| More local output will propel auto industry |
Apr 22nd, 2013 |
China's auto industry will drive forward from an increase in domestic output and German automakers will support that strategy, a senior official of Germany's auto industry body said ...
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| MT Video Week in Review: Roadkill Meets WOT, McLaren P1 and Classic Cars in Cuba |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
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This week’s video roundup takes us around the world from France, to test the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST, to Cuba, to explore the island nation’s unique classic car culture, and to Dubai, where the local police force has just put a Lamborghini Aventador into service. Also, the Hosts of Roadkill sit down with Wide [...]
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| Audi R8 Stars in Iron Man 3 London Screening, Online Comic Contest |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
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Audi has been part of the Iron Man series since the first film premiered in 2008, and the company is continuing its collaboration with Marvel again with the “Iron Man 3″ franchise, with leading character Tony Stark driving an Audi R8 e-Tron. To kick off the film’s VIP premiere in London, a prototype was shipped [...]
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| Fiat Produces Millionth 500 at Poland Factory |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
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The revival of the Mini Cooper under the management of BMW proved that there was ample market for retro-inspired compacts, and Fiat soon followed with a revival of the iconic 500 in 2007 for the European market. Since its introduction, more than 1 million 500s have been produced at Fiat’s plant in Tychy, Poland. The [...]
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| 5th Sanya International Auto Show to open at Dadonghai Square |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
The annual 5th Sanya International Auto Show is to kick off at Dadonghai Square on April 18, and will last until April 21. 30 international and domestic well-known auto brands including Benz, Shanghai Volkswagen, Faw Volkswagen, Dongfeng Nissan, Dongfeng Honda, Faw Toyota, Guangzhou Honda, Guangzhou Toyota, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, Beijing Hyundai, Buick, Chevrolet, Luxgen, Haima Automobile, Roewe, ...
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| Carmakers GM Nissan BMW face brand puzzle in China with JVs |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
GM China president Bob Socia said. Baojun is an "indigenous" brand, vehicles made by China-foreign joint ventures as required by the government, which wants to prevent domination by foreign companies and give lagging domestic firms more technological expertise. Analysts said such brands attempt to compete with the cheaper cars made by Chinese companies, but have met with mixed success. ...
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| Honda celebrates 20 years in racing at Long Beach |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
Dario Franchitti, of Scotland, drives during qualifying for the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Long Beach, Calif. Franchitti won the pole for Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. ...
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| CTA Rider Survey Agency Seeks Input On Aisle-Facing Seating On Newest Rail Cars |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
spend another $2 billion on a new fleet of up to 850 rail cars , the agency is reaching out to its riders for input on how those cars will be ...
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| J.D. Power and Associates Survey Reports Insurance Claims Satisfaction is Declining |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
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According to a recent survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, overall customer satisfaction with insurance claims has declined 11 points from the last survey taken last year. Part of the blame lies with out-of-pocket expenses, which have increased to an average of $499. J.D. Power also noted that appraisal and settlement times have been [...]
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| Report: Toyota Prius May Miss 2013 Sales Targets on Low Gas Prices |
Apr 21st, 2013 |
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The law of supply and demand manifests itself in many ways, and can have far-reaching effects and consequences on industries and company plans. That appears to be the case with Toyota’s Prius line in the U.S. market. Gasoline prices that are almost 10 percent lower than a year ago are slowing demand for the three-vehicle [...]
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