| European Car Sales for May Hit Lowest Level in 20 Years |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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| Staying on the lookout for motorcycles in DeKalb County |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
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Motorists can take several steps to decrease the chance of a collision with a motorcycle.
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| Seoul shares rise 0.9 pct as autos techs fuel gains |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
SEOUL, June 18 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:08am EDT SEOUL, June 18 (Reuters) - Seoul shares advanced on Tuesday fuelled by rallies in auto and technology heavyweights including Hyundai Motor and Samsung Electronics. Samsung Electronics shares finished up 1.5 percent and Hyundai Motor rose 3.8 percent. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) finished up 0.93 percent at 1,900.62 points. ...
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| European car sales hit 20-year low for May |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
European car sales hit their lowest level for the month of May in 20 years as the region's recession dragged on, the European automakers' association said ...
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| Rolls-Royce Awards ATK Aft Fan Composite Case Contract for Trent XWB-97 Engine |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
ATK announced the award of a contract valued at more than $50 million from Rolls-Royce plc, United Kingdom, to produce aft fan composite cases for the new Trent XWB-97 engine. The contract has the potential to grow to more than $200 million. This Rolls-Royce engine is the sole engine now available to power the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft ...
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| Little overall change in new car sales ABS |
Jun 18th, 2013 |
The ABC reports that sales of new cars were down 0.2 per cent, seasonally adjusted, compared to May year. An estimated total of 93 209 new vehicles were sold in May, a slight increase (27 units) compared to the month before, according to ABS data. Compared to April, SUV sales were up 0.7 per cent, and passenger vehicle sales down 0.7 per cent. Five of eight states or territories saw a ...
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| Name That Shifter, No. 133 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button and sticker.* Good luck! (* Offer open [...]
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Driven: Dispassionately Potent |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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In rural northern Germany, a €35-million investment has transformed a munitions depot into the BIlster Berg racetrack, a 19-turn, 2.5-mile playground. Four hours south in Affalterbach, Germany’s font of tire-slaying torque is facing a similar transition. At AMG’s headquarters, rear-drive brutes like the E63 AMG are being retrofitted with all-wheel drive, and the newest creation, [...]
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| Dealership CEO Accused of Evading Cash Deposit Reporting Requirements |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Dealership CEO indicted for allegedly evading reporting requirements for cash deposits. The 26-count indictment could lead to a maximum penalty that includes decades in prison, plus a fine and possible penalties for his company.
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| Knobs and Buttons Coming to Future Fords With MyFord Touch |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Knobs and buttons are making a comeback at Ford. The automaker revealed in a release today that future Fords will combine touch-screen displays with the knobs and buttons to which most drivers are accustomed. Sync and MyFord Touch have helped Ford raise average transaction prices, but the connectivity technologies have also contributed to huge drops [...]
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| We Hear: Production Audi Quattro Coupe to Get Twin-Turbo V-8 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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The Audi Quattro concept debuted in 2010, but until now the German automaker has been wishy-washy about building it. A new report from Autozeitung not only suggests the retro-inspired coupe is on track for production, but that it will ditch the concept’s turbocharged five-cylinder mill in favor of Audi’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. The concept borrowed [...]
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| PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge Puts Newest Trucks to the Test |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Ram, Chevrolet and GMC recently redesigned their light-duty trucks, and Ford's F-150 underwent a well-received overhaul prior to that heating up the extremely important segment. PickupTrucks.com teamed up with Popular Mechanics to test all six players in the segment to see which one claims bragging rights as the top ...
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| Nissan plant worker killed in auto assembly area |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
http://bit.ly/12Pu6uO ) reported Nissan spokesman Justin Saia said Hooper's death on Sunday occurred in the body assembly section of the plant. Saia said he could not provide more details until family members had been ...
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| General Motors wants to be the $150 billion startup |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
By Doron Levin FORTUNE -- General Motors' hiring of Randy Mott in February 2012 as the automaker's chief information officer had a lot to do, not surprisingly, with the breakdown of a crucial GM computer the year before. Dan Akerson, GM's ...
