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Tom Walkinshaw: Britain's Roger Penske - and then some

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Walkinshaw is a former race-car driver who owns several automotive businesses, including Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR). TWR helped design the Volvo C70 through a joint venture called AutoNova. Working with other companies reduces profits, but it also reduces risk.

Author: Hutton, Ray
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
Management, Company Profile, Walkinshaw, Tom, Tom Walkinshaw Racing

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Surprising entries in China's automoaking sweepstakes

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Numerous automobile manufacturers exhibited their designs for 'people's cars' made specifically for the Chinese market in Beijing, China. The different designs, including some from luxury car manufacturers Daimler-Benz AG and Porsche AG, are discussed.

Author: Hutton, Ray
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1995
China, Exhibitions, Transportation policy, Compact cars, Automobiles, Compact

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Volvo ECC: zero emissions, Swedish-style

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Volvo has created a stylish new automobile whose wheels are driven by electric motors. These motors are powered by rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. There is also a gas turbine engine that can recharge the batteries.

Author: Hutton, Ray
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1993
Design and construction, Volvo (Automobile)

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