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Thursday, August 21, 2008 ( change date )
Kicking the tires, with Chinese flair
As China's middle class broadens, a car culture is burgeoning. But in some key ways, the car-buying experience is decidedly different than in the United States.
Detnews.com Thursday, August 21, 2008Hyundai makes bet on luxury
With the launch of its new Genesis luxury sedan, Hyundai Motor has bet a small fortune that it can win over premium car customers in the United States.
Detnews.com Thursday, August 21, 2008GM ends plan with Navistar
General Motors's bid to raise cash and streamline its operations took a hit Wednesday after the automaker announced an agreement had fallen through to sell its Flint-based medium-duty truck business.
Detnews.com Thursday, August 21, 2008REVS: Old-Time Driver's Time: Vintage watches connect you to a daredevil past--while helping you keep your eyes on the road
Even as gentlemen of the early 20th century embraced the automobile as the ultimate status symbol, a new and unusual problem emerged on the world's tragically unpaved roads.
Autoweek.com Thursday, August 21, 2008What's old is new again :
There are a number of auto-motive-inspired wristwatches specifically designed to evoke the original driver's watch (to say nothing of the automotive-themed watches and the co-branded ones that we often feature in AutoWeek, wonderful and fun...
Autoweek.com Thursday, August 21, 2008REVS: Summer Reading:
By Gordon Kirby, softbound, 263 pages, CMG Publishing, www. crashmediagroup.com, $40. With his four Indianapolis 500 victories, Rick Mears cemented his place in open-wheel history among the all-time greats.
Autoweek.com Thursday, August 21, 2008Auto suppliers Continental and Schaeffler reach takeover agreement
Hanover - Giant German auto supplier Continental AG approved a takeover offer by smaller rival Schaeffler early Thursday morning after weeks of talks. Bearings manufacturer Schaeffler agreed to increase its offer to 75 euros per share from 70.12 euro...
EarthTimes.org Thursday, August 21, 2008GM to detail plans for new compact car at Ohio plant
LORDSTOWN, Ohio -- The head of General Motors Corp. is coming to northeast Ohio to show off photos of the new compact car that will be built at the plant near Youngstown.
Detnews.com Thursday, August 21, 2008VW brand deliveries fall in July
BERLIN -- Worldwide deliveries of Volkswagen brand cars were down by 1.5 percent in July amid a wider decline in global markets.
Detnews.com Thursday, August 21, 2008Mitsubishi Lancer: Better late than never
Paul Horrell assesses the latest five-door hatchback versions of the Mitsubishi Lancer.
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