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Mar
19th

2010 Ford Fusion SEL, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: While I find the price a bit steep, this is a perfectly fine midsize sedan. The styling is spot-on to my eye. I have heard some beefing about the front grille being too big, but I like the way the car looks. Full story...
Mar
19th

FRIDAY FEATURE: Crossover conqueror Nissan re-arms for battle

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Who invented the term crossover has been debated at length by auto industry writers and observers. Certainly, as far as the UK and European markets are concerned, Nissan can rightly claim to have produced the first volume selling model - the Qashqai. Full story...
Mar
19th

Goodwood 2010 gallery

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed is still a few months off, but this week's press day gave an exciting insight into what to look out for in july, and Auto Express was there.


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Mar
19th

UK: Ford plots new lower pricing plan

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Ford plans to recapture buyers and market share here in the UK by introducing models with new trim/equipment levels at significantly lower prices than current specifications. Full story...
Mar
19th

GERMANY: AMG chief to head Mercedes-Benz vans

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Volker Mornhinweg, currently managing director of Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, Germany, will take over as head of the Mercedes-Benz Vans division from 1 April, replacing Wolfgang Bernhard, who was named to parent Daimler's management board last month, the automaker announced on Friday (19 March). Full story...
Mar
19th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of roof systems

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Since Mercedes-Benz offered the first car sunroof in 1932, Matthew Beecham finds that the ways in which automakers have sought to let the sun shine into the cabin have become increasingly complex. Full story...
Mar
19th

US: Visteon develops ‘no leak’ a/c refrigerant seal

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Former Ford parts unit Visteon, a top supplier of automotive climate control products, has developed a new 'zero leak' fitting designed to eliminate refrigerant leakage in vehicle air conditioning systems. Full story...
Mar
19th

US: Nissan recruits new marketing chief from Hyundai

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Nissan North America has named former Hyundai Motor America marketing chief Joel Ewanick vice president, marketing, Nissan Division, effective 22 March. He replaces Christian Meunier, named president of Nissan Brazil, on 5 February. Full story...
Mar
19th

CHINA: Volvo negotiations tough going for Geely

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Zhijiang Geely Holding Group reportedly is finding negotiations with Ford tough going as it works on a deal to buy the Swedish Volvo Cars unit. Full story...
Mar
19th

Mitsubishi boss defends decision not to deepen ties with PSA

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko challenged widespread views that a strategic partnership is necessary for its survival. Mitsubishi's stock fell this month after the Japanese automaker's said it won't form a capital alliance with PSA. Full story...
Mar
19th

SOUTH KOREA: Kia shares up on engine plant, quality, news

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Shares in Kia Motors rose 5% today (19 March) to reach their highest since mid January after the automaker made vehicle quality improvements and announced an engine factory expansion in Slovakia. Full story...
Mar
19th

RUSSIA: KamAZ seeks Chinese partner

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Russian truckmaker KamAZ, which is part-owned by Daimler, is in talks with "several" potential Chinese partners and may form a venture in the country next year. Full story...
Mar
19th

MALAYSIA: Proton confirms talks with India’s Hero

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Proton has confirmed it is in talks with Hero Group, India's largest motorcycle producer, to join forces in the country's fast-growing automotive market. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADAN: Canada’s Postman Pat to get Connected

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Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Canada has won an 1,175-unit order for Turkish-built Transit Connect vans to replace Canada Post's ageing national fleet of light vehicles. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADA: Canada’s Postman Pat to get Connected

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Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Canada has won an 1,175-unit order for Turkish-built Transit Connect vans to replace Canada Post's ageing national fleet of light vehicles. Full story...
Mar
19th

CANADA: Postman Pat to get Connected

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Oakville, Ontario-based Ford Canada has won an 1,175-unit order for Turkish-built Transit Connect vans to replace Canada Post's ageing national fleet of light vehicles. Full story...
Mar
19th

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Kuwait’s income squeeze to abate and lift car market

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Car sales fell in Kuwait in 2009 to 119,133 units, from 122,623 in 2008, according to Business Monitor International (BMI) as the impact of the international economic crisis was felt in the Gulf state's economy. Full story...
Mar
19th

GOLDING’S TAKE: Time, money and Ron Dennis are the new ruling triumvirate at McLaren

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The M&M relationship is now completely over. Mercedes has sold out of McLaren - a company that has disclosed that the road cars it intends to be selling from next year will compete with the German company. Full story...
Mar
19th

Valeo to sell non-core assets in France, UK, U.S. and China

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Valeo will sell its speed controller activity as part of a strategy to divest non-core businesses. Full story...
Mar
19th

Valeo to sell non-core assets in U.S., France, UK, and China

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Valeo will sell its speed controller business as part of a strategy to divest non-core businesses. Full story...
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