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Audi considers new A1 for North America
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler says he is considering the upcoming A1 for the U.S. market despite the cool reception there to the compact A3 sport wagon. "There is absolutely a potential for that kind of vehicle in America," Stadler told Automobilwoche at the Tokyo Motor Show. "With the A3, we have demonstrated that we can develop a new segment." [$] 2:47 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 5, 2007
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Outside forces direct Europe's future car lines
You know the world is changing when you learn that one of the most respected sports car makers is gearing up for a hybrid model. Europe future product chart inside [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
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Bugatti may produce a less-expensive car
Volkswagen AG bought Bugatti in 1998 when former CEO Ferdinand Piech was on a buying spree, gobbling up Lamborghini and Bentley as well. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
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Ferrari's future cars: Mega horsepower still, but lighter with smaller engines
Ferrari's cars are sold before they even land in U.S. showrooms, and then most models appreciate wildly. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
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Is an SUV in Lamborghini's future?
Lamborghini remains a two-car range, but there are continued rumblings that a third vehicle - perhaps an SUV - is likely in the coming years. None of this is possible, though, until Lamborghini makes more money. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
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High prices are no hindrance to Bentley sales
Sales of Bentley's smallest, lowest-priced models are still going strong. The Continental GT, Flying Spur and GTC convertible hit the right price point with wealthy buyers: $174,000 to $200,000. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
New model, transmission boost Maserati's appealThe arrival of an automatic transmission in the Maserati Quattroporte and the addition of the GranTurismo coupe are expected to boost Maserati's worldwide sales to 7,600 cars this year from 5,600 last year. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007 |
Porsche raises more eyebrows
In recent years, Porsche has bucked the advice of enthusiasts. It joined the SUV ranks and later transformed the Boxster roadster into a stylish coupe with its own name, Cayman. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
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Fit to be tied, VWoA resizes strategy
Volkswagen of America's new management team is deserting the company's strategy of straddling model segments, blaming it for failing to boost sales. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
Saab looks to expand lineupWith U.S. sales of just 36,349 last year, Saab remains a niche brand. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007 |
Smart ForTwo sales start in '08Mercedes-Benz has turned over U.S. distribution of its Smart minicars to Penske Automotive Group. Sales of the two-seater begin in early 2008. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007 |
Europeans plan new wave of diesels
Automakers have faced a tough business case for diesel engines in the United States since early this decade. [SUB] 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3, 2007
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