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Toyota closes 11 plants due to typhoon, joins Nissan and Mitsubishi

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that like Nissan and Mitsubishi, it will close 11 plants in Japan earlier than usual today (Wednesday September 21st) with a major typhoon bearing down on the Japanese coastline – a move likely based in part on the massive amounts of damage done by the tsunami that devastated Japan earlier this year.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Consumers see improvements in auto customer service

Massive changes in the last two years have been reported for the better, regarding the reputation of the auto industry and other industries, while poor reports came in for other businesses. The reports are based on public perception.
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By: KC Kelly

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Chrysler explains how it creates diversity opportunities for women, minorities

The Chrysler Group was just named one of the 60 Best Companies for Diversity. The list was published in the September 2011 issue of HispanicBusiness.
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By: KC Kelly

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Saab lives, government protection granted

Reports from Sweden this morning indicate that the Saab’s desperate appeal to the Swedish government for protection from bankruptcy as they undergo a corporate reorganization has been approved – saving Saab from the jaws of the unpaid labor unions preparing to force the company into bankruptcy.
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By: Patrick Rall

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2012 Infiniti M35h sets Guinness Book Record for world's fastest hybrid

The 2012 Infiniti M35h hybrid has officially been named the world’s fastest full-hybrid car. It has been certified by the 2013 Guinness Book of Records and will be listed in the next edition.
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By: KC Kelly

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2012 OC International Auto Show in Anaheim dazzles with the hottest

It's time for the 2012 Orange County International Auto Show, which will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center this year in California. Get ready to see everything hot on four wheels at this exciting and invigorating car show.
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By: KC Kelly

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Brazil to encourage local car manufacturing as China feels the pressure

Chinese auto-makers, who export their vehicles, are feeling the pressure from Brazil’s auto import substitution policy, which may accelerate Chinese plans to make cars locally in brazil. The positive factor is that Brazil will most likely be able to establish more stability for local manufacturing in the world’s fifth largest auto market.
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2013 Ford Police Interceptor comes out on top at Michigan State Police tests

The new 2013 Ford Police Interceptor has been validated in its most rigorous testing to date by the Michigan State Police with top scores in 0-60 acceleration, braking, and handling. No police vehicle is taken seriously that does poorly in that test.
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By: Keith Griffin

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GM Will Build Next-Gen Pickup in MO, Reopen Spring Hill Plant

General Motors has said it will build a next-generation mid-sized pickup in Missouri. As part of its agreement with the UAW it also said that it will reopen the Saturn assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee to build two new mid-sized vehicles there also.
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By: Kate McLeod

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Fleet vehicles blazing the alternative energy trail

Fleet vehicles are leading the way in the use of everything alternatively driven – from electric cars to natural gas-fueled trucks, according to auto industry analysts. As more drive technologies come to the market, each will find its niche, rather than one technology fitting into every application, according to fleet operators speaking at the AltWheels Annual Fleet Day yesterday.
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By: Don Bain

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