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		<title>Report: Chinese make offer for Opel</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Despite an agreement signed with Magna International, General Motors is apparently considering a bid by China&#8217;s Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC) for the Detroit automaker&#8217;s Opel unit. A source said that BAIC will make a binding offer to GM within a few weeks, but analysts indicate that GM will only consider the offer if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BMW Canada hits 3,000 monthly sales for first time</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BMW News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[



While sales are generally suffering across the board south of the border, BMW managed to sell more than 3,000 vehicles in Canada for the first time ever last month. The German luxury automaker sold 3,003 BMWs in June, a 2 percent increase over the year prior.

Combined with Mini, the BMW Group Canada sold 3,531 cars [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hyundai kicks off &#8216;cash for clunkers&#8217; three weeks early</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hyundai News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



Hyundai has been one of the most innovative car companies over the last year or so &#8212; from its Hyundai Assurance program to its latest $1.49 gas promo – and will continue that trend with its latest sales tactic.  The government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) – better known as ‘cash for clunkers’ – [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ford of Canada tops June sales charts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ford News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



Besting its strong U.S. performance, Ford’s Canadian division managed a healthy 23.8 percent boost in June sales.  The June sales increase was enough to vault Ford past archrival General Motors to become Canada’s best-selling automaker.

Including sales of its Volvo Swedish brand, Ford of Canada sold 28,274 vehicles in June, netting a sales increase of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota considering Prius production at former GM joint-venture plant</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hybrid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toyota News]]></category>

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With General Motors now officially terminating its joint-venture at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. factory, Toyota is weighing several options for the California plant.  While many options are currently on the table, Toyota could be favoring altering the NUMMI plant to produce the company’s popular Prius hybrid.

Although a decision has yet to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Porsche planning more production cuts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Convertible]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Amid slumping sales, Porsche is said to be considering reducing production of its 911 Carrera model.  The proposed plan would see Porsche idling the 911’s Zuffenhausen, Germany production plant around the Christmas holiday.

Porsche’s sales have tumbled 28 percent in recent month, causing a backlog of inventory.  In order to better align supply with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Suzuki offers three months of free gasoline for SX4 buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Suzuki News]]></category>

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Battling plummeting sales, Suzuki says it will offer three months worth of free gasoline to anyone who buys one of its SX4 small cars. The small Japanese automaker&#8217;s sales have been off well over 50 percent this year and were down 78 percent last month when compared to the year before.

Some of Suzuki&#8217;s drop-off in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Review: 2009 Hyundai Elantra SE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Elias</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19338</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



In its quest for world automotive domination, Hyundai has been busy of late. Before their glimmer twins, the Genesis sedan and coupe, hit the road, they were known as suppliers of decent, but not great transportation. That’s why the 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty plan was implemented: To put buyers&#8217; minds at ease over their purchases. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota planning production increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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In anticipation of increased demand during the second half of the year, Toyota announced on Thursday it will be increasing vehicle production for the United States by about 65,000 vehicles.  Toyota’s inventory levels have decreased dramatically over the past few months, leaving the automaker in short supply of some of its most popular vehicles.

Since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GM warns investors to steer clear of its stock</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-warns-investors-to-steer-clear-of-its-stock.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Motors News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



Despite its June 1st Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, many investors are still trading General Motors stock.  As one would imagine, the Detroit automaker’s stock is essentially worthless at this point, leading GM to chime in on the subject.

GM warned investors to steer clear of its stock last month but has now issued a second [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 BMW X1: Mega image update [183 photos]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



BMW has released 183 high-resolution images, as well as some basic details, about its upcoming X1 small SUV. Slotting below the X3, itself due for a redesign, the X1 will bow in the United States during calendar year 2011, according to the German automaker. 
  
 BMW hasn&#8217;t announced just what powertrains will make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NHTSA considering amber turn signal mandate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry/General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19327</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



While many cars sold in North America feature red turn signal indicators built into their rear light clusters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the amber signals installed in some cars can be more than 5 percent more effective at preventing wrecks than their red counterparts, which the agency says blend too much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GM to sell off diverse assets, including factories, golf course</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Motors News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19325</guid>
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In a bid to raise cash, as well as reduce future expenditures, General Motors has begun selling off some of its more diverse assets, ranging from a nine-hole golf course in New Jersey to a toxic waste site in a former metal foundry in Massena, New York.

The former foundry, which once built aluminum cylinder heads [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Audi A7 to bow in late 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Audi’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz CLS – the Audi A7 – will hit the market in late 2010 as a 2011 model, a new report finds.  Audi first previewed the forthcoming A7 with the Sportback concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

Europe’s Auto Motor und Sport has learned that the Audi A7 will officially [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BMW planning 3-Series GT</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Continuing its quest to fill virtually every niche in the market, BMW has confirmed that it is readying a GT version of its popular 3-Series.  Following in the footsteps of the recently revealed 5-Series GT, the 3-Series GT will offer station wagon-like room in the body style of a five-door hatchback.

