BMW
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Acura confirms sub-TSX model under consideration
leftlane &bull Feb 25, 2010
Honda President and CEO Takanobu Ito has already confirmed that the automaker's luxury division is in line for a number of new hybrid offerings, but the automaker's fuel efficient offerings could expand beyond the realm of gas-electric drivetrains.Acura already offers the 30mpg TSX, but Japanese automaker is considering… Full Story »
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Report: Jaguar/Land Rover to cut from six platforms to two
Autoblog &bull Feb 25, 2010
Officially Official: 2011 Porsche Cayenne revealed before Geneva debut [w/video]BREAKING: GM announces Hummer sale cannot be concluded, brand to be wound downBREAKING: Hyundai issues stop-sale on 2011 Sonata over possible door latch malfunction *UPDATEFinally Final: Saab sale transfer completed between… Full Story »
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RPMGO Weekly Awards: Nominees for February 19-25
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 25, 2010
Hello and welcome to another nominee session for the RPMGO Weekly Awards feature where we honor the best and worst piece of news coming from the automotive industry. Its been a pretty busy week, leading up to the start of the Geneva Motor Show, so we were literally flooded with good and bad news. As you might remember, youll… Full Story »
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: New Dealer Consumer Service Rankings; Low Vehicle Sales Likely to Cause Precipitous Drop in Auto Dealer Services Over Next Few Years
The Auto Channel &bull Feb 24, 2010
J.D. J.D. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- The outlook for auto dealer service volumes and customer spending appears challenging, with decreases in service business brought on by depressed auto sales in 2008 and 2009 projected to continue for several years, whereby service volume may reach a low point in 2013, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today.… Full Story »
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2009 Micro Marathon Rally - Micro
European Car &bull Feb 24, 2010
Small cars have never garnered the respect that big cars get. Big cars are usually fast, flashy, luxurious, not particularly frugal, and expensive. Small cars are the opposite of all of those things and may suffer from the perception of being "cute" or toy-like and not really suitable for practical transportation. In 2008, Malcolm McKay from Classic Rally Press recreated the 1958… Full Story »
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Rumormill: Rear-drive Hybrid Lexus IS, V10-powered GS F on the way?
Autoblog &bull Feb 24, 2010
BREAKING: Hyundai issues stop-sale on 2011 Sonata over possible door latch malfunctionFinally Final: Saab sale transfer completed between GM and SpykerReport: Toyota bragged about saving $100M by avoiding, limiting recallsLeakage alert: Audi RS5 brochure images surface ahead of GenevaGeneva Preview: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style a sneak peek at next CLS-Class Lexus GS 450h - Click above for high-res image gallery It looks like Lexus is planning to go to both extremes on the green-performance continuum. When the next-generation IS appears in a couple of years, it will… Full Story »
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Topics:
- BMW
- diesel
- Engine
- ERA
- Sports Car
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JD Power Ranks Lexus, Buick, Hummer And Saturn Tops In Dealer Service
AutoSpies &bull Feb 24, 2010The outlook for auto dealer service volumes and customer spending appears challenging, with decreases in service business brought on by depressed auto sales in 2008 and 2009 projected to continue for several years, whereby service volume may reach a low point in 2013, according to the J. Dealer service traffic volumes are expected to decline by approximately 20… Full Story »
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Do JD Power Awards Translate Into Sales? Don't Ask Buick, Hummer Or Saturn!
