| Cars burning as Stockholm braces for fifth night of riots |
May 24th, 2013 |
Firemen extinguish a row of burning cars in the Stockholm suburb of Rinkeby after youths rioted in several different suburbs around Stockholm for a fourth consecutive night, late Thursday, May 23, 2013. AP PHOTO/SCANPIX, FREDRIK SANDBERG STOCKHOLM--At least six cars were torched in a Stockholm suburb late Thursday, as the Swedish capital braced for a fifth night of riots. Firefighters were ...
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| 2013 Land Rover LR2 First drive |
May 24th, 2013 |
Land Rover LR2 was in need of exactly the refresh it is getting for the 2013 model year. The question remains, however: With many competitors in its price range, will the 2013 LR2's price, which ranges from slightly more than $37,000 to just over $42,000 depending on trim level, set it adrift in a sea of ...
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| Bridge collapses in Washington state — cars people in water |
May 24th, 2013 |
By Andrew Rafferty and Justin Kirschner, NBC News A bridge along Interstate-5 in Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, leaving at least two cars and some people submerged in water, according to Washington State Patrol.It was unclear how many people were in the Skagit River, the waterway in northern Washington that the four-lane bridge crossed.The incident happened around 7 p.m. local ...
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| GM Recalls 2013 Cadillac SRX For Loose Lug Nuts |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not yet posted this recall to their website, the recall of select 2013 Cadillac SRX models has been posted on the Transport Canada website and Cadillac dealers have been notified. The vehicles involved in the recall are equipped with 18-inch wheels with potentially loos wheel nuts. [...]
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| The Physics Of Redline: Secrets of Sky-High Engine Speeds |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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The term “Redline” technically refers only to the red hashmarks on a tachometer, but it is synonymous with maximum engine speed. The 9000-rpm Porsche 911 GT3 and Ferraris prove that, even if redlines are dropping with the proliferation of turbocharged and diesel engines, there are still some high achievers out there. In the above illustration [...]
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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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| Auction: 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Wagon Has Hidden Shotgun Holder |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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If we had our way, there’d be a wagon variant of every sedan on the market. While we’re left to dream of Aston Martin Rapide wagons, a wealthy Italian man put his money where his mouth is. The result is the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Touring Bellagio wagon, which is now up for auction. Hand built [...]
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| Foreign automakers expect overall U.S. sales in 2013 to top 15.1M |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Washington Several large foreign automakers said they expect U.S. auto sales in 2013 will top 15.1 million vehicles, but one warned the summer buying season may ...
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| Chrysler takes a jab at Tesla |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Sergio Marchionne, left, the CEO of Chrysler Group and Fiat, isn't happy by the claim of Tesla CEO Elon Musk that Tesla is the first automaker to repay all of its ...
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| Priced: 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Starts at $27,495 Before Rebates and Incentives |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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The all-electric subcompact segment is suddenly heating up. We recently got behind the wheel of the 2013 Fiat 500e and now, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is joining in on the fun. Chevy has given its pint-sized EV a starting price of 27,495, but you can get it for as low as $199 a month [...]
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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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| 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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| Chrysler jabs Tesla over loan repayment |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Sergio Marchionne, left, the CEO of Chrysler Group and Fiat, isn't happy by the claim of Tesla CEO Elon Musk that Tesla is the first automaker to repay all of its ...
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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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| 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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| Limousine Fire In California Raises Questions About Car Fires |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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A tragic limo fire in California raises many questions: How did the limo catch fire? Was the fire caused by an auto defect? Learn more from The McClellan Law Firm.
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| Youths torch restaurant cars in Sweden riots |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Groups of youth have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting. Police spokesman Kjell Lindgren says at least 30 cars were set ablaze across western and southern Stockholm early Thursday. Firefighters said they have "never before seen so many fires raging ...
