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Report: Rattner bio reveals Obama Administration wanted Ghosn to run GM
Posted by: | CommentsFiled under: Government/Legal , GM , Celebrities Steven Rattner , former automotive adviser to President Barack Obama, has just written a juicy account of last year’s automotive bailout, complete with insights on the coming and goings of CEOs, courting foreign saviors and the General Motors plan to abandon its Renaissance Center headquarters. In his book, ” Overhaul: An Insider’s Account of the Obama Administration’s Emergency Rescue of the Auto Industry, ” Rattner says that GM wanted to walk away from its expensive towers in downtown Detroit and move to Warren, MI. While the move would have likely saved the company plenty of money and lent the impression of a hands-on management approach, the Obama administration apparently refused to allow the move, saying that it would cause a double-digit drop in property values in the area. There’s also the fact that GM pays around $20 million in taxes to Detroit per year
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Report: Rattner bio reveals Obama Administration wanted Ghosn to run GM
2011 Renault Laguna facelift first pics released
Posted by: | CommentsRenault are set to make a splash at their home motor show in Paris at the end of the month. One model that is sure to be there is the facelifted Renault Laguna that has received an update in preparation for the 2011 model year.
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2011 Renault Laguna facelift first pics released
Carmaker Renault considers buying back F1 team – report
Posted by: | CommentsFrench carmaker Renault SA is reportedly considering buying back a majority stake in the formula one team that bears its name.
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Paris Preview: Mazda debuts new Kodo design language with Shinari Concept
Posted by: | CommentsFiled under: Concept Cars , Sedan , Paris Motor Show , Mazda Mazda Shinari Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery With the departure of Laurens van den Acker to Renault , Mazda’s loved or loathed Nagare design language has been dispatched, and in its place is a new designer (Ikuo Maeda) a new theme, a new concept and a new name: Kodo. Set to debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, the Shinari concept is our first glimpse at the future of Mazda styling. The four-door design exercise evolves the Nagare theme into a more cohesive and – dare we say – production-ready form, toning down the massive grin currently found on the Mazda3 and other models, while incorporating new aluminum accents that are expected to proliferate through Mazda’s future products. Until the Paris show, these leaked image are all we have to go on, but judging by the hit-or-miss nature of Nagare, we like what we’re seeing thus far
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Paris Preview: Mazda debuts new Kodo design language with Shinari Concept
Renault Latitude debuts in Moscow
Posted by: | CommentsFiled under: Misc. Auto Shows , Renault , Russia , Luxury 2011 Renault Latitude – Click above for high-res image gallery Renault does well in Russia, and the market is important enough to the French automaker that it’s unveiled its latest car in Moscow. The Renault Latitude is described as a “business class” sedan, which translates to a crisply-styled, generously-sized car carrying luxury and tech features.
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Renault Latitude debuts in Moscow
Renault Latitude debuts in Moscow
Posted by: | CommentsFiled under: Misc. Auto Shows , Renault , Russia , Luxury 2011 Renault Latitude – Click above for high-res image gallery Renault does well in Russia, and the market is important enough to the French automaker that it’s unveiled its latest car in Moscow. The Renault Latitude is described as a “business class” sedan, which translates to a crisply-styled, generously-sized car carrying luxury and tech features.
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Renault Latitude debuts in Moscow