Mr. Poling rose through the ranks with a management style that brought stability in tough times.
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Harold A. Poling, a Chairman of Ford, Dies at 86
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UK set to snatch GM's Astra from Germany, sources say
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Audi Urban Future Award 2012: The present and future of mobility in six global metropolitan regions
Audiworld.com14 May 2012 | 5:00 pm· International conference: Metropolis & Mobility Dialogue on 16 May 2012 in Ingolstadt · Live in the Internet: www.audi-urban-future-award.com/livestream · TV Broadcast via satellite and webstream The start of the Audi Urban Future ... -
BMW, Mercedes look to grow by shrinking
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Kia readies new minivan after Sedona exits in 2013
AutoWeek - Latest Car News Feed16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmKia has dropped its
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NYT > Automobiles
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Harold A. Poling, a Chairman of Ford, Dies at 86
16 May 2012 | 12:23 pmMr. Poling rose through the ranks with a management style that brought stability in tough times. -
Practical Traveler: 7 Tips for Saving on Rental Cars
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Green Blog: A New Skirmish in the Ethanol Wars
16 May 2012 | 10:49 amA study backed by automakers contends that an ethanol blend approved by the Environmental Protection Agency damaged some car engines in tests. -
G.M. to Quit Facebook Ad Campaign Worth $10 Million a Year
16 May 2012 | 9:47 amThe loss of $10 million in ad dollars does not represent a financial disaster for Facebook, but it is a public relations headache so close to the company’s initial stock offering this week. -
Wheels Blog: Talbot-Lago and Concours-Winning Horch Are Standouts in RM's Pebble Beach Catalog
16 May 2012 | 9:22 amThe Ontario-based auction house described its early consignments as "the epitome of great automotive design."
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Automotive News Breaking News Feed
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UK set to snatch GM's Astra from Germany, sources say
16 May 2012 | 12:27 pmBritain is on the cusp of securing a deal that would see General Motors Co. build the next generation of its Astra compact model at Ellesmere Port rather than in Germany, sources said today. -
Ford to replace U.S. models fastest through 2016, report says
16 May 2012 | 11:04 amFord Motor will lead the industry in introducing new or refreshed vehicles in the United States at the fastest rate for model years 2013 through 2016, according to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch report today. -
GM cuts Facebook ad spending, but Ford steps on the gas
16 May 2012 | 8:06 amOn the eve of Facebook's wildly anticipated initial public stock offering, General Motors said Tuesday that it will stop buying advertisements on Facebook -- about $10 million a year -- but "remains committed" to the social network as part of "an... -
GM's Akerson impatient to improve his 'B' grade as CEO
16 May 2012 | 5:12 amDan Akerson, who became CEO at General Motors in 2010, gives himself a 'B' for his performance so far. He has too much work to do to think about retiring for at least another year or two, he said. -
BMW sees record 2012 sales, profits despite economy worries
16 May 2012 | 2:34 amBMW predicted record sales and profit in 2012 boosted by eight new and updated models.
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Audiworld.com
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Audi Urban Future Award 2012: The present and future of mobility in six global metropolitan regions
14 May 2012 | 5:00 pm· International conference: Metropolis & Mobility Dialogue on 16 May 2012 in Ingolstadt · Live in the Internet: www.audi-urban-future-award.com/livestream · TV Broadcast via satellite and webstream The start of the Audi Urban Future ... -
Event: Carlisle Import Show Preview and Audi Weekend
14 May 2012 | 5:00 pmBy AudiWorld Looking for something fun and Audi related to do this weekend? There are 2 great Audi events, and one great Import car show all happening this weekend. For information about the Audi weekend, follow this link: ... -
Motorsport Newsletter 18/2012: "Rocky" and the Audi A3 - part 2
13 May 2012 | 5:00 pm· 2010 Le Mans winner in Majorca for filming · Audi is official vehicle partner of the Nürburgring 24 Hours · Audi drivers to follow excitement at Champions League final Ingolstadt, Germany - Following his role at the Audi A3 world ... -
Winter sports and functionality - the Audi Q3 red track
12 May 2012 | 5:00 pm· Compact SUV as the themed vehicle at the Wörthersee · New, practical solutions and many individual design highlights · 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine developing 250 kW (340 hp) and 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) INGOLSTADT, Germany ... -
Audi begins 24-hour marathon
11 May 2012 | 5:00 pm· Three 24-hour races within ten weeks · Five Audi teams at Nürburgring 24 Hours · New Audi R8 LMS ultra competes in large field of GT3 class Ingolstadt/Nürburgring, - Audi is contesting three 24-hour races as factory commitments within ...
