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Talks Over Vauxhallâs Future Break Down
Talks end without agreement GM wants more money Pressure on government

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Chrysler Sale Agreed
Deal is officialFiat has a 20% stakeSale avoids liquidation

Electric Shock For Government
7m drivers would buy electric£5000 grants for buyersCars won't be ready

Government Could Support Vauxhall
Financial assistance could be forthcoming Four bidders for Vauxhall/Opel

REPORT: BMW To Release 3 Series Hatch Similar To 5 Series GT
Filed under: Hatchback, BMW, Rumormill BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo - Click above for high-res image gallery Wagons are apparently so outre that we're now seeing mish-mash vehicles like crossovers hiding the truth that, at their core, they're just wagons. BMW is no stranger to this - witness the recent 5 Series GT. Looking to build on the Grand Turismo variants of its wares, BMW is reportedly developing a 3 Series GT, expected to launch for 2011. The details haven't changed since the last time we posted about this vehicle, but BMW is nodding its corporate head that ja, there will be such a car. The 335 Grand Turismo will bridge the gap between the 3 and 5 Series cars, a narrow one at that. The tailgate should be a two-position affair, like the 5er, and it's possible that four- and five-place configurations may be offered. If it happens, diesel and gasoline engines are expected, though any M3 version is probably not going to happen. Why this might be any more successful against such competition as the Audi A4 Avant than would a traditional 3 Series wagon is a mystery, but maybe BMW has struck on the magic formula that makes ungainly cars a hot commodity. Gallery: First Drive: BMW 535i Gran Turismo [Source: Channel 4] REPORT: BMW to release 3 Series hatch similar to 5 Series GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Audi A3 1.6 TDI Shines During Opening Stages Of Efficiency Challenge, Scores 78.4 Mpg (U.S.)!
Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Audi, Diesel Audi A3 1.6 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery Audi has kicked off its latest efficiency marathon in northern Norway this week with a fleet of A3, A4, A5, Q7 and TT models to demonstrate what they can do in the real world. Leading the pack in terms of minimal fuel consumption is the new A3 1.6 TDI. On the road in Norway in the opening stage, the drivers managed to squeeze out an astounding 78.4 mpg average from the 1.6-liter diesel engine. Next up was the A4 2.0 TDI e sedan, which went an average of 60.3 miles on every gallon (U.S.) of diesel. In addition to the high efficiency models, Audi also opted to include several high performance models this time around to show that even they can get very good fuel efficiency when driven sedately. The 340-horsepower TT-RS averaged 32.22 mpg, while the utterly absurd Q7 V12 TDI with its 500 horsepower diesel V12 managed a startling 27.03 mpg. That's nearly as good as what we achieved with the V6-powered Q7 TDI on last year's U.S. Mileage Marathon, so it's not too shabby for a big SUV that would probably pull a house off of its foundation Gallery: Audi Efficiency Marathon A to B [Source: Audi] Continue reading Audi A3 1.6 TDI shines during opening stages of efficiency challenge, scores 78.4 mpg (U.S.)! Audi A3 1.6 TDI shines during opening stages of efficiency challenge, scores 78.4 mpg (U.S.)! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Volvo Announces Hybrid Plans
Plug-in hybrid by 2012Uses standard wall socketDiesel and electric power

Scrappage Scheme Boosts Sales
35k cars bought in schemeOne in five new car salesSmall cars boosted

Magna To Buy Vauxhall
Deal agreed in principalNeeds German backingUncertainty over job cuts

Garages Urged To Join Code Of Practice
Government calls on garages to sign up5000 have joined Promises a fairer deal

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