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Lexus orders sales stop of LS models

Lexus orders sales stop of LS models

Toyota's Lexus luxury division has announced it will stop sales of its LS sedan for about three weeks. The sales halt is a result of an earlier recall.

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BMW to alter 5-Series GT product mix

BMW to alter 5-Series GT product mix

BMW says that its North American launch of the 5-Series Gran Turismo crossover was too heavily invested in the more costly and less efficient 550i GT than the entry-level 535i GT.

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U.S. Treasury hires Lazard Freres & Co. for GM IPO

U.S. Treasury hires Lazard Freres & Co. for GM IPO

The U.S. Treasury Department has hired New York-based Lazard Freres & Co. to advise in General Motors IPO process, paving the way for for an IPO within the next year.

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Report: Volvo chief to take over Ford of Europe operations

Report: Volvo chief to take over Ford of Europe operations

A report has circulated among European media that Volvo Cars chief Stephen Odell will take the top job at Ford of Europe when the Swedish automaker is officially divested.

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GM's Docherty reassigned to international sales

GM's Docherty reassigned to international sales

In the latest phase of General Motors' executive shuffle, the automaker has assigned Susan Docherty to the role of Vice President of GM International Operations' marketing and aftersales efforts.

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Gas-sipping BMW 320d runs 1,013 miles on single tank

Gas-sipping BMW 320d runs 1,013 miles on single tank

An unmodified, 163-horsepower European-market BMW 320d EfficientDynamics sedan averaged an impressive 63.2 mpg on a promotional drive to Munich.

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Grandma clocked at 102 mph [Video]

Grandma clocked at 102 mph [Video]

Don't mess with grandma when she is late to a hair appointment - she is liable to run you over at over 100 miles per hour!

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One-off Harley J. Earl Corvette sells for $925,000

One-off Harley J. Earl Corvette sells for $925,000

Mecum auctions a truly one-of-a-kind custom designed and built 1963 Corvette - created by GM and given to the creator of the original 1953 Corvette - for $925,000.

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Review: 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4

Review: 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4

The new 4Runner is a capable, well-sized unit that manages to do everything from working as a mobile office to the hauler of a rash of rugrats.

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Report: Toyota sales tumble despite incentives?

Report: Toyota sales tumble despite incentives?

Preliminary analysis of sales for the month of May are suggesting that Toyota's incentives may no longer be as attractive as hoped, as sales appear to tumble.

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McLaren announces 35 global retail locations

McLaren announces 35 global retail locations

McLaren Automotive has announced the first 35 locations of its planned dealer network. McLaren will establish retail locations in 19 countries.

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Pininfarina unveils Nido EV prototype

Pininfarina unveils Nido EV prototype

To mark the 80 year anniversary of Pininfarina, the Italian design firm has revealed a compact electric car in prototype form, known as the Nido EV.

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First Ferrari 458 Italia wrecked

First Ferrari 458 Italia wrecked

Ferrari fans, avert your eyes. Although the Ferrari 458 Italia has only been on the market for a few weeks, we have images of the exotic's first crash.

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Chrysler to add shift, 1,100 jobs for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Chrysler to add shift, 1,100 jobs for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Come July 19, 2010, Chrysler will be adding a second shift to the assembly plant responsible for building the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Nissan joins GM, donates 30 trucks to Haiti

Nissan joins GM, donates 30 trucks to Haiti

Following GM's lead of donating 30 trucks to the relief effort in Haiti, Nissan has now committed 30 trucks of its own to the nation following a massive earthquake.

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Obama orders fuel economy changes for 2017

Obama orders fuel economy changes for 2017

President Obama has asked both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to develop tougher fuel standards beyond 2017.

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Opel announces labor deal, seeks government funding

Opel announces labor deal, seeks government funding

Not all Germans officials support government aid for Opel, but the automaker announced it has struck a deal with its labor force that it hopes will pave the way to more funding.

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Audi maintains A1 not headed to U.S.

Audi maintains A1 not headed to U.S.

A recent viral video starring Justin Timberlake driving the A1 through a U.S. city might make you think the car is coming to America, but Audi says it's not.

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Illustrated: BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo Shooting Brake

Illustrated: BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo Shooting Brake

Rumors out of Germany suggest BMW is readying a variant of its Gran Coupe Concept that will offer expanded cargo space for the European market.

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Auto journalist's son wrecks $180,000 Porsche Turbo press car

Auto journalist's son wrecks $180,000 Porsche Turbo press car

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