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Paris auto show: Lexus CT 200h explored in more detail:
Lexus gave more details of its coming CT 200h hybrid wagon to us just before the company's newest hybrid took the stage at the Paris auto show.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Saab to get BMW turbocharged engines in 2012:
Saab Automobile and BMW AG announced an agreement Wednesday that will supply engines for Saab's next-generation 9-3.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Future products: Infiniti line moves higher, lower:
In an effort to broaden its product coverage, Infiniti will launch a more expensive model and a less expensive one.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Future products: Leaf EV is just the start of Nissan lineup overhaul:
The next 18 to 24 months will bring a major renewal of Nissan Division's lineup.
(Sep 29, 2010)
2011 Jaguar XK Coupe, an AW Drivers Log:
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: In my eye, this XK coupe is one of the more beautiful cars on the road today. It is instantly recognizable as a Jag, which is a good thing considering the terrific design heritage the company has.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Research and Markets: Indian Tyre Industry Analysis
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "Indian Tyre Industry Analysis" report to their offering. Tyres offtake by different automobile segments directly reflect the pace of economic activities in a country. The performance of commercial vehicle tyres is ...
(Sep 29, 2010)
Paris auto show: 2012 Ford Focus lineup revealed:
The wait is nearly over for fans of Ford's compact Focus, as the long-awaited replacement is ready for production in just a couple of months.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Paris auto show: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a speedy lightweight:
Apparently, you can only add so much horsepower. Sooner or later you have to start subtracting weight. Lamborghini has reached that point, exquisitely so, with its Sesto Elemento concept car at the Paris auto show.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Paris auto show: Jaguar unveils C-X75 two-seat design study:
What's hotter at an auto show than a Jaguar sports car? Jaguar says that its C-X75 concept, shown at the Paris auto show, is both a celebration of 75 years of Jaguar design (XK120, C-type, D-type, XJ13 come to mind) and a look into the future.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Paris auto show: Audi quattro concept pays homage to '80s rally car:
Audi is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of four-wheel drive to its road-car lineup with a spectacular new coupe concept known simply as the quattro.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Formula One: Lotus extends tech boss Gascoyne's contract:
The Lotus Formula One team is back in the news, but this time it doesn't have anything to do with the ongoing dispute over who owns the right to use the famous Lotus name in Grand Prix racing; instead, the team announced on Wednesday that it has...
(Sep 29, 2010)
U.S. examining Mini Cooper steering:
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is investigating Mini Coopers for unexpected loss of power steering.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Paris debuts from Jaguar, Lamborghini and Ford in News Brake for Sept. 29:
In today's News Brake, editors Wes Raynal, Natalie Neff and Dale Jewett review Paris show debuts--the Jaguar C-X75, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento and the 2012 Ford Focus.
(Sep 29, 2010)
U.S. Auto Sales for September May Have Reached Highest Rate Since March
U.S. automobile sales in September may have run at the fastest pace since March as consumers returned to showrooms, helping the industry’s recovery from the worst year in almost three decades.
(Sep 29, 2010)
Volkswagen chief: No. 1 in the world by 2018:
Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn reaffirmed his company's ambitious and audacious goals Wednesday night on the eve of the Paris auto show: pass Toyota and General Motors for the title of world's largest automaker in 2018.
(Sep 29, 2010)
German car industry follows the signs towards recovery
As the Paris Motor Show gets underway on Thursday, German carmakers hit hard by the global financial crisis say they are getting back on track.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Paris auto show: Audi E-tron loses its roof, gains twin-turbodiesel V6:
Audi's E-tron electric sports car was one of our favorites at the Detroit auto show in January. Now the E-tron is back, at the Paris show, without a roof but with the addition of a twin-turbo V6 diesel behind the seats.
(Sep 30, 2010)
East Africa: EAC Prods to Resume Vehicles Manufacture
Kenya could resume manufacturing vehicles if a plan by the East African Community succeeds.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Ghosn wants to expand Daimler ties; calls alliance a and#8216;powerhouse':
With chatter swirling about potential expansion of the Renault-Nissan alliance, CEO Carlos Ghosn on Thursday put his support directly into expanding the automakers' relationship with Daimler AG.
(Sep 30, 2010)
BMW to market new small car line in U.S.:
BMW AG's new front-wheel drive family of cars will be sold in the United States but the question is whether the U.S. market is ready to accept vehicles smaller than the 1-series coupe, said Ian Robertson, BMW AG board member for sales and marketing.
(Sep 30, 2010)
VW further lifts veil on new midsize sedan:
Volkswagen of America Inc. has released new teaser images of the mid-sized sedan slated for assembly in Chattanooga, Tenn.
(Sep 30, 2010)
NHRA: Al-Anabi Racing to run two Top Fuel cars in 2011:
The Al-Anabi Racing Team will stop racing in the NHRA's Funny Car division at the end of the season and add a second Top Fuel car for the 2011 season.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Formula One: Former Malaysian prime minister called into Lotus fight; team pledges silence:
The dispute over the use of the Lotus name in Formula One has taken a new turn after Lotus Racing sought the support of former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Chevrolet sets Camaro convertible base price at $30,000:
The price of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible when it hits showroom floors in February will be $30,000, including an $850 destination charge, General Motors said on Thursday.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Mini unveils new World Rally Championship car in Paris:
Mini finally unveiled its new World Rally Championship contender on Thursday at the Paris motor show. The Mini WRC features a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine and sends power to all four wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Brake issue prompts recall of BMW, Rolls-Royce cars:
BMW is recalling about 198,000 cars with V8 and V12 engines to fix a problem with the brake system.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Five news Lotus cars and an open-top Audi e-tron, in News Brake for Sept. 30:
In today's News Brake, the debuts in Paris include five new cars from Lotus, including a sedan, and an open-top, diesel hybrid from Audi.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Nikko Hires 5 Equity Staff From Nomura, Mizuho, Daiwa
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., Japan’s second-largest bank, hired five equity research staff today from rivals including Nomura Holdings Inc. to build its brokerage business.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Paris auto show: Maserati posts sales gains, ponders future product:
The future of Italian dream-car maker Maserati is looking brighter after the company posted impressive sales gains in key markets this year.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Kokomo pioneer honored
George Kingston has taken his place with the four other Howard County pioneers who put Kokomo at the center of the automobile industry at the start of the 20th century.
(Sep 30, 2010)
Paris auto show: Porsche tests plug-in Panamera:
Porsche is testing a plug-in electric concept version of the Panamera sedan, though it has no plans to show the car publicly.
(Sep 30, 2010)
WiTricity announces first big auto industry partner for wireless car charging (and oh, by the way, they've raised $15 ...
Watertown-based WiTricity Corp. is announcing its first big partnership in the automotive industry today or rather, having the partnership announced... WiTricity - Business - Automotive industry - Automotive - Automobile
(Sep 30, 2010)
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