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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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| GM to donate first production model of 2013 Cadillac CTS Vsport to SAE Foundation |
May 23rd, 2013 |
General Motors Co. said Wednesday that it will donate to the SAE Foundation the first production model of the 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport, including a performance driving school package. Mary Barra, ...
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| Model A museum opens in southwestern Michigan |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Hickory Corners, Mich. A new Ford dealership opened up in southwestern Michigan. Actually, ...
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| Ford cites high costs currency for decision to quit making cars in Australia |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. will shut its two Australian auto plants in October 2016, blaming a strong currency and costs that are hitting manufacturers just as the country looks for other sectors of its economy to cushion the end of a mining boom.Ford Australia will close its engine plant in Geelong and its vehicle assembly plant in Broadmeadows, both in Victoria state, with the loss of 1,200 jobs, Ford ...
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| Auto industry can survive Holden MD |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford will close its Australian manufacturing operations , saying that he ';truthfully believe[s] that not only can auto making in this country survive, but it can also thrive';. ';The announcement ...
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| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Priced at $27,495, With $199/Month Lease |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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When the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV goes on sale this summer, it will carry an MSRP of $27,495 including $810 destination and before government credits and rebates. With the full $7500 federal tax credit, the Spark EV could cost just $19,995, while state incentives could lower that price as much as $2500 more. In California, [...]
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| Cars made in Brazil are deadly |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The cars roll endlessly off the local assembly lines of the industry's biggest automakers, more than 10,000 a day, into the eager hands of Brazil's new middle class. The shiny new Fords, Fiats, and Chevrolets tell the tale of an economy in full bloom that now boasts the fourth largest auto market in the world. What happens once those vehicles hit the streets, however, is shaping up as ...
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| Burger distractions led to $15 million in police car crash settlement |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Santa Clara County, Calif., agreed to settle for $15 million a suit stemming from a car crash triggered by a police officer eating a hamburger while driving. Sheriff's Deputy Greg Markovic took his eyes off the road three times on Jan. 9, 2012, in San Jose -- once each for the burger, a stuck radio microphone and an accidentally switched-on light -- and struck a Honda driven by Diem Van ...
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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 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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| Ford to cease vehicle production in Australia |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. will stop manufacturing vehicles in Australia in 2016, a continent where the Dearborn automaker has produced automobiles for about nine decades. Ford on Wednesday said two manufacturing sites - Broadmeadows and Geelong - will close, resulting in 1,200 job losses. Ford said it has lost about $581 million in Australia in the last three years. "All of us at Ford remain committed ...
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| Spied! 2015 Toyota Prius Caught Perusing Highway…We Think |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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It’s pretty safe to assume that this slab-sided thing caught by the friendly people at our sister publication Motor Trend is undoubtedly a Toyota. It was seen this morning on the Interstate 405 just miles from Toyota’s Torrance headquarters; neighbor Honda typically uses California plates for its cars out our way. But what it is remains unclear. With an [...]
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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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| 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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| 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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| Bob Lutz’s VL Automotive and Chinese Partner May Buy Fisker |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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There may still be life left in Fisker yet. Bob Lutz’s VL Automotive, makers of the V-8-powered version of the Fisker Karma , is reportedly looking into buying Fisker out of bankruptcy, with the help of a Chinese auto parts supplier. Reuters reports that Lutz’s VL Automotive and Chinese part supplier Wanxiang Group made a [...]
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| Tesla Fully Repays Government Loan Nine Years Early |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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Not long after offering 2.7 million additional shares, Tesla has just announced that the company has fully repaid the Department of Energy loan that wasn’t due until late in 2022. The announcement follows a string of recent company updates, including how Tesla sells and warranties the Model S. Tesla wired $451.8 million to fully repay [...]
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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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| Sri Lanka says no Rolls Royce at CHOGM |
May 22nd, 2013 |
"I’m drawn to cinema because I have absolute faith in its transformative power, in its ability to raise human awareness," says Nandana ...
