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April 2009 Entries

Apr30

Chrysler files for bankruptcy





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Chrysler files for bankruptcy

Chrysler LLC filed for bankruptcy today in New York and charted its future by entering an alliance with Italy's Fiat S.p.A. Despite intense negotiations over the past few weeks, Chrysler failed to gain the full support from its lenders to avoid the first-ever bankruptcy filing by a major U.S. automaker.

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Apr29

Swine Flu influenza – U.S. Deaths & Confirmed Cases





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Swine Flu, U.S. Deaths & Confirmed Cases

Swine influenza – U.S. Deaths & confirmed cases

As of April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM ET the United States has 91 confirmed cases and 1 Death

28 April 2009--The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 19:15 GMT, 28 April 2009, seven countries have officially reported cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 64 laboratory confirmed human cases,

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Apr29

2009 Nissan 370Z - NISMO Z





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2009 Nissan 370Z - NISMO Z

2009 Nissan 370Z - NISMO Z
Not having an official presence at this year New York Auto Show didn’t keep Nissan away. The new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z made its presence known with a smash it for Nissan. Take a look at the photo taken at the 2009 New York Auto Show

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Apr28

Swine Influenza (Flu) Key Facts





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Swine Influenza (Flu) Key Facts

Swine Influenza (Flu) Key Facts

First! At this time there is no vaccines to protect humans from swine flu!

The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional cases of confirmed swine influenza and a number of hospitalizations of swine flu patients. Internationally, the situation is

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Apr27

Swine flu, How to Protect yourself





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Swine flu, How to Protect yourself

Mazda's new CEO Takashi Yamanouchi introduced the Brand new 2010 Mazda CX-9 at the New York Auto Show.

Mazda is continuing to use the international auto show circuit to roll out its revamped model lineup, bringing its updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 to the 2009 New York Auto Show along with the refreshed CX-7 and the new Mazdaspeed3, both of which are making their debuts on U.S. soil.

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Apr27

2010 Mazda CX-9





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2010 Mazda CX-9

Mazda's new CEO Takashi Yamanouchi introduced the Brand new 2010 Mazda CX-9 at the New York Auto Show.
Mazda is continuing to use the international auto show circuit to roll out its revamped model lineup, bringing its updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 to the 2009 New York Auto Show along with the refreshed CX-7 and the new Mazdaspeed3, both of which are making their debuts on U.S. soil.

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Apr23

Hyundai Equus





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Hyundai Equus

Hyundai Equus
The new Hyundai Equus was released at the New York Auto Show , though it looks nice from the inside and out it still have a cheesy-ness about it! as written before it is meant to do battle with the likes of the Mercedes Benz S-Class, Lexus LS and BMW 7 Series, by the sticker price of $96,000.00? that right!

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Apr23

SMS 570 Challenger





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SMS 570 Challenger

The brand new name Saleen company, SMS Limited, showed off their very first production vehicle here at the 2009 New York Auto Show - the SMS 570 Challenger. Based on the Dodge Challenger R/T, the SMS 570 Challenger features an SMS Red Butterfly Induction hood and other SMS ultra-high performance

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Apr21

2010 Kia Forte Koup





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2010 Kia Forte Koup

2010 Kia Forte Koup

The New Kia Forte sedan was reveled at February’s Chicago auto show, and we knew a two-door variant was on the way. Today, the company unveiled that coupe, calling it the Forte Koup. We’re not sure why automakers feel the need to mess with the English language, but considering the trim levels

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Apr20

Alfa Romeo Giulia





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Alfa Romeo Giulia

2010 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Unconfirmed reports released yesterday state that the Fiat group will include the new 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulia in their plan with Chrysler LLC. Again, it is not confirmed but sources inside state that they are looking for the most marketable line of cars to bring to the US.

This is Alfa Romeo successor to the 159 and Alfa Romeo’s last attempt to revive the Giulia nameplate. The powertran has not

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Apr16

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee





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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The brand new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers 11 percent better fuel economy with 33 percent more hp and 11 percent more torque. The New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been introduced at the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be powered with the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with Variable-Valve Timing (VVT), that develops 280 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm.