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| TN officials hope to lure Fiat-Chrysler to state |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
PULASKI, Tenn. (AP) - State officials are making the case to Fiat head Sergio Marchionne to select Tennessee for the Italian automaker's joint headquarters with Chrysler Group LLC. Marchionne met with Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and others on Sunday at a ceremony to mark the expansion of Fiat subsidiary Magneti Marelli's components plant in Pulaski. WPLN-FM reports that Marchionne said ...
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| SRT’s First Commercial is Pure Gold with “Body and Soul” |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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SRT has rolled out its first commercial, and it's a good one.
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| Small Business Confidence Rebounds |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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 For the second consecutive month, small-business owner confidence edged up.
The National Federation of Independent Business' Index of Small Business Optimism increased by 2.3 points to a final reading of 94.4 in May, the second highest since the recession started in December 2007.
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| Increased Supply Pushes Down Prices |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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 Prices for used cars and light trucks up to 8 years old declined 2.1 percent in May - the largest drop since last October.
The NADA Used Car Guide reports that the average trade-in price of used vehicles up to 8 years old slipped from $15,320 last year to $15,263 in May year-to-date.
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG drive review: AMG cranks up the new entry-level Mercedes |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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| Dodge Brand’s Future Past 2016 Questioned in New Report |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Chrysler renewing 60 percent of lineup.
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| Porsche releases pedal-powered Go-Kart |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Porsche has released this pedal-powered children’s Go-Kart allowing kids from the age of five to feel the rush and exclusivity of being behind the wheel of Stuttgart’s finest. The newest item from the Porsche Driver's Selection, the 25kg Go-Kart is approximately 1.5m long, features a tubular steel frame and uses "high-quality drive components typically used for constructing ...
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| Mitsubishi Motors recalls vehicles in China |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors will recall 9,478 vehicles in China due to a potential safety hazard in the sunroof, China's consumer quality watchdog said on Monday.The vehicles being recalled are models GA2WXTHHL1C and GA2WXTHHZL1C of the imported Mitsubishi ASX produced between July 7, 2010 and March 30, 2011, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and ...
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| Florida Texting While Driving Ban Signed Into Law |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
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Abstract: The "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law" is set to go into effect on October 1, 2013 and has already come under criticism for being too weak, leaving a lot to be desired in the realm of enforcement.
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| Man charged for 139 thefts from cars |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
A 25-year-old Tauranga man has been charged with 139 counts of thefts from cars. The man will appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow and is also facing charges of burglary and possession of a weapon. Police said the man was arrested after a Brookfield resident spotted suspicious activity about 3.30am on June 4. A police dog handler located the man shortly ...
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| Chryslers Recall Refusal of 2.7M Jeeps Could Invite Major Liability |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
A defiant Chrysler is refusing to recall about 2.7 million Jeeps the government says are at risk of a fuel tank fire in a rear-end collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Chrysler a letter asking that the company voluntarily recall Jeep Grand Cherokees from 1993 through 2004 and Jeep Libertys from 2002 through 2007. Chrysler Group LLC, which is majority-owned by ...
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| Volvo to announce entry into 2014 V8 Supercar Championship |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Nissan . The V8 Supercars entry will see Volvo work closely with its global motorsport and tuning partner Polestar, as the Swedish manufacturer famous for championing vehicle safety looks to enhance the status of its performance car division intended to rival the likes of Mercedes' AMG and BMW's M. Polestar founder and CEO Christian Dahl was spotted in the garage of Garry Rogers ...
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| No cars but lots of wheels on Vancouver streets for Car Free Day |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
It may have been car-free, but Vancouver’s four-location Car Free Day featured many other modes of transport. Bicycles, tricycle, scooters and strollers shared car-vanquished Main Street, ...
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| How to Price Your Used Car Right |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
Americans have a culturally ingrained love affair with their cars, so it's natural that when they go to sell their old set of wheels, they see its pricing potential through rose-colored driving goggles. If you're serious about unloading your used car, you'll have to sever those emotional attachments. It's important to take an objective look at its condition and realistic ...
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| Volvo announces V8 Supercars program using Yamaha V8 |
Jun 17th, 2013 |
has confirmed it will start the 2014 V8 Supercars championship at the Clipsal 500, with two Volvo S60-styled factory-backed V8 racecars to race through Garry Rogers Motorsport. Speaking on the panel at the official announcement was V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton; International Volvo Cars vice president Thomas Andersson; Polestar racing team principal Christian Dahl; Volvo Car Australia boss ...
