Thailand will be the first country to see the new Nissan Micra (March in Japan) when it is launched there later this month. The Thai-built version will also be shipped to other Asia-Pacific markets such as Australia where it will replace a UK-sourced model. The new Micra will also be made in India (expected to supply Europe from late this year), Mexico and China.
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Toyota's US unit is offering $250m to help workers at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc (NUMMI), the former California joint venture plant with General Motors marked for closure.
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Ford Motor Co., losing a heated sales battle with Chevrolet's new Camaro, said today that its 2011 Mustang with an upgraded V-6 engine will be the first sports car with more than 300 hp with a highway fuel economy rating above 30 mpg.
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) has received complains from 10 drivers of Toyota vehicles who claimed they experienced sudden unintended acceleration problems after their vehicles were fixed either in recalls or voluntary repairs.
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Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's best-selling vehicle in February, leading the passenger car market for the ninth month in a row, despite the carmaker's global recall woes, industry groups said on Thursday.
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Two Republican lawmakers have asked Chrysler Group to stop awarding franchises in the markets of rejected dealerships that have filed for arbitration.
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Fiat could discuss spinning off its auto activities when it presents a five-year strategic plan next month, CEO Sergio Marchionne has said. Such a move could unlock value for the company and cheer the market.
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Russian automobile manufacturer GAZ may set up an alliance with an unspecified foreign car maker, an industry and trade ministry source has said.
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It's the new 'S' coupe, as Merc CL replacement storms into view.
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ART DIRECTOR KEN ROSS: Acura has put together a nice package on this small SUV. While I am not a fan of the overall looks of the vehicle--the large front chrome piece does nothing for me--I appreciate how well it handles.
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Russian car maker Sollers and Fiat have offered Vnesheconombank (VEB) a 10% stake in their future car production joint venture, an industry and trade ministry source said.
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Russia's industry and trade ministry is proposing to extend its car loan subsidy and 'cash for clunkers' programmes until 2013, a source told a local news agency.
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First Ford got us excited by making some major engine upgrades to the Mustang for 2011--a 305-hp, 3.7-liter V6 and a 412-hp, 5.0-liter V8. Now it's wooing us with fuel economy, too.
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Relatives of a California state trooper and three family members whose fatal car wreck helped spark Toyota's wide-ranging safety recall have sued the automaker for defects they say caused the vehicle to speed out of control and crash.
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U.S. regulators are investigating 10 recent cases in which owners of recalled Toyota vehicles say they brought their cars in for repair and yet still experienced unintended acceleration.
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Nissan Motor and its alliance partner Renault will decide soon whether to set up industrial operations in Russia's far east, the chief executive of both companies said.
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Tata has hinted its Nano, the world's cheapest car, may have its price hiked ahead of a new round of orders later this year.
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Mahindra & Mahindra hopes to announce the timing of its US pickup truck launch in 2-3 weeks, a board member said on Thursday.
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