| Double-digit car sales drop heralds bleak 2009 |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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By Helen Massy-Beresford France and Japan posted steep falls in December car sales on Monday, adding to depressing data from an industry bearing the brunt of wrecked consumer confidence as analysts an...
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| S Korea December Imported Car Sales Fall 12% On Tight Credit |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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"In the fourth quarter, (imported car) sales decreased due to tight credit and slumping domestic consumption," Yoon Dae-sung, executive managing director of the Korea Automobile Importers and Distri...
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| China in the auto drivers seat |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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Despite the slowdown in 2008 sales, the Chinese auto market remains a beacon of hope to foreign carmakers battered by rapidly shrinking demand in the US and other major markets. "The Chinese vehicle ...
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| Audi Australia sales jump 30.2 percent |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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While some brands have reported record sales for 2008 despite harsh economic times, none can compare to the staggering growth of Audi Australia which ended the year with a massive sales increase of 30...
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| CarAdvice Fuel Card Giveaway - Special New Year Prize |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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The CarAdvice Fuel Card Giveaway is in its fourth month now and to celebrate the New Year, we are pleased to announce a special prize for this month only.
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| Mercedes cops $50m gas-guzzler fine |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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Mercedes-Benz has been fined nearly $50 million after falling foul of US fuel efficiency regulations. WASHINGTON - Mercedes-Benz's US division paid a US$28.9 million (NZ$49.9m) fine in Decembe...
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| Toyota plans unprecedented production halt |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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TOKYO » Toyota is suspending production at all 12 of its Japan plants for 11 days over February and March, a stoppage of unprecedented scale for the nation's top automaker as it grapples with sh...
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| UK 2008 car sales to fall by 10% |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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UK car sales figures for the past year are expected to be more than 10% lower than sales in 2007. The figures, due to be published on Wednesday, will provide cold comfort for the beleaguered UK car i...
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| Mercedes fined for violating fuel efficiency rules |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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Mercedes-Benz's U.S. division paid a $28.9 million fine in December for violating federal fuel efficiency requirements, the government said Tuesday.Mercedes-Benz USA LLC paid the fine for imported pas...
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| GM to auction some historic cars |
Jan 7th, 2009 |
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Some 200 of GM's one-off and historic models will be sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., to raise what amounts to pocket change for the struggling giant and to manage GM's fleet ...
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