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General Motors partners with Teijin Limited to put carbon fibre into broad automotive use

Carbon fibre: it’s the holy grail of materials in the world of cars. Being both lighter and stronger than steel, it’s been put to good use in race cars and high-end sports car for several years. However, it’s always come … Continue reading

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Volkswagen launches Vehicle Pre-Order program, special edition 2012 Beetle to be the first model on offer

Volkswagen has launched the Vehicle Pre-Order program today, allowing customers to reserve vehicles online. A special edition 2012 Beetle has also been rolled out to be the first model offered through the program.

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BMW North America CEO: EVs “won’t work for most people”

BMW’s North American President and CEO Jim O’Donnell said that EVs “won’t work for most people” during an interview with The Detroit News, despite BMW’s recent commitment to the electric vehicle market.

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Chevrolet celebrates their 100th anniversary with the Centennial Edition Corvette

In celebration of their 100th anniversary this year, Chevrolet has launched a Centennial Edition package for the Corvette, available on all models in the lineup.

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The car nut’s ultimate guide to April Fools’ Day 2011

April Fools’ Day always brings about quite a few pranks throughout the automotive industry. We’ve gathered the best of 2011 into one mega-post for your enjoyment.

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Kia UK recruits pigeon fanciers to combat bird droppings at dealerships

Kia UK has announced that they will be hiring pigeon fanciers for their dealerships to prevent bird droppings from bombarding the forecourts.

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General Motors suspends production at Shreveport Assembly due to Japanese part shortage

General Motors has suspended production at Shreveport Assembly due to a shortage of parts from Japan.

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Lamborghini’s future product plan slips out

Lamborghini’s product plan for the next 10 years has made its way onto the Internet, revealing plans for quite an interesting lineup of exotica.

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BMW rated China’s most desirable brand in survey, 3rd worldwide

BMW has been rated as China’s most desirable brand in a survey conducted by brand consultancy Clear Asia.

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Renault to offer free recovery service for EV drivers who run out of charge

Renault will be offering a free recovery service for EV drivers who run out of charge during a journey.

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