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Mercedes -Benz Sales Move Forward Inspite Of The Economy Up 10% In August

U.S. wins first meeting with Iran, stays unbeaten

The U.S. team, which downplayed the political aspect of the game, methodically pulled away in the first half, wearing down the Asian champions with its depth and athleticism.

Toyota sales plummet, but still lead retail race

Toyota Division sales may have fallen 34 percent in August -- and are now down 1 percent for the year to date -- but General Manager Bob Carter isn't panicking. Toyota was the No.

Calif. man charged in '01 slaying of Troy resident

Madison Heights -- A man facing charges in the 2001 torture slaying of a 26-year-old Troy man was never even a suspect in the case until his DNA came up as a positive match with evidence in the unsolved case, authorities said Wednesday.

JAPAN: Vehicle sales up 47%

Sales of new passenger cars, trucks and buses in Japan soared 46.7% in August from a year earlier to 290,789 units for the 13th straight monthly increase, an industry group said.

Suspected serial killer charged in '68 slaying of Pontiac woman

Pontiac -- A suspected serial killer was charged Wednesday with the 1968 slaying of a Pontiac woman, one of several assaults Nolan Ray George is linked to in three states.

Report: Next-gen boxer engine coming from Subaru this year

Filed under: Japan, Technology, Crossover, Subaru According to Automotive News, Subaru is set to release a new, more fuel-efficient version of its boxer four-cylinder engine. The powerplant should be available in both 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter configurations and will be able to offer up a 10-percent boost in fuel economy over its predecessors. The report doesn't detail exactly how the engine goes about gaining its new found efficiency, but it does say the changes are the (...)

INDIA: Automakers post 20% to 30% August rises

Sales by top Indian automakers rose 20% to 30% in August, as analysts expected continued growth driven by strong demand in the festive months ahead but cautioned the rate of growth would slow against high comparisons and a possible rise in interest rates.

CHINA: August passenger car sales up 59%

China's passenger car sales in August rose 59.3% from a year earlier to 977,300 units, the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATRC) said said on Wednesday.

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!

Next Ferrari 612 Scaglietti confirmed; it will go hybrid

Posted on 09.1.2010 16:00 by Simona Filed under: Ferrari | hybrid cars | Geneva Motor Show | Ferrari 612 | future cars | Cars | Car News Ferrari boss, Luca di Montezemolo, already informed us all of Ferrari’s intentions to go hybrid with the next Enzo, 599, and Scaglietti back in June during an interview (...)

Prototype Mazda3 with 2.0L Sky-G engine gets 30/40 mpg

Filed under: Budget, Technology, Mazda 2010 Mazda3 - Click above for high-res image gallery Mazda gave us a glimpse of its next-generation Sky-G (gas) and Sky-D (diesel) powertrains at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, as well as its new Sky-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. These engines are currently running the testing gauntlet, as the first applications are expected to show up as early as next year in the refreshed Mazda6 sedan. Car and Driver was able to snag (...)

SOUTH KOREA: Export demand boosts August sales

Korean carmakers posted significant increases in August sales fueled by rising overseas demand.

Has Mazda's New Design Direction Changed Your Opinion About "Zoom Zoom"?

Video: Porsche Undergoes DNA Test To Prove Its Babydaddy-ness

It's a fairly quiet week as far as car news goes, what with many folks trying to get in some last-minute R&R before the busy fall season kicks off. That makes it a perfect time for Porsce to launch a new marketing campaign that explores the automaker's high-performance pedigree. The campaign in question is more about the Porsche brand as a...