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2. U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Present at the Roth 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference March 15, 2010
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRTS) announced today that Shane Evangelist, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Aaron Coleman, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, will present at the Roth 22nd Annual OC Read More::

3. Toyota says RAV4s being offered by Tim Hortons are OK after recall
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Buchan MONTREAL - Java junkies who win a Toyota RAV4 in the latest Tim Hortons roll-up-the-rim contest shouldn't have to worry about the 2010 Toyotas r-r-rolling out of control down the highway. In January, Toyota Canada Read More::

4. JMSB confident of 50 Honda CR-V bookings by month-end
SIBU: Before its official unveiling of a refined version of the 3rd Generation CR-V, Jimisar Motors Sdn Bhd (JMSB) Sibu branch has already collected 37 bookings of the new CR-V here. NEW STYLE ADVANCEMENT: Andy (third right), JMSB’s sibu branch Read More::

5. New vehicles behind Ford success
It's 1st time firm topped GM since '98 FREE PRESS COLUMNIST E-mail Don't mistake Ford's stunning 43.4% sales increase in February for a short-term windfall fueled by Toyota's multiple recalls. While Ford almost certainly gained a few sales at Toyota's Read More::

6. Cadillac eyes China, Russia
2 are prime candidates for brand's growth, exec says FREE PRESS COLUMNIST E-mail Next Page 1 | 2 Previous Page Cadillac made headlines this week with its new plan for western European sales, but the real news lies elsewhere: China and Russia. The rapidly Read More::

7. Phelan's corner: Jaguar, Land Rover to create two new platforms
A radical new-model program at Jaguar and Land Rover will develop two new platforms to form the basis for all the luxury brands' future models, British magazine Autocar reports. The strategy will begin by using the platform of Jaguar's elegant new XJ Read More::

8. Questions for Toyota
What did Toyota know? When did the automaker know it, and what did it do about it? Those are the things we should learn from congressional hearings into the automaker's safety recalls. Several recalls and investigations involve sudden acceleration the Read More::

9. Toyota 4Runner is strong, but ...
Toyota's *** 2010 4Runner serves as an object lesson in why midsize SUVs took the American car market by storm in the 1990s and why they have since been marginalized. The 4Runner offers more luggage room than a midsize sedan, ample towing capacity and Read More::

10. Chrysler has lots of products to crow about
Let's stop shoveling dirt onto Chrysler's grave for a moment, shall we? We all know Chrysler won't reap the benefits of its alliance with Fiat until 2012, but that doesn't mean the cupboard is bare. To the contrary. This year, Chrysler plans to introduce Read More::

11. Chrysler offers a peek into future
Glimpses of next 300, Charger seen FREE PRESS COLUMNIST E-mail CHICAGO -- Ralph Gilles tantalized his audience with glimpses of the upcoming Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger performance sedans and a sketch of a possible successor to the Dodge Viper exotic Read More::

12. VW's Golf is just par for the course
Volkswagen's *** 2010 Golf 2.5L and GTI compact hatchbacks deliver the engineering excellence and conservative styling that have made the Golf one of the world's best-selling cars for decades. The hatchbacks deliver a comfortable passenger compartment Read More::

13. Automakers roll into Chicago
Leading automakers will try to either maintain or change their momentum as the Chicago auto show opens this week. Ford, giddy with good financial results and award-winning vehicles, aims to buff its environmental credentials with an electric version of Read More::

14. 2011 Audi A8 to Incorporate 'Fusion' Technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charles Belbin 404-814-4730 charles.belbin@novelis.com ATLANTA, March, 11, 2010 Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the main supplier of aluminum sheet for the redesigned Audi A8 luxury sedan. Audi has long been a Read More::

15. Ford ordered to pay $2.75M in woman's death
A Montgomery jury has ordered Ford Motor Co. to pay $2.75 million to the estate of a woman who was killed July 2007 when her 1999 Ford Explorer rolled over during a crash. The jury returned the judgment Friday after several hours of deliberation. Beasley Read More::

16. Kia's sharp Mondeo rival
Kia’s Magentis replacement defines the firm’s future styling direction and will influence all future models from the Korean company. The new car, which will go on sale in the UK next year, was designed at Kia’s European HQ in Frankfurt. Designed to Read More::