Expected to be called [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiat considering co-branding Dodge, Alfa Romeo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Fiat’s Alfa Romeo brand will finally be returning to the United States early next decade, but the legendary Italian brand will likely be sold under the Dodge banner.  Moreover, any Dodge vehicles that make the trek to Europe will likely be badged as Alfa Romeos.

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne views the Alfa and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Devon GTX [Spied]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Devon Motor Works may have failed to acquire the Viper franchise from Chrysler, but the up-start Michigan automaker is still moving forward with its GTX supercar plans.  Our spy photographers managed to snap the first shots of the forthcoming supercar, indicating the GTX will be ready for its August debut. 
 
 This is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insignia-based Cadillac DTS replacement to be called XTS?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cadillac News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Cadillac, which has recently shown an affinity for the letter X, will reportedly replace the aging DTS full-size flagship with a Canada-built model based on the upcoming Epsilon II architecture called XTS. If a recent report is to believed, the XTS will be built alongside the Chevrolet Impala and Camaro at GM&#8217;s Oshawa, Ontario, assembly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chevrolet Camaro outsells the Ford Mustang for first time in 16 years</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:07:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Chevrolet’s all-new 2010 Camaro is back with a vengeance, dethroning the Ford Mustang as the best-selling pony car during the month of June.  The Camaro was one of the loan bright spots for General Motors as demand for the Camaro nearly doubled the automaker’s expectations.

Chevrolet managed to sell 9,320 examples of the Camaro last [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toyota considering partnership with Daimler</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-considering-partnership-with-daimler.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
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Toyota has already hooked up with Aston Martin on one small car project and it looks as though the Japanese automaker could be looking to forge more partnership with European automakers.  According to the latest reports out of Germany, Toyota is considering an alliance Daimler.

Per a new auto motor und sport report, Toyota has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Citroen GT headed for production</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-citroen-gt-headed-for-production.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-citroen-gt-headed-for-production.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Citroen News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[



The Citroen GT started out life as a concept purely for the digital world, but the French-built supercar is reportedly headed for production.  The Citroen GT made its world debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in conjunction with Gran Turismo video game franchise.

According to Autocar, Citroen boss Vincent Besson gave the GT the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GM liquidation still possible as July 10th deadline looms</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-liquidation-still-possible-as-july-10th-deadline-looms.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-liquidation-still-possible-as-july-10th-deadline-looms.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Motors News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



General Motors could be facing liquidation if the automaker’s ‘good’ assets are not approved for sale by July 10th.  The U.S. Treasury Department has the option to pull GM’s restructuring financing if a bankruptcy court fails to approve GM’s asset sale by July 10th.

President Obama originally set the July 10th deadline to ensure a [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>29</slash:comments>
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		<title>June 2009 sales: Ford, Kia, Subaru, Volvo post best results</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/june-2009-sales-figures.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/june-2009-sales-figures.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Industry/General]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19281</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Boosted by demand for the Ford Fusion and Flex, Ford Motor Company says its June 2009 line-wide sales figures in the United States were off just 10.7 percent compared to the year before. At the other end of the spectrum, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler and General Motors all saw more of the same: Drop-offs exceeding 30 [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>58</slash:comments>
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		<title>Mazda planning sub-MX-5 roadster?</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda-planning-sub-mx-5-roadster.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda-planning-sub-mx-5-roadster.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Convertible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mazda News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19286</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



The Mazda MX-5 is just about the closest you can get to a modern interpretation of the classic British sports car, but the latest version of the two-seater has stretched its seams a bit.  As such, Mazda is reportedly working on a new roadster model to slot beneath the MX-5.

According to Auto Express, Mazda [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>30</slash:comments>
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		<title>Chrysler Financial to shed 350 jobs, restructure operations</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-financial-to-shed-350-jobs-restructure-operations.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-financial-to-shed-350-jobs-restructure-operations.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chrysler News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19283</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Due to slipping sales and Chrysler’s lending shift to GMAC, Chrysler Financial says it will shed about 350 jobs.  Chrysler Financial’s entire business model will also be restructured, resulting in the closure of the company’s customer service center near Kansas City.

Chrysler Financial will eliminate positions at all eight of its business centers, as well [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Lamborghini unveils the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coupe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exotic]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lamborghini News]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19276</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Following an earlier image leak, Lamborghini has officially unveiled the Gallardo LP550-2.  Technically dubbed the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, the latest super car from  Sant&#8217;Agata Bolognese is intended to commemorate Valentino Balboni, a 42 year veteran of the Italian automaker. 
 
