| Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan Unveiled, Known as “Attrage” in Thailand; Could Be Headed for the U.S. |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Remember a few months back when Mitsubishi unveiled its G4 Concept at the Shanghai Motor Show? Well now, we have the production version of that and it comes in the form of the Mirage sedan. The Mitsubishi Mirage sedan, or Attrage as it’s known as in Thailand, will go on sale there in June. There [...]
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| VW: American Diesel Drivers is Dumb; Retrofitted Diesel Fuel Caps to Prevent Misfueling |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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Volkswagen didn’t quite spell it out this bluntly, but a copy of a recent dealership memorandum sums it up similarly: North Americans who drive diesel-powered cars are stupid. The memorandum, obtained by Automotive News, describes VW’s upcoming service action to retrofit almost 210,000 diesel-engine cars in the United States and another 50,000 in Canada with [...]
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| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Priced at $27,495, With $199/Month Lease |
May 23rd, 2013 |
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When the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV goes on sale this summer, it will carry an MSRP of $27,495 including $810 destination and before government credits and rebates. With the full $7500 federal tax credit, the Spark EV could cost just $19,995, while state incentives could lower that price as much as $2500 more. In California, [...]
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| Qoros to feature cloud-based infotainment service as standard |
May 23rd, 2013 |
has announced it will introduce a cloud-based infotainment service as standard equipment on all its future models. Dubbed ‘QorosQloud’, and developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the system allows drivers to engage with entertainment, navigation, communication, and vehicle monitoring functions connected to the Windows Azure cloud platform via an eight-inch touchscreen that will ...
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| RPT-Ford to close Australia auto plants |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Wed May 22, 2013 9:14pm EDT SYDNEY May 23 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it is closing its two Australian auto plants and will cease production in the country in October 2016. Ford Australia Chief Executive Bob Graziano said the company will close its engine plant in Geelong and its assembly plant in Broadmeadows, both in the state of Victoria. The car manufacturer has struggled with ...
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| Ford Australia to make major manufacturing announcement |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford Australia president and CEO Bob Graziano will announce the company's 2012 financial results and "make an important business announcement". Australia's major media outlets are reporting that the announcement will be confirmation of the embattled car maker's plans to wind down its local manufacturing operations as soon as 2016, spelling the end of production of ...
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| Peugeot to shut 30-year-old plant save jobs |
May 23rd, 2013 |
is planning to shut down and sell off a 30-year-old French plant while vowing to save its more than 600-strong workforce. The Financial Times reports that ...
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| 2014 Volkswagen Polo spy shots reveal subtle facelift |
May 23rd, 2013 |
has been spied completely undisguised undergoing testing in Europe. The images, captured by CarAdvice’s spy photographers, reveal a subtle facelift for ...
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| Matt Greenop Fords big cars lost relevance |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford's decision to pull out of manufacturing Australia is sad news for the car industry both in New Zealand and in Australia. But even the wildly optimistic would have to admit that this has been coming for a while. Ford's factories in Australia have been building large cars that are losing relevance by the second. The global financial crisis forced car companies to have a close look at their ...
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| Toyota Boots BMW Out of Top Value Slot |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Toyota has been named the world's most valuable automotive brand, claiming back the top spot from German marque BMW. The Japanese car giant, which has a manufacturing plant in Burnaston, reclaimed the top spot as the most valuable automotive brand in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013, published yesterday. According to the report, Toyota's brand value surged by ...
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