AutoWatch: Exclusively for World Car Fans [June 2011 Bulletin]

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The National Hot Rod Association has announced an affiliation with Bahrain International Circuit.

Source: NHRA Adds Bahrain Track; FIA Mulls Grand Prix Fate

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Taxpayers may never get back about $16 billion of the bailout money extended to Ally Financial, Chrysler, Chrysler Financial, General Motors, auto suppliers and used to guarantee warranties, says a new White House report.

Source: Taxpayers May Be Out $16 Billion Says New Auto Bailout Report

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The Skoda Fabia vRS 2000 concept continues the invasion of the mighty mites at the annual GTI Meet this week at Worthersee, Austria.

Source: Skoda Fabia vRS 2000 Concept Debuts at Worthersee

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Ford on Thursday said its first 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine will be launched globally in its small-car lineup and told Inside Line that the engine is appropriate for the Ford Fiesta and Ka.

Source: Ford's First 1.0-Liter Three-Cylinder Engine Could End Up in Fiesta

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The 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder is the latest variation of the company's flagship supercar.

Source: Audi Unveils Open-Top Version of Its R8 GT Flagship Sports Car

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Version 1.2 of the Inside Line mobile app is optimized for the iPad's 10-inch screen and includes keyword search for both the iPhone and iPad.

Source: Inside Line App Comes to iPad

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The Chevrolet Camaro grabbed the May muscle car sales crown, while the Ford Mustang suffered a 35.4 percent drop in sales versus May 2010.

Source: Chevrolet Camaro Dominates May Muscle Car Sales While Ford Mustang Falters

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BMW continues its string of exclusive, limited-production models for the China market with the launch of the M3 Carbon Edition coupe.

Source: BMW M3 Carbon Edition: For China Only

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A one-off GTI Cabrio concept is joined by a Golf R Cabrio that is described by the German automaker as "the fastest open Golf ever."

Source: VW Unwraps Golf Cabrio Concepts at Worthersee

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In a critical safety yardstick for consumers, the Chevrolet Volt earned the highest five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Source: Chevrolet Volt Earns Highest Safety Rating From Federal Government

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