17. Was the UK government right to offer a loan guarantee to GM Europe?
The fallout from the UK government’s £270 million loan guarantee to GM Europe continues to grow with some experts concerned at the timing of the move. As we approach the next general election there are concerns we are entering an MG Rover type Read More::

18. Kraft Foods To Replace U.S. Sales Fleet With Ford Vehicles for Efficiency, Quality
Kraft Foods, the world's second-largest food company, takes delivery of 2,500 2010 Ford Fusions for its national sales staff Kraft Foods cites total cost of ownership, including fuel economy benefits, as the driving force in replacing U.S. sales fleet Read More::

19. First Automotive Works Achieves Increased Productivity and Standardized Best Practices With SimManager
Automotive Industries is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MSC.Software Empowers China's FAW With Industry Leading Engineering Management Platform MSC.Software, a leading global provider of simulation software and services, today Read More::

20. TAPA 2010: One Stop Center for Automotive Sourcing Needs
Automotive Industries is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Thailand to Promote ASEAN as Regional Hub for Auto Parts & Accessories The 4th Thailand Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition (TAPA 2010) will be held from April Read More::

21. Toyota Staff Put Worries Aside for Charity
Pictured above: Treetops Kate Shaw presented with a cheque from Toyota Manufacturing UK's managing director, Katsunori Kojima. Despite the job uncertainty facing many employees at Toyota's Burnaston plant, they have put their worries aside to raise a Read More::

22. Shanghai GM recalls imported Captiva jeeps
Shanghai General Motors (SGM) is contacting the owners of 2,065 Captive jeeps to recall the vehicles for repair due to risk of steering malfunction, the company said on Friday. Read More::

23. U.S. asked Toyota to upgrade software to prevent sudden acceleration in 2007
Federal regulators in 2007 asked Toyota Motor Corp. to consider installing software to prevent sudden acceleration in its vehicles after receiving complaints that vehicles could race out of control, company show. Yet the automaker began installing the Read More::

24. Kraft Foods to Replace U.S. Sales Fleet With 2010 Ford Fusions
DEARBORN, Mich. - Kraft Foods, the world's second-largest food company, will take delivery of 2,500 2010 Ford Fusions for its national sales staff. Kraft Foods has worked with Ford to meet its sales fleet vehicle needs for more than 25 years. After Read More::

25. Ford Unveils 2012 Police Interceptor
LAS VEGAS - The Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new Taurus-based police interceptor in Las Vegas today and provided initial details about the patrol car that will replace the aging 'Crown Vic' in late 2011. Ford also confirmed it has begun production on a Read More::

26. Nissan Debuts Commercial Vehicle at NTEA Work Truck Show
ST. LOUIS - (NNA) unveiled yesterday the all-new Nissan NV, the first entry in the company's new lineup in North America, at the National Truck Equipment Association's (NTEA) annual . During the press conference and live Web cast, Nissan Americas Read More::

27. Harley-Davidson group plan a record ride in Myrtle Beach area: MB rally for Toys for Tots
A Harley-Davidson group based in Orlando hopes to break a world record for the most Harleys in a single ride at the Myrtle Beach rally and raise funds for Toys for Tots at the same time. The group, called Rally for the Rugrats, hopes to collect needed Read More::

28. California says Toyota must pay
Californian prosecutors have launched lawsuits over Toyota’s defective motor vehicles. Toyota is being sued on the basis it allegedly sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles that it knew had defects in the acceleration and braking systems. Regulators Read More::

29. State of California sues Toyota for faults
Californian prosecutors have launched lawsuits over Toyota’s defective motor vehicles. Toyota is being sued on the basis it allegedly sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles that it knew had defects in the acceleration and braking systems. Regulators Read More::

30. US woman says Lexus sped up, caused crash
A woman says her Lexus careered through a parking lot and crashed into a light pole in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after its accelerator dropped to the floor. Myrna Cook was treated for a broken leg and other injuries Thursday. The 67-year-old from Paulding, Read More::

31. Toyota didn't heed 2007 advice
The automaker began installing the safety feature, known as brake override, only this January after a widely publicized accident involving a runaway Lexus ES that killed four people near San Diego. 1 | single page Related Toyota is just the latest Read More::