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| Saudi craze has cars driving on two wheels |
May 22nd, 2013 |
A new racing craze in Saudi Arabia called "sidewalk skiing" has cars driving on two wheels while people cling to the outside of the vehicle. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown ...
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| Michigan Democrats Lay Out Auto Insurance Bills |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Detroit’s Democratic state House Caucus is laying out an effort to change Michigan’s auto insurance policies. The package of legislation was revealed during a news conference in Detroit. Republicans control the state Legislature. Under the proposal, insurance companies couldn’t use credit history, education or occupation in determining a person’s premium. It would also ...
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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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| 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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| Growing number of Americans going carless |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Bicyclists ride along Market Street earlier this month in San Francisco, where the number of cyclists has surged 71 percent between 2006 and 2011. This appears to be a nationwide trend, as nearly 10 percent of American households are ...
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| BRIEF-Ex-GM exec Bob Lutz Chinas Wanxiang offer $20 mln for Fisker Automotive-sources |
May 22nd, 2013 |
DETROIT | Wed May 22, 2013 3:07pm EDT DETROIT May 22 (Reuters) - * Former GM exec Bob Lutz, China's Wanxiang Group offer $20 million for Fisker Automotive - ...
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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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| Schumacher and Rosberg Take to Nürburgring in Mercedes-AMG F1 Car, AMG Road Cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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What’s life like for a successful, retired F1 driver? Just ask Michael Schumacher, who isn’t exactly whittling away his remaining days in a rocking chair. He recently gathered with former Mercedes-AMG Petronas teammate Nico Rosberg, as well as retired racing drivers Bernd Schneider, Bernd Mayländer, and Karl Wendlinger at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for some friendly [...]
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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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| DMS Integrates Payment Assurance Technology |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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 Payment assurance provider Ituran is offering full integration of its technology with Finance Express' dealer management system (FEXDMS).
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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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| 30 cars set ablaze in third night of rioting in Stockholm |
May 22nd, 2013 |
A night of unrest in Stockholm saw 30 cars set on fire in southern and western areas of Sweden's capital and the arrest of eight people, police said. Officials said rioters set cars on fire and threw stones at police officers and firefighters Tuesday, Swedish news agency Tidningarnas Telegrambyra reported Wednesday. The rioting Tuesday spread to areas that hadn't been affected in the ...
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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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| Minnesota Midwest Gas Prices Spike Before Memorial Day |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Generally, gas prices spike leading into Memorial Day weekend, which signifies the start of summer road-trip season. This year, refinery issues in the Midwest are putting a bigger hurt on Minnesota and surrounding states than the rest of the country. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.65. On average, Minnesota drivers are paying $4.27 for a gallon, ...
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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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| 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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| 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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| 2013 Hyundai Azera Limited Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Hyundai Azera Limited is quiet, comfortable, attractive, and ultimately forgettable.
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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 Cadillac XTS4 Platinum Road Test |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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The 2013 Cadillac XTS4 Platinum is reminiscent of the big, comfortable, wing-tipped models of years past
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| 2013 Ford C-Max Energi review notes: Debating the price premium of the plug-in |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: To the people-hauling, errand-running masses, the Ford C-Max's form and function make a lot of sense.
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| Infiniti aiming to become quality leader among luxury brands |
May 22nd, 2013 |
says becoming a leader in vehicle quality is fundamental to the brand’s goal of tripling global sales within five years and establishing itself as a serious player in the luxury market. Automotive News reports the directive comes from the very top, with the CEO ...
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| Ex-Ford Motor executives charged with Argentina brutalities |
May 22nd, 2013 |
(40 mins ago) Three former Ford Motor Co executives have been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly targeting Argentine union workers for kidnapping and torture after the 1976 military coup. All three men are now in their 80s. Their case is part of a new wave of prosecutions focusing on corporate support for the dictators who ran Argentina in 1976-1983, and the 150-page indictment ...
