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Hiroshima, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced its newly developed eight-seat minivan, the Mazda Biante, which will go on sale in Japan during summer 2008.

The name ‘Biante’ was coined from the English word, ‘ambient,’ to create the impression of a unified interior space that contributes to an enjoyable and comfortable in-car experience for all the vehicle’s occupants.

Developed exclusively for the Japanese market, the Biante features best-in-class interior space, distinctive, athletic styling and superior dynamic performance. All of which provides the driver and passengers with a pleasing driving experience.

Courtesy: Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan

05/10/2008   , Up until now, the Fisker Karma hasn’t really been much more than a pretty face to go along with a promise. That changes today, thanks to a spy photographer who was lucky enough to catch the upcoming plug-in hybrid sedan out testing in California. Lawsuits often seem to have a dampening effect on enthusiasm, so it’s good to see the Karma out and about. We can clearly see that the body is the same shape as what we all saw at its introduction earlier this year in Detroit. What we don’t know yet is what’s powering those shapely curves down the road. The first inclination from Autocar is that a Volkswagen 1.4-liter four-banger will provide power to the lithium ion batteries via a generator, but we really can’t be sure what’s being tested. Still, given the amount of electric know-how that Quantum Technologies, the electric powertrain supplier to Fisker, already has, we wouldn’t be too surprised if something close to final-spec components were being run through their paces.

UPDATE: For what it’s worth, these photos were not captured by a photographer hiding in the bushes. They were apparently actually put out by Fisker’s Beverly Hills PR agency Rogers & Cowan. We still don’t know anything about the mechanicals of the car in question, only that Fisker is trying to generate some buzz.

The three grand’s worth of options on the new Alfa Spider, could cost you nothing. The firm is offering a summer special, to be badged Spider Limited Edition.

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DETROIT — A two-week strike at auto- parts maker American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings could last much longer, largely because the company is profitable yet wants concessions, say some labor experts and workers on the picket lines.

As the strike dragged on Monday, it caused a parts shortage that crippled General Motors’ ability to make pickup trucks, big sport utility vehicles and vans. The company says it has shut down part or all of 28 plants, affecting 37,000 hourly workers.

American Axle wants concessions like those that the United Auto Workers gave to GM, Ford, Chrysler and parts makers Delphi and Dana.

American Axle says its manufacturing workers can make up to $73.48 per hour in wages and benefits, three times the rate at its U.S. competitors.