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Auto Sales Plunge in Britain
Reduced consumer spending and confidence whacked August car purchases by nearly one-quarter. But smaller models were up Confirmation that consumer confidence and spending on 'big-ticket' items is testing new lows came yesterday with the release of the

Ford: Loan guarantees would speed new technologies
DEARBORN, Michigan: Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford says his company will still invest in new fuel-saving technology without U.S. government loan guarantees, but the loans would get the new products to market faster. Congress reconvenes next

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Revealed (to Dealers)!
So that's what they've been up to... After teasing us with and , Chrysler's finally shown its petrified dealer network it isn't entirely out of ideas, let alone out of touch with reality. Chrysler Vice Chairman and some dealers have seen advanced

BMW: Ownership has its privileges September 5,2008 BWM owners attending the BMW Championship golf tournament near St. Louis this weekend can get an...
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Tyco Electronics to Streamline European Automotive Operations
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Toyota sees U.S. market flat in 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp expects industrywide sales in the U.S. market to be flat in 2009 after sales in the 'low' 14-million unit range this year, the automaker's head of North American sales said Friday. Jim Lentz, president of Toyota

Strike ends at Renault, Nissan factory in Brazil
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Workers at a Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co Ltd plant in southern Brazil ended a four-day strike Friday after winning a salary increase. But about 4,500 workers at a Volkswagen AG (other-otc: VLKAF.PK - news - people ) factory in

Alonso, Renault enjoy 'successful' day.
Fernando Alonso believes that Renault made 'good progress' during practice on Friday ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at the popular Spa-Francorchamps circuit.Alonso was on the pace in both FP1 and FP2 in his R28, setting the fifth best effort

'07 Subaru B9 Tribeca Base 7-Passenger
TriBeCa is a trendy, upscale neighborhood between New York's Soho and Lower Manhattan districts.It isn't cheap real estate.Nor is the Subaru B9 Tribeca cheap transportation.Tribeca is a mid-size SUV with optional seating for seven.Its overall dimensions

Daimler, RWE to Roll out Electric Cars in Berlin
A select group of Berlin motorists will get subsidized electric cars as part of an experiment launched Friday, Sept 5 by Daimler and leading German energy company, RWE. The carmaker is to supply 100 cars powered by lithium-ion batteries. The cars will

Toyota sees U.S. market flat in 2009
(Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research) expects industrywide sales in the U.S. market to be flat in 2009 after sales in the 'low' 14-million unit range this year, the automaker's head of North American sales said on Friday. Jim

Canada to invest up to $80 million in Ford facilities
Canada will offer Ford Canada up to $80 million (Canadian) over five years to help build facilities that could 'create or sustain' some 750 jobs in Windsor, Ontario according to Industry Minister Jim Prentice. The funding will help Ford carry through

GM sees Hummer sale by early 2009
General Motors is expecting to sell its Hummer brand by the end of this year or early in 2009, as it shores up capital to survive a deep industry slump amid record losses. â??We are trying to approach this (Hummer sale) on an urgent basis,â?

BMW considers 4-cylinder for North America
If you've worked at an auto manufacturer you know one thing; product planners are always looking for potential ways to grow the business. Hence, their title, Product Planners. As such rumours swirling regarding a potential 4-cylinder BMW coming to Canada

Canadian pricing announced for 2009 Lexus IS Series
The 2009 Lexus IS series luxury sport sedan, which is available in either rear wheel or all wheel drive, a 2.5L or 3.5L engine, a six-speed manual or automatic transmission and the Lexus Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system â?? also

Canadian Pricing of Lexus IS F released
Lexus has announced that the 2009 IS F is now on sale across the country with a starting price of $64,450. â??The IS F is the next-generation high-output thrill ride that serious drivers across Canada were waiting for,â? said Tony Wearing,

Honda Insight is back â" as a new and improved hybrid
Yes, Honda is bringing back the defunct Insight nameplate for a hybrid-only vehicle planned for the Japanese, European and North American markets early next year. The vehicles main competition will be the Toyota Prius. Honda Motor Co. executives have

Ford to Cut Shift at Chicago Plant
Ford Motor Co. in November will cut one shift at its Chicago assembly plant in an effort to better align production with demand. The plant, which currently operates on two shifts, builds the Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable and Lincoln MKS sedans, as well as

New Ford Ka to Bow at Paris Auto Show
Ford Motor Co. will unveil the next-generation Ka subcompact car at the 2008 Paris auto show in October. The new Ka will be offered in most European markets with the choice of a 1.2L Duratec gasoline engine or a 1.3L Duratorq diesel mill, marking the

Creativity-Online : Volkswagen/Sony PSP: The Walker
Agency: DDB, Brussels Creative Director: Peter Aerts Director: Wim Reygaert Production Company: Caviar Content Director of Photography: Patrick Otten Line Producer: Brigitte Baudine Executive Producer: Kato Maes Copywriter: Ken Berghs Art Director: Seb

Honda to bring back Insight name for hybrid
TOKYO - Honda is bringing back the defunct Insight nameplate for a hybrid-only vehicle planned for the Japanese, European and North American markets early next year, as the automaker strives to play catch-up with rival Toyota in hybrids.Toyota Motor

Harley-Davidson shares skid on sales worries
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BMW worldwide August sales up 2 percent
BMW's sales in August increased 2 percent over the same period a year ago with the Mini and Rolls Royce brands the main contributors, the German carmaker said Friday. August sales of BMW cars were flat versus a year ago, but Mini sales were up nearly 11

Ford: Loan guarantees would speed new technologies
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Slower SUV Sales Impact Car Stereo
AM New York As SUV sales nosedive, they are causing shifts in the car stereo aftermarket, particularly in sales of backseat video products, larger head units and backup cameras, suppliers said. According to Automotive News, SUV sales fell 31 percent

Daimler, RWE announce Berlin electric car project
(Associated Press WorldStream Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BERLIN, Germany_Carmaker Daimler AG and utility RWE AG said Friday they would begin a joint electric car and electricity filling station test project in the German capital, called 'E-Mobility

Nissan Starts Developing Own Plug-In Hybrid
The major product segments of this $4,450 report analyze Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). -- Global Industry Analyst

Honda to Unveil New Hybrid at Paris Auto Show?
The major product segments of this $4,450 report analyze Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). -- Global Industry Analyst

Chrysler Working on Plug-in Prototypes
The major product segments of this $4,450 report analyze Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). -- Global Industry Analyst

GM pledges to boost recycling at its factories
WARREN, Mich. - General Motors Corp. said Friday that half of its major factories worldwide will recycle or reuse nearly all of their waste materials by the end of 2010. Company officials also said 33 more factories have achieved 'landfill-free' status,