The two millionth Ducato van has just rolled off the production line at Sevel, in Val di Sangro, Italy.
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Chevrolet will add 50,000 units to its capacity in Russia after one of its partners opened a new factory in Kaliningrad Friday. The new complex will be able to build up to 50,000 Chevrolet Lacetti compact cars from CKD (completely knocked down) kits.
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For many years, power steering technology was focused on hydraulic systems but demand is increasingly favouring electric mainly due to fuel consumption and logistical benefits. Matthew Beecham reports.
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Porsche has revealed details of its new Panamera sedan four months before the car makes its debut at the Geneva auto show. When it goes on sale late next summer, the four-door Panamera will be one of Porsche's most important new products in years.
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While GM's Rick Wagoner has made clear his opposition to the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, members of the board may nevertheless feel that it is an option to be considered.
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EU governments moved closer on Monday toward a deal on cutting CO2 emissions from cars, but failed to agree on details ahead of key negotiations with the European Parliament, diplomats said.
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Jaguar North America has voiced delight that it has achieved a number one ranking in the JD Power and Associates 2008 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study.
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Volvo is taking an inside-out approach to revealing its new S60 concept.
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Volvo is taking an inside-out approach to revealing its new S60 concept.
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If push comes to shove, what would consumers make of an automaker that is bankrupt but still operating? It's an uncomfortable question. Automaker executives such as GM's Rick Wagoner believe it would worsen prospects as consumers' confidence in the company erodes. But some lawmakers in Washington believe it might be necessary, if severe, medicine that might allows a failing automaker to truly tackle structural problems.
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Following extensive trials, Corus has announced that it can now offer production ready coils of Dual-Phase 600 Hot Rolled Steel (DP600HR) that it says can help carmakers reduce weight.
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Fiat passed a significant milestone today when the millionth Grande Punto came off the production lines at its factory in Melfi.
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Fiat has started production of its sedan brand Linea in India, part of its joint venture with Tat Motors. The car will be assembled at its Ranjangaon plant located near Pune in Maharashtra.
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Dana Holding has said it has secured an amended credit facility in a deal which the supplier group says will provide it with strategic flexibility. The company also said it had obtained permission to dispose of some non-core assets.
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France and Germany are determined to protect manufacturing in Europe and will not let key industries like the automobile sector disappear, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday.
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France and Germany are determined to protect manufacturing in Europe and will not let key industries like the automobile sector disappear, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday.
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Porsche has released the first official photos of the four-door Panamera.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reportedly pressing the UK government for a GBP1bn loan to help it through the industry downturn.
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