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Archive: September 2008

 
The U.S. Capitol Building

$25 billion auto industry loan package approved by President Bush

Call it a bailout or call it an aid package, the car industry is only concerned with securing the funds it believes it needs to remain competitive as CAFE standards tighten. The federal government has taken heed of calls from both unions and the carmakers, with both houses of Congress having...

September 30, 2008 by  20
 
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Heuliez plans to unveil all-electric concept in Paris

For anyone unfamiliar with Heuliez, it is a French specialty manufacturer that builds a number of niche vehicles and Body-in-White rolling chassis structures for several... September 30, 2008 by 


 
Nissan targeting Porsche with the new 370Z

Nissan targeting Porsche with its new 370Z

The Los Angeles Auto Show will be a big event again this year, as many carmakers have model reveals planned. None are more central to the carmaker's brand image than the... September 30, 2008 by  7


 
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Next-generation NSX may be limited to Acura markets only

The last NSX, discontinued in 2005, was branded as both a Honda and an Acura, depending upon the market it was sold in. That could change for the next-generation NSX... September 30, 2008 by  3


 
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Renault reveals Kangoo Be Bop, based on Kangoo Compact Concept

Renault's funky Kangoo line of micro-vans, or MPVs, gains a new member today as the company reveals the Be Bop, modeled closely on the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Kangoo... September 30, 2008 by 


 
2010 Volkswagen Golf

VW to add R-Line trim to sixth-generation Golf

Just a few days ago we learned of Volkswagen's plans to introduce a new, more powerful version of the Golf GTI, dubbed the GTI Plus. An all-new R-model, the R42, is... September 30, 2008 by  2


 
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VW Jetta TDI used to set new Guinness fuel economy record

The Guinness World Record for lowest fuel consumption has been claimed by hypermiling power couple John and Helen Taylor at the wheel of a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Burning... September 30, 2008 by  2


 
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Williams' two-year loss hits $88m

Sep.30 (GMM) British team Williams last year recorded a second consecutive annual loss. According to accounts filed on Tuesday by the jointly Frank Williams and Patrick Head... September 30, 2008 by 


 
Larry Dixon's Top Fuel car at 2008 Gatornationals. Image by Flickr user camaroguy327.

Honda admits interest in Heidfeld

Sep.30 (GMM) Nick Heidfeld could be set to move from BMW-Sauber to Honda for the 2009 season. The struggling Japanese team's chief executive Nick Fry told spox.com that he is... September 30, 2008 by 


 
2012 BMW M3 DTM concept

Ferrari must 'act' on pitstop blunders

Sep.30 (GMM) Ferrari should simply abandon its unique electronic 'traffic lights' approach to F1 pitstops, former team driver and triple world champion Niki Lauda insists... September 30, 2008 by 


 
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Ferrari retains entire F1 driver team

Sep.30 (GMM) Ferrari's entire team of formula one drivers is staying together for 2009. Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa will head the challenge in the race cockpits, while... September 30, 2008 by 


 
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Ferrari title not over yet - Gene

Sep.30 (GMM) Despite suffering a serious setback in Singapore, Felipe Massa's title charge is not over yet, Ferrari test driver Marc Gene insists. The Spaniard, whose... September 30, 2008 by 


 
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 at the 2012 Dubai 24 Hours race

Spanish F1 team takes next step

Sep.30 (GMM) Adrian Campos has taken the next step to forming a Spanish formula one team, the country's press reports. The national El Mundo newspaper claims that the former... September 30, 2008 by 


 
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Ferrari One-to-One customization program extended to 599 GTB Fiorano

At the Geneva Auto Show in March, Ferrari debuted its One-to-One personalization program on the 612 Scaglietti, offering a unique and completely individualized customization... September 30, 2008 by 


 
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BMW next to face FIA engine checks

Sep.30 (GMM) BMW is to be the third engine manufacturer subjected to inspections to test conformity with the engine freeze. After Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes-Benz unit was... September 30, 2008 by 


 
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No more updates for 2008 Renault

Sep.30 (GMM) Renault's Singapore grand prix-winning R28 car received its final update ahead of the F1 night race. Among the last developments for the 2008 single seater... September 30, 2008 by 


 

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