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Jun
2nd

JAPAN/US: Toyota to move more Highlander production to Indiana

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Toyota is to shift more production of its petrol Highlander SUV from Japan to the United States as part of the restructuring of its global production to improve profitability, according to media reports. Full story...
Jun
2nd

ARGENTINA: GM to repay half loan early

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General Motors has said it was repaying early half of a loan of US$63m from the Argentine government provided when it went into bankruptcy last year. Full story...
Jun
2nd

AUSTRALIA: MMC to start i-MiEV shipments next month

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Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) said today (2 June) it would ship its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle to Australia starting next month. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Red Flags Rule postponed again

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The Federal Trade Commission postponed the start of enforcement of the Red Flags Rule yet again, this time until Dec. 31, 2010. The Red Flags Rule, which was first introduced in 2008, is supposed to cut down on identity theft. Full story...
Jun
2nd

U.S. monthly sales surge 19%; Detroit 3 in double digits while Toyota lags

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All major automakers except Toyota reported double-digit U.S. sales gains in May, as the light-vehicle sales rate hit its highest level since December. Full story...
Jun
2nd

CHINA: Government to trial green car subsidies

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China is to launch a pilot programme in five cities to provide subsidies to buyers of electric and hybrid cars. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Polo Saloon debuts in Moscow

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VW unveils saloon specially developed for the demands of the Russian market.


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Jun
2nd

2010 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL, an AW Drivers Log:

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ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Nissan gave the Sentra a light refresh for 2010 with new front fascia, grille, front and rear light housings and body-side molding with chrome inserts. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Lexus LFA supercar is sold out, Toyota says:

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Toyota has sold all 500 copies of the Lexus LFA supercar that it plans to build. Full story...
Jun
2nd

COMMENT: Tata goes above and beyond with Nano site

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Today's (2 June) news that Tata Motors has - finally - inaugurated its new Sanand plant in Gujurat to produce the ultra-cheap Nano model has significant repercussions way beyond the immediate headlines. Full story...
Jun
2nd

New BMW Art Car, the 17th, revealed for Le Mans:

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WITH VIDEO -- Another BMW Art Car has been created and it's a stunner in the tradition of Andy Warhol and Frank Stella. It was revealed on Wednesday in Paris. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Saab near decision on reviving iconic 92

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Saab will decide within the next few months whether to build an entry-premium car to compete with similarly sized cars from Audi and BMW. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Saab near decision on reviving iconic 92

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Saab will decide within the next few months whether to build an entry-premium car to compete with similarly sized cars from Audi and BMW. Full story...
Jun
2nd

SEC moves to bar former car czar Rattner from securities work, report says

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to bar the Obama administration's former auto industry bailout czar Steven Rattner from working in the securities industry for up to three years, the New York Times reported today. Full story...
Jun
2nd

PSA aims for stable sales, larger market share

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, Europe's second-largest carmaker after Volkswagen, said it aims to achieve stable sales in the region this year as new models help the manufacturer increase its presence in a declining market. Full story...
Jun
2nd

US: Visteon rejects JCI bid

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Visteon Corporation has rejected the unsolicited US$1.25bn bid by Johnson Controls for its interiors and electronics businesses and said it would continue with its reorganisation plan "to emerge from bankruptcy as a strong, independent, stand-alone company". Full story...
Jun
2nd

INDIA: Tata inaugurates new Nano factory in Sanand

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Tata Motors today (2 June) inaugurated its new Sanand plant in the western Indian state of Gujarat to produce the value Nano model Full story...
Jun
2nd

Tata opens plant for world’s cheapest car

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Tata opened a plant for the $2,500 Nano model that will boost output amid rising demand for automobiles in India. The factory will have initial capacity to build 250,000 Nanos a year, Tata Motors said. Full story...
Jun
2nd

PSA says talks on state loan payback going well

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said on Wednesday that talks on the possible early payback of part of its loan from the French state were going well. France awarded loans of 3 billion euros ($3. Full story...
Jun
2nd

COMMENT: Trouble at t’ Honda mill in China

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Labour relations in China are under scrutiny right now. There's been that sad spate of suicides at consumer electronics maker Foxconn, which churns out household-name branded products and just gave workers a 30% pay rise, and there's been Honda. Full story...
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