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msnbc.com: Autos
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BMW, Mercedes look to grow by shrinking
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Low tire pressure triples likelihood of crash
15 May 2012 | 2:03 pmA new government study warns that as many as one in 20 crashes could be linked to tire-related problems, with underinflated tires posing an especially high risk of causing a problem. -
Report: GM to drop all Facebook advertising
15 May 2012 | 12:26 pmIn what could speak to Facebook’s viability as advertising medium just days before what is shaping up as a possible record initial public offering, General Motors says it will drop all paid advertising on the site, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. -
Feds look into report Hyundai air bag sliced ear
14 May 2012 | 10:38 amFederal safety regulators are investigating a complaint that a car owner's ear was cut in half when a side air bag inflated in a Hyundai Elantra. -
Automakers rein in incentives as sales increase
13 May 2012 | 8:18 amOne unfortunate byproduct of strong sales is automakers’ are able to rein in their incentive spending. According to Edmunds.com, incentives are at their lowest levels in nearly seven years
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AutoWeek - Latest Car News Feed
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Kia readies new minivan after Sedona exits in 2013
16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmKia has dropped its -
GM takes ad dollars away from Facebook: Autoweek TV
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmAlso in this episode: General Motors pulls ad dollars from Facebook, Lola Cars goes into bankruptcy and we check out the -
Launch control offered on 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmThe list of manufacturers that offer launch control is getting a bit longer. Ford is joining -
Modified Ford GT hits 212 mph in standing half-mile
16 May 2012 | 10:17 amWe could debate the aesthetic merits of Mark Heidaker's Ford GT all afternoon, but his modified supercar's performance credentials are indisputable. -
GM cuts Facebook ad spending, but Ford steps on the gas
16 May 2012 | 10:01 amOn the eve of Facebook's wildly anticipated initial public stock offering, General Motors said May 15 that it will stop buying advertisements on Facebook--about $10 million a year--but "remains committed" to the social network as part of "an...
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Car and Driver Blog
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Waiting for the Future: Up Close at Lotus Headquarters
16 May 2012 | 10:26 amThe moment that Malaysian carmaker DRB-Hicom took control of Lotus in April, rumors were born that Lotus’s fifth owner was looking for a sixth. Since then, DRB execs and British politicians have cooled the speculation with sobering comments that no changes are happening—”for now.” But their reassurances did nothing to address questions about Lotus: How far along is the Esprit? Why is the Elise dead in the U.S.? And with only the Elise, Exige, and Evora on the market, how is it that Lotus keeps the lights on and 1200 people employed? We went to Lotus’s headquarters in… -
BMW Introduces 2013 135is Coupe and Convertible
15 May 2012 | 3:45 pmBMW will extend its “is” badging to the 1-series starting this fall, when dealers begin taking deliveries of the 2013 135is coupes and convertibles. Whereas the 335is and Z4 sDrive35is are perhaps halfway between normal models and M cars—sort of M Performance cars before such a thing existed—the 135is is more like a 135i with existing off-the-shelf upgrades. (more…) -
2012 Ford Focus 1.0L EcoBoost First Drive: Sampling Ford’s 1.0-liter, Three-Cylinder Engine
15 May 2012 | 3:36 pmWith its EcoBoost-branded engines, Ford feels it really has a substitute for cubic inches, and it’s taking the turbocharged, direct-injected concept to extremes. If you think that the naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine in the subcompact Fiesta is, like the car, a touch on the small side, you will be amazed—maybe horrified—to learn that its replacement has just three cylinders and a displacement of less than one liter: 999 cc, to be precise. (This new EcoBoost engine also will soon find its way into the U.S.-market 2014 Fiesta.) (more…) -
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 136
15 May 2012 | 1:06 pmHit play for an audio recording of a mystery car’s exhaust note, and then share your guesses or get a few hints from other visitors in the comments below. Be sure to check back on Thursday for the answer! -
Porsche Releases Photos of a 918 Spyder Prototype
15 May 2012 | 9:05 amPorsche has released some official, er, “spy” photos of its 918 Spyder prototype, the same one our own spy photographers recently spotted. We applaud the company for giving us these unaltered images, which show the unfinished car with data-collection equipment scattered about the interior. Read full story »
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Rumor Central
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Mansory Design Unveils Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmGerman car modification gurus Mansory Design have turned their attention one of Italy’s finest convertibles, the Ferrari 458 Spider. The company claims to have reduced the weight, improved the performance, and updated the styling of the car with the Monaco Edition, which is limited to just three units. Mansory says the use of carbon fiber [...] -
Report: Aston Martin Still Planning Lagonda SUV, Primarily for Chinese Market
