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India Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:05:52 GMTScores of auto component companies have now started seriously evaluating diversification opportunities.
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:57:06 GMTThe US government to seek the maximum penalty of more than $16 million against Toyota for failing to notify promptly about defective gas pedals. Toyota Prius hybrid
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:16:04 GMTTwo-wheeler maker India Yamaha Motor today said it is eyeing a market share of 20 per cent in the deluxe and premium segments by 2010-end. |
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US Posted:Mon, 5 Apr 2010 23:54:54 GMT The Transportation Department says it's seeking the maximum penalty, more than $16 million, against Toyota for failing to promptly notify the government about defective gas pedals among its vehicles.
Posted:Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:07:56 GMT Teenage car enthusiast Frank Vecchio stood in awe before a Rolls-Royce Ghost with a $301,575 sticker price — admiring a detail he had seen only in a video game.
Posted:Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:58:03 GMT Automakers are increasingly building and selling variations of the same model in global markets rather than developing models specifically for each market.
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Europe Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:57:00 ESTFiled under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury 
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG recreating the Carrera Panamericana - Click above to watch the video after the break
Are you as jealous as the rest of Team Autoblog that our very own Chris Paukert, better known as "El Presidente" while traveling abroad, got to snake through Mexico and Central America, recreating the famed Carrera Panamericana while piloting the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG? Yeah, thought so. But all is not lost. Please join us in reliving the journey by watching it all unfold in glorious high resolution video, along with the three accompanying photo sets below.
Epic doesn't begin to describe this trip - the cars, the country and everything in between assures us of that. Not only is it plainly obvious that a good time was had by all, it also offered up ample time to consider just how amazing the original Mercedes-Benz 300 SL of the early 1950s was. And, likewise, how impressive the latest Gullwing and its 563-horsepower naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8.
All that's left to do now is click past the break to watch the two videos. Trust us, they are most definitely worth your time.
Continue reading Video: Mercedes SLS AMG and historic 300 SL revisit Mexico's La Carrera Panamericana Video: Mercedes SLS AMG and historic 300 SL revisit Mexico's La Carrera Panamericana originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:24:00 ESTFiled under: Convertible, Coupe, Europe, Mini 
2011 Mini Coupe and Roadster - Click above for high-res image gallery
It wasn't long after the Mini Coupe and Roadster debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show that word began to spread Mini was looking to put both models into production as early as next year. Thanks to our sources across the pond, we've secured the first images of the production variants before they arrive at the European patent office.
Neither model appears to have changed much in the transition from concept to production, and depending on your opinion of their respective rears, that could be a blessing or a curse.
 The front fascias, fenders, windshields and side skirts have only been slightly toned down before hitting retailers, but their awkward rear ends still leave much to be desired. Unfortunately, there are no images of the interior yet, so we don't have a clear idea of how Mini plans to manage the rear seat accommodations, but like previous iterations of the Cooper, style may take precedence over substance.
If all goes according to plan, expect to see both the Roadster and Coupe to arrive in production guise early in 2011 packing Mini's entire range of naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.6-liter four-pots.
Patent drawings reveal production Mini Speedster and Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:20:00 EST
We take Mercedes' newest gullwing supercar South of the Border to retrace the route of the original La Carrera Panamericana.
The Formula Drift season is set to start this weekend, and we team up with GSR Autosport to build a 335i packing the M5's 500-hp V10. Let the sideways fun begin...
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 4.5.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Australia Posted:Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:36:00 ESTBEFORE THE UPDATED wide-body 2011 Impreza WRX joins the local line-up later this year, Subaru Australia has dug into the performance parts bin to create a special limited edition of the current model sedan. Announced today, only 250 examples of the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec 10 will be built, each with a range of luxury interior features and items from the STI catalogue added to boost its appeal. An STI front lip features up front, while a flexible strut tower bar has been ad...
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Posted:Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:04:00 ESTGERMANY'S DAIMLER and the Renault-Nissan alliance are expected to announce a partnership and shareholding deal this week, following ongoing talks between the three companies. According to a new Reuters report, internal sources at Renault claim an extraordinary meeting has been scheduled this week for a final decision to be discussed. Daimler is also expected to make its decision this week, ahead of a general shareholders meeting on April 14. All three companies are expected to be inv...
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Posted:Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:50:21 ESTLATE LAST WEEK, Subaru unveiled the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI at the New York Auto Show. As many had speculated, last week's wide-body 2011 WRX announcement was a precursor to bigger news today: the Impreza sedan bodyshape has (re)joined the STI line-up. Today, Subaru Australia has confirmed that the WRX STI sedan bodystyle will join the Australian range in late 2010,although specific details and pricing have yet to be revealed. “We can confirm a four-door Impreza WRX STI...
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Japan Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:02:03 +0000
Daily Auto News
They’re among the largest ever seen on the Earth, and have been threatened with extinction in recent years. But a group of activists has come together to develop a plan to save this endangered species.
No, it isn’t whales.
It’s Hummers.
Automobile Magazine reports, “General Motors is already winding down operations at its Hummer brand, [...]
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:02:03 +0000Daily Auto News
It’s a historical first, according to the Los Angeles Times. Over a 15 month period recently, Americans scrapped more cars than they bought.
Automotive News explains, “More Americans ditched older cars than bought new ones during a 15-month period ending last September, according to a report released this week by R.L. Polk & Co. [...]
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:02:03 +0000Daily Auto News
Following months of controversy about unintended acceleration claims in Toyota vehicles, Mazda has announced plans to add a brake override system to all of its cars.
The Detroit News reports that the Japanese automaker “will add brake-shift override systems to all of its new vehicles by the end of next year, as Congress and [...] |
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UK Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:27:00 EDTThe Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking the maximum fine of $16.4 million against Toyota Motor Corp. for failing to notify the agency of a "sticky pedal" defect in its cars for at least four months.
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:43:31 EDTGeneral Motors announced Monday that it will expand the use of brake override technology to increase safety and ease concerns about defects across the automobile industry.
Posted:Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:06:41 EDTIf the Rolls-Royce Ghost were a diet book, it would be a best seller. |
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