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| Volvo XC60 Turned into Art Piece |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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Volvo Car Switzerland organizes the third annual Volvo Art Session where artists turn the 2014 XC60 into a work of art.
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Crew Cab Configurators Go Live |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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They’ve been revealed and driven, and have been the source of a great deal of speculation and some trash-talking by truck fans on both sides of the GM/Ford fence. Now, we have a better idea of the prices on some of the most popular configurations. Configurators for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 [...]
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| MT Video Week In Review: Pike’s Peak Racers, Gulf Coast in Jaguar XFR-S, SRT Ad Debut |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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This week, we have a diverse mix of video fare for you. We start off with a test of the latest Honda Civic Si, to see how it stands up to the latest standard-bearers in the hot compact class, the Ford Focus ST and the Volkswagen GTI. Then we look at some Pike’s Peak racers [...]
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| 3 seniors arrested in plot to attack armoured cars |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Police car lights. (QMI Agency) MONTREAL - Police arrested three men in their 60s of plotting to attack cash-carrying armoured vehicles. The four-month police investigation into the alleged imminent attack led officers Saturday night to a social housing complex in the city's south end where police said they found a highly dangerous explosive device. Police performed two controlled ...
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| Mahindra to buy Spanish auto-parts maker Cie |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
(MENAFN) Mahindra & Mahindra the Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation is planning to buy a stake Spanish auto-parts maker Cie Automotive, reported Times of Oman. The deal will be announced soon and the talks are private. Mahindra & Mahindra sees the deal as "strategic ...
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| Montreal police arrest 3 men in alleged plot to rob armoured trucks |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
MONTREAL -- Three men in their 60s face charges after police cracked an alleged plan to rob at least one armoured truck and had to destroy a possible bomb found in a Montreal apartment. Police arrested the trio, aged 62, 63 and 65, on Friday and the suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday. It was the first link of a chain of events that would end with a controlled explosion in a ...
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| Mary Barra Considered Prospect For Next General Motors CEO |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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Although career prospects for women are better now than perhaps at any time in past history, there are still a few positions that have not seen a female chief executive. The U.S. has not had a woman president, and General Motors has never had a female CEO. If a report from Bloomberg and Automotive News [...]
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| Drive On Mini derails a top feature in its cars |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Remember that cool rail that runs the length of the Mini Countryman's and Paceman's interior? You know; it's the one the company was so proud to highlight at the Countryman's introduction way back in ...
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| Electronic proof of auto insurance |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - Indiana drivers will be able to prove they have auto insurance with the click of a smartphone starting July 1 under a new law that signals a shift toward the use of technology in insurance laws. Indiana is one of 24 states that will allow electronic proof of coverage. Motorists will be able to show a digital image of their insurance card by accessing it through an app ...
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| Israeli occupation authorities reopen the Karem Abu Salem Crossing allowing entry of 220 trucks lade with goods |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Gaza: June 16 -- (BNA)-- Israeli occupation authorities decided to partly re-open the Karem Abu Salem commercial crossing today allowing the entering of 220 trucks laden with goods for the commercial, agrarian and transportation sector as well as relief assistance. The head of the committee in charge of goods' entry into the besieged Gaza Strip, engineer Raed Fattouh, stated that the ...
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| Motorists Have Lost Their Rag, Says Major Car Retailer |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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More than 70 percent of motorists are driving around in cars with defects which their parents would have put right in two flicks of an oily rag.
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| LeMons Washington DC Day 1: RX-7, Audi 4000, Sea Sprite Leading Classes |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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When we saw the cars that would be running in the fourth annual Capitol Offense 24 Hours of LeMons, we knew things would get weird when the green flag waved on Saturday morning. Sure enough, that’s just what happened. First of all, the Class B ’86 Oldsmobile Delta 88 of Not So Fresh Off the [...]
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| 2014 Fiat 500L Driven: Fiat Rips a Page Out of Mini’s Playbook |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
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Fiat has moved on from its initial marketing flop with J.Lo. The brand now deploys a little Italian cheek—literally—with scorpions snipping bikini tops and singer Pitbull fist-bumping the tiny 500 into the American psyche. Sexy sells, and sales are up, but now comes the five-door 2014 500L, in which the 500’s cutesy, bug-eyed face looks [...]