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amAston Martin first revealed the Lagonda SUV concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, and now it appears the brand is getting ready to unveil an updated version of that design. Autocar reports that Aston Martin sees a new SUV as critical to gaining market share in China. Because sales of exotic cars in Europe [...] -
Build Your Own M: 2012 BMW M5, M6 Configurators Go Live
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amWith the 2012 BMW M5 just beginning to roll into dealerships, fans of the Bavarian brand now have the ability to spec out their dream super sedan however they want thanks to BMW’s online configurator. Oh, what’s that? You say you would rather a coupe or convertible? Fret not; BMW has also launched the build-your-own [...] -
Second Shift with 600 New Employees Slated to Build 2013 Cadillac ATS
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amGM has high hopes for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, a car it hopes will help revitalize Cadillac. In preparation for the ATS’ launch, Cadillac has confirmed that the automaker has added 600 new employees to its Lansing, Mich. plant to be part of a second shift for the new ATS. According to a report from [...] -
Feature Flick: Watch a Hennessey-Tuned Ford GT Hit 212.9 MPH, Break Half-Mile Record
16 May 2012 | 9:30 amWith a reputation for transforming fast cars into barely-street-legal, gasoline-fueled missiles, Hennessey Performance always satisfies our hunger for high horsepower. The company’s latest videos show it’s still up to its old tricks. The Hennessey-modified Ford GT of Mark Heidaker broke the record for standing half-mile at 212.9 mph, the car’s second speed record this year. [...]
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Jalopnik
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What's The Best Six-Figure, Damp-Weather Sports Car? [Video]
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmLike many high-performance gew-gaws, the UK and Japan often get the good stuff, while we're left with the more economical stuff. That's the issue with the Nissan GT-R Track Pack. We don't get it, but blokes in damp places, like Chris Harris, do. More » -
Thieves Are Stealing Wheels From Denver's Subarus [Car Crime]
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Is This The Hottest Woman Ever To Ride In A Rally Car? [Video]
16 May 2012 | 11:30 amFor legal reasons, we can't tell you the name of the supermodel you see auditioning to be a navigator for our friend Skiny. But, we can tell you that we're pretty jealous he got to get take her for a ride. Skiny's the host of an upcoming show called The Gentleman's Guide to Racing. More » -
This Man Drove Out Into The Desert To Die [Secret Cars]
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New World Record For 2,000HP Ford GT [Video]
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amStop everything and watch a 2,000 horsepower Hennessey Ford GT break the world record for the standing half mile. In 2,640 feet, the twin-turbo Ford reached 212.9 miles per hour. More »
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The German Car Blog
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Porsche 918 Spyder: Hybrid prototype officially revealed!
15 May 2012 | 9:56 pmPorsche has officially revealed the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid prototype after we gave you the scoop already yesterday.Porsche 918 Spyder: Hybrid prototype officially revealed! was originally published on The German Car Blog on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Related posts: VW Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid: Prototype revealed! VW Jetta Hybrid: Officially unveiled at Detroit Motor Show Porsche 918 Hybrid: Driving report! -
Porsche Macan: Fresh spy shots!
15 May 2012 | 9:54 pmWe found brand new spy shots of the upcoming Porsche Macan. Have a look!Porsche Macan: Fresh spy shots! was originally published on The German Car Blog on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Related posts: Porsche Macan: First spy shots ever! Porsche Cajun: Will be named Porsche Macan! Audi A1 5-door: First spy shots! -
Porsche 918 Spyder: Scooped!
14 May 2012 | 10:01 pmFresh spy shots and intel here about the Porsche 918 Spyder. A must see!Porsche 918 Spyder: Scooped! was originally published on The German Car Blog on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Related posts: Porsche 918 Spyder: Will receive 4.6 liter V8 engine Porsche 918 Spyder: Latest intel! -
Lamborghini Urus: Latest intel about production model!
14 May 2012 | 9:59 pmStraight from the "horse's mouth" comes the latest intel about the production model of the Lamborghini Urus.Lamborghini Urus: Latest intel about production model! was originally published on The German Car Blog on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Related posts: Lamborghini SUV: Will be called Urus? First teaser is here! Lamborghini Urus: This is it! Lamborghini Urus: First video from Beijing Motor Show -
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Facelift spy shots!
14 May 2012 | 9:56 pmHere are fresh spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift.Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Facelift spy shots! was originally published on The German Car Blog on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Related posts: Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Spy shots of the facelift Mercedes-Benz S-Class: New spy shots! Mercedes-Benz A-Class: New spy shots!
