford dealership in Sydney on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Ford Motor Co. said it was closing its two Australian auto plants and ending production in the country in 2016, amid soaring manufacturing costs and plummeting sales. (AP Photo/Rick ...
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| Ford closure domestic car manufacturing a shrinking industry |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Australia Ford's announcement today has been a long time coming. The Australian car manufacturing sector has been under pressure for at least 20 years. Soaring production costs and a high Australian dollar have ultimately made it cheaper for most Australian consumers to buy foreign-made cars. Analysts say 85 per cent of cars sold here are imported, and that number is expected to rise to 90 ...
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| 2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC Convertible Driven: Cruiser With an Attitude |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Driving the new Maserati GranTurismo MC convertible in the hills north of Milan was like living in the Land of Hairpin Corners. We’d rush up to a tight uphill turn, tap the tall shift lever in the manual gate and hear the Maserati V-8 blip a downshift. At 4200 pounds the GranTurismo MC convertible is [...]
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| Aaron Robinson: Why The Great Elon Musk Needs a Muzzle |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Before we go any further, let’s be clear on one thing: I’m a fan of Tesla Motors chief Elon Musk. It’s not because he’s both two years younger than me and, with a net worth of $2.7 billion, ranks 527th on Forbes’s 2013 list of ridiculously rich people. For that, I should hate him. I’m [...]
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| Strong Demand: Ford, Chrysler Reducing Summer Breaks |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Strong demands means shorter summer break.
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| 2013 Scion FR-S LT Update 13: Test Track Numbers |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Our FR-S' Revised Test Numbers
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| Spotted: Upcoming BMW M4 Testing at Nurburgring |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Shows off 450 hp, twin-turbo I-6
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| We Hear: 2015 Mazda3 Accidentally Revealed? |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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A slew of new models coming by 2017.
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| Italy to press Fiats Marchionne over commitment to country |
May 22nd, 2013 |
The Italian government plans to press Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne over concerns ...
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| Time to take some profits with this auto stock |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Carolyn Hey Carolyn,Congratulations on a great buy! You are sitting on a juicy gain which brings your question into focus.AutoCanada Inc. is a consolidator in the the auto dealership space. They currently own and operate 30 dealerships under the Chrysler, Nissan, Audi, and Volkswagen brands. At this time Ford, Honda, and Toyota are not allowing the company to buy into their systems. The company ...
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| Chrysler urges Congress to speed trade |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Washington -- Chrysler Group LLC urged a Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to approve legislation that will make it easier for the automaker to speed vehicle and parts shipments across North American borders. ...
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| Top 10 Most Brand-Loyal Cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Market data compiled by Experian Automotive indicates that during the second quarter of 2011 the compact Kia Forte sedan enjoyed the most brand loyalty among all new vehicles sold in the U.S., registering 68 percent repeat buyers for the Korean ...
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| VW to Retrofit Late-Model Diesel Vehicles to Prevent Misfueling |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Pumping gasoline into the tank of a diesel vehicle can be a costly mistake. To prevent that from happening, Volkswagen of America has issued a service action and will refit 209,500 diesel vehicles in the U.S., according to Automotive News. Affected models are TDI versions of the 2009-12 Jetta, the 2010-12 Golf and the 2009-12 Jetta SportWagen. "As diesel engine passenger vehicles become ...
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| Cars.com Reviews the 2013 Volvo S60 |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Cars.com reviewer David Thomas thinks that's the case with the 2013 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. This top-of-the-line trim adds a more powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine to the midsize sedan, but its base engine -- a turbocharged five-cylinder -- has more than enough power, Thomas ...
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| GM recalling 20000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Washington General Motors Co. said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts. The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling 18,871 2013 SRX SUVs in the United States and nearly 1,000 in Canada over concerns that a wheel could eventually fall off. GM has been investigating the issue of loosening wheel nuts since ...
