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COMMENT: The stakes are high with Alfa Romeo

The key to really making money in the car business is to have a brand premium. Of course, you need to get the basic commercial economics of car making and selling in order, but even if you can do all of that, turning a profit won't be easy.

Toyota, Japan brace for post-clunkers hangover

As a government program to replace older models with more fuel efficient vehicles ends, car sales in Japan are expected to plunge beginning this fall, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.

Refurbished Oval Office features Michigan rug

Washington -- The Oval Office has a new look, including a new Michigan rug.

Feds investigate '11 Hyundai Sonata for steering issues

Washington -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into steering issues reported on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

Porsche will design truck cabs for Scania!

Borders tweaks loyalty program, adds paid option

Borders Group will unveil a revamped loyalty program Wednesday that adds a paid membership offer as part of its strategy to stay relevant to consumers.

'Tea Party' to file appeal with Michigan Supreme Court

Lansing -- A group calling itself "The Tea Party" plans to file an appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court in the hope that its candidates will be allowed to run in the general election.

Tokyo to L.A. - The Hard Way - In a Suzuki Kizashi: Russia Wrap-Up

MAGADAN TO ANCHORAGE The call of seagulls in any other city is merely background noise. In San Francisco, they're what you hear when wandering around Fisherman's Wharf. In Boston, their cries go well with a bread bowl of chowda.In Magadan, their keening is upfront and insistent, impossible to ignore in this quiet, late-waking port city. We're tired but elated to finally arrive after 10 days and more than 3200 miles, but after wandering about (...)

2011 Citroen DS4 Revealed, Australian Debut In 2011 Third Quarter

CITROEN DS4 Citroen has today unveiled the second model in its new upmarket DS line, the 2011 Citroen DS4. Based on the Citroen DS High Rider concept revealed earlier this year - and in fact virtually identical in its design - the Citroen DS4 will make its first public debut at next month's Paris Auto Show. As with the clear relationship between (...)

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe To Be Built On Kia's Georgia Production Line

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will join its corporate cousin the 2011 Kia Sorento on the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) production line in West Point, Georgia. Limited production of the new Santa Fe will start at the plant September 27, with a full shift being added by October 1 to handle the increased output. Hyundai's Santa Fe was...

1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Jota for auction

Posted on 08.31.2010 12:00 by Simona Filed under: Lamborghini | coupe | Lamborghini Miura | sports cars | auction | Cars | Car News In 1970, Lamborghini developed a Jota test mule that would conform to the FIA’s Appendix J racing regulations. The car was appropriately named the Miura Jota. However, this was the only (...)

Review: 2011 Honda CR-Z

Filed under: Hybrid, Hatchback, Honda, Reviews Take off your rose-colored glasses, CRX fans 2011 Honda CR-Z - Click above for high-res image gallery Okay, so the 2011 Honda CR-Z isn't exactly the modern-day CRX redux that we were all hoping for. Mildly upsetting, yes, but perhaps this disappointment tarnished our initial impression of this newest hybrid offering from Honda. We still have many questions about its form and function, but need to accept the fact that (...)

Pit bull mauls terrier to death in Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills -- Oakland County Animal Control is investigating a bit bull attack in which witnesses said the dog jumped through a car window and fatally mauled a small dog being walked by a 15-year-old boy.

SOUTH KOREA/MIDDLE EAST: Alliance to boost production at Busan

The Renault-Nissan Alliance will increase production in Korea to cut its reliance on Japan as a manufacturing base as the yen strengthens, Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said.

Mazda Shinari Concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

After the idea for four-door coupe by BMW – Gran Coupe Concept, Mazda has suprised everybody with the unveiling of their Shinari Concept. Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corporation design division commented: “This design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements.” Mazda are targeting Shinari to the [...]