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Ferrari 458 Italia recalled because of fires:
Ferrari is recalling 1,248 copies of the 458 Italia to replace an adhesive prone to catching fire. (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:37:00 EST)

Paris auto show: Hyundai to debut small van:
Hyundai will debut a small van called the ix20 at this year's Paris auto show. (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:19:00 EST)

Old is new again: Will a floor-hinged throttle pedal be in your future?:
If you think that every little nut, bolt, switch, gear or widget in your new car wasn't scrutinized by a team of highly educated, overworked car geeks (read: engineers), think again. (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST)

Las Vegas Motor Speedway welcomes Shelby's new shop:
(Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:55:00 EST)

Paris auto show: Jaguar concept to reveal future sports-car styling:
Jaguar will preview a new styling direction at the Paris motor show later this month with a sports-car concept that also celebrates the company's 75th anniversary. (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:38:00 EST)

2011 Aston Martin DB9 Volante, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:25:00 EST)

RM's Auburn auction caters to car enthusiasts over Labor Day weekend:
(Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:21:00 EST)

Future products: Land Rover will get hybrids, smaller vehicles:
New owner Tata Motors promises that Land Rover will add smaller vehicles and hybrid powerplants, but it hasn't said much about the timing. (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:16:00 EST)

Future products: Thanks to GM, new Saab has product plan in place:
Spyker Cars inherited an extensive product plan when it acquired Saab from General Motors Co. in February. (Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:08:00 EST)

Ford reveals Explorer-based police vehicle, and Chevrolet wants Cruze buyers to try rivals, in News Brake for Wednesday, Sept. 1:
In today's News Brake: Ford reveals an Explorer-based police utility vehicle, plans for Austin's Formula One track are revealed, and Chevrolet wants Cruze buyers to try the competition . . . But Wait, There's More! (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:07:00 EST)

Barry Meguiar released from hospital, spent 8 days in a coma:
Car enthusiast Barry Meguiar has been released from the hospital in Monterey, Calif., after 17 days of treatment for a rare form of viral pneumonia. (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:06:00 EST)

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars
In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages. (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:55:36 EST)

The men and machines of the 2010 Woodward Dream Cruise, an AW video:
Sure, it rained. But that wasn't enough to keep classic-car enthusiasts and their machines away from this year's Woodward Dream Cruise in suburban Detroit. We walked around and met quite a few of them. (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:56:00 EST)

Future products: Geely must retool Volvo plans:
Ford Motor Co.'s sale of Volvo to Geely in August leaves doubt about the Swedish company's product plans. (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:52:00 EST)

Future products: 3 new vehicles on the way for Jaguar, but don't hold your breath:
India's Tata Motors, which bought Jaguar from Ford Motor Co. two years ago, recently approved a product plan that gives Jaguar three new models: a small sports car, an entry-level sedan and a station wagon. (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:50:00 EST)

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS: What I drove last night:
WITH VIDEO -- My needs were simple: The vehicle had to be able to hold a family of four, one medium-size rescue dog, stuff for a week, and it had to do some off-roading without whimpering and sniveling. What would you choose? (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:20:00 EST)

2011 Kia Sorento SX, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST)

Ford police utility vehicle set for patrol :
WITH VIDEO -- Do cops like crossovers? Ford is about to find out: It will offer a utility vehicle based on the 2011 Explorer as part of its police portfolio for forces across the nation. (Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:30:00 EST)

More Americans expected to travel over Labor Day weekend
The Starting Point is a preview of the stories we expect to cover today and a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:19:37 -0700)

South African Vehicle Sales Climb 36.9% as Low Interest Rate Spur Spending
South African vehicle sales surged an annual 36.9 percent in August as interest rates near a 30 year low spurred consumer spending, an industry group said. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:12:08 -0700)

New vehicle sales up 36.9 percent year on year
South Africa's total industry vehicle sales increased by 36.9 percent year-on-year in August to 46 377 units. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:36:54 -0700)

S. Africa Vehicle Sales Increase In August
(RTTNews) - South Africa's total industry vehicle sales continued to increase in August. The total vehicle sales increased 36.9% year-on-year in August, a report by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa or NAAMSA showed on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:28:08 -0700)