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| Head2Head: 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus vs. 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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If this were a battle of which sports car had more syllables in its name, the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Pack would be at a dead heat with the 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus, as both have inordinately long names. Try ensuring your valet can make sense of them. Fortunately, this is a car comparison [...]
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| BMW-Toyota Sports Car Concept Taking Form |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The announcement earlier this year that BMW and Toyota would be teaming up to produce a sports car took many by surprise. Toyota needs help building its performance portfolio, but what does BMW get out of this partnership? Taking a closer look at the BMW-Toyota lineup that began in 2011, the relationship begins to make [...]
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| Fitch Sees Slower Growth for Captives |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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 Captive finance subsidiaries of major global manufacturers have continued to report very strong profit margins, driven by outstanding credit-loss performance and improved demand for their parents' products. Portfolio growth and credit quality gains are likely to moderate, however, as competition with banks heats up, says ratings agency Fitch.
Most captives reported robust origination trends in 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 as access to low-cost funding remained good and demand for parent products picked up.
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| Edmunds Offers Used Hybrid Advice |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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 Edmunds.com says that there are a few special factors that used hybrid shoppers should consider before making a deal.
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| Tie Rods Cause Sports Car Recall |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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 Maserati North America Inc. is recalling 7,438 model year 2005-08 Quattro Porte, 2008 Granturismo and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles.
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| Volkswagen Updating 2009-2012 TDI Cars to Prevent Potential Fueling Issues |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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In an effort to prevent gasoline from being pumped into diesel-powered vehicles, Volkswagen will retrofit the fuel filler neck on certain TDI models. Damage caused by the wrong fuel isn’t covered under Volkswagen’s warranty policy. A notice was sent to dealers last week and the automaker will begin notifying customers of the service campaign on [...]
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| Production at Ford Motor Co. increasing to nearly full capacity |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. will shorten its scheduled summer shutdown in efforts to boost its 2013 production by 200,000 vehicles, The Wall Street Journal reports. Normal summer shutdowns last about two weeks; Ford aims to cut that in half, adding 40,000 units of capacity. After adding 900 workers to its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo as well as another shift of workers to a Detroit-area plant, the ...
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| Why GM cares about pickup trucks more than any other vehicle |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Nothing matters more to the continued revival and future success of General Motors than the all-new, full-size pickups. Nothing.Not the ongoing revival of Cadillac, which seems to have gathered some steam with the well-received ATS and the impending remake of the CTS.Not the reinvented 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coming this fall as the brand's halo ...
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| Volkswagen moves to keep gas out of diesel cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
It has a simple retrofit solution It's hard to imagine a more painful mistake than accidently pumping gasoline into the tank of a diesel car, resulting in costly engine damage. Now Volkswagen is taking steps to make sure it never happens.The leading maker of car diesels in the U.S. plans to retrofit 209,500 cars with barriers to make sure motorists can't mistakenly pump gas into their ...
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| NewsWatch The 10 most truly made-in-America cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Domestic brands have the most American-made content in the U.S. according to a new index released by American University's Kogod School of Business. The index takes into account where each vehicle's parts were produced, but also the location of the manufacturer's headquarters and other details, all in an effort to help consumers buy American. Here are 10 vehicles that made the ...
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| Drugs and cars recovered in PSNI operation |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Drugs and cars with a combined value of more than £450,000 (€525,000) have been seized in Co Down by detectives investigating a suspected organised crime gang. Cannabis plants worth over £350,000 (€408,000) were recovered from a concealed cultivation factory in Ballyward near Castlewellan. Seven vehicles valued at upwards of £100,000, among them a number of top of ...
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| Drugs and cars seized in cannabis raid |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Drugs and cars with a combined value of more than £450,000 have been seized in Co Down by detectives investigating a suspected organised crime gang. Cannabis plants worth in excess of 350,000 were recovered from a concealed cultivation factory in rural Ballyward near Castlewellan while seven vehicles valued at upwards of 100,000, among them a number of top of the range models, were also ...
