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While U.S. automakers are rushing to develop new small cars to take advantage of the rapidly growing market, established players like Honda is having trouble keeping up with the strong demand and is... -
Lincoln MKS racking up thousands of sales before launchMore than 8,600 orders have been placed for the 2009 Lincoln MKS even though the car isn’t set to go on sale officially until the end of the month. The large number of pre-orders has been attributed to Lincoln's non-traditional marketing techniques in promoting the car such as revealing full...
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Audi's future powertrain line-up revealedAudi’s line-up is set to expand in coming years with even more diverse models as the carmaker strives to reach its stated goal of selling more than 1.5 million vehicles by 2015. We’ve already seen the introduction of all new models such as the Q5 SUV, A5 coupe and R8 super-sports car in...
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Ford forced to make latest job cuts involuntaryFord is continuing with its aggressive turnaround plan in its bid to recover from multi-billion dollar losses in 2007, with the latest measure, announced on Wednesday, set to shed more than 2,000 of its full-time salary jobs in North America. We’ve already seen Ford cut the number of its...
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GM to announce tough restructuring planFalling demand for SUVs and pickups and the compounded effects of rising fuel prices and a slowing economy are hitting American automakers hard. Already reeling from shrinking market share and tough competition from cheaper Asian rivals, America's former Big 3 have been forced to speed up their...
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U.S. Alfa Romeo production could start as early as 2010The CEO of Italian carmaker Fiat, Sergio Marchionne, has revealed that a decision on U.S. production and re-launch plans for the Alfa Romeo brand could be made within six months and that negotiations are already taking place with companies in North America. However, a 2009 U.S. launch for Alfa...
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Michigan’s graduated driver licensing system has seen the number of 16-year-old drivers injured or killed in vehicle accidents drop dramatically over the past decade, and is proving so... -
Ferrari plots return to coachbuildingFerrari is planning a return to its coachbuilding heritage this year, catering to wealthy clients who desire something a little more exclusive than the 'off-the-shelf' Ferrari products. According to AutoWeek, the Italian sports car manufacturer will collaborate with at least three of its most...
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NICE electric sports car concept headed to London ShowThe Nice (No Internal Combustion Engine) electric car company is a UK-based manufacturer of full electric zero-emission vans, hatchbacks and scooters. The carmaker has revealed that it plans to expand into other segments - including the performance arena – with the unveiling of a new sports...
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Toyota Prius sales top 1 million units worldwideToyota has managed to rack up one million sales of its petrol-electric hybrid since the car first went on sale in Japan back in December 1997. At the end of April, Toyota said it had sold 1,028,000 Prius models with 100,000 finding a home in anti-hybrid Europe. Only last year Toyota’s...
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Update: Porsche denies Cayenne U.S. production plansUpdate: Porsche has confirmed that it has no need to build its Cayenne SUV in North America and has no plans to do so at a later date. A spokesman for the carmaker has revealed that Porsche will be immune to the negative effects of a weak U.S. dollar though until 2013 due to hedging so has no...
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Ford Australia Reveals New FPV Falcon RangeFord Australia has revealed a range of new high-performance six-cylinder and V8-powered muscle sedans and utes based on its recently launched FG Falcon. Two different engines are available: an entry-level 4.0L turbocharged straight-six with 415hp (310kW) on tap and a 5.4L ‘Boss’ V8 with...
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Rising raw material prices and manufacturing processes have forced carmakers to search for new ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs, and it’s not only volume manufacturers that are... -
Last Lamborghini Reventon arrives in Las VegasIf you were still holding out for one of Lamborghini's ultra-exclusive Reventons, you may be in luck as the last model available for sale has turned up at the exotic car brand’s dealership in Las Vegas. While the Reventon’s official price stands at around $1.4 million, this final one is...
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Chrysler wants small cars as soon as possibleThe Detroit 3 are hoping to change their reputation for chiefly supplying petrol-thirsty SUV's, with a view to getting small and mid-sized vehicles onto the market as soon as possible and one of the most active among the trio is Chrysler. The carmaker’s co-president and former CEO, Tom...
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Arios GT-R carbon-fiber aero kitThe new Nissan GT-R has been attracting attention from many tuning houses, especially the major Japanese ones such as Top Secret and Mines who have worked with the GT-R previously. Arios, a lesser known company in the competitive aftermarket tuner scene the world but renowned in its home country of...
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Spy video and interior shots of 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLKMercedes Benz has lost ground in the premium coupe segment against its main rival BMW and its more recent E92 3-series coupe, so it comes as little surprise that engineers are rushing to complete development of the all-new 2009 CLK. Near production-ready CLK test mules have been spotted near...
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Ford adds Titanium X Sport edition to Mondeo line-upFord has added a new flagship model to its Mondeo line-up with the introduction of the new Titanium X Sport range topper. The new designation adds a number of styling accessories to the Mondeo, along with a brand new diesel engine. Available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles, Titanium X...
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California has some of the toughest emissions and fuel-economy regulations in the world and with news 17 other states are considering adopting these same harsh standards carmakers are starting to... -
Obama dismisses fuel tax holiday, blames SUVs for Detroit 3 woesPresidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama has slammed pleas from opponent Hillary Clinton to grant a summer holiday from federal fuel taxes. Obama defended his position, stating that America's dependence on foreign oil was the product of a greedy domestic auto industry and reducing the tax will...
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Daimler open to Jaguar and Land Rover partnershipDaimler has been tied with a number of carmakers in the recent past, including the likes of BMW, Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin, in regards to possible partnerships and supply deals. Soon, we may be able to add Jaguar and Land Rover to that list in as the German giant is open to forming a partnership...
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Nissan considering London trial for new electric vehiclesEarlier this week Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn revealed there were plans to launch a new family of electric-vehicles for both Renault and Nissan and the first of these are expected to be on the market by 2010. Before their launch, Nissan will conduct extensive testing of its new electric...
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Shelby Distribution commemorative Ford GT40 MkIIIn celebration of Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday, Shelby Distribution USA under license from Shelby, will build a limited run of replicas of the original 1966 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT40 race car. The original cars are credited with wins in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where they took...
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Jerry York: Ford should sell Volvo and MercuryThe former CFO of Chrysler and chief aide to Kirk Kerkorian and his Tracinda investment company, Jerry York, has given some insight about his thoughts on the current state of Ford and its subsidiaries. York, who met with Ford CEO Alan Mulally last month, thinks the Blue Oval chief will sell Volvo...
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