Groups Request Congressional Hearings On EPA Action Regarding Ethanol In Gasoline
Thirty-nine environmental, food, motor vehicle, energy, power equipment and recreational industry groups today requested House and Senate hearings on a pending Environmental Protection Agency action that could sharply increase the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:18:53 -0700)

AIAM Supports Agreement on California Brake Pad Bill
ARLINGTON, Va.--The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) supports passage of a bill by the California legislature to reduce copper dust from vehicle brake pads that can wash into urban watersheds. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:27:35 -0700)

Totally Chevrolet
Chevrolet (also known as Chevy) is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors (GM). It is the top selling GM marque and the best known brand of GM worldwide, with ''Chevrolet'' or ''Chevy'' being at times synonymous with GM. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:37 -0700)

INS: Romanian economy up 0.3 pc in Q2
Industry went up by 5.9 pc, compensating for faster decline in constructions. Data of the National Statistical Institute (INS) confirm estimates published a few weeks ago. According to a release, the economy grew by 0.3 per cent in Q2 compared to Q1 of the year. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:59:13 -0700)

IHS's Magliano Interview About GM, U.S. Auto Sales
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- George Magliano, director of North American research for IHS Automotive, talks with Bloomberg's Melissa Long about U.S. automobile sales for August and the outlook for Dan Akerson's tenure as chief executive officer of General Motors Co. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:44:35 -0700)

Toyota raises the pitch in hatchback market
It is a market which every automobile major is eyeing. The hatchback market in India, which is growing at 35 per cent annually, has quite a few superstars – Maruti Suzuki’s Swift, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen’s Polo, the Skoda fabia and Ford’s Figo. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:52:59 -0700)

Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday
The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will lower premiums. Consumers are skeptical. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:16:40 -0700)

New car sales in Japan surge 46.7% in August
New vehicle sales in Japan jumped 46.7 percent in August year-on-year, an auto industry group said Wednesday, as buyers rushed to make the most of soon-to-expire subsidies for green cars. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:12:00 -0700)

Car sales hit 47% in Japan
TOKYO - NEW vehicle sales in Japan jumped 46.7 per cent in Aug year-on-year, an auto industry group said on Wednesday, as buyers rushed to make the most of soon-to-expire subsidies for green cars. In the 13th straight monthly rise, new registrations for vehicles including cars, trucks and buses but excluding minicars totalled 290,789 in Aug, the Japanese Automobile Dealers Association said. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:38:22 -0700)

India's auto sales go through the roof
Automobile companies have reported the highest ever monthly sales in India. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:19:26 -0700)

Carmaker off to roaring start
Guangzhou Automobile Group (2238) - which made its debut on the Hong Kong bourse on Monday - said first-half profit nearly quadrupled as automobile sales soared 35.5 percent to 348,677 vehicles. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:28:25 -0700)

Skip Barber school offers lifetime access for $295,000:
The Skip Barber Racing School is offering a lifetime pass to its various driver training and racing programs. The cost: $295,000. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:39:00 EST)

A redesigned Corvette is in Chevrolet's future, and we take a look at the M3 coupe, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 9:
In today's News Brake: A redesigned Corvette is in Chevrolet's future, we wrap up this weekend's racing scene, and a look at the M3 coupe . . . But Wait, There's More! (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:43:00 EST)

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, an AW Drivers Log:
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: These Equinoxes are nice little utes. I'll say it again: This by far is the best small SUV to come out of General Motors, ever. It looks terrific to my eye, and I like the interior, too. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:49:00 EST)

VW may add small car or SUV to U.S. plant:
Volkswagen may build a small car or an SUV at its new U.S. plant in Tennessee, in addition to the mid-sized sedan that goes into production there next year. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:50:00 EST)

Audi starts Facebook petition for the TT RS:
Audi of America is doing what it can to convince its German bosses to send the TT RS our way. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:44:00 EST)

Pebble Beach concours: Beauty and the beach:
The perfect summer for car enthusiasts begins early, when local car shows start popping up, and ends in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This year's show on Aug. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:49:00 EST)

