Daily Archives: January 13, 2009

Tokyo Motor Show may be cancelled

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers’ Association may consider cancelling the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, scheduled for late October, according to a report from Automotive News.
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Ford wins two CAA Pyramid Awards

Ford has taken two CAA Pyramid Awards, the first automaker to win both awards, for its new blind spot mirror and 100 per cent recycled seats.
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U.S. wheel manufacturer closes plant

Superior Industries International, a supplier of aluminum wheels to automotive manufacturers, will close its plant in Van Nuys, California to reduce costs and production. The closure will eliminate 290 jobs.
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Johnson and Azure partner on batteries

A new agreement between Johnson Controls-Saft and Azure Dynamics will provide advanced hybrid battery technology to power commercial vehicles in North America. The five-year supply agreement is intended to provide the world’s most advanced lithium-ion batteries.
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Nissan builds E100 vehicle in Brazil

Nissan Motor Company has announced that it is building its first E100 flexible-fuel vehicle, capable of running on both gasoline and pure ethanol, at a new plant in Brazil.
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2009 Detroit auto show: Impressions from the floor

Change: you can feel it in the air at the North American International Auto Show, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. There’s still plenty of glitz but many automakers have scaled back their presence, or cancelled altogether, he says. Continue reading

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Index for January 13, 2009

New today on Autos: Test Drive: 2009 Saturn Aura XR4What’s New: 2009 Kia RondoFeature: A personal view of Ferrari and the “Ferrari mystique”2009 Detroit auto show: Impressions from the floor

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Test Drive: 2009 Saturn Aura XR4

For 2009, the Saturn Aura’s four-cylinder engine is available in the top-line trim model. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh says the roomy, well-done Aura can easily stand up to the best of its competitors. Continue reading

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A personal view of Ferrari and the Ferrari mystique

A visit to the Ferrari factory in Italy and a drive on Ferrari’s Fiorano test track in an F430 was a thrill-of-a-lifetime for Autos contributor Tony Whitney. But there’s much more to Ferrari than cars and race-tracks, he says. Continue reading

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What’s New: 2009 Toyota Venza

What’s New: 2009 Toyota VenzaAn all-new model for 2009, the Toyota Venza is a mid-size, Camry-based five-passenger crossover vehicle. The Venza comes in a single trim line with four- or six-cylinder engines and FWD or AWD. Prices range from $28,270 … Continue reading

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