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Automotive Headlines » U.S. to Invest $3.9 Billion on "Smart" Power Grid
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Automotive Headlines » California Mandates Reflecting Windows
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Automotive Headlines » Here They Come! - smart USA Customizes Offer for Car Allowance Rebate System
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Automotive News Feed » GM says delay in its bankruptcy exit would kill suppliers
General Motors needs to exit from bankruptcy quickly in order to avoid a "fatal" blow to many of its suppliers and the loss of thousands of jobs, CEO Fritz Henderson said in a court filing on Thursday. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Lear readies pre-packaged bankruptcy, Dow reports
Automotive seating giant Lear Corp. is preparing a pre-packaged bankruptcy five days before it must make a $38 million interest payment on two of its bonds, according to a Dow Jones report. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Renault-backed executive quits AvtoVAZ
Renault has decided to replace a French executive vice president at Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ, in which it owns a 25 percent stake. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » In All the Commotion, Everyone Has Forgotten to Ask About GM "Down-Under" - VIDEO ENHANCED
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msnbc.com: Autos » GM bailout triggers calls for boycott
GM's bankruptcy and federal bailout are triggering a small but vocal reaction from conservative pundits calling for an outright boycott of "Government Motors." [Link]
Automotive News Feed » GM to bring small car work to Michigan, report says
A General Motors assembly plant in suburban Detroit will be awarded the work on GM's coveted subcompact car project, ahead of plants in Tennessee and Wisconsin, according to a wire service report today. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
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Automotive Headlines » Fleetwood Enterprises Receives Court Approval to Sell Motor Home Assets to American Industrial Partners
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Automotive Headlines » CCAGW Members Urge Defeat of Waxman-Markey
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Automotive Headlines » GM Retirees Call for Congressional Protection of Benefits
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Automotive News Feed » Delphi salaried retirees seek pension aid from GM
Delphi Corp. salaried retirees picketed outside General Motors' headquarters today, hoping to spur the bankrupt automaker to assume payment of their pensions if Delphi emerges from its own Chapter 11 reorganization as planned. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » House plans vote on climate-change bill, more funding for clean cars
The House plans to vote by Saturday on a controversial climate-change bill that would double federal loans for plug-in electric vehicles and other advanced-technology cars, congressional spokeswomen said today. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Eurospeed, Inc. Announces Western Europe Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Parallel Intelligent Transportation, LLC for Gasoline and Electric-Powered Motor Scooters/Cycles
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Automotive News Feed » Chrysler sues TRW to get parts
Chrysler Group LLC has sued TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., accusing the auto parts company of refusing to supply parts and thereby jeopardizing its resumption of production next Monday after a two-month shutdown. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Top Parking Spots: Winners of 2009 International Parking Institute’s Awards of Excellence Competition Announced
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Automotive Headlines » MGE Plans Electric Vehicle Charging Network
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Automotive Headlines » SAE International Standard to Define Electric-Vehicle Charging Coupler
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Automotive News Feed » Sweden says Koenigsegg's Saab plans unclear
Sweden's industry minister said the government was still in the dark on how much funding Koenigsegg Group, the new owner of Saab Automobile, would inject into the carmaker and whether loan guarantees would be needed. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Kia Motors Announces Exclusive Automotive Partnership With the 2009 Vans Warped Tour(R)
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Automotive Headlines » KLD Energy Technologies Announces New Scooter Powered by High-Performance Motor System
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Automotive Headlines » Best Parks in America Fans Share Money-Saving RV Tips, Win Camping Weeks
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Automotive Headlines » Alkane, Inc. Announces U.S. Patent Filing on High Energy Synthetic Fuel
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Automotive Headlines » Edmunds.com Forecasts June Auto Sales: SAAR Climbs over 10 Million
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Automotive Headlines » Honeywell to Release Second Quarter Results and Hold Its Investor Conference Call on Monday, July 27
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Automotive Headlines » Carlson Hotels Worldwide goldpoints plus(SM) Hotel Rewards Program Adds Avis and Budget Rent A Car
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Automotive Headlines » “Fuel Duel†Confirms 5 Percent Higher Fuel Efficiency for Cummins Tier 4
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Automotive Headlines » Auto Market Volatility Causes Company Car Challenges for Corporations; Runzheimer Provides Four Recommendations for CFOs to Manage Cost and Risk
