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Jan
27th

Bail out approved

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UPDATE: Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has outlined his vision for UK's struggling car makers. Full story...
Jan
27th

US: American Tire acquires Am-Pac Tire

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American Tire Distributors has acquired Am-Pac Tire for an enterprise value of US$75m. Full story...
Jan
27th

GM cuts working week at Russian plant

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General Motors is shortening the working week at its new plant in Russia. "We've shortened it to three days per week for the next few months," GM's spokesman in Russia, Sergei Lepnukhov, said. Full story...
Jan
27th

SOUTH KOREA: Ssangyong to resume production next week

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Ssangyong Motor will resume operations at its plants from next week following a production halt, according to reports in the Korean media. Full story...
Jan
27th

UK to unveil auto industry aid package

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UK Business Secretary Peter Mandelson was announcing Tuesday afternoon measures to help Britain's struggling car industry. Full story...
Jan
27th

UK unveils auto industry aid package

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The UK announced on Tuesday it would guarantee up to £2.3 billion ($3.25 billion) of loans to the car industry to help it cope with a slump in demand due to the credit crunch. It will guarantee up to £1. Full story...
Jan
27th

JAPAN: Toyota union lowers annual bonus request

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The labour union at Toyota Motor plans to request an average of about JPY1.9m (GBP15,500; US$21,350) in annual bonuses per worker for the 2009 business year, down more than JPY500,000 from the previous business year, in the forthcoming wage negotiations with the management, union officials said on Tuesday. Full story...
Jan
27th

Barcelona auto show in doubt

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Spain's auto industry leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the future of the Barcelona auto show. The event's future is in doubt after automakers including General Motors, Peugeot, Citroen and Nissan said they will not exhibit at this year's show. Full story...
Jan
27th

US: American Axle a bankruptcy risk – analyst

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American Axle Manufacturing Holdings is at high risk of filing for bankruptcy in the next year as declining vehicle production further pressures earnings, a research firm has said. Full story...
Jan
27th

ITALY/CHINA: Magneti Marelli and SAIC announce JV

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Fiat subsidiary Magneti Marelli has signed an agreement for a joint venture with SAIC for the production of hydraulic components for the automated manual transmission (AMT) made by Magneti Marelli. Full story...
Jan
27th

JAPAN/US: End of line looms for Honda roadster

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2009 will be the final model year for the S2000 roadster, Honda said on Tuesday. Full story...
Jan
27th

JAPAN: Honda cuts home and NA output, ups China

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Honda Motor is to further cut fiscal year production in Japan and North America but boost output in China where demand is still growing. Full story...
Jan
27th

US: Fiat-Chrysler benefits will take time – CSM Worldwide

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Even if a collaborative deal between Fiat and Chrysler is confirmed, the proposed arrival of donor small cars for Chrysler is still years away and will cost the troubled US firm billions of dollars in retooling costs, according to analysts at CSM Worldwide. Full story...
Jan
27th

US: Fiat-Chrysler benefits will take time – analyst

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Even if a collaborative deal between Fiat and Chrysler is confirmed, the proposed arrival of donor small cars for Chrysler is still years away and will cost the troubled US firm billions of dollars in retooling costs, according to analysts at CSM Worldwide. Full story...
Jan
27th

P1 eco-sports car

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Ex-McLaren F1 designer unveils plans for electric supercar to rival Tesla. Full story...
Jan
27th

New Boxster gets new looks and ultra cool interior! – Spy Shots

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New Porsche Boxter interior revealed, as latest prototype is spied out in the cold! Full story...
Jan
27th

Electric 2+2 on show

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Mitsubishi is set to reveal a new version of its electric i MiEV Sport concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March.The vehicle will preview the sporty 2+2 due in 2011. Full story...
Jan
27th

GERMANY: Audi Hungaria again suspends production

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Audi will suspend car and engine production at its plant in Hungary for a week in February. Full story...
Jan
27th

GERMANY: Further stoppages for MAN plants

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MAN has announced further closures at its truck plants. Full story...
Jan
27th

GERMANY: New investors sought for Conti-Shaeffler merger

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New investors are being sought for a planned merger of Continental and Schaeffler's automotive component businesses. Full story...
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