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May
22nd

SOUTH AFRICA: VW to build new parts distribution unit

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Volkswagen is to build a ZAR200m (US$24m) car parts distribution facility in Centurion, Gauteng Province, close to Johannesburg in South Africa. Full story...
May
22nd

GERMANY: Mystery Chinese company bids for Opel/Vauxhall

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A fourth bidder has shown an interest in acquiring General Motors' European Opel and Vauxhall brands. Full story...
May
22nd

POLAND: Brussels finishes off mothballed parts producer

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It looks as though Buczek Automotive's fate is sealed. Full story...
May
22nd

BRAZIL: GM invests in productivity and saves money

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José Eugênio Pinheiro has worked 40 years at General Motors do Brasil and his obsession for manufacturing and productivity gains has delivered excellent results. Full story...
May
22nd

Sberbank mulls role in Opel deal, shareholder says

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Sberbank , Russia's largest lender, is considering providing a financial guarantee as part of Austrian-Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International's bid for German automaker Opel, a bank shareholder said on Friday. Full story...
May
22nd

Russia bank considers role in Opel deal, sources say

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Russia's largest lender Sberbank is discussing the possibility of providing a financial guarantee as part of Austrian-Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International's bid for German carmaker Opel, sources said on Friday. Full story...
May
22nd

Magna proposal leads in race for Opel

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Magna International emerged on Friday as a favorite to acquire General Motors' Opel unit after top German officials said the Canadian car parts group had submitted a better plan than rival bidders Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
May
22nd

Despite concerns over job cuts, Magna leads in race for Opel

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Magna International emerged on Friday as a favorite to acquire General Motors' Opel unit after top German officials said the Canadian car parts group had submitted a better plan than rival bidders Fiat S.p.A. Full story...
May
22nd

German state leader prefers Magna bid for Opel

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The premier of Opel's home state of Hesse said on Friday that Austrian-Canadian group Magna International's offer for the carmaker was the most attractive for Germany and that Fiat's rival bid was disappointing. Full story...
May
22nd

German Vice Chancellor wants Magna’s Opel bid studied

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German Vice Chancellor Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday that out of the three bids for General Motors unit Opel, he wanted the bid by Magna International to be closely examined. Full story...
May
22nd

Porsche denies it asked for bailout funds

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Porsche denied on Thursday that it had filed an application for aid that a government source had said had been rejected. Full story...
May
22nd

U.S. ready to steer GM into Ch. 11 next week, Post says

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The Obama administration is preparing to steer General Motors into bankruptcy next week, the Washington Post reported late Thursday. Full story...
May
22nd

Fiat, Guangzhou Auto agree on car deal, paper says

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Fiat S.p.A. has signed an agreement to set up a car manufacturing venture with China's Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, the Shanghai Securities News said on Friday, citing the Chinese automaker's general manager. Full story...
May
22nd

Russia may offer low-cost loans on more cars to halt sales slump

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Russia may broaden the list of new cars eligible for state-subsidized loans after an earlier effort to stimulate sales failed to attract buyers in significant numbers, the industry and trade ministry said. Full story...
May
22nd

U.S. ready to steer GM into bankruptcy next week, Post says

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The Obama administration is preparing to steer General Motors into bankruptcy next week, the Washington Post reported late Thursday. Full story...
May
22nd

Russia may offer low-cost loans on more cars

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Russia may broaden the list of new cars eligible for state-subsidized loans after an earlier effort to stimulate sales failed to attract buyers in significant numbers, the industry and trade ministry said. Full story...
May
22nd

Fiat picks 3 for new Chrysler board, sources say

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Fiat has selected the three members it will appoint to the board of the newly formed Chrysler-Fiat entity once it emerges from bankruptcy, including Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne and Fiat Powertrain Technologies CEO Alfredo Altavilla, according... Full story...
May
22nd

Fiat feels lucky on Opel, GM has concerns, reports say

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Fiat S.p.A.'s CEO sees his company in the lead to win in the race for Opel, but a German magazine said parent company General Motors favored other bidders over the Italian automaker. Full story...
May
22nd

Fiat, Guangzhou Auto agree on car venture, paper says

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Fiat S.p.A. has signed an agreement to set up a car manufacturing venture with China's Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, the Shanghai Securities News said on Friday, citing the Chinese automaker's general manager. Full story...
May
22nd

GMAC gets $7.5B more from U.S., most of it aimed at auto lending

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The U.S. Treasury Department said it has put another $7.5 billion into auto lender GMAC to enable it to support both Chrysler LLC and General Motors car buyers and partly meet a shortage of capital. Full story...
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