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| Forbes Earnings Preview Advance Auto Parts |
May 22nd, 2013 |
when the company reports its first quarter results on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of $1.61 after the company booked a profit of $1.79 a share a year earlier. Over the past three months, the consensus estimate has fallen from $1.74. For the fiscal year, analysts are projecting earnings of $5.52 per share. Revenue is expected to be $2.01 billion for the ...
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| 2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The sports car world's (s)lumbering giant
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| 2013 Audi Allroad 2.0T Quattro Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Audi Allroad 2.0T Quattro is a #Longroof Lover's Dream
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| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Quick Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid dials up efficiency and ditches hybrid awkwardness.
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew Cab and LT Z71 Crew Cab First Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado only evolves on the outside. Under the skin, there's a full-on revolution.
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| Building Tomorrow's Toyota |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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We Go Behind Closed Doors to Discover the Future of Toyota
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| 2013 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L NAV Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Honda CR-V is the blue-collar, lunch pail toting worker of the SUV segment.
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| 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Improved where it needs to be but in too low of a dose
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| Top 10 Incentives for May |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Now is the time to buy that car you've had your eye on.
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| 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec Quick Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec is a clutch short of being a full-fledged sports car.
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| 2013 Ford Taurus SHO Quick Drive |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO attempts to put a premium spin on the full size sedan. Does it succeed?
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| 2013 Ford Focus ST Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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After nearly a decade, the wait is over. Ford's hot hatch is back.
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| 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL goes tire-to-tire with the Toyota Prius V, but does it come out on top?
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| Sprint Velocity: Is the Future of In-Car Connectivity Here? |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Will Sprint bridge the gap between how we interact with tech, in- and outside of our cars?
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| Mazda MX-5 drops top for Frisbee fun |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Mazda has put a whole new spin on a classic game of catch. Partly filmed at the Longross race track in Surrey in the UK, the Frisbee changes hands between passengers while the two 118kW/188Nm 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder Mazda MX-5s are driven around in formation, sideways, and in tight smoke-filled ...
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| Korea Hot Stocks-Auto shares up on hopes of Hyundai weekend output |
May 22nd, 2013 |
SEOUL | Wed May 22, 2013 12:11am EDT SEOUL May 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's main KOSPI share index was up 0.55 percent at 1992.01 as of 0400 GMT. Stocks on the move on Wednesday include: **AUTO SHARES HIT OVER 1-MONTH-HIGH** Automobile shares reached a more than one-month high, fuelled by a media report that Hyundai Motor may be soon restart weekend production at its biggest factory ...
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| Rolls-Royce wins engine order from U.S. lessor CIT |
May 22nd, 2013 |
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce (RR.L) has won a contract to supply engines to power 23 Airbus (EAD.PA) aircraft ordered by U.S. leasing company CIT Aerospace, it said on Wednesday. Rolls, the world's second-largest maker of aircraft ...
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| Will Emirates love for environment drive in hybrid cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Manufacturers are waiting for interest in hybrids to grow Hybrid cars are reaching the Gulf in limited numbers. But those who want to do their bit for the environment, or make a statement, will have to dig deep into their resources -- the niche here is dominated by prestige, performance marques such as Porsche, Lexus, BMW and McLaren Automotive.And for now, these companies are not particularly ...
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| Rising car sales shrink annual summer plant shutdowns for Detroits Big Three |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Summer vacation will be cut short for more auto factory workers this year, as carmakers try to keep up with heightened demand. Detroit automakers plan to reduce their annual two-week July shutdowns at dozens of North American plants that produce popular models such as Ford Motor ...
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| IIHS Shows Behind The Scenes Crash Tests in New Video Series |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has launched an eight-part series that takes viewers inside the Institute’s Vehicle Research Center in Ruckersville, Virginia. The Institute goes behind the scenes to show how crash test dummies work, and how the IIHS engineers crash and evaluate the safety of every new car, SUV, minivan, and pickups [...]
