Luxury
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Women and Classic Automobiles at the 2010 Princesses Rally
Classic Rallies &bull Feb 25, 2010From Paris to Monaco at the wheel of your favourite luxury or classic automobile, the 11th Annual Princesses Rally will be more pleasure-filled than ever before! Get into the swing of spring with the women's motor sport event of the… Full Story »
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Toyota Starts Rolling Out Deals to Attract Buyers
The Auto Channel &bull Feb 25, 2010
Washington DC February 25, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that even as Toyota executives face a grilling from lawmakers this week, the auto maker is trying to win over a bigger audienceconsumersnot just with words, but with deals. The Wall… Full Story »
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J.D. Power Finds Lexus and Hummer Tops in Customer Service
Kicking Tires &bull Feb 25, 2010
For 2010, J.D. Power and Associates split its Customer Service Index Study into luxury and mass market categories, with Lexus winning the luxury brand and Hummer at the top in the mass market column. Even before the news that Hummer… Full Story »
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Saab Dealers In U.K. Host Independence Day Event
Saab History &bull Feb 25, 2010Saab Dealerships in the United Kingdom are hosting an independence day event beginning this Friday, February 26th through Monday, March 1st. "With new independent ownership to luxury Dutch carmaker Spyker in place, this really is an exciting time for us… Full Story »
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Hyundai i-Flow diesel hybrid revealed, full announcement in Geneva
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 25, 2010
After teasing us with a sketch last week, Hyundai finally revealed how its newest concept, the i-Flow, will look like when it will be revealed next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will be a diesel-electric hybrid, a… Full Story »
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- Luxury
- transmission
- Fuel
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Daimler looks to grow by clean tech
Detroit Free Press &bull Feb 25, 2010
Daimler, the world second-largest maker of luxury cars, intends to grab market share from competitors this year by focusing on new Mercedes-Benz models and cleaner technology rather than discounts. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Daimler
- Luxury
- Mercedez-Benz
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Lexus Offers Best Dealer Service According To Customer Satisfaction Survey
Motor Authority &bull Feb 25, 2010
A positive dealer experience can greatly affect overall customer satisfaction and, from the automakers perspective, increases the likelihood a customer will return to the same brand for their second vehicle. With all the economic doom and gloom eroding new car sales… Full Story »
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Aston Martin turning to China for new production
leftlane &bull Feb 25, 2010
This story appeared on Leftlane's Backpage -- a new section dedicated to the unusual, interesting, funny, scary, and outrageous automotive topics that don't make it to the front page. Aston Martin, purveyor of fine luxury performance vehicles, has finally succumb… 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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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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Mercedes-Benz reveals MercedesSport accessories program
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 24, 2010
In a rather peculiar move, but which will be definitely welcomed by many fans, Mercedes-Benz announced a new accessories program, dubbed MercedesSport, which will run in parallel with the AMG one for existing MB models. The new styling programs will… 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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Mercedes-Benz USA Named Best Place To Work In New Jersey
The Auto Channel &bull Feb 24, 2010
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 23, 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" according to NJBIZ Magazine, New Jersey's primary business journal covering the state. This award was designed to identify, recognize and… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Luxury
- Maybach
- Mercedez-Benz
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Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings
The Auto Channel &bull Feb 24, 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2010 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , the nation's third-largest automotive retailer, today reported that 2009 fourth quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $0.18 per diluted share compared to an adjusted loss from continuing operations of $0.21 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. The adjustments for both periods are detailed further in the attached tables.… Full Story »
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Rent A Limo For ComFort And Style.
Next Gen Auto Web &bull Feb 24, 2010
Limousines are perfect for many reasons and occasions. You can use them for various events like birthday parties. You can also hire them as your airport transfer, but, basically, limos can have different use options. One reason why people get a limo is birthday parties. Many people like to hire limos for big birthdays… Full Story »
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2010 MercedesSport E-Class Official Revealed
AutoSpies &bull Feb 23, 2010Mercedes-Benz is presenting its new label MercedesSport, under which title the famous luxury car manufacturer will showcase a brand-new range of elegant and sporty individualization products at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. As the label's name suggests, the… Full Story »
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Mitsubishi ASX/RVR will reach North America as Outlander Sport
Auto Unleashed &bull Feb 23, 2010
In yet another move to make automotive writers angry because they have to write more names for the same model, Mitsubishi is reported to bring its new crossover, the RVR (Japan) or the ASX (Europe), to North America under the… Full Story »
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Skoda Superb Collects Car of the Year Award From Top Gear UK
The Auto Channel &bull Feb 23, 2010
February 23, 2010: The Skoda Superb has been voted the Luxury Car of the Year by Top Gear's TV, online and magazine teams. Top Gear Awards recognise the most exciting and innovative cars launched in the last 12 months. According… 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 »
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Audi U.S. chief: Profit means more than hitting sales goal
Automotive News - Dealer News &bull Feb 23, 2010
Despite Audi's oft-stated plans to sell 200,000 vehicles in the United States by 2018, the luxury brand's North American chief says profitable growth is more important. Full Story »
