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Automotive.com Car Blog Week in Review

Friday, August 7th, 2009

From the 20th anniversary of the Mazda Miata MX-5, the Kia Soul hamsters, to Queen Latifah and her new 2010 Ford Mustang, here’s some of the latest and greatest car news found in the autosphere:

2003-2004 Jaguar XJ recalled due to Brake Pipe Corrosion Issues

Friday, August 7th, 2009

NEW DELHI: Tatas-owned British luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover has recalled certain Jaguar XJ models to rectify issues related to brake pipes.

General Motors puts New Models on Fast Track

Friday, August 7th, 2009

In order to stem the tide of market share decline, General Motors will be releasing new vehicle models sooner than expected.

Former Ford CEO Jac Nasser to assume Chairmanship of BHP

Friday, August 7th, 2009

MELBOURNE -(Dow Jones)- BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP.AU) said Tuesday former
Ford Motor Co (F) Chief Executive Jac Nasser will become its new
chairman when long serving incumbent Don Argus retires early in 2010.

Michigan to split $1.3 Billion Battery Grants among GM, Ford, Chrysler

Friday, August 7th, 2009

The Obama Administration knows how important it is for the United
States to become a world leader in battery development for electric
cars. It has a major grants program that is expected to assist
companies in the…

Queen Latifah enjoys her 2010 Ford Mustang Chariot

Friday, August 7th, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., August, 2009 – The Queen made a wish and Ford Motor Company delivered.

Cash for Clunkers program voted to get $2 Billion Infusion

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Well, it’s nearly over.

2010 Husqvarna TC 250 Motorcycle to go on Sale

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

FOLLOWING ITS DEBUT in the European Motorcross Championships, Husqvarna will be adding the 2010 TC 250 to its range from September this year.

Auto Part Maker Bosch Expands into Solar Panel Industry

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Robert Bosch, the world’s biggest car parts manufacturer, offered to buy two German solar module producers — Aleo Solar and Johanna Solar Technology.

Defective Brake Light leads to Chevy, Isuzu, GMC Pickup Truck Recall

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

General Motors is recalling about 185,000 small Chevrolet, GM and Isuzu pickup trucks to correct a brake light defect that could contribute to an accident.