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Dec
7th

For Dodge in Europe, muscle cars stay; others may become Fiats

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Iconic American muscle cars such as the Challenger and Charger will continue to be sold under the Dodge brand in Europe, but less distinctive products such as the Journey and the Nitro crossovers could start wearing the Fiat badge here. Full story...
Dec
7th

Opel minicar is ‘top priority’; full-EV also key, new CEO says

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A minicar for Opel/Vauxhall is a "top priority," Nick Reilly, the carmaker's new CEO, said on Saturday. Reilly also said the brand will consider launching an electric vehicle. Full story...
Dec
7th

Toyota adds workers at San Antonio pickup plant

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After nearly three years of market setbacks, Toyota Motor Corp. is preparing to boost production at its San Antonio pickup factory. Full story...
Dec
7th

Senate lawyer will be named to head NHTSA

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A Senate Commerce Committee lawyer will be appointed by President Barack Obama to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is responsible for auto safety and fuel economy, an administration official said Friday. Full story...
Dec
7th

Minority-dealer group supports GM plan on rejected retailers

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A minority-dealer group, breaking ranks with other dealer organizations, on Friday praised General Motors Co.'s plans to allow rejected dealerships to appeal to third-party arbitrators. Full story...
Dec
7th

GM hires Spencer Stuart for CEO search, report says

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General Motors Co. has tapped recruiting firm Spencer Stuart to find a permanent CEO with extensive global, manufacturing and turnaround experience, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Full story...
Dec
7th

For new Chrysler, the needs begin with speed

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Sergio Marchionne has been a whirlwind of activity since taking over as CEO of Chrysler Group on June 10, the day the company emerged from U.S. government-sponsored bankruptcy. Full story...
Dec
7th

GM’s Lutz sees limited share for electric cars

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GM sees limited sales of electric cars over the next five years and will ramp up output of its much-anticipated Volt plug-in cautiously, Bob Lutz, the automaker's vice-chairman, said. Full story...
Dec
7th

In break with past, no more passing buck at Opel, CEO says

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Nick Reilly, the new head of Opel/Vauxhall, promised investments in new models and pledged to put an end to business as usual at the General Motors Co. unit -- addressing two key grievances by unions. Full story...
Dec
7th

Geely Auto mulls new Saab bid

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China's Geely Automobile wants to grow through acquisitions and one of them could be Saab. Full story...
Dec
7th

In break with past, no more passing the buck at Opel, Reilly says

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Nick Reilly, the new head of Opel/Vauxhall, promised investments in new models and pledged to put an end to business as usual at the General Motors Co. unit -- addressing two key grievances by unions. Full story...
Dec
7th

Mendel will speak at World Congress

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John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., will be a featured speaker at the 2010 Automotive News World Congress. He will speak Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 13. Full story...
Dec
7th

Sales turmoil scrambles share

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What's the upshot of a full year of disastrous sales results when it comes to the industry's rankings? Some surprising winners and losers and an unexpected failure by Japan's Big 3 to take advantage of collapsing market share at General Motors and... Full story...
Dec
7th

Webinars to examine used cars, credit markets

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Finding high-quality used cars and developing retail strategies to benefit from a loosening of consumer credit in 2010 will be the topics of two Automotive News Dealer Intelligence Webinars this month. Full story...
Dec
7th

Rules? What rules? VW’s top dealer does things his own way

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Gunther Volkswagen outsells every VW dealership in the United States by offering cutthroat deals and breaking lots of rules -- especially those governing store appearance. Full story...
Dec
7th

U.S. to see diesel VW Beetle, electric Up!

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The next-generation Volkswagen Beetle, coming to the United States as a 2012 model, will eventually get a clean diesel engine, says Volkswagen Group of America President Stefan Jacoby. Full story...
Dec
7th

Arbitration offer: Dealers should forget settlement

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The end may be near for a campaign by rejected General Motors and Chrysler dealers to force reinstatement of their franchises. Full story...
Dec
7th

The Reuss choice: It’s about change — now

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After replacing Fritz Henderson as General Motors' CEO last week, Ed Whitacre seemed to know just where to turn first. Within three days he put the vitally important North American operations in the hands of a new top lieutenant, Mark Reuss. Full story...
Dec
7th

GM, Ford output shows upbeat outlook

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Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. plan to ratchet up first-quarter production to more normal levels, signaling their confidence that the worst of the auto recession has passed. Full story...
Dec
7th

Porsche offers lithium starter

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While the industry rushes toward lithium ion batteries as a power source for electric vehicles, Porsche AG thinks the advanced batteries also have a role to play in high-end sports cars -- as starter batteries. Full story...
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