Not a single European automobile plant closed during the recession, while 18 assembly factories have been shuttered in the U.S. since 2008. European governments prevented the biggest automakers from firing workers and used subsidies to prop up sales.
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VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said his target for the company to overtake Toyota as the world's biggest automaker by 2018 will be tough and he aims to remain in his job to ensure continuity to reach the goal.
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A new Porsche SUV will be brought to market soon, VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said, adding that the model might be named the Cajun.
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With the launch of its four-door, four-seat Panamera sports car last October, not only did Porsche Cars North America enter an all-new segment; it also did all kinds of marketing it might never have done for a typical Porsche launch.
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Japan's three largest automakers are making a push to extend their alternative-fuel powertrain offerings in the next two years. Toyota Motor Corp. will bring two electric and six hybrid-electric models to market in the next 24 months.
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For the past year, service advisers at Maroone Ford have been selling extended service contracts and prepaid maintenance contracts from the dealership's service drives.
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More than 500 members of the global automotive industry came together in Detroit last week as Automotive News hosted an event celebrating the success of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry.
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A recent flight from Detroit to Germany found TI Automotive executive Domenico Milicia sitting uncomfortably in coach, but all the richer for it.
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In an attempt to inject more luxury into its last remaining premium brand, Ford Motor Co. wants to cut at least 200 Lincoln franchises, or 40 percent of its dealers in major metropolitan areas.
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Not a single European automobile plant closed during the recession, while 18 assembly factories have been shuttered in the U.S. since 2008. European governments prevented the biggest automakers from firing workers and used subsidies to prop up sales.
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Thoughts of a premium, turbocharged, all-wheel drive sport sedan with 300-ish horsepower don't typically call the Volvo badge to the minds of enthusiasts--though the automaker may be well on their way to changing that. Intended to be the most dynamic and passionate Volvo ever, the Swedish brand's latest S60 is bound to start making Infiniti G37 and BMW 335i shoppers do a double take.
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An unusual cooperation project has its world premiere. smart, the packaging specialist CD CARTONDRUCK AG from Obersulm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and the Berlin-based artist Sarah Illenberger unveil the first smart fortwo to have its interior and exterior components designed and produced in high-quality recyclable cardboard from the company Gmund.
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Last Friday September 17, a 1962 AC Aceca Coupé once owned by James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming, sold for a record C$110,560 at Bonhams' Goodwood Revival auction held in Chichester, Sussex. However this figure is below the pre-sale estimates of C$140,000 - 180,000 announced earlier.
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The owner of Hesco Bastion Ltd, Jimi Heselden, died yesterday in an accident seemingly implicating a Segway, the one-person electric vehicle manufactured by his conglomerate.
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TORONTO - Recognized as the hallmark for safe and intelligent urban transportation for more than 10 years, the compact and versatile smart fortwo is set to revolutionize the traditional test drive experience today while also providing a valuable service to Vancouverites.
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, to advance zero-emission mobility in the city. The two parties announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Toronto's City Hall, as a commitment to collaborate to promote the wide-spread adoption of electric vehicles.
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Automobili Lamborghini and Blancpain are uniting their phenomenal engineering skill and honoring the huge success of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series with a very special super sports car: the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition.
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CHONGQING, China - Ford and its partners are building a new engine plant in China to support future products and ambitious growth plans.
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Singapore was a "one-off" stint at the wheel of team regular Sakon Yamamoto's car, HRT reserve driver Christian Klien said after Sunday's night race.
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Malaysian carmaker Proton on Monday vowed to challenge Tony Fernandes' intention to brand his formula one team 'Team Lotus' in 2011 and beyond.
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