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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

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The "New Mini" first appeared in North American showrooms as a 2002 model, as part of the turn-of-the-century wave of retro-styled machinery that included the Volkswagen New Beetle , Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet HHR. They're cheap, quick enough to be fun, and junkyard parts are plentiful. department.

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Volkswagen Group reorganizes North American operations; Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland new region CEO

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As part of its restructuring, Volkswagen Group is combining its activities in the US, Mexico and Canada into the newly formed North American Region (NAR). He joined Audi AG in 1990 and Volkswagen AG in 1993. He was appointed Member of ŠKODA AUTO’s Board of Management in 2002, and became Vice Chairman one year later.

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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He began his career at Audi in Ingolstadt in 1987. He was appointed Executive Vice-President of Production at SEAT in 2002, becoming Deputy President of the brand in 2009, and was subsequently named Group Chief Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas in 2012. Fred Kappler will assume responsibility for Group Sales.

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Lear Announces New Seating System with 25lb Weight Savings; ECO Fabrics from 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles and Polyester Yarn

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EPP was introduced in 2002 on the Audi A2. Sarotte said Lear can quickly respond to consumer wants because it is the only automotive seat supplier that benchmarks trends and then designs and manufactures every part of a seat. Recyclable Expanded Polypropylene (EPP). ECO Fabrics. Mandy Sarotte.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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The grip was excellent, thanks in a big part to the independent rear suspension that delivered a controlled driving experience. The optional MagneRide damping system, part of the $1,995 Handling Package, kept the rear tires planted. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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While the Mercedes GLE 550e will use a 3L twin-turbo V6 and the Audi Q7 e-tron a 3L TDI diesel, the BMW X5 xDrive 40e also features a 2.0L Audi Q7 e-tron. 2 Audi is also developing a gasoline-engine version of the Q7 e-tron specifically for the Asian markets China, Singapore and Japan. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Earlier post.).

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