2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe Navi, an AW Drivers Log:
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Without question, Honda's K-series engine with its six-speed manual transmission is the smoothest, most fun and easiest to operate pairing certainly in the sport compact segment, but also probably on the market. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 09:52:00 EST)

Chrysler readies new-product binge:
Chrysler Group dealers, starving for new products, will get a banquet of nameplates in three years--a startling change for a company that narrowly missed going out of business. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 09:49:00 EST)

Future products: Styling, fuel economy top the agenda at Chevrolet:
Chevrolet's quest for more vehicles that match the styling appeal of the Equinox crossover and Camaro muscle car will continue in the next several years. (Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:46:00 EST)

2010 BMW 328i Sedan, an AW Sunday Drive:
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. BLAHNIK: If you're a car enthusiast, how can you not like this car? OK, well, maybe I'm a little biased because ever since I was in high school, I wanted a BMW 3-series. (Sun, 8 Aug 2010 04:30:00 EST)

Sunday Special: Lincoln lineup to grow:
With the death of Mercury, Ford Motor Co. will funnel more dollars into Lincoln. (Sun, 8 Aug 2010 04:30:00 EST)

GM returns to Super Bowl, new ads upcoming for Camaro, Caddy:
If there's one thing Joel Ewanick has made clear since joining General Motors Co. three months ago, it's that he doesn't let grass grow under his feet. (Sun, 8 Aug 2010 04:30:00 EST)

2010 Audi TTS coupe, an AW Saturday Drive:
MANAGING EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: This is a beautiful car, in styling and trim, with a sweet and strong turbo powertrain, but for some reason, it leaves me wanting more. (Sat, 7 Aug 2010 04:30:00 EST)

2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic, an AW Drivers Log:
MANAGING EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: Having spent the previous day in a well-equipped, $80,000 V8-powered E550 Cabriolet, I had my doubts whether the S550 would offer enough of upgrade to notice--even at $113,000. (Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:22:00 EST)

2010 Lexus IS-F, an AW Drivers Log:
INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: The Lexus IS-F is a sleeper. There are some subtle cues on the outside--the 19-inch wheels that fill the wells, the stacked exhaust tips at the corners of the rear bumper fascia. (Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:32:00 EST)

2011 Scion tC, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? (Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST)

Toyota studies a rear-drive entry for Scion:
Scion vice president Jack Hollis is a former Stanford and AAA baseball player who, but for an injury, coulda been a contender, coulda played in the show. (Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:57:00 EST)

More Saab products coming, Muller says:
Saab's new Dutch owner, Spyker Cars NV, intends to spin additional models off its new Phoenix platform after it yields a redesigned Saab 9-3. (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:42:00 EST)

2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat Crew Cab, an AW Drivers Log:
INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: Of course, this truck is made for hauling. And I did, but not what you may expect. (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:33:00 EST)

Ferrari opens up Fiorano, and Ford offers you the 5.0 V8, in News Brake for Thursday, Aug. 5 :
In News Brake: Ferrari offers tours of the historic Fiorano track, Hyundai aims for more mpgs, and Ford will sell the 5.0-liter V8 as part of its performance goodies . . . But Wait, There's More! (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:22:00 EST)

BMW's new X3 overcomes Germany's cupholder disconnect:
BMW of North America was eager to improve several parts of the X3 Sports Activity Vehicle for the new generation that goes on sale in January. Not least of those improvements were the cupholders. (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:50:00 EST)

Red dream meets reality: Ferrari offers tours of Fiorano track:
Pista di Fiorano--three words that in any language conjure images of romanticism and speed. And now the general public can get a bit closer to the daily reality of life inside Ferrari. (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:36:00 EST)

2010 Chrysler 300C SRT8, an AW Drivers Log:
COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: Having seen so many of these cars on the road, I'd wondered what the 300C was like to drive. What I didn't know was that I'd already driven the Chrysler--in the form of the Dodge Charger. (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:21:00 EST)

BMW works hard to avoid gas-guzzler tax:
BMW AG hopes to get out from under the gas-guzzler taxes that are tacked on to the sticker prices of some of its high-performance models in the United States. (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:16:00 EST)

