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While You Were Sleeping: Phaeton Axed in UK, Porsche 911 GT With A Stick and GM Is Down in China
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Mark Stevenson
(IC: employee)
Published: June 4th, 2015
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The Volkswagen Phaeton, the pride of former chairman Piëch, has been discontinued in the UK. Don’t worry, though, if you’re one of those people who enjoy such understated luxury. Volkswagen is still planning a next-generation version of the car.
Here’s what happened overnight.
Volkswagen Phaeton axed in the UK (Autocar)
This Hacked Kid’s Toy Opens Garage Doors in Seconds (WIRED)
Chevy has Sold 3.5 Million Cruzes Globally (AutoGuide)
Suzuki Builds Its First Diesel Engine, A 0.8L 2-Cylinder Rated At 47 HP (CarScoops)
F1 refuelling decision imminent (Motorsport.com)
Unique vintage Alfa Romeo took $2-million to restore (Driving.ca)
GM China sales drop 4% in May (The Detroit News)
‘Pure’ Porsche 911 GT planned (Autocar)
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And imagine how much more elegance and sophistication that Buick video would have if it was a Park Ave Ultra instead. In black.
GM down in China? Bertel was right!!!! ;-)