| US auto giant GM plans to invest $11 bn in China |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
SHANGHAI (AFP) - General Motors will invest $11 billion in China through 2016, executives said Wednesday, as the US car giant broke ground on a plant to produce luxury Cadillacs for the world's biggest auto market.The figure includes four new plants, including the $1.3 billion Cadillac factory in Shanghai, GM officials told a media briefing."China is a critical market for General Motors ...
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| Holden Commodore SS v Renault Megane RS |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
here ), and reduced pricing in the VF Commodore range sees the V8 grades slip below $45,000. The Holden Commodore SS can be purchased for $41,990, but the SS V we're driving here is $45,490. The ...
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| 2013 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Altitude released |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GXL on which it's based, the $92,165 LandCruiser 200 Altitude boasts features normally reserved for the more expensive VX and Sahara grades. Unique five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and Altitude badging distinguish the special ...
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| Jeep recalling almost 35000 cars in Australia |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
Fiat Chrysler Australia says the local recall affects Jeep Grand Cherokees built between 1993 and 2004 and Cherokees built between 2002 and 2007, while the US recall covers Grand Cherokees from 1993-1998 and Jeep Libertys (badged locally as the Jeep Cherokee) from 2002-2007. The ...
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| European car sales plunge |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
Dubai Police give the public an up close and personal look at its new Ferrari patrol car, which joins a Lamborghini Aventador in its new-look ...
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| Renault launches Scala variant at Rs 8.29 lakh |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
The new variant, Scala RxE, extends the Renault diesel portfolio and offers customers a competitive and well-packaged diesel option, Renault India said in a statement. The Scala has been available in six variants in diesel and petrol options. While the petrol variants are priced between Rs 7.19 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh, the diesel variants come at a price range of Rs 8.79 and Rs 9.68 lakh ...
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| Fiat and Smeg target retro cool with Smeg 500 fridge |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
have joined forces to create the Smeg 500 fridge. Making its world debut in Paris at the Colette concept store in Rue Saint-Honore, the Smeg 500 fridge celebrates an historic collaboration ...
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| Volvo S60 Polestar Review |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
But it also undercuts the Audi S4 by $10K, and the BMW M3 and Lexus IS F by $15K. Its claimed 4.9-second 0-100km/h makes the Volvo S60 Polestar a tenth quicker than the S4, neck-and-neck with the IS F and a tenth slower than the ...
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| Chrysler to recall 1.56 million older Jeeps |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Chrysler Group LLC has agreed to recall some of the older Jeep models, as regulators had previously called for, reports said Tuesday. The recall covers some 1.56 million Jeeps which could pose a risk to the fuel tanks in the event of a crash. Chrysler had previous fought over the recall with regulators, who wanted as many as 2.7 million vehicles covered in the action. ...
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| General Motors demands wage cuts from Australian workforce |
Jun 19th, 2013 |
General Motors Holden (GMH) yesterday demanded that its Australian workforce accept further job losses, major wage cuts and productivity speed-ups by the end of August. Managing director Mike Devereux stated that unless workers agreed, GM would join Ford and cease car production in Australia. Last month Ford announced the closure of its assembly plants in Melbourne and Geelong in 2016, ...
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