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| Marten Transport to Participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial Automotive and Transportation Conference |
May 22nd, 2013 |
MONDOVI, Wis. -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq:MRTN) announced today that the Company is scheduled to present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference at the InterContinental Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time.The slides for this presentation will be available in the Investor Relations ...
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| Auto industry makes the case for incentives |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Linamar Corp. president Linda Hasenfratz said governments should offer incentives to attract new vehicle assembly plants to Canada. (MIKE ...
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| Exclusive Bob Lutz Chinese in bid to buy Fisker Automotive - sources |
May 22nd, 2013 |
WASHINGTON - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in U.S. taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it may end up paying more. ...
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| Holden VF Commodore scores five-star ANCAP safety rating |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Commodore scored 35.06 points out of 37, scoring maximum points in all but the frontal offset crash test component where it managed 14.06 out of 16. The five-star rating applies to ...
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| Longtime auto industry lobbyist will retire |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Washington - One of the longest serving auto industry lobbyists said late Tuesday he will retire early next year. Mike Stanton, president and CEO of the Association of Global Automakers, the trade association representing primarily Asian and luxury automakers, disclosed his decision at a meeting Tuesday. Stanton, who will be 69 when he retires, plans to spend more time with family and friends. ...
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| Honda showcases 9th generation Civic |
May 22nd, 2013 |
The Honda Place Nigeria has unveiled the ninth-generation Honda Civic in Lagos. It was recently face-lifted to incorporate upscale features such as sleek, energetic and aerodynamic design. Head of sales and marketing, Mr. Deepak Daryanani said the previous-generation Honda Civic had a revolutionary look, but added that Honda had chosen evolution for the latest model. The new Civic, according ...
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| Japan stocks climb Mitsubishi Motors Sony jump |
May 22nd, 2013 |
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese stocks extended gains early Wednesday, with exporters spurred after two Federal Reserve members suggested the central bank wasn't close to slowing monetary stimulus in the U.S. The Nikkei Stock ...
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| Is McLaren Preparing a Honda-Powered Porsche 911 Fighter? |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Thanks to the partnership between McLaren and Honda for Formula 1 and the success of McLaren’s road car division, there are rumors that the next McLaren road car set to be slotted below the 12C to fight the Porsche 911 will be powered by a Honda-developed engine. This speculation isn’t that far off the mark, [...]
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| Honda Aircraft Achieves Significant Milestones in Preparation for HondaJet Production |
May 21st, 2013 |
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The Honda Aircraft Company, a division of Honda Motors, announced new achievements and milestones during the development of the HondaJet during the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). The program has flown through 3,300 test points for stability, control, performance, landing gear, flight controls, and more. Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda [...]
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| Redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla Teased for First Time on Facebook |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Can nearly 30 million happy customers be wrong? As the top-selling nameplate in the world, the Toyota Corolla carries a lot of weight on its shoulders. In its introduction in the 1960s, it has grown into being a dominant force in the compact segment. But it’s recently gotten long in the tooth, as newer, faster, [...]
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| Nissan Altima V8 Supercars Meet Production Brethren at COTA, Have Best Results of Season |
May 21st, 2013 |
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z The Austin 400 last weekend at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas—which featured rounds 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the Australian V8 Supercar series—was an eventful occasion for Nissan: Not only was the Japanese manufacturer part of the championship’s first visit to North America, but its Altima sedans had their best [...]
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| Hennessey’s Ford Raptor–Based VelociRaptor SUV: Eight Seats, 600 hp |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Texas is a big state with big ambitions—the home of big trucks with big horsepower. Thanks to John Hennessey, the pride of Sealy, Texas (at a population of 6019, we might point out that’s not so big) the list of bigs now includes his VelociRaptor, a custom-built SUV converted from Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor that [...]
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