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May
6th

UK [updated 10:35BST]: Malaysian partner may rescue vanmaker LDV

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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night and the deferment of a court administration hearing this morning. Full story...
May
6th

UK [updated 11:45BST]: Malaysian partner may rescue LDV

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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night and the deferment of a court administration hearing this morning. Full story...
May
6th

UK [updated 16:05BST]: Malaysian partner rescues LDV

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The sale of British vanmaker LDV to Malaysian partner Weststar has been agreed, a company spokesman has confirmed. Full story...
May
6th

Saab open to Fiat takeover talks

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Sweden's Saab Automobile, owned by ailing U.S. auto maker General Motors, would welcome talks with Italy's Fiat S.p.A. about a takeover, Saab said on Wednesday. Full story...
May
6th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of vehicle door innovations

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The trend in both Europe and the US is toward increasing complexity of door componentry, adding more electronic functions and, in some cases, the glass itself. There are, however, still some significant hurdles to cross before the industry sees the complete door in volume production. Matthew Beecham re-opens just-auto's annual review of door systems. Full story...
May
6th

Vauxhall Meriva opens up

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It's official! The Meriva will feature suicide doors for added practicality


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May
6th

US: GMAC books larger first quarter loss

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GMAC Financial Services has booked a first quarter 2009 net loss of $675m, compared to a net loss of $589m in Q1 2008 due to continued pressure on its mortgage and auto finance operations as the number of bad loans rose. Full story...
May
6th

US: Federal-Mogul posts Q1 loss as sales tumble 27%

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Powertrain and safety technology specialist Federal-Mogul Corporation has reported a first quarter 2009 net loss of US$101m on sales down 27% to $1.24bn. Full story...
May
6th

F1: Reprieve for Lewis

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Hamilton and McLaren beat ban after top boss sweet-talks the FIA


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May
6th

F1: Teams stalling on budget cap plans

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Possible fall-out over budget cap set to keep F1 exciting


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May
6th

BMW reports Q1 operating loss

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BMW, the world's largest premium automaker, swung to a first-quarter operating loss amid sinking sales of luxury cars like the X3 premium SUV and refused to give a profit forecast for the full year. Full story...
May
6th

BMW posts 55M Q1 operating loss

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BMW, the world's largest premium automaker, swung to a first-quarter operating loss amid sinking sales of luxury cars like the X3 premium SUV and refused to give a profit forecast for the full year. Full story...
May
6th

BMW posts 55M Q1 operating loss

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BMW, the world's largest premium automaker, swung to a first-quarter operating loss amid sinking sales of luxury cars like the X3 premium SUV and refused to give a profit forecast for the full year. Full story...
May
6th

BMW posts 55M euro Q1 operating loss

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BMW, the world's largest premium automaker, swung to a first-quarter operating loss amid sinking sales of luxury cars like the X3 premium SUV and refused to give a profit forecast for the full year. Full story...
May
6th

BMW posts $73.7M Q1 operating loss

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BMW, the world's largest premium automaker, swung to a first-quarter operating loss amid sinking sales of luxury cars like the X3 premium SUV and refused to give a profit forecast for the full year. Full story...
May
6th

Porsche clans set to duel over Volkswagen strategy

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The clans that control the Porsche automotive empire are set to meet on Wednesday in the hopes of finding a solution to its high-risk takeover plans for Volkswagen that have backfired. Full story...
May
6th

Ford will make Focus in U.S., report says

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Ford Motor Co. plans to build its Focus compact car at a current SUV assembly plant in Michigan, CEO Alan Mulally told the Wall Street Journal. With reduced labor costs from new union work rules and global production, the Focus in the U.S. Full story...
May
6th

Ford will spend $550M to make next Focus in U.S.

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Ford Motor Co. is spending $550 million to retool its Michigan Assembly Plant for production of the redesigned Ford Focus. Full story...
May
6th

Judge approves bidding procedures for Chrysler

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A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved bidding procedures for the rapid sale of most of Chrysler's assets, over objections from a group of lenders who called the accelerated timetable an "absurdity". Full story...
May
6th

GM set to resume talks with UAW

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General Motors is set to resume negotiations with the UAW this week and believes everything should be open for discussion, CEO Fritz Henderson said. "I'm encouraged to reengage with the UAW at the bargaining table. Full story...
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