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| Amaze works wonders for Hondas brand makeover more launches ahead |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL). A slew of missteps -- from mispricing premium hatchback Jazz, to ignoring the mass market and, subsequently the diesel segment when the price differential with petrol widened -- coupled with a few natural calamities elsewhere like an earthquake in Japan and floods in Thailand hit HCIL hard. Between fiscal years 2007 and 2013, market share steadily dropped from a peak ...
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| From the Observer archive 16 June 1963 a remarkable man called Honda |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Isle of Man TT motorcycle races. He was shocked by what he saw. His own company - Honda - was at that time turning out a 250cc machine called the "Dream", which developed 13 horsepower; the equivalent 250cc British machines competing in TT events gave 36hp. The realisation of the difference between the two was a turning point in Soichiro Honda's career. When he returned ...
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| Recycling center fire sends black smoke over Indianapolis |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
A major fire at a recycling center warehouse fueled by car tires and wood ballets sent clouds of black smoke floating over Indianapolis Saturday. Fire officials said the blaze, which broke out about 1 p.m. near downtown Indianapolis and forced the evacuation of nearby homes, may not be extinguished until Monday, The Indianapolis Star reported. "This is a very dangerous situation," ...
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| 20 ways to save gas this summer |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
How to Fix Up Your Car's Interior on the Cheap For every penny that gas prices go up, Americans spend $1.25 billion more per year at the pump. No one wants to waste that kind of money. So unless you're hauling the whole ball ...
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| Best vehicles for summer fun |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
Somehow, you have got to stop the auto editorial crew from drinking on the job. These selections are notoriously fractured. Where are the Volkswagen Convertible and Ford Mustang?. The Miata and Boxster were pretty good selections. Maybe should have considered the Jeepster as a summer fun ...
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| SRT launches its first-ever TV ad |
Jun 16th, 2013 |
has produced its first-ever television commercial, entitled Body and Soul. There are several versions of the ad - all aim to personify the intimate connection some people have with their cars, especially owners of performance models such as those offered by SRT. The ads also reference Chrysler's performance past, demonstrating the connection between the relatively recent SRT brand and ...
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| Video: 2013 Jaguar XFR-S Takes Epic Drive to Circuit of the Americas |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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The first place that comes to mind when one thinks of Jaguar is probably its birthplace of Coventry, England, not the American Deep South. But that didn’t stop Motor Trend’s Arthur St. Antoine from taking Jaguar’s latest high-performance sedan, the 2013 Jaguar XFR-S from Sebring, Florida, on a trek along the Gulf coast to its [...]
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| Overkill Mercedes-Benz creates 15 E-Class versions |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Car shoppers considering a new Mercedes-Benz face a blizzard of choices when it comes to the new E-Class, which accounts for one out of five of the brand's luxury cars sold in the U.S. There will be 15, ...
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| Mahindra to buy 13.5 percent stake in CIE Automotive |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Mahindra and Mahindra Saturday said it will buy a 13.5 percent stake in component manufacturer CIE Automotive for 96.24 million euros (Rs.738.45 crore). "A committee of directors of the company on June 15, 2013 has approved entering into a share purchase agreement with Participaciones Internacionales Autometal, CIE Automotive and Autometal S.A.," the company said in a regulatory filling to the ...
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| 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T review notes: Noticeably better with the turbo |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: It's nice to test two 2013 Hyundai Sonatas -- one Limited and one SE 2.0T -- nearly back-to-back.
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| Bicycle safety for adults and children |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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cyclists should follow needed precautions and traffic laws. Parents must take children's limits into account and teach them safe bicycling practices.
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| Avoiding severe DUI penalties in Delaware |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Avoiding severe DUI penalties in Delaware
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| Robots test Ford vehicles at Michigan proving grounds |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
The robots inside Ford's 2014 Transit Van, above, at its proving grounds are mechanical contraptions that look nothing like humans. (Bryan Mitchell/Special to The Detroit ...
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| Desert heat only magnifies problems that can occur in or with our cars |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Saturday, June 15, 2013 | 2 a.m. In the extreme heat of Las Vegas, the term "car accident" takes on a new meaning. Vehicles don't have to be moving or even occupied to become damaged or disabled. All it takes is the sun to melt a candy bar on a seat cushion or for the heat to sap an already-weakened battery. Jay Blynn, owner ...
