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Feb
16th

GM aims to show $1 billion in annual labor savings

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General Motors is expected to identify more than $1 billion in savings from additional plant closings and factory work-rule changes when it files a viability plan with the U.S. Full story...
Feb
16th

GM aims to show $1 billion in annual labor savings

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General Motors is expected to identify more than $1 billion in savings from additional plant closings and factory work-rule changes when it files a viability plan with the U.S. Full story...
Feb
16th

US: GM considers bankruptcy option – report

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As the 17 February deadline for the submission of viability plans to the US government looms large, GM is reportedly considering bankruptcy as an option as negotiations with the UAW and other creditors stall. Full story...
Feb
16th

UK: SMMT calls again for scrappage scheme

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reiterated its call for a scrappage incentive scheme to boost the UK new vehicle market at a European seminar held in Brussels on Monday (16 February 2009). Full story...
Feb
16th

JAPAN: Sacked temps protest

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Hundreds of laid-off temporary workers rallied on Monday in Tokyo, urging companies to give them social protection as the government said the economy faced its worst crisis since World War II. Full story...
Feb
16th

SOUTH KOREA: Slowdown hits emerging market sales

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The global auto industry slowdown slowed Hyundai Kia Automotive Group's exports to emerging markets last month. Full story...
Feb
16th

GM plans ‘aggressive steps’ to cut costs in Europe

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General Motors said today that it could take "unconventional and aggressive steps" to cut costs in Europe. Full story...
Feb
16th

Citroen’s revival of the DS name is:

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Feb
16th

Rinspeed iChange

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Swiss manufacturer creates maddest concept yet Full story...
Feb
16th

GERMANY: Chancellor nervous over auto protectionism

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German chancellor Angela Merkel has said the European Commission would critically examine the French government auto sector rescue plan. Full story...
Feb
16th

VW releases sketch of all-new saloon

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Angular four-door destined for US only - but previews next Passat Full story...
Feb
16th

Porsche Panamera

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Latest pictures reveal Porsche Panamera's stunning interior design. Full story...
Feb
16th

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

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BMW enters a new niche with a stunning hatchback version of the 5-Series! Full story...
Feb
16th

Audi A4 Allroad

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With its raised suspension and toughened bodywork, the new A4 Allroad is just as happy on the rough stuff as it is on Tarmac. Full story...
Feb
16th

BELGIUM: EC wants more info on Spain aid

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The European Commission expects more information from Spain on the country's funding package for the automotive sector before approving it, a spokesman said on Monday. Full story...
Feb
16th

US: Federal incentive would boost market by 94,000 – Polk

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Research firm RL Polk estimates that the current proposed US government incentive would increase US light vehicle sales by 94,000 units in 2009, providing consumers with an average rebate of US$330 for each new vehicle purchased. Full story...
Feb
16th

RUSSIA: GM St Pete plant starts series production

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GM's new plant in St Petersburg has commenced series production of cars. Full story...
Feb
16th

GERMANY: Opel guarantee a certainty eventually

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The German government will definitely give General Motors unit Adam Opel a requested financial guarantee but may be waiting US decisions on the parent company, a top Opel manager has said. Full story...
Feb
16th

CHINA: Chery Automobile plans 20% sales hike

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Chery Automobile plans to grow car sales by nearly 20% in 2009 with help mainly from government support to bolster demand amid a slowing economy. Full story...
Feb
16th

RUSSIA: UAZ resumes production

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Russia's Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, or UAZ, has resumed production after a lengthy suspension that coincided with Russian national holidays. Full story...
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