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CAW Mulling Strikes At All Three Automakers

BestCarEver — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:21:38 +0000

A report by Reuters suggests that the Canadian Auto Worker’s union may take the unprecedented step of striking at the plants of all three domestic automakers.

Traditionally, the union targets one company for bargaining and a possible strike, and that sets the precedent for contracts with the other two. This round of negotiations has been particularly tense; labor costs in Canada are considered to be the highest in the world, and auto makers are looking to bring them down to the level offered in t…

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Porsche Mulling BMW 5-Series Rival and a Second Mid-Engine Supercar

BestCarEver — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:00:53 +0000

With the Volkswagen Group having more or less completed the takeover of Porsche's sports car business, the Stuttgart-based automaker's officials are now able to focus on expanding their vehicle portfolio. Of course, we've heard this before, but Porsche execs have a knack for saying one thing today and another tomorrow (see below). Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com – All Rights Reserved

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Toyota Once Again Rumored to be Mulling a Replacement for the Supra

BestCarEver — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:28:40 +0000

After so many reports about Toyota resurrecting the Supra, one would be inclined to doubt the persistent rumors. On the other hand, we have the example of the on-again, off-again, on-again Acura/Honda NSX, which came into fruition with the presentation of the pre-production concept at the Detroit Auto show in January. Taking everything we have heard and seen over the past few year into consideration, most importantly Toyota's newly found commitment to developing cars with more emotional styling and…

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Infiniti Says it’s Mulling a GT-R Based Halo Supercar

BestCarEver — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:58:23 +0000

Isn't it strange how things turn out sometimes? In March 2011, one of our readers tipped us off on a 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe dressed up to look like a Nissan GT-R that she had found in Quebec, Canada. A few months later, the group’s head-honcho, Carlos Ghosn, hinted an Infiniti version of the Godzilla, but he was neither here nor there.“If you ask me, 'are we going to do that’, I would say ‘no, I don’t think so’”, said Ghosn. But then he added: “If your question is ‘could we do …

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BMW Mulling M-Tuned 5-Series Diesel. Enter the BMW M5d?

BestCarEver — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:27:50 +0000

The BMW M badge is affixed to only its quickest models, so it’s no surprise that the division as a whole gets pretty poor gas mileage. But reports are saying that BMW may try to turn that around by letting the M division tune – and sell – a diesel 5-Series sedan.
We’re not talking about the M5, however, and this car won’t run on premium unleaded, either: the d in dXM should stand for diesel.
The Detroit Bureau is reporting that BMW is mulling the creation of a sportier diesel 5 Series to slot …

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Rumors: Porsche Mulling Modern-Day 928 GT Replacement

BestCarEver — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:35:11 +0000

It’s been a while since Porsche had a front-engined GT in its range. Most car enthusiasts will remember the 928 that was launched in 1979 with the aim to replace the 911 by offering improved drivability and increased passenger and luggage space. Even though it was named “Car of the Year” in 1978, and was continuously evolved until production ended in 1995, it failed in its original mission since the 911, despite its shortcomings, far outlived it. Read more »Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.co…

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Rumors: Range Rover Mulling “Grand” Evoque

BestCarEver — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:12:11 +0000

The Range Rover Evoque hasn’t even hit the market yet, according to a report from UK’s Autocar, Land Rover’s people are debating whether or not to add a bigger version to its line-up, which at the time being, consists of a "coupe-ish" 3-door model and a more practical 5-door variant. If the British company goes ahead with this plan, it would allow them to bridge the gap that exists in the marque’s (Range Rover, not Land Rover) range between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. Read m…

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Infiniti Mulling New Models

BestCarEver — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:55:48 +0000

Ask what the star of the Infiniti lineup is and there is no question the answer will be the G Sedan and Coupe. The rear-wheel drive G has reinvigorated Infiniti and provided strong competition to other cars in the sector, much like the CTS has done for Cadillac.However, Infiniti is still looking to push further with its goals of becoming a leading luxury brand. Last year, Infiniti sold 103,411 units, a strong increase placing it above other brands like Lincoln and Audi but still less than competitors A…

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‘Somewhere Out There’: Hyundai Mulling Second U.S. Plant

BestCarEver — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:16:08 +0000

Reports are circulating about Hyundai building a second U.S. plant after the company’s strong 2010 sales and comments from Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik. A spokesman, however, says that Hyundai CEO Chung Mong-Koo has no firm plans to build a second U.S. plant.
“Our biggest problem for the next year is that we’re not sure we’re going to have enough product to meet demand,” Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai’s executive vice president of sales, told Automotive News.
Last year, Hyundai set a c…

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Lotus Mulling In-House V-6, V-8 Engines

BestCarEver — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:36:13 +0000

There’s no doubt who was the star of the Paris Auto Show. Lotus introduced five new models that showed a totally different direction for the brand. Prior to the show, Lotus Chief Executive Officer Danny Bahar hinted at a grand new plan for the automaker and to most that signaled the reintroduction of the Esprit supercar.That did come, but so did a whole host of other models. Clearly Lotus pursuing a far different plan then it did with the Elise over the past decade.Bob Lutz, who is serving in an …

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