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| Mitsubishi Motors eyes new Indonesian plant |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Reuters © A Mitsubishi Motors logo is seen on display at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, April 20, 2011. REUTERS/Jessica ...
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| One of the nations cheapest cars has cool touches |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Nissan Versa Note to offer much. It is, after all, just meant as an inexpensive hatchback. And, frankly, it's pretty basic -- until you check out the cool options. For instance, the Note, the new name for ...
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| Volkswagen Builds 30 Millionth Golf |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Volkswagen has produced the 30 millionth Golf since 1974.
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| A Closer Look at Forza Motorsport 5, the McLaren P1 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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Juicy Details on the Upcoming Racing Game
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| Videos: Autonomous Ford Transit Van Undergoes Durability Testing |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
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The automated Google Prius fleet and other self-driving cars have been getting a ton of ink lately, but while that technology is more than 10 years away from fully enabling your eyes-free, hands-on-Words With Friends commute, Ford quietly rolled out the world’s first self-guided Autonomous Durability Testing robot in October of last year. It was [...]
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| Marco Andretti wins pole as Andretti cars dominate |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -; As the Andretti Autosport teams clogged the qualifying leaderboard, it sure looked as if the fix was in at the Milwaukee ...
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| Ford sets goal of cutting emissions 30 |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. says it hopes to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2025, as part of its tri-fold sustainability efforts, the automaker said Friday. Ford outlined its environmental goals in its 14th Sustainability Report, which focused on three issues of ...
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| Lamborghini Aventador with flamethrower exhaust |
Jun 15th, 2013 |
has a reputation for shooting large flames from its exhaust - and all in the name of charity. The (522kW) V12-powered supercar made a recent appearance at the Gold Rush supercar rally in Santa Monica, California, boasting enhanced artwork including an image of Foreman's face in a Batgirl eye mask on the driver's door, and flames shooting out of its aftermarket IPE Innotech exhaust. ...
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| Video: World’s Fastest Car Show |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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Justin Bell takes us through the streets of L.A. and to the track at Willow Springs to test out the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT.
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| Your Winners: Results from the June Issue’s Mega-Survey |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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It was Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese in The Thorn Birds who said, or, no, maybe it was Father Guido Sarducci who said: “Ralph, our God has given us free will. And with that free will comes the burden of choice.” Well, by this point in the issue we’re sick of choosing. You have to do some [...]
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| Ferdinand’s Fantastic Fuel-Efficient Flyer: 2014 Volkswagen XL1 Driven |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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If you drove a Volkswagen XL1, you’d be unlikely to encounter anything like it coming the other way. That’s because VW plans to build only 250 copies of its 283-mpg hyper-hybrid, and also because GM long ago crushed most of its EV1s, from which the XL1 looks almost entirely plagiarized. READ MORE »
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| 2014 BMW 4-series Photos and Info: Four is Better than Three, Right? |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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For more than 20 years, BMW’s most visible coupe was sold as the 3-series. This made lots of sense, as the car is and always has been based on the 3-series sedan. Meanwhile, Audi launched the A4-based A5 coupe, and Mercedes-Benz was brazen enough to come up with a C-class–based coupe and badge it as [...]
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| Dealing in Myths: Debunking Common Car-Buying Advice |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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Humility about one’s own knowledge and abilities is the key to finding success in life. With that profound fortune-cookie philosophy in mind, let’s deal with five myths that, should you naively accept them, will prevent you from scoring a great deal when buying a new car. And the myths we’ve chosen are just five among [...]
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| Pikes Peak: Peugeot, Turbo Honda Odyssey Prepare for the Climb (W/Video) |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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As the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb approaches, racers are putting in practice time to familiarize themselves with their race cars and the mountain road. That list of racers includes first-time Pikes Peak participant and French rally star Sébastien Loeb behind the wheel of a Peugeot 208 T16. In a new video, Loeb talks [...]
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| Mercedes-Benz A45, CLS63 AMG Square off in Drag Race (W/Video) |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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These two aren’t quite on complete opposite ends of the AMG spectrum, but there’s no arguing that the A45 AMG and CLS63 AMG are different beasts. And sure, both are fast, but which one is faster? To find out, the folks at Auto Express put both cars on a long strip of road for a [...]
