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Nov
11th

GERMANY: Henderson and Reilly meet with Opel/Vauxhall dealers

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GM CEO Fritz Henderson and Nick Reilly, who temporarily leads Opel/Vauxhall, have met with Opel/Vauxhall's dealer body, Euroda. Full story...
Nov
11th

US: TRW establishes new DAS centre

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TRW has announced the establishment of its second North American Driver Assist Systems (DAS) Engineering Centre at the company's Livonia, Michigan headquarters. Full story...
Nov
11th

SEMA show: Flushing out the aces:

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The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is all about the gaudy and the fantastic, and this year was no different. The customizers came out in force, and the big car companies showed up too. Full story...
Nov
11th

SEMA show: We flush out the aces in Las Vegas:

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The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is all about the gaudy and the fantastic, and this year was no different. The customizers came out in force, and the big car companies showed up too. Full story...
Nov
11th

The 2009 BMW 135i Convertible, an AutoWeek Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: A cute little fun-to-drive car at a laughingly absurd price. Full story...
Nov
11th

US: Ford uses wheat straw-reinforced plastic in 2010 Flex

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Ford isays that it is the first automaker to develop and use environmentally friendly wheat straw-reinforced plastic in a vehicle. Full story...
Nov
11th

Porsche’s banks OK 8.5B euro loan, sources say

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German carmaker Porsche Automobil Holding SE's banks have agreed an 8.5 billion euro ($12.74 billion) syndicated loan, banking sources said on Wednesday. Full story...
Nov
11th

Alfa 169 turns on the style

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It's been a long time coming, but the Italian 5-Series rival is almost here and it's shaping up to be a stunner.


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Nov
11th

ITALY: Pirelli ups Brazilian investment

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Pirelli has announced that it will invest an additional US$100m in order to grow further in Latin America and to consolidate positions in the sector of tyres for earthmoving and agricultural equipment. Full story...
Nov
11th

Volvo shows new ‘sporty’ S60

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Volvo has released the first official images of the new S60 sedan. The Swedish carmaker, which Ford Motor Co. is selling, says the S60 will be and#8220;sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo car.and#8221; Full story...
Nov
11th

Volvo aims new ‘sporty’ S60 sedan at BMW

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Volvo has released the first official images of the new S60 sedan. The Swedish carmaker, which Ford Motor Co. is selling, says the S60 will be and#8220;sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo car.and#8221; Full story...
Nov
11th

US: ‘Auto affordability index’ improved in Q3

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The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 21.9 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. Full story...
Nov
11th

UK: Antonov Chinese JV formally incorporated

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Antonov, the UK-based vehicle transmission specialist, has informed shareholders that the formal incorporation of its joint venture company in China with Chonqing Landai Industry Co Ltd, for the production of the Antonov TX6 automatic transmission, has been completed and a certificate of incorporation has been issued by the Chinese authorities. Full story...
Nov
11th

BMW 3-Series spied

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Next-generation family favourite caught testing in Germany


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Nov
11th

RUSSIA: Sberbank could sue GM over Opel

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Russia's Sberbank is reportedly considering suing GM for abruptly cancelling its plans to sell Opel to a Magna-led consortium of which it was part. Full story...
Nov
11th

US: GM chairman warns on pay caps

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GM's chairman has warned that pay restrictions for executives set by the US government could impair attempts to hire externally. Full story...
Nov
11th

INDIA: Renault-Bajaj Nano-fighter slated for 2012

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Renault and Bajaj Auto are planning to roll out an ultra low-cost car in 2012 that Renault is aiming to market in India with a lower retail price than Tata's Nano. Full story...
Nov
11th

CHINA: Geely’s ambitious sales plan to turn Volvo around

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China's Geely Holding Group, Ford's preferred buyer for its Volvo unit, wants to double Volvo sales to around 1m units a year as part of its turnaround plan for the loss-making division. Full story...
Nov
11th

INDIA: Car sales soar 34% as credit availability eases

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Car sales in India rose an annual 34% in October, the fastest rise since February 2007, according to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Full story...
Nov
11th

RUSSIA: Moscow changes tack on AvtoVAZ debt

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The Russian government will allow the Renault to increase its stake in troubled AvtoVAZ as part of a rescue plan for the heavily-indebted maker of Ladas. Full story...
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