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May
20th

Aston Martin DBS special edition

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Spy shots reveal Aston flagship testing out extra aero kit.


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May
20th

HONG KONG: Mitsubishi starts private EV sales

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Mitsubishi Motors' Hong Kong importer and distributor Universal Cars (UCL) started individual sales of the i-MiEV electric vehicle today (20 May). Full story...
May
20th

INDIA: Beiqi Foton mulls Indian plant

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Chinese truck manufacturer Beiqi Foton Motor plans to set up production in India, according to local reports. Full story...
May
20th

INDIA: VW previews new sedan

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Volkswagen has released a sketch of the new sedan it will launch in India later this year. Full story...
May
20th

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Companies eye good Brazilian growth prospects

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Competition in Brazil's automotive industry has never been tougher. With the country hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, carmakers are attempting to tap into the much anticipated investment boom and increase in economic activity. Full story...
May
20th

SOUTH KOREA: Mando IPO off to solid start

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Parts maker Mando has made a successful comeback on the Seoul bourse this week ten years after it was delisted during the Asian financial crisis. Full story...
May
20th

Former GM plant, now Fisker site, could draw $14 million for cleanup

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The former GM plant in the Newport area could draw $14 million in federal funds for a cleanup effort before Fisker Automotive moves in. It is part of an $800 million fund proposed for environmental remediation of closed car plants. Full story...
May
20th

EPA announces cleanup for part of Buick City site

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a cleanup plan for part of a former General Motors factory complex in Flint. Full story...
May
20th

UK: Car production up 44% in April

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UK car production is continuing to show sharp growth on year-ago levels, with car production in April up 44% year-on-year. Full story...
May
20th

INDIA: New Nano plant set for June start

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Tata Motors new Sanand plant is finally ready for commercial production of the Nano people's car after an April Job One date slipped to June. Full story...
May
20th

UK: Multiple factors affect regional Leaf pricing – Nissan

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Regional market pricing strategy, currency exchange rates, differences in import duty and local taxes plus specification variations are reasons behind the price differences between the European and US market Leaf EVs, Nissan has said. Full story...
May
20th

MOROCCO: Importers group criticises EU tariff proposals

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Plans to introduce zero rate import tariffs in Morocco for European vehicles have been attacked by an importers' group. Full story...
May
20th

EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Supply-side challenges ahead for Russia’s auto industry

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After a long period of decline that began with the international financial crisis of late 2008, Russia's light vehicle market notched up 20% year-on-year growth in April - helped by a temporary government scrappage scheme that began in March. Full story...
May
20th

Facelifted Mondeo spied

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Set to debut in paris later this year, we reveal best spy images yet of new Ford Mondeo.


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May
20th

US: White House and automakers talk emissions standards

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Negotiations are continuing between the White House and the US auto industry with a view to cementing tough new fuel economy and emissions standards for cars and light trucks Full story...
May
20th

CHINA/JAPAN: Honda to increase China production a third

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Honda said it will ramp up its annual automobile production capacity in China 36% by 2012 to meet sharp demand growth in the country, according to Japan's Nikkei business daily. Full story...
May
20th

CHINA: Geely eyes control of London cab company

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Geely Automobile is assessing the possibility of buying a controlling stake in London black cab manufacturer Manganese Bronze. Full story...
May
20th

CHINA: Great Wall to expand European sales

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Great Wall Motor is the latest Chinese carmaker to look west for expansion into European markets. Full story...
May
20th

Europe crisis may delay recovery, Japan car group head says

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The debt crisis in Europe has added uncertainty to the global economy and may put off a full-fledged recovery in car sales, the new head of Japan's carmaking lobby said on Thursday. "A month ago... Full story...
May
20th

UK car output up 44 percent in April

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British car production rose an annual 44 percent in April, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday. In the year to date, car production is 64.9 percent higher than the same period a year ago. Full story...
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