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| 2014 Nissan Versa Note Priced Starting at $14,780 |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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The 2014 Nissan Versa Note may be all-new, but in base form, it undercuts the vehicle it replaces. Nissan says pricing for the 2014 Versa Note starts at $14,780, including $790 in destination charges. That figure, which buys a 2014 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 S with a five-speed manual transmission, is roughly $680 less than [...]
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| Priced: 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe Starts at $41,425 |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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The 3 Series Coupe is no more. In its place is the new 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe, which BMW just unveiled this morning. With the release of the new 4 Series, BMW has announced that the new 3 Series-based coupe will start at $41,425 for the rear-drive 2014 428i, and top out at $48,925 [...]
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| L.A. schools give iPads cars for perfect attendance |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
(Credit: Chevrolet Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Our children constantly need to be rewarded. Poor things, they're growing up in a world in which they don't know what will happen tomorrow and whether the things they want to do in life will suddenly be automated by a couple of fluff-chinned hipsters sitting in a hotel foyer. It makes them wonder whether going to school is ...
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| 2013 Fiat 500e First drive review |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
The pug-nosed Fiat 500 shape is changed only subtly in the transformation into pure-electric form. A slight bump in the front sheet metal, modest aerodynamic improvements and halogen headlights mark the breed. Is Italian charm enough to overcome the range disadvantage of electric cars? Maybe California buyers will tell us this summer after ...
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| Viral Video Chart PS4 vs Xbox One at E3 iOS 7 Photoshop dogs in cars |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Adobe's prank on people waiting at a Swedish bus stop . Promoting its Photoshop image manipulation software, it's worth watching for strangers' reactions when they're suddenly placed on a wedding cake together - or the man who becomes an unlikely action hero. Continuing in the tech theme, we also ...
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| American Axle to demolish manufacturing site in Detroit |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. said Friday it plans demolish 1.9 million square feet of manufacturing space in Detroit to help it sell the unused property. The Detroit-based automotive supplier said demolition will begin in July in parts of the ...
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| Auto insurer suing 46 people over Vancouvers Stanley Cup riots |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Crown auto insurer has filed a civil claim against 46 people who have been charged or convicted for taking part in the Stanley Cup riot in Vancouver two years ago. The Insurance Corp. of B.C. is seeking damages and costs that have so far amounted to more than half a million dollars involving 77 vehicles that were set on fire or otherwise damaged. The riot ...
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| Cadillacs CTS Gets Expensive for 2014 |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
' base price also got larger. When the rear- or all-wheel-drive sedan goes on sale this fall, it'll start at $46,025, including a $925 destination fee. Last year's model clocks in at just $39,800, including an $895 destination fee. Several trim levels will be available, including Luxury, Performance and Premium. Powertrain choices for all three include a 272-horsepower, ...
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| Chrysler to freeze pensions of salaried workers |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group LLC announced Friday that it will freeze the pensions of its U.S. salaried employees, effective Dec. ...
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| Toyota to hike engine power for Hamlin others |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- A week after decreasing power in favor of durability, Toyota Racing Development is adjusting engines on some of the six Sprint Cup cars it supplies to recapture speed.Joe Gibbs ...
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| Stanley Cup riot lawsuit filed by B.C. auto insurer |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
ICBC has launched a civil lawsuit against 46 people charged or convicted in the Stanley Cup riot, seeking damages for 77 vehicles damaged or destroyed. Spokesman Adam Grossman said the insurance company paid out over half a million dollars in claims to clients whose vehicles were damaged or destroyed. "We had vehicles that were overturned, windows that were smashed, damage as a result of ...
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| Toyoto makes cars for kids in Tokyo |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Billed as the world's first car designed for juvenile drivers - with two cramped seats in back for their parents - the "Camatte" concept car was unveiled this week at the 2013 International Tokyo Toy Show. Read ...
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| A Price War On Plug-In Cars Still An Uphill Battle |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
2013 Honda Fit EV is now cheaper Prices on electric vehicles are falling, as automakers look for ways to boost sales of green cars mandated by the government but deemed out of reach for most consumers. The price cuts are mostly in the form of subsidized ...
