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May
6th

Citroen DS5 revealed

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It's official - Citroen confirms flagship DS5! Auto Express has the best pictures...


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May
6th

Fiat eyes up GM Europe

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Second potential merger in a matter of weeks could transform Fiat into one of the world's largest manufacturers


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May
6th

US: GM details new share issue plans

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General Motors has detailed plans to all but wipe out the holdings of remaining shareholders by issuing up to 60bn new shares in a bid to pay off debt to the US government, bondholders and the United Auto Workers union. Full story...
May
6th

VENEZUELA: Toyota union leader shot

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A union leader at Toyota's Venezuelan unit was shot dead by gunmen on Tuesday, a few weeks after the Japanese automaker said it might leave the country because of chronic labor problems, news agency reports said. Full story...
May
6th

ANFIA sees Italy 2009 car registrations at 2.1M

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MILAN (Reuters) -- Italian car registrations are expected to reach 2 million to 2.1 million in 2009 and Fiat S.p.A.'s market share should remain at 35 percent, the director general of Italy's carmakers association, ANFIA, said on Wednesday. Full story...
May
6th

GERMANY: BMW beats analysts’ Q1 EBIT estimates

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BMW has reported a first quarter after tax loss of EUR152m compared with a EUR487m profit a year ago. Full story...
May
6th

PSA boosts French output

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is boosting production at its factory in Mulhouse, eastern France, to meet raising demand caused by scrapping incentives in Europe's key markets. Full story...
May
6th

Scrapping incentives give PSA a lift

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is boosting production at its factory in Mulhouse, eastern France, to meet raising demand caused by scrapping incentives in Europe's key markets. Full story...
May
6th

British vanmaker LDV may be saved

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Struggling British vanmaker LDV narrowly avoided collapse on Wednesday after a last-minute government bridge loan to allow Malaysian vehicle importer Weststar to buy out the Russian-controlled company. Full story...
May
6th

US: Chrysler gets $4.1bn interim funding

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The US Bankruptcy Court yesterday gave interim approval to Chrysler for US$4.1bn of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, funded by the US treasury and Export Development Canada, and the use of $400m of cash collateral, enabling the company to meet its working capital and general business needs under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Full story...
May
6th

BMW 6-series Cabriolet

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New 6-series Convertible on track for 2011 debut


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May
6th

GAZ interested in Opel, report says

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Russian carmaker GAZ is reviewing an invitation to join a group bidding for General Motors' European business, center around Opel, a German newspaper reported citing a GAZ spokesman. Full story...
May
6th

Russian carmaker GAZ interested in Opel, report says

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Russian carmaker GAZ is reviewing an invitation to join a group bidding for General Motors' European business, center around Opel, a German newspaper reported citing a GAZ spokesman. Full story...
May
6th

Russia’s GAZ interested in Opel, report says

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Russian carmaker GAZ is reviewing an invitation to join a group bidding for General Motors' European business, center around Opel, a German newspaper reported citing a GAZ spokesman. Full story...
May
6th

UK: Malaysian partner may rescue vanmaker LDV

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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night. Full story...
May
6th

UK [updated 10:35BST]: Malaysian partner may rescue vanmaker LDV

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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night and the deferment of a court administration hearing this morning. Full story...
May
6th

UK [updated 11:45BST]: Malaysian partner may rescue LDV

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The UK government is expected to make a statement later on Wednesday on the future of vanmaker LDV after last-minute talks on a rescue package last night and the deferment of a court administration hearing this morning. Full story...
May
6th

UK [updated 16:05BST]: Malaysian partner rescues LDV

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The sale of British vanmaker LDV to Malaysian partner Weststar has been agreed, a company spokesman has confirmed. Full story...
May
6th

Saab open to Fiat takeover talks

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Sweden's Saab Automobile, owned by ailing U.S. auto maker General Motors, would welcome talks with Italy's Fiat S.p.A. about a takeover, Saab said on Wednesday. Full story...
May
6th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of vehicle door innovations

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The trend in both Europe and the US is toward increasing complexity of door componentry, adding more electronic functions and, in some cases, the glass itself. There are, however, still some significant hurdles to cross before the industry sees the complete door in volume production. Matthew Beecham re-opens just-auto's annual review of door systems. Full story...
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