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Automotive Headlines » Capitol Insurance Companies Speeds Into the Fast Lane With Commercial Automobile
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Automotive Headlines » ArvinMeritor Divests Ownership Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Businesses
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Automotive Headlines » Amerigon and Classic Soft Trim Form Partnership to Provide Heated and Cooled Seats to Automotive Aftermarket Nationwide
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Automotive Headlines » Progressive Wins Voice Of The Customer Award
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Automotive News Feed » GMC Terrain will start at $24,995
GMC will price its new five-passenger Terrain crossover starting at $24,995, including shipping. The Terrain's release in September marks General Motors' shift to include direct injection on mainstream models. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » GM gets approval to borrow $33 billion
General Motors received final court approval today to borrow up to $33.3 billion from the U.S., Canadian and Ontario governments to carry the automaker through its bankruptcy. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » GMAC starts rejecting Chrysler dealers
Less than a month after GMAC Financial Services extended interim inventory financing to Chrysler dealers, the company has given some of those retailers their walking papers. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid vs. 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid - Cost Analysis
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Automotive News Feed » ArvinMeritor sells part of car parts business
ArvinMeritor Inc. has made some progress in its effort to dump its Light Vehicle Systems businesses by divesting a stake in one of its joint ventures. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » GM Asks Beijing Auto for Enhanced Offer for Opel... What Happened to That Other Guy, Magna?
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Automotive Headlines » General Motors Begins Pre-Production of the Chevy Volt - VIDEO STORY
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Automotive News Feed » Motor City's last Cadillac dealer faces the ax
Modern Detroit traces its origins back to a man named Cadillac -- Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, to be precise, a French adventurer who founded Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit in 1701. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Tengzhong, GM to Seal Hummer Deal June 28th ...Although Reuters Says Otherwise - VIDEO ENHANCED
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Automotive Headlines » J.D. Power and Associates Reports: June New-Vehicle Retail Sales Demonstrate Marked Improvement; Total Sales Remain Stable With May Levels
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Automotive Headlines » NHTSA Says CARS (Cash For Clunkers) Will Put Safer, Cleaner, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles on Road
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Automotive Headlines » Frost & Sullivan Projects Strong Growth for European Commercial Vehicles Telematics Market Despite Current Economic Slowdown
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Automotive Headlines » RoadTrip: New Muscle Cars - Chevy Camaro and Dodge Charger - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
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msnbc.com: Autos » GM gets final OK for bankruptcy financing
A bankruptcy judge ruled Thursday that General Motors Corp. can have access to its full $33.3 billion in bankruptcy financing. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Volkswagen considers microcar alliance with Suzuki, says source
Volkswagen AG is exploring a potential cooperation deal with Japan's Suzuki Motor as a way to boost its expertise in the area of ultra small cars, a source familiar with the matter said today, confirming a report in manager magazin. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Porsche free to submit new state aid request
Porsche is free to submit a fresh application for state aid, a German economy ministry official said on Thursday, while Porsche said it was already working with state bank KfW to shape a new bid. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Rival bidders provide needed theatrics for Opel deal
Neither the German government nor bankrupt U.S. carmaker General Motors will admit it, but rival suitors for GM's Opel unit are likely just pawns in a high-stakes game of poker with favored bidder Magna International. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Fiat achieves first, sells more 500s outside Italy than inside
BALOCCO, Italy -- The universal appeal of the Fiat 500 has helped the 110-year company achieve a first: The automaker currently sells more units of the retro-styled minicar outside its home market than inside. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Chrysler lawyers' bankruptcy bill: $12.7 million
Chrysler's dash through bankruptcy has cost $12.7 million in legal costs in its first month, including just over $256,000 in expenses, according to a court filing outlining the bill submitted by the Jones Day law firm. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Supplier ordered to resume shipments to Axle
A Michigan judge eased the threat of disruption in the automotive supply chain when American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. obtained an injunction ordering one of its key steel suppliers to continue shipping. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » New Diversity in the Luxury Class: the BMW 7 Series in the 2010 Model Year.