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| Citroen DS5 HDi diesel crossover wagon added to local line-up |
May 22nd, 2013 |
has been added to the local crossover wagon line-up, giving buyers an alternative to the existing petrol variant. Priced from $51,990 and powered by a 120kW/340Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, ...
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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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| Seoul shares end at 7-week high on foreign buying autos |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Wed May 22, 2013 3:23am EDT * Seoul shares rise as foreign buying extends to 4th day * Auto stocks rally on hopes over union agreement SEOUL May 22 (Reuters) - Seoul shares hit a 7-week closing high on Wednesday on robust foreign investor buying after Federal Reserve officials played down the chances of scaling back the bank's stimulus programme, with rallies in autos further lifting the ...
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| Three Former Saab Execs Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges |
May 22nd, 2013 |
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If you were at the top of the executive food chain back when the now-defunct Saab was still making vehicles, then your week didn’t get off on the right foot. Former Saab CEO Jan-Aake Jonsson, Chief Financial Officer Karl-Gustav Lindstroem, and former general counsel Kristina Geers were all arrested in an accounting-fraud probe. All three [...]
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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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| Train service to resume from Connecticut to NYC Wednesday |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Transportation officials said Tuesday would be the last day of hampered rail commutes from Connecticut to New York City because of last week's train accident. A Metro-North train derailed Friday and sideswiped another train, injuring 70 people and tearing up 2,000 feet of track. Both Metro-North and Amtrak will resume full service Wednesday, The Hartford Courant reported. Amtrak said it ...
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| Automakers dealers object to rental recall bill |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Washington Automakers came under harsh criticism for opposing a bill that would require rental car companies to ground all recalled vehicles before they are repaired. At a Senate Commerce subcomittee hearing Tuesday, the president and chief executive officer of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Mitch Bainwol, came under tough questioning from several key Democratic senators. Automakers ...
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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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| 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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| 2014 Toyota Corolla sedan teased ahead of June 6 debut |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Toyota Corolla Furia concept (pictured below) that debuted at January’s Detroit auto show. The teaser image reveals a sleek tail-light design spanning the rear-quarter panel and the bootlid and a lip spoiler - both inherited from the aggressively styled concept. The production car's 'S' badging also points ...
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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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| Forza Motorsport 5 teased for XBox One |
May 22nd, 2013 |
. The latest iteration of a video game that Microsoft claims is the highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years, Forza Motorsport 5 promises to set a new benchmark for racing games with an even greater sensation of being behind the wheel of a real car. Teased with a video showing the ...
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| Saab executives arrested in accounting fraud investigation |
May 22nd, 2013 |
executives, including the company’s past CEO, have been arrested by Swedish officials as part of an accounting fraud investigation. The Swedish Economic Crime Authority’s chief prosecutor, Olof Sahlgren, confirmed three people were questioned on Monday in relation to ';grave attempts to complicate tax controls';. While Sahlgren declined to name those involved, Bloomberg ...
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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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| Police nab fake soldier recover N15m cars |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Olakpe, on Tuesday said the command also arrested about 29 suspects for various crimes in different parts of the ...
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| Lexington food trucks pilot program to go before council for first reading |
May 22nd, 2013 |
Urban County Council spent two hours on Tuesday discussing myriad details about a proposed six-month pilot program to create five food truck zones downtown.The discussion covered everything from where and when the trucks can set up on the street to who and how it would be enforced. Council members at Tuesday's work session eventually voted to send the pilot project to Thursday night's ...
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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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| Hold Up: Next-Gen Land Rover Defender, New Engine Factory in India Shelved For Now |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Remember Land Rover’s plans to introduce a new Defender in the next few years? Unfortunately for fans of the iconic nameplate, this has been put on hold, along with the opening of Land Rover’s latest engine plant in India. The original plan was to offer a lightweight Defender model but now, it’s back to the [...]
