As if renaming the Five Hundred to Taurus wasn't enough of a surprise, Ford may also announce plans this week to rename the Mercury Montego to Mercury Sable, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The name changes are the work of Ford's new CEO Alan Mulally, who thought
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Spy photographers have captured images of a facelifted Saab 9-3 wagon, featuring a new nose inspired by the popular Aero-X concept car, which will be used as the basis for all upcoming Saab designs.
Expect some chrome in the grille and also a chrome strip on the upper side of the headlamps. Both [...]
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Rebadging the Holden Commodore as the Pontiac G8 might not be the only example of Australian-American collaboration within General Motors. According to a new report, GM might import the new Holden Ute to the United States — possibly as a revived Chevrolet El Camino.
Sources told Australia's CarPoint the lure of "substantial"
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Rumors that Aston Martin has been sold to luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton (LVMH) are "absolute rubbish," a spokesperson told U.K. weekly Autocar. "There is no truth in this story whatsoever," the LVMH representative said.
A source within the bidding process told the magazine "the story
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With company sales up 13 percent in January, indicating a solid start to 2007, and following a record-setting 2006, when American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) enjoyed automobile sales in excess of 100,000 vehicles for the first time in its 22-year history, Suzuki rolls into the 2007 Chicago Auto Show (CAS) well-positioned for another impressive year. [...]
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Ford will announce on Wednesday plans to rename its Five Hundred mid-size sedan "Taurus," according to a report by Dow Jones Newswires. The name change will be announced at the Chicago auto show.
A month ago, a report in BusinessWeek suggested Ford could revive the Taurus name, but it seemed unlikely at the time.
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Toyota today its highest ever quarterly profit for the three months ended Dec. 31. The Japanese automaker posted a profit of $3.6 billion — and increase of 7.3 percent — on sales of $51.2 billion.
"Toyota's numbers are super, super strong," Koji Endo, auto analyst with Credit Suisse First
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Called the Exterior Styling Pack, it’s available as an option on the Coupй and Convertible, and features a ground-hugging front spoiler, with upper and lower mesh grilles in bright or black finishes. ExtenÂded side skirts and a sporty rear bumper with chrome exhaust pipes complete the tail end.
The pack, which has been designed by [...]
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A new factory will be purpose-built in Oxfordshire, primarily to supÂport the manufacturer’s works racing efforts, including the Formula One team. But the arrival of the brand here means that Honda fans could also be given access to Mugen’s road car tuning products. Â With a reputation for quality engineering, the company offers everything from basic [...]
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The LUV (Luxury Utility Vehicle) is due for launch at March’s Geneva Motor Show by German outfit EDAG. It blends a plush cabin and pick-up practicality with the craftsmanship of a hand-built yacht - there’s even an oiled teak bonnet covering. Wood stretches across the floor and into the load bay, while retractable clamps for [...]
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