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Feb
16th

GERMANY: BMW, Daimler, to share parts – paper

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BMW and Daimler have agreed to develop some parts together, but do not expect cross shareholdings, a German media report said on Monday. Full story...
Feb
16th

Report: Daimler plans 1.6bn euro cost cuts

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Daimler will announce 1.6 billion euro ($2.1 billion) savings to counter a slump in demand for new cars, the Stuttgarter Zeitung said. The savings will come from accelerating a cost-cutting program for passenger cars. Full story...
Feb
16th

Report: Daimler plans 1.6bn euro in cost cuts

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Daimler will announce 1.6 billion-euro ($2.1 billion) savings to counter a slump in demand for new cars, the Stuttgarter Zeitung said, without citing sources. Full story...
Feb
16th

SWITZERLAND: GM Europe hints at “unconventional and aggressive steps”

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General Motors has said it could take "unconventional and aggressive steps" to cut costs in Europe, ahead of its deadline tomorrow (17 February) to present a recovery plan to the US government in return for federal loans. Full story...
Feb
16th

BMW shares rise on speculation of Daimler cooperation

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Shares in BMW rose 2 percent early today after a report in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on possible closer cooperation between the Bavarian automaker and Daimler. Full story...
Feb
16th

US: Presidential panel instead of car czar – reports

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New US president Obama won't appoint a single, powerful "car czar" to oversee the revamping of General Motors and Chrysler, as originally thought, and will instead keep the politically delicate task in the hands of his most senior economic advisers, US reports at the weekend said. Full story...
Feb
16th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: A recharged review of starter batteries

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A number of factors are shaping the lead-acid automotive starter battery market. While some are market driven, others are outside manufacturers' control. Matthew Beecham recharges just-auto's annual review of the battery market. Full story...
Feb
16th

2010 Mercedes Benz E-class Coupe

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2010 Mercedes Benz E-class Coupe
2010 Mercedes Benz E-class Coupe - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
Stuttgart is marching onward in its future styling directing with the introduction of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class coupe.

Mercedes Benz is marching onward in its future styling direction with the introduction of the 2010 E-class Coupe. The CLK-coupe name disappears and the replacement will be called the E-class coupe.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Mercedes Benz E-class Coupe - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
16th

GENEVA PREVIEW: Fiat opens up 500

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Fiat will lift the lid off its new 500C convertible at the Geneva show, a successor to the convertible version of the original rear engine 500 launched in 1957. Full story...
Feb
16th

BMW 5-Series GT spied

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Best spy shots yet of BMW's upcoming flexible 5-Series! Full story...
Feb
16th

UK: BMW’s Mini axes weekend shift and 850 jobs

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BMW early on Monday confirmed weekend newspaper reports it would axe weekend working at its Mini Plant Oxford here in the UK, with the loss of 850 temporary workers. The plant union said the way the cuts had been announced was "disgraceful". Full story...
Feb
16th

GENEVA PREVIEW: BMW launches 5 series GT

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BMW has launched a 'concept' 5 series Gran Turismo, a five-door vehicle with four seats, which, it said, combines features of a prestigious sedan, a sports activity vehicle and a classic GT, or grand tourer. The concept will be at Geneva, the production car at Frankfurt in September. Full story...
Feb
16th

BMW’s Mini brand to cut 850 jobs

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BMW said today that it would shed 850 workers at its plant in Oxford, England, where it makes the Mini. The carmaker said the global economic slowdown had hit demand for the Mini, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in August. Full story...
Feb
16th

Nissan’s L’Epine has wide taste in books, wine, music

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The 52-year-old executive likes to sail competitively and enjoys testing his strength and endurance by climbing 3,000 meter peaks in the Pyrenees. L'Epine joined Renault from college in 1982 as an engineer in the company's aftersales department. Full story...
Feb
16th

Obama drops ‘car czar’ idea

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President Barack Obama has decided to form a government task force to oversee the restructuring of the struggling U.S. auto industry instead of naming a "car czar" with sweeping powers, a senior administration official said on Sunday. Full story...
Feb
16th

Renault: Subsidies needed for e-cars

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Renault's planned 2012 launch of electric cars in Europe is based around the continuation of generous government purchase price subsidies and no new taxes on electricity used as vehicle fuel, a top executive said earlier this month. Full story...
Feb
16th

PSA design chief plans to ‘reinvent’ Peugeot’s style

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It's been a tough five months since Jean-Pierre Ploue took over as the first director of styling at PSA/Peugeot-Citroen. Full story...
Feb
16th

Brembo to temporarily lay off l,800

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Italian premium brake-maker Brembo will lay off up to 1,840 workers as the auto sector downturn hits, pushing its fourth quarter to a net loss. Full story...
Feb
16th

Fiat ponders US return in 2010

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Fiat is considering whether to export some Europe-built products to the US prior to starting local production there in mid-2011. Full story...
Feb
16th

Obama drops ‘car czar’ idea

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President Barack Obama has decided to form a government task force to oversee the restructuring of the struggling U.S. auto industry instead of naming a "car czar" with sweeping powers, a senior administration official said on Sunday. Full story...
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