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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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| Photo of the Day: Herbie! |
May 21st, 2013 |
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We’re going to bug you with our newest feature. Bug you. Get it? Because it’s a picture of a… ahh, okay, forget it. That was lame. Seriously, though. New feature. We’re going to call it…ready…”Photo of the Day!” But not every day. Not at first. For now, this semi-regular feature will jump into our photo [...]
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| 2014 BMW M5: New Gadgetry Built for Speed and Comfort |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Just as it did to the 5-series, BMW is making subtle yet significant changes to the M5 for 2014. But while those upgrades border on inconsequential, the brand will offer an optional Competition package that reinforces the M5′s position as the purest among high-performance sedans. It’s the Bavarians’ latest response to the high-performance luxury arms [...]
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| Red Bull Racing RB8 Edition of the Renault Mégane: Cool, But We’ll Wait for the Infinitis |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Not to knock the Hot Wheels Camaro, but it does seem like we Americans miss more often than we succeed when gussying up special-edition cars. European automakers, too, have released hundreds (if not thousands) of limited-run models with paint-and-tape themes that could shame even Jerry Lewis—but when they get it right, they really get it [...]
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4MATIC Long-Term Intro: Long-Haul Busybody |
May 21st, 2013 |
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It was somewhere in southwestern Pennsylvania when we realized that we were driving faster in our Mercedes-Benz GL450 4MATIC seven-passenger long-term SUV than the Porsche 914 2.0 behind us had probably ever driven. READ MORE ››
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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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| Forza Motorsport 5 Announced, Coming to Xbox One (W/ Video, Poll) |
May 21st, 2013 |
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The first racing game for a next-generation video game console is coming. When Microsoft revealed the new Xbox One (the replacement for Xbox 360) today, the company noted that Forza Motorsport 5 was coming to the new console this holiday season. With the announcement comes a new trailer featuring the new McLaren P1 and the [...]
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| Report: Land Rover LR2 May Become Mini-Discovery |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Defender to Go Upscale
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| TOTD: What New Cars Should Offer a Manual Transmission? |
May 21st, 2013 |
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Years ago, automakers offered manual transmissions on most vehicles in their lineup. Today, advancements in automatic transmission design and new computer-controlled dual-clutch transmissions offer quick shifting and fuel economy rivaling conventional manual transmissions. Compound that with fewer American drivers interested in rowing their own gears, and it’s not surprising that most new cars debut without [...]
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| Cars and cancer treatment pre-occupy terminally ill Iain Banks |
May 21st, 2013 |
By Li-mei Hoang LONDON | Tue May 21, 2013 11:24am EDT LONDON May 21 (Reuters) - Terminally ill Scottish author Iain Banks has been talking online about cars, carbon footprints and chemotherapy for treating his cancer in a new update to fans. The novelist, who recently enjoyed a short holiday to a northern Scottish island, said on his website Banksophilia that if his "tumours have ...
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| Inside the IIHS Crash Tests Video |
May 21st, 2013 |
You're probably familiar with how front, side and rear crash tests work, but what about the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's newest and toughest test -- the frontal small-overlap evaluation? Small-overlap crashes account for nearly a quarter of frontal crashes that result in serious or fatal injury, the agency reports. The test is meant to mimic when a vehicle's driver-side ...
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| PURE Introduces Auto Insurance Option to Massachusetts Drivers |
May 21st, 2013 |
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), the policyholder-owned property/casualty insurer that exclusively caters to high net worth individuals and families, will begin offering automobile insurance to its membership in Massachusetts. PURE began insuring fine homes, jewelry and art collections, excess liability and watercraft in the Commonwealth in 2011. PURE Member Advocates offer ...
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| EXCLUSIVE-Wanxiang VL Auto bid on Fisker others eye DOE buyout |
May 21st, 2013 |
Tue May 21, 2013 2:23pm EDT * Ex-GM exec Lutz leads one group of investors (Adds details on investors' efforts, background) By Deepa Seetharaman DETROIT May 21 (Reuters) - A boutique carmaker led by former General Motors Co executive Bob Lutz and China's largest auto parts supplier made an offer to buy cash-strapped "green" car company Fisker Automotive this month, people ...
