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U.S. automakers seen losing market share amid 2012 growth
U.S. automakers led by General Motors may lose share in their home market this year, a setback that might be assuaged by holding onto some of their gains against disaster-stricken Japanese rivals in 2011.
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Chrysler to add 1,600 workers at Illinois factory
Chrysler Group will add more than 1,600 workers at its assembly plant in Belvidere, Ill., by the end of summer to boost output of the new Dodge Dart and two Jeep models.
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Ford dealers say they're ready to 'Go Further'
Ford's U.S. dealers appear to be responding well to the new slogan 'Go Further,' which will be used in upcoming marketing campaigns as the automaker seeks build on the momentum of its gains in U.S. sales and profitability.
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Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus top NADA dealership satisfaction survey
Hyundai, Subaru and Lexus have the most satisfied dealers, a National Association of Automobile Dealers survey released today shows.The bi-annual survey measures franchised new-car dealers' satisfaction with their respective auto manufacturers.
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Allstate gives dealers a chance to sell more insurance products
Allstate Dealer Services, a large insurer and FandI supplier, is expanding its program that lets dealerships sell auto insurance as licensed Allstate agents.
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Analysts react: 'It will get tougher' to 'Ford can do surprisingly well'
Ford reported a lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Friday as operations outside North America fell short of expectations and commodity costs shot up across all regions.
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Mulally quotes chronicle Ford's long road back
Ford CEO Alan Mulally joined the automaker in September 2006 as the company was sliding towards a $12.6 billion loss for the year. Since then, it's been two more annual losses followed by three straight years of profit. That includes $20.
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What They Are Saying About Sticks
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In an era when cars are becoming so fast, to get any sensation out of them at all you have to be physically involved."
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Manual Transmission and Rear/All Wheel Drive News
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Audi's $57000 TT RS Geared for L.A.'s Twisty Mulholland Drive
The car handles best in wide-open turns, with the combination of power, all-wheel drive and good tire grip. Play Video Enlarge image Audi TT RS Audi TT RS Audi via Bloomberg The Audi TT RS has a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine, ... See all stories on this topic » |  Bloomberg |
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Compact SUV plans to dominate
Prices start at $28490 for the six-speed manual, or several thousand more than the entry price of two- wheel drives from Nissan, Mitsubishi and Hyundai.The Lineartronic continuously variable transmission adds $2500, which is also a bit steep compared ...See all stories on this topic »
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Audi's $57000 TT RS Geared for L.A.'s Twisty Mulholland Drive
Transmission: Six-speed manual. Speed: 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. Gas mileage per gallon: 18 city; 25 highway. Price as tested: $61125. Best feature: Punchy engine, all-wheel-drive system. Worst feature: Steering. Target buyer: The TT lover who wants ... See all stories on this topic » |  Bloomberg |
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Hyundai versatile H1 Multicab
The manual transmission is equipped with a dual mass flywheel for the rear wheel drive to reduce drivetrain noise. Furthermore, an optimised gear ratio and synchro improves fuel economy and ensures an easy, accurate gearshift. The high-performance and ... See all stories on this topic » |  3D Car Shows |
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NWautos 2012 Ford Mustang in Lynwood Washington 98036 NWautos
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BMW 118d Review
Rear seat legroom, an issue with the original 1-Series, remains nothing special despite that wheelbase increase, while the rear-wheel-drive architecture also means a large transmission tunnel eliminates any foot space for the middle passenger. See all stories on this topic » |  CarAdvice |
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Buick Regal GS
Upsides: Visually appealing, manual transmission offered, lots of fun to drive. Downsides: Front wheel drive, car is a little overweight. Wrap-up: In summary, I think Buick did a great job with this model. Even looking at the car in a performance point ...See all stories on this topic »
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