AutoSpies &bull Feb 24, 2010The outlook for auto dealer service volumes and customer spending appears challenging, with decreases in service business brought on by depressed auto sales in 2008 and 2009 projected to continue for several years, whereby service volume may reach a low point in 2013, according to the J. Dealer service traffic volumes are expected to decline by approximately 20 percent between 2009 and 2013, resulting in a 25 percent decrease in service dollars from owners of late (2005 to 2009) model year vehicles. Particularly in… Full Story »
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Geneva Preview: Mansory tunes Rolls-Royce Ghost, beats it with gilded ugly stick
Autoblog &bull Feb 24, 2010
BREAKING: Hyundai issues stop-sale on 2011 Sonata over possible door latch malfunctionFinally Final: Saab sale transfer completed between GM and SpykerReport: Toyota bragged about saving $100M by avoiding, limiting recallsLeakage alert: Audi RS5 brochure images surface ahead of GenevaGeneva Preview: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style a sneak peek at next CLS-Class Mansory Rolls-Royce Ghost Click above for high-res image gallery Wealthy people of Abu Dhabi, your Rolls-Royce Ghost is ready. We've seen plenty of special-edition Rolls-Royce cars specially designed for the folks of the Persian Gulf, and this latest tweaking by Mansory is nothing short of... attention-grabbing. However, Mansory won't be limiting… Full Story »
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10 Most Dangerous Jobs For A Driver
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 24, 2010
We usually judge drivers by how well they handle themselves on the road and when trying to accomplish various maneuvers like the dreaded parallel parking. But the Insurance.com website recently made a study in which it tried to categorize bad drivers by the jobs they have. The results were pretty straightforward, showing that people with high stress and busy jobs are usually worse drivers than those who… Full Story »
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Lexus CT 200h details leaked before its Geneva reveal
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 24, 2010
Many Lexus fans were extremely excited about the LF-Ch concept the Japanese company showed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Luckily for them, it seems they dont have to wait until the Geneva Motor Show to get a glimpse of the… Full Story »
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Gold medal winner Evan Lysacek only has eyes for Aston Martin DBS
Autoblog &bull Feb 24, 2010
BREAKING: Hyundai issues stop-sale on 2011 Sonata over possible door latch malfunctionFinally Final: Saab sale transfer completed between GM and SpykerReport: Toyota bragged about saving $100M by avoiding, limiting recallsLeakage alert: Audi RS5 brochure images surface ahead of GenevaGeneva Preview: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style a sneak… Full Story »
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Hyundai stops sale of 2011 Sonata, recalls units over door latch problem
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 24, 2010
Hyundai was extremely busy these past couple of weeks with the launch of the brand new 2011 Sonata in the US, a model which it hoped would generate big sales. Sadly, it seems the launch didnt go without a hitch,… Full Story »
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Crossovers are key to BMW pursuit of Lexus in U.S.
Automotive News - Dealer News &bull Feb 24, 2010
Lexus widened its lead over BMW as the best-selling luxury brand in the United States last year. But BMW's top U.S. executive aims to overtake his rival in 2011 or 2012 after three new crossovers are introduced. Full Story »
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Peek Inside Goodwood, Where Cars Are Handmade
Autopia Blog on Wired &bull Feb 23, 2010
In a world where factories churn out cars by the tens of thousands and so many cars are easily forgettable, its nice to know theres a place where automobiles are handmade. That place is Goodwood, where people you can only… Full Story »
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Videos: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style presents all of its secrets
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 23, 2010
Many Mercedes-Benz were quite pleased yesterday with the announcement of the newest concept coming from the company, the F800 Style, which previews the next generation CLS range. Now, you'll be happy to hear that we found five new videos showcasing… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Audi
- BMW
- Body
- Concept Car
- Lexus
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Miko's high performance material with an ecological edge
Car Design News - Features &bull Feb 23, 2010Italian company Miko specializes in the development and production of Dinamica, a high quality ecological microfiber that can be used for anything from car door panels or upholstery to fashion accessories. The faux suede material is produced from a combination of recycled polyester and polyurethane fibers, and… Full Story »
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Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition to be revealed in Geneva
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 23, 2010
Maserati is continuing its steady line of limited editions for its various models, and has just announced that a special Quattroporte Awards Edition will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show next month. All of the special models will be… Full Story »
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Recall Alert: BMW 550i Gran Turismo, 7 Series
Kicking Tires &bull Feb 23, 2010
The recall is due to a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." The tire pressure label on these vehicles incorrectly indicates the vehicle's seating capacity as five passengers when its actual… Full Story »
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Crossovers are key to BMW pursuit of Lexus
Automotive News - Dealer News &bull Feb 23, 2010
Lexus widened its lead over BMW as the best-selling luxury brand in the United States last year. But BMW's top U.S. executive aims to overtake his rival in 2011 or 2012 after three new crossovers are introduced. Full Story »
