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Jan
19th

Reynolds appeals ruling on dealer computer replacements

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Reynolds and Reynolds Co. is trying a second time to overturn an arbitration panel's award to a Connecticut Ford dealership that refused to buy a new computer server to run updated Reynolds software. On Thursday, Jan. Full story...
Jan
19th

Mercedes SLR tuned to 777 hp by Renntech:

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The SLR McLaren supercar has been quite a canvass for tuners--and even Mercedes itself. And though the end is near for the SLR, it won’t fade quietly into car history. Full story...
Jan
19th

Chrysler taps Kett to head Asia business

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Chrysler LLC has named John Kett vice president for Asia operations. Kett replaces Asia veteran Phil Murtaugh, who left the company last month. Full story...
Jan
19th

Buick Blackhawk fetches $475,000 as GM peddles historical cars

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A 2000 Buick Custom Blackhawk fetched $475,000, and the first-built Corvette 2006 ZO6 took in more than $100,000 as General Motors peddled part of its history last week. Full story...
Jan
19th

Report: Cerberus may cut 10% of workforce

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U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, owner of automaker Chrysler LLC, may cut nearly 10 percent of its worldwide staff, Financial News said citing people familiar with the situation. Full story...
Jan
19th

Chinese firm shops North American suppliers

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North American auto suppliers might soon be merger or acquisition targets of a Chinese automotive supplier looking to gain a stronger footprint in the U.S. auto industry at bargain-basement prices. Full story...
Jan
19th

High-end marketers Tesla and Fisker are already selling in U.S.

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Although the glitz was dialed way down during the press days of this year's Detroit auto show, the optimism about the future of electric plug-in cars was everywhere. Automakers from Ford to China's BYD unveiled their EV cars at the show last week. Full story...
Jan
19th

Autos’ ’09 advertising plans: More with less

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The auto-marketing watchword in 2009: Do more with less. With few exceptions, executives at the Detroit auto show last week said they are dialing down marketing spending, partly to match the slowdown in sales. Full story...
Jan
19th

Williams FW31

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British team is the latest to unveil its F1 challenger for 2009. Full story...
Jan
19th

US: Toyota to recall 214,500 Lexus models

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Toyota Motor Sales is to recall about 214,500 Lexus vehicles sold in the United States. Full story...
Jan
19th

JAPAN: Mazda alters plant shifts for February and March

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Mazda Motor Corporation has announced more adjustments to production in Japan for February and March. Full story...
Jan
19th

UK: Union “dismay” at extended Honda closure

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Last week's announcement that Honda would halt production at its English plant in Swindon for the months of April and May has been met "with dismay" by Unite, the key automaking union in the country. Full story...
Jan
19th

Checker Motors files for bankruptcy after 87 years

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Checker Motors Corp., the auto-parts maker that once produced the Checker taxi cab, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while another Michigan supplier closed its doors. Checker sought court protection Friday, Jan. 16, in U.S. Full story...
Jan
19th

SOUTH KOREA: Chinese may have abandoned Ssangyong – paper

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Struggling SUV specialist Ssangyong Motor on Sunday filed a bailout programme in court which was notable for its absence of support from Chinese parent SAIC. Full story...
Jan
19th

Fiat, Chrysler in partnership talks:

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Fiat Group is negotiating with Chrysler LLC to form a strategic partnership that could include a Fiat equity stake in the ailing U.S. carmaker. Full story...
Jan
19th

ITALY: Talks on over FiatChrysler alliance – report

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Chrysler and Fiat are in talks over a strategic partnership that could see the Italian automaker take a stake in the ailing US firm, a trade paper reported late on Monday. Full story...
Jan
19th

Chrysler PT Cruiser hits the end of the road this summer:

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One of the original retro cars, the Chrysler PT Cruiser, is getting the ax. Full story...
Jan
19th

No sign of global auto meltdown at Tokyo Auto Salon:

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With more than 600 cars on display and a record number of exhibitors, nothing at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon tuner show hinted at the global economic downturn. Full story...
Jan
19th

Fiat, Chrysler in partnership talks

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Fiat Group is in negotiations with Chrysler LLC to form a strategic partnership that could include a Fiat equity stake in the ailing U.S. carmaker. The pact would help Chrysler speed up and strengthen its ongoing restructuring plan. Full story...
Jan
19th

TURKEY: Auto sales seen falling 15-20%

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Turkey's automotive sector can expect a 15-20% fall in sales in 2009, a key executive has said. Full story...
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