2011 Land Rover Range Rover TDV8 Diesel, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? (Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:10:00 EST)

Hyundai vows 50 mpg for U.S. lineup by 2025:
Hyundai's entire U.S. vehicle lineup will achieve an average of 50 mpg by 2025, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik pledged on Wednesday. (Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:38:00 EST)

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Two-Door, an AW Drivers Log:
ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. (Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EST)

$40 million Bugatti on exhibit: Mullin museum models its masterpiece:
Remember the Bugatti that sold a few months ago for somewhere between $30 million and $40 million? It is still the world's most expensive car. And now you can have a look at it at the fabulous Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, Calif. (Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:24:00 EST)

U.S. auto sales rise 5% in July:
General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. posted their smallest U.S. sales gains of the year, while America Honda Co. and Toyota Motor declined as July results fell short of forecasts. (Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:04:00 EST)

Ford upgrades its diesel engine, and IndyCar penalizes Helio Castroneves, in News Brake for Tuesday, August 3:
In today's News Brake: Ford upgrades its diesel engine, Jack Roush is in fair condition, and IndyCar puts Helio Castroneves on probation . . . But Wait, There's More! (Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:53:00 EST)

Automobile sales drop for month to 28-year low predicted
BLOOMBERG NEWS SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Auto sales in August probably were the slowest for the month in 28 years as model-year closeout deals failed to entice buyers. Industrywide deliveries, to be released Wednesday, may have reached an annualized rate of 11.6 million vehicles last month, the average of eight analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg. That would be the slowest since 1982, according ... (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:04:56 -0700)

AIAM Supports Agreement on California Brake Pad Bill
ARLINGTON, Va.----The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. supports passage of a bill by the California legislature to reduce copper dust from vehicle brake pads that can wash into urban watersheds. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:43:00 -0700)

Chevy to dealers: Let Cruze shoppers test-drive competitors:
Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors' vehicles for test-drive comparisons. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:34:00 EST)

U.S. turns down China currency probes in two cases
The U.S. Commerce Department decided on Tuesday not to investigate whether China subsidizes exports to the United States by undervaluing its currency, prompting renewed calls for Congress to act on the issue. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:14:04 -0700)

Regulators propose new fuel-economy label, and Chrysler unveils Fiat plans, in News Brake for Tuesday, Aug. 31:
In today's News Brake: Government regulators redesign the fuel-economy label, Smart car sales drop 70 percent in the United States, and Chrysler unveils plans for Fiat franchises . . . But Wait, There's More! (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:03:00 EST)

2011 Kia Optima, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:54:00 EST)

Auto insurance reforms take effect Wednesday
The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will lower premiums. Consumers are skeptical. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:52:52 -0700)

Drivers face higher insurance costs on Wednesday
The Ontario government and auto insurance industry say the reforms will eventually help lower premiums. Consumers and critics are skeptical. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:08:02 -0700)

Carmakers' output jumps 16.8%
Vehicle production in July rose 16.8 percent from a year earlier to 866,762 units, increasing for the ninth consecutive month, an industry body said Tuesday. Production of cars grew 16.0 percent to 746,248 units, while that of trucks increased 21.9 percent to 110,846 units, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. Bus production expanded 24.7 percent to 9,668 units. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:04:02 -0700)

State Farm, Nationwide Among Insurers in Earl’s Path
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. are among insurers with the most at risk from Hurricane Earl, which threatens to graze North Carolina on Sept. 3. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:48:35 -0700)

Expert lauds UAE efforts on sustainable transportation
ABU DHABI — Carlos Ghosn, the Brazilian born French business genius, who has become known as one of the automobile industry’s great turnaround personalities, has lauded the UAE’s efforts towards developing clean energy and held in high esteem the Mazdar City, which he described as a promising experience on the global level. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:46:46 -0700)

Siemens Joins Algae@Work Alliance Network
ATLANTA -- Siemens Industry, Inc. today announced that it has joined A2BE Carbon Capture LLC's "Algae@Work Alliance Network," which was formed to develop and deliver turnkey algae production systems. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0700)