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Automotive Headlines » The BMW 1 Series in the 2010 Model Year: The Epitome of Efficiency and Driving Pleasure
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Automotive Headlines » Audi Gets Top Ratings For Safety
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Automotive Headlines » New Clarion CZ209E Offers Plenty of Playback Options At The Right Price
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Automotive Headlines » WARNING! Cash for Clunkers Registration Websites Are BOGUS
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Automotive Headlines » LTI Scrap Oldest Taxi to Date as Fleet Operator Cashes in on Scrappage Scheme
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Automotive News Feed » Renault to boost Megane production in Spain
Renault will boost production at its Palencia, Spain factory starting in September to meet strong demand for its three-model Megane range. The French carmaker will add 200 units of daily production to the Palencia factory. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Volkswagen Caravelle Takes Take That on Circus Tour
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Automotive Headlines » Nissan Production, Sales, Export Results For May 2009
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Automotive Headlines » Test Demonstrates Texting While Behind The Wheel Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving
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Automotive Headlines » Infiniti: Essential Viewing at Goodwood
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Automotive Headlines » Porsche Announces Team For Guinness World Record Attempt At Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Automotive Headlines » PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December
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Automotive Headlines » Jerome de Haan to head Mazda's CSEE Organisation
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Automotive Headlines » The New BMW 316d ES Saloon
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Automotive Headlines » Hyundai's Ships Come in; More Customers Come On Board
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Automotive Headlines » Hyundai is Highest Ranked Volume Brand in U.S. Quality Survey
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Automotive Headlines » The New Skoda Superb - As Beautiful As It Is Useful
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Automotive Headlines » Toyota's Toyoda Promises Review of Product Lineup
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Automotive News Feed » Toyota's new boss warns of 2 more tough years
Akio Toyoda, the new head of Toyota Motor Corp., warned today the auto industry faces two years of tough times as he outlined his strategy to make the company founded by his grandfather profitable again. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Freshened Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan
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- Former GM CEO Henderson to head U.S. energy company September 5, 2010Former GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been tapped to become CEO of SunCoke Energy following its separation from Sunoco next year.
- Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, former car czar says September 5, 2010The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout...
- Sales stink, but smell those sweet profits September 5, 2010No surprise: August's 21 percent auto sales drop, to the lowest level for the month in nearly 30 years, was dismal. Last month's numbers were dragged down by comparison with August 2009, when sales soared because of cash for clunkers.
- Dealers see Fiat profits -- but when? September 5, 2010Don Lee thinks he can make money with Fiat and Alfa Romeo at a vacant showroom next to his dealership.
- Toyota will push safety in ad blitz September 5, 2010Its image still bruised by driver complaints about unintended acceleration, Toyota Division has decided to revamp its marketing message and shift the focus to safety in a big way, top executives said last week. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.'
- Fuel tank probe rekindles old issue September 5, 2010Fuel tanks are in the news again. Last month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began a preliminary investigation of 3.
- NADA opposes letter-grade labels for vehicles September 5, 2010The National Automobile Dealers Association said it will likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions.
- Healthier GM eligible for U.S. energy loans September 5, 2010General Motors Co. is in line to receive several billion dollars of low-interest federal energy loans now that it has returned to financial viability. GM would use the windfall to outfit U.S.
- Peddle Beach: New products pitched amid the classic cars September 5, 2010Every August, about 15,000 of America's wealthiest car buffs stroll the misty golf greens of Pebble Beach in Guccis, sipping chardonnay and admiring lovingly restored, flapper-era Morgans and Rolls-Royces and pre-war Bugattis.
- Kia says rise in transaction prices shows it's moving upmarket September 5, 2010Kia says transaction prices are rising and buyers are selecting higher trim levels, proving that its effort to shed a value-brand image is working.