 Since 1973, Balboni has tested nearly every Lamborghini that has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Subaru Outback rated at up to 29 mpg highway</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-outback.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-outback.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crossover]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hatchback]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SUV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Subaru]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=16698</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Subaru has announced that its all-new 2010 Outback will be capable of up to 29 mpg on the highway when equipped with the base engine and optional CVT transmission. That model averages 22 mpg in the city, while the six-speed manual Outback 2.5i is rated at 19/27 mpg and the six-cylinder 3.6R with its standard [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiesta Notebook: Sitting down with Ford&#8217;s small car chief, Sam De La Garza</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/fiesta-notebook-sitting-down-with-fords-small-car-chief-sam-de-la-garza.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/fiesta-notebook-sitting-down-with-fords-small-car-chief-sam-de-la-garza.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Kleis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19267</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



As one of Ford&#8217;s “Fiesta Agents,” I recently had the opportunity to speak in length to Ford&#8217;s Small Car Brand Manager, Sam De La Garza, to address several questions that have come up on Leftlane&#8217;s comments section and on various enthusiast forums. It was time to address them head-on and get the answers (or as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jaguar reveals Goodwood Special XKR</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-goodwood-special-xkr.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-goodwood-special-xkr.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coupe]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jaguar News]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19264</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



The Goodwood Festival of Speed is just around the corner – July 3rd through the 5th – and Jaguar has announced its lineup for the UK show.  Jaguar will be bringing five unique vehicles to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, including a special edition XKR.
 
 Based on the 2010 Jaguar XKR, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GM offers 0% for 72 months sale</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-offers-0-for-72-months-sale.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-offers-0-for-72-months-sale.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Motors News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19260</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



In an effort to clear out inventory of its Pontiac lineup, as well as a few other brands, General Motors says it will offer 0 percent financing for 72 months from today until July 6 on many of its in-stock 2009 and 2010 models. The 72-hour sale will include popular vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>28</slash:comments>
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		<title>Chevy Volt to be sportier than rivals</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevy-volt-to-be-sportier-than-rivals.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevy-volt-to-be-sportier-than-rivals.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chevrolet News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electric]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sedan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emissions]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19258</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Tesla can be compared to the Ferrari of the environmentally friendly crowd, but there is little else in the world of EVs or hybrids that can be even mentioned in the same breath as a performance marque.  However, General Motors will look to change that as its forthcoming Chevrolet Volt could fill the niche [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>31</slash:comments>
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		<title>Hurst teams with Pontiac for two limited edition models</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/hurst-teams-with-pontiac-for-two-limited-edition-models.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/hurst-teams-with-pontiac-for-two-limited-edition-models.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Convertible]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pontiac News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19256</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Hurst Performance Vehicles – the legendary auto tuner &#8212; is planning to send General Motors’ Pontiac brand off with a bang with two-special edition models.   Dubbed the 2010 Hurst/Pontiac H.O., the limited edition models will be based on the Pontiac G8 and G6 convertible.
 
 The G8-based 2010 Hurts/Pontiac H.O. will be handmade [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>22</slash:comments>
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		<title>Porsche denied government loan</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-denied-government-loan.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-denied-government-loan.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Porsche News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



Porsche has announced that its loan request with KFW – Germany’s state bank – has been rejected.  The German automaker was seeking a $2.5 billion government loan but will now be forced to find “alternate” financing sources.

Porsche was planning to use the government loan to shore up its worsening financial condition but will now [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>Saab would up production if granted bridge loans</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-would-up-production-if-granted-bridge-loans.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-would-up-production-if-granted-bridge-loans.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ganz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Motors News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Saab News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[



Small Swedish automaker Saab, which is currently being courted by Koenigsegg, says that if it receives bridge loans from the European Investment Bank, it would look to increase production of its 9-3 and 9-5 models in response to demand. Saab has dramatically cut back production to conserve cash.

&#8220;We are discussing bridge loans,&#8221; Saab CEO Jan-Ake [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>9</slash:comments>
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		<title>Toyota facing lawsuit, potential recall over Prius HID headlights</title>
		<link>http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-facing-lawsuit-potential-recall-over-prius-hid-headlights.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-facing-lawsuit-potential-recall-over-prius-hid-headlights.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Drew Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hybrid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toyota News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=19250</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[



Toyota may have one of the best reputations for quality around, but the Japanese automaker has found itself at the center of a firestorm involving potentially defective Prius headlights.  Hundreds of previous-generation Prius owners have filed complaints with the U.S. Transportation Department, claiming the hybrid’s headlights prematurely expire, leaving owners with enormous repair costs.

The [...]]]></description>
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