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Feb
3rd

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T to start at $38,495 CDN

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A sport-oriented minivan sounds like an oxymoron to us, but that surely won't stop Chrysler from introducing an R/T variant to the Grand Caravan line-up. Full story...
Feb
3rd

2011 Nissan Juke SL Review

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Straight up, I've not been very impressed by Nissan's latest offerings from the last few years. Be it aesthetically or emotionally, other than the Z and GT-R, none of their products spoke to me. The cube was eye-opening and I actually enjoyed driving it. Its quirkiness, taut chassis and powertrain made for an interesting experience. Full story...
Feb
3rd

WRC: Kimi Raikkonen tipped for top six in Sweden

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Kimi Raikkonen's team manager has tipped the ex-Formula One world champion to challenge for a top six finish on Rally Sweden next week. Full story...
Feb
3rd

GP2: Romain Grosjean fastest on the first day in Abu Dhabi

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Romain Grosjean has set the fastest time of the first day of collective test for the GP2 Asia drivers on the Abu Dhabi circuit. Full story...
Feb
3rd

F1: Helmut Marko scoffs at Red Bull ‘biggest spender’ claims

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Helmut Marko has scoffed at claims Red Bull is now formula one's biggest spender. Full story...
Feb
3rd

F1: New McLaren ‘looks different’ to rivals says Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton had a sharp-eyed return to formula one on Wednesday after a long winter break. Full story...
Feb
3rd

F1: Williams set for 28pc Frankfurt stock float

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Williams' stock market floatation is close to being realised, according to an authoritative newspaper. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Former GM exec Ridgeway heads IAV in U.S.

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Andrew Ridgeway, a former executive at General Motors, has taken over as president of powertrain engineering-services supplier IAV Automotive Engineering Inc. Ridgeway, 45, moved into the position at the start of 2011. Full story...
Feb
2nd

EVs need more federal aid to compete with Asia, study says

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The United States may already lag behind Asia in development of electric vehicles, putting America's manufacturing sector in even greater jeopardy than it is now, said an Indiana University study headed by a retired Ford executive. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Porsche to produce Boxster S Black Edition:

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The new 2012 Porsche Boxster S Black Edition will be available this spring, the automaker said Wednesday. Full story...
Feb
2nd

GERMANY: German car market up 17% in January

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The German automotive trade association VDA has reported that January car sales in Germany were up by 17% on last year, continuing the positive trend that began in December. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Under Toronto-Dominion, Chrysler Financial to become a top 10 auto lender, CEO says

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Toronto-Dominion Bank Chief Executive Officer Edmund Clark said the bank may 'surprise' investors this year with the growth of auto lender Chrysler Financial Corp. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Mitsubishi’s recovery hampered by North American losses

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Mitsubishi Motor Corp.'s money-losing North American operations are undercutting the company's fragile financial recovery, and the red ink is expected to increase. North American sales grew 15 percent to 23,000 units in the quarter that ended Dec. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Q&A with Bosal

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Headquartered in Lummen, Belgium, Bosal develops and manufactures complete exhaust systems for passenger cars, trucks and industrial applications and catalytic converters. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Dr. Ing. Jean-Paul Janssens, Director Advanced Research, Bosal Research nv about technical trends in exhaust systems Full story...
Feb
2nd

AUTOWEEK TV: A special report on traffic cameras:

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In today's show: Chevy hatches another form of the Cruze for Geneva, Formula One testing is under way, and most car companies report solid January sales. Full story...
Feb
2nd

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Trends in spark and glow plugs

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Designed to be combined with a high-tension magneto ignition system, the spark plug solved what Carl Benz had described as 'the most fundamental obstacle to early motoring'. Over a century later, the key factors driving spark plug innovation include emissions legislation, engine design and longer service intervals. Still plugging away, Matthew Beecham reports on the latest developments in spark and glow plugs. Full story...
Feb
2nd

Alfa Romeo adds 140bhp diesel to Giulietta range

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New mid-range 2.0-litre diesel unit offers Giulietta blend of performance and economy.


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Feb
2nd

INDIA: Maruti may assemble Kizashi one day

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Maruti Suzuki has launched the Kizashi sedan in India as a built-up import but may assemble or build it locally later. Full story...
Feb
2nd

2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This is the kind of car that can change people’s perception of Buick. It’s handsome, has a nice interior with controls that are laid out in an intuitive manner, and it has a great little engine. Full story…

Feb
2nd

COMMENT: Automakers hold their breath as Egypt stutters

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Anyone who thought this week's attempt by protesters in Egypt to impose their will on a regime, whose President has been in power for 30 years, was going to be plain sailing, are having to think again. Full story...
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