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Jun
14th

Faurecia, Valeo plan takeovers as car-parts mergers pick up

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European auto-parts makers are entering a 'wave of consolidation,' a leading consulting firm said today, as Faurecia SA announced plans to add 2.2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in sales through takeovers. Full story...
Jun
14th

Faurecia, Valeo plan takeovers as car-parts mergers pick up

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European auto-parts makers are entering a 'wave of consolidation,' a leading consulting firm said Monday, as Faurecia SA announced plans to add 2.2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in sales through takeovers. Full story...
Jun
14th

Morgan teases EvaGT

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New four-door coupe to debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.


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Jun
14th

This week’s mag

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New electric Audi R8 scooped on test, Audi A1 revealed, Mercedes SLS AMG driven, Ferrari 599 loses its top, Jag XK vs E-Type
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Jun
14th

GM mulls buyback of French transmissions factory

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General Motors said it