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| Top 10 Family Cars Of 2013 |
May 21st, 2013 |
IRVINE, CA (WWJ) – Kelly Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Family Cars includes mid-size cars, minivans and small SUVs. It’s also a mix of brands, foreign and domestic. ';This is a great year for family cars,'; said Jack Nerad, Kelly Blue Book’s executive market analyst. ';There are some new entries in the marketplace that are terrific. Some of the old ...
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| 10 coolest cars of Fast Furious |
May 21st, 2013 |
Want:1970 Dodge Charger R/T1966 Ford GT40 Mk II1969 Dodge Charger Daytona1971 Jensen Interceptor1970 Ford Escort RS1600Could Tolerate:Nissan Skyline GT-R R342012 Lucra LC470VeilSide RX-7 (only because it's modded - if stock it would be in the "Want" section)WTF?:Ramp CarSpecial Mention:Mongoose Motorsports 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - if someone were to blow it up the ...
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| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Video |
May 21st, 2013 |
have made a good SUV a great one. Perhaps the biggest strides were made in tech upgrades -- Chrysler's responsive, easy-to-use 8.4-inch touch-screen multimedia system and a configurable instrument cluster are high points. Another is an eight-speed automatic transmission that makes the Grand Cherokee both quicker and more fuel efficient. Watch the video ...
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| EXCLUSIVE-Chinese supplier VL Automotive bid for Fisker-sources |
May 21st, 2013 |
DETROIT | Tue May 21, 2013 1:41pm EDT DETROIT May 21 (Reuters) - A boutique carmaker led by a former General Motors Co executive Bob Lutz and China's largest auto parts supplier submitted an offer to buy cash-strapped "green" car company Fisker Automotive, people familiar with the matter said. VL Automotive and China's Wanxiang Group made an offer this month to buy Fisker ...
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| U.S.-Built Nissan Leaf Gets Mileage Sales Jolt |
May 21st, 2013 |
to the U.S. from Japan -- not just in terms of fuel economy improvements but in sales figures as well. The EPA has given the electric vehicle's 2013 version a 16-mpg bump in its mileage ratings thanks to enhancements made following the move stateside. Meanwhile, a price reduction helped propel the Leaf to its best sales month ever in March, bringing total U.S. sales to 25,000 since the car ...
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| Marchionne apologizes to Italian-Americans for offensive remark |
May 21st, 2013 |
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has apologized to Italian-Americans for using the ...
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| GM to invest $44.5M on Lansing logistics center creating 200 jobs |
May 21st, 2013 |
General Motors Co. officially announced Tuesday that it will spend $44.5 million to build a logistics center at its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. The company said the new 400,000-square-foot building, which will go next to the plant, will create 200 new jobs. The center will sequence and assemble parts to help with manufacturing flexibility at Lansing Grand River, GM said. It also will save ...
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| Two Denso execs agree to plead guilty in price fixing scandal |
May 21st, 2013 |
Washington -- The Justice Department says two more Japanese executives at a major auto supplier have agreed to plead guilty and serve time in prison as part of a wide-ranging three-year FBI investigation into auto parts price fixing. Two Denso Corp. ...
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| Two DENSO Corporation Executives Agree to Plead Guilty for Price Fixing and Bid Rigging on Auto Parts Installed in U.S. Cars |
May 21st, 2013 |
WASHINGTON-Two DENSO Corporation executives-Yuji Suzuki and Hiroshi Watanabe-have agreed tobi plead guilty for their roles in international conspiracies to fix prices and rig bids of certain automotive components installed in U.S. cars, the Department of Justice announced today. The executives, both Japanese nationals, have also agreed to serve time in a U.S. prison. Yuji Suzuki, a senior ...
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