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Despite Weak August Sales, GM Sees Brighter Days Ahead

September 1, 2010

DailyFinance / David Schepp

GM reported Wednesday that sales fell 25% year-over-year in August as the recovery appeared to stall and cautious consumers held back on buying cars.

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Dogged By Ailing Economy, August Auto Sales Slump

September 1, 2010

DailyFinance / David Schepp

As expected, automakers Wednesday reported sluggish sales for August.

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August U.S. Car Sales Plummet

September 1, 2010

WSJ.com: Markets

Most car makers reported their U.S. new-vehicle sales in August declined significantly from a year earlier, when auto makers saw a spike in sales from "cash for clunkers."

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General Motors Sales Fall 25% Year-Over-Year in August

September 1, 2010

DailyFinance / David Schepp

General Motors reported Wednesday that sales fell 25% in August, as consumers held back from buying autos amid the lackluster economy.

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Text of letter from GM CEO Akerson to GM employees

September 2, 2010

detnews.com - Autos Insider

Note from Dan Akerson, chief executive officer, to all GM employees:

Family of former Mets top prospect Brian Cole wins $131 million suit against Ford Motor Company

September 2, 2010

ESPN.com - MLB / Adam Rubin

The family of a New York Mets prospect killed in a 2001 rollover accident while leaving spring training won a $131 million judgment against the Ford Motor Company from a Laurel, Miss., jury Monday.

CODA announces second EV market: Hawaii

September 2, 2010

Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry / Andrew Ganz

California EV builder CODA says it is planning to launch its electric sedan in a second market, Hawaii, next year. Hawaii - United States - California - Electric vehicle - Technology

Hybrid sales drop off for August; even Prius records a 37.5% decline

September 2, 2010

Autoblog Green / Eric Loveday

Filed under: Hybrid, Ford, Toyota, Green Daily 2010 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery One month of dreary sales does not spell the end of the hybrid, but the numbers reported for ...

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Paid Off for Layoffs: CEOs at Pink Slip Leaders Earned 42% More in 2009

September 1, 2010

DailyFinance / Melly Alazraki

CEOs who cut the most jobs during the recession earned an average of 42% more than their S&P; 500 peers, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies.

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'Glee' peek at 'The Simpsons'-ization of Rachel, Finn and Mercedes

September 1, 2010

From Inside the Box / Hanh Nguyen

"The Simpsons" has done musicals on FOX long before "Glee," so naturally it was time for a few Gleeks to cross over and add to the love.In the 22nd season premiere of "The Simpsons" on Sept.

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Old G.M. Being Sold for Parts

September 1, 2010

New York Times / By PETER LATTMAN and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

A worker at a G.M. plant in Lansing, Mich., installing doors.

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Top 10 Best-Selling Cars: August 2010

September 2, 2010

KickingTires

Cash for Clunkers continues to cast a long shadow: Big automakers had what looks to be a bad month, but last year the popular government program dramatically boosted the sales of many models, ...

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American Honda Civic Sedan spied for the first time

September 2, 2010

WorldCarFans.com / Brian Potter

Looking pretty close to an alleged leaked image, the sedan has been an icon of practicality and reliability.

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Norster 600R is a Finnish designed, Chinese built, British Frogeye throwback

September 2, 2010

Autoblog / Zach Bowman

Filed under: Convertible, Budget, China, Europe, Chery Norster 600R - Click above for high-res image gallery There were plenty of reasons to love the Austin-Healey Sprite.

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GM IPO Roadshow May Begin Immediately After Midterm Elections

September 2, 2010

DailyFinance / Hugh Collins

General Motors may begin the roadshow for its IPO immediately after the Nov. 2 midterm elections, Reuters reported. The investor roadshow is scheduled to begin on Nov.

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G.M. to Start Roadshow After Midterms

September 2, 2010

New York Times / By DEALBOOK

General Motors plans to begin courting investors for its initial public offering immediately after the Nov. 2 midterm Congressional elections, two sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.

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First Test: 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Prototype

September 2, 2010

New Cars, Car Reviews, Used Cars for Sale, & Auto Buying Guide at Motor Trend Magazine

70 mpg, Without Even Trying

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Toyota, GM, Ford U.S. Sales Drop as Buyers Stay Home

September 1, 2010

BusinessWeek: Daily & Breaking News, Top Stories from BusinessWeek News

The three largest sellers of autos in the U.S. reported bigger sales declines than analysts projected as the industry posted its worst August in 28 years

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Fire In His House! Skater Kurt Browning's Home Vs. A Leaf Blower

September 1, 2010

Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton / Perez Hilton

We’ve always known that leaf blowers were incredibly dangerous. This story further validates our fears.

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GM Trademarks "Stingray" Name [Exclusive]

September 1, 2010

Jalopnik / Matt Hardigree

In May, GM filed a trademark application for the word "STINGRAY" with the U.S.

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Auto sales tumble in August: GM, Ford down over 10%; Toyota, 34%

September 1, 2010

L.A. Times - Business

Chrysler is a lone bright spot with a 7% sales gain. Last August, 'cash for clunkers' spurred a sales boomlet for most major automakers.

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Sales Fell in August for Carmakers

September 1, 2010

New York Times / By BILL VLASIC and NICK BUNKLEY

Most major automakers reported significantly lower sales last month from August 2009 when “cash for clunkers” caused a surge in demand.

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APS Sportec Audi S5 at Latest Car

September 1, 2010

WireFan.Com

APS Sportec renowned German car tuner based in Switzerland has recently rolled-out their latest performance package for the Audi S5 that features a high-flow air filter and a modified ECU.

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Joel Ewanick On “The Parent Company”

August 31, 2010

The Truth About Cars / Edward Niedermeyer

In recent interviews with Automotive News [sub] and AutoObserver, GM’s recently-hired marketing boss Joel Ewanick dished out some of the insights that have earned him the reputation for being an ...

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Saab courts Asia, Eastern Europe

September 2, 2010

The Financial Express

Saab AB is stepping up a campaign to sell its Gripen warplane in Asia and Eastern Europe, as Switzerland's decision to delay a $1-billion fighter purchase threatens to curtail production of the 1,320 ...

Sponsored: Honda Civic Tour with Paramore, Free MP3 Download

September 2, 2010

Live Music Blog / Justin

Thanks again to MOG.com, Honda Civic Tour and the band Paramore for sponsoring the site again this month.

Chart of the week: Toyota at 75

September 2, 2010

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Gets Technical

September 2, 2010

Yahoo! Finance: AAPL News

[at Forbes] - An interview with the man helping Fashion Week into the 21st Century.

NYPD says nothing suspicious was found in Mercedes left on Manhattan street; car is towed

September 2, 2010

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VIDEO: Badass Rally Driver Overtakes with Avian Style and Grace

September 2, 2010

CARSCOOP / noreply@blogger.com (John @ Carscoop)

If you've never heard of the Courses de Bazous Autoquad in St. Ferdinand, Quebec, then you're like me and definitely wouldn't mind checking it out. Clearly, insanity is the name of the game.

Car Review: 2010 Audi A5

September 2, 2010

Long Island Press: Long Island Newspaper, News, Entertainment, Real Estate, Classifieds, Automotive, Weddings, Business News, Sports, Restaurants, Fashion, Lifestyle / Long Island Press

By David Thomas, Cars.com I was impressed with the A5’s...

2002 Audi A6 Avant (wagon) from North America

September 2, 2010

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An expensive GTI for adults

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