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| Calif. Auto Insurance Down over Quarter-Century Groups Debate Why |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
The average California auto insurance expenditure fell from 1989 to 2010, while every other state in the nation saw substantial increases over that same period, according to a Consumer Federation of America analysis auto insurance expenditures. The group attributes the decline to California's oversight of the insurance industry put in place by 1988 ballot initiative Proposition 103. An ...
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| Big and fancy fast fun or just efficient cars move us |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Mike Reilly's dog has a lot of competition for attention when he rides around in his owner's 1968 Cadillac convertible. "Yes, it gets only six miles to the gallon," he says, "but I just like what it stands for: The '60s was a great time for extravagance and style . . . and ...
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| Robots test Ford vehicles at Romeo Proving Grounds |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Ford Motor Company shows off a Radio Controlled Robotic Vehicle, a 2014 Transit Van, going through testing at the Ford proving grounds in Bruce Township. (Bryan Mitchell/Special to The Detroit ...
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| Stewart NASCAR assure Eldora safe for Trucks |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday in a dirt car event. BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Jason Leffler's death at a dirt track in New Jersey on Wednesday raised safety questions about Eldora Speedway which is hosting a NASCAR Truck Series event in July.Like Bridgeport Speedway, where Leffler was killed when his sprint car went into the wall and flipped multiple times, Eldora Speedway has no ...
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| Consumers Buy More Cars in May Eat Out Less |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Consumers spent freely on cars and building supplies in May, but a drop in restaurant sales raised questions about whether this year's tax increases are affecting consumers' confidence and crimping spending. Overall, retail sales beat expectations, rising 0.6% in May, the Census Bureau reported Wednesday. Leading the charge: A 1.8% jump in sales of cars and parts, also up 8.5% ...
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| Chrysler names Liberatore to board of directors |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group LLC has named Robert Liberatore to its board of directors, effective June 10. Liberatore, who already serves on the board of directors of Fiat Industrial SpA, replaces Alfredo Altavilla who will leave at the end of his ...
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| Taxwise Charitable Giving On Auto-Pilot |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Do you have annual solicitations from your favorite charities piling up in your in-box? There's a solution that can help declutter your life and is a boon to the charities: scheduling recurring charitable gifts. This doesn't mean just breaking up your $120 donation into 12 monthly $10 gifts, but rather ...
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| Chrysler Group to freeze US pension plan for roughly 8000 salaried employees as of Dec. 31 |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
Chrysler Group LLC says it is freezing the pension of roughly 8,000 U.S. salaried employees at the end of the year. The U.S. automaker says it is making the move to stay in line with industry trends and to comply with IRS regulations. Companies in general have moved away from traditional pensions due to the cost. General Motors made a similar move last year. Chrysler's affected employees ...
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| BMW Sued by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for Discrimination |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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BMW is contending with the EEOC regarding whether or not its hiring practices were fair.
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| Long Term 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Update: 6-14-13 |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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When we took possession of the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD after observing its CPO inspection, Volvo told us it had recently changed its first scheduled maintenance from 7,500 miles to 10,000 miles. This was an across-the-board international change, not just for our sake since we were quickly approaching that milestone. The first scheduled maintenance [...]
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| Cadillac Cuts to the Chase, Releases Partial Pricing for 2014 CTS |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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Cadillac’s redesigned 2014 CTS sedan hits dealerships this fall, and now the company has released pricing info to prep potential customers for what they can expect. The 2014 CTS will offer three powertrains: A turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V-6, and a new twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter V-6. Base, 2.0-liter-equipped CTSs start at $46,025—that’s a [...]
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| Starting on a Low Note: Nissan Prices Versa Note at $14,780 |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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It may seem as if Nissan took a page from the Wal-Mart playbook by announcing a base price of $14,780 for the 2014 Versa Note—representing a $680 price reduction from the outgoing model. Fully redesigned inside and out, the Versa Note is a hatchback companion to the bare-bones Versa sedan that debuted in 2012, and will [...]
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| Satellite Radio Grows |
Jun 14th, 2013 |
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 Sirius XM Radio has surpassed 10,000 franchise and independent auto dealers across the country participating in the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program and eligible to give a 3-month SiriusXM subscription to customers buying any pre-owned vehicle with a factory-equipped satellite radio.
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