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Apr15

BMW 730d Diesel Sedan





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BMW 730d Diesel Sedan

BMW is releasing the new 2009 7 Series 6+ different models

1. 2009 BMW 730d Sedan 3.0L Straight Six Diesel engine
2. 2009 BMW 740i Sedan
3. 2009 BMW 740il Sedan Long wheelbase version
4. 2009 BMW 750i Sedan
5. 2009 BMW 750il Sedan Long wheelbase version
6. 2009 BMW 750il Hybrid Sedan

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Apr13

BMW Diesel’s qualify for tax credit





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BMW Diesel’s qualify for tax credit

BMW Diesel’s qualify for tax credit
BMW states that that both of their new Advanced Diesel models with BluePerformance technology qualify for an IRS Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Tax Credit. Buyers of the new 2009 BMW 335d BluePerformance will qualify for a tax credit of up to $900 while those interested in the 2009 X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance will qualify for up to $1,800 tax credit.

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Apr13

GM ordered to prepare for bankruptcy





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GM ordered to prepare for bankruptcy

General Motors ordered to prepare for bankruptcy!
Treasury Department instructed GM to prepare for bankruptcy. Shares of General Motors stock tumbled more than 10 percent today as the Treasury Department instructed the auto maker to prepare for a bankruptcy filing by a June 1 deadline according to a report Sunday in the New York Times.

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Apr09

Chevrolet Corvette GT1 Champion Edition





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Chevrolet Corvette GT1 Champion Edition

Chevrolet Corvette GT1 Champion Edition
The new Corvette GT1 Champion Edition has been designed to honor the successes of the Corvette C6.R racecars in the Le Mans and American Le Mans Series GT1 class.

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Apr08

2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG





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2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz recently introduced its all-new 2010 E-Class sedan and, per a series of leaked images, it looks as though a hotrod AMG version is primed for launch. The latest image leak fully reveals the 2010 E63 AMG, which could make its first public appearance at next month’s New York Auto Show

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Apr07

2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid





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2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid

2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid
The New 2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid mates its two-mode hybrid system to the top-line Escalade Platinum SUV. A 6.0-liter V-8 rated at 332 hp and 367 lb.-ft. of torque replaces the 403 horse 6.2-liter. And, with a weight north of 7,000-lbs, the hybrid returns 20 mpg city , thanks to regenerative braking, stop-start, cylinder deactivation, and

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Apr07

2010 Lotus Evora





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2010 Lotus Evora

2010 Lotus Evora,
The 2010 Lotus Evora made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this past year making it the first all new lotus since the iconic Elise in 1995.With its dramatic visual impact, thrilling all-round performance, ground-breaking chassis technology and high levels of luxury, the Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.

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Apr03

Ford Fusion & Fusion Hybrid





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2010 Ford Fusion & Fusion Hybrid
The Brand New 2010 Ford Fusion will offer consumers more fuel efficiency with a choice of power-train,
The 2010 Ford Fusion will also offer Ford’s all-new Duratec 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing over 175 horsepower Ford will also use an enhanced 3.0 liter V6 that produces 19 more

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Apr02

Maybach Zeppelin, 57-S and 62-S





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Maybach Zeppelin, 57-S and 62-S

Maybach Zeppelin, 57-S and 62-S
Daimler's Maybach luxury brand is debuting a new reproduction called the Zeppelin. publicize as the "absolute zenith in high end luxury" sedans, the Zeppelin lineup -- based on the 57 S and 62 S -- uses n

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Apr01

MARCH 2009 AUTOMOTIVE SALES BY THE NUMBERS





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MARCH 2009 AUTOMOTIVE SALES BY THE NUMBERS

MARCH 2009 AUTOMOTIVE SALES BY THE NUMBERS
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors posted the Steepest sales declines among major automakers as the industry headed toward its sixth straight monthly drop of more than 30 percent.Ford's March sales fell 42.1 percent and GM's were down 44.7 percent, for its fifth decline of more than 40 percent in the past six months. Chrysler LLC tumbled 39.3 percent, its smallest percentage slide since October.

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Apr01

Conficker Worm Virus, How To Protect Your Computer





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Conficker Worm Virus, How To Protect Your Computer

Conficker Worm Virus, How To Protect Your Computer
From the United Kingdom to servers of corporations in the United States to the average user across the globe, the Conficker Worm is attacking anything and everything in it's path, wreaking havoc and killing Internet connections, slowing corporate functions

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