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Toyota and Subaru have postponed production of their jointly developed sports coupe in the wake of…]]> Toyota and Subaru have postponed production of their jointly developed sports coupe in the wake of the new car sales slump. The “Toyobaru” - a 2+2 that could become the spiritual successor… 2008-12-26T08:43:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/mercedes-slr-stirling-moss-unveiled/ 920351
This is the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss, a speedster version of the McLaren-Mercedes supercar without…]]> This is the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss, a speedster version of the McLaren-Mercedes supercar without a roof or windshield that marks the end of the SLR’s six-year lifespan. Costing €750,000… 2008-12-23T08:08:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/toyota-in-the-red/ 920661
Toyota has predicted that it will make a loss for the first time since 1941, when the company first…]]> Toyota has predicted that it will make a loss for the first time since 1941, when the company first reported on its financial performance. Toyota is widely considered to be one of the best-managed… 2008-12-22T09:31:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/gm-to-sell-heritage-fleet/ 920361
General Motors plans to auction more than fifty cars from its heritage museum as part of its ongoing…]]> General Motors plans to auction more than fifty cars from its heritage museum as part of its ongoing effort to raise funds. The list of cars for sale is not yet complete and the rarest models in the… 2008-12-19T08:10:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/lutz-sub-brands-must-go/ 920091
GM vice chairman Bob Lutz has said that selling off sub-brands quickly is the way to push America’s…]]> GM vice chairman Bob Lutz has said that selling off sub-brands quickly is the way to push America’s biggest car maker back from the brink of bankruptcy. “Reducing the number of nameplates… 2008-12-18T07:23:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/new-acura-nsx-canceled/ 919791
Honda has canceled the new NSX as part of a radical restructuring of its car making business. The…]]> Honda has canceled the new NSX as part of a radical restructuring of its car making business. The V10-engined supercar, which was a direct challenge to Ferrari and Porsche, would have been the most… 2008-12-17T07:57:00-0500 171455 http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wrc-subaru-axes-world-rally-program/ 919471
Subaru is axing its World Rally Championship program with immediate effect, leaving the series with…]]> Subaru is axing its World Rally Championship program with immediate effect, leaving the series with just Ford and Citroen committed to the 2009 season. Subaru has competed in the top flight of rallying… 2008-12-16T08:17:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/aston-martin-stake-for-sale/ 919051
Aston Martin owner DAR is to sell part of the iconic British marque. It is also seeking to borrow…]]> Aston Martin owner DAR is to sell part of the iconic British marque. It is also seeking to borrow up to $1 billion to refinance its debt. The investment group has said it is considering offers for 10-20… 2008-12-15T06:51:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/new-bmw-z4-unveiled/ 919041
This is BMW’s new Z4, a completely reworked version of Munich’s two-seat sports car…]]> This is BMW’s new Z4, a completely reworked version of Munich’s two-seat sports car that the firm hopes will dramatically improve on the decidedly average fortunes of the outgoing model.… 2008-12-15T06:46:00-0500 171455 http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/crisis-senate-rejects-big-3-bailout/ 918711
The $14 billion rescue package for the U.S. car industry has failed in the Senate, as Republican law…]]> The $14 billion rescue package for the U.S. car industry has failed in the Senate, as Republican law makers refused to budge over key aspects of the funding. Car makers originally requested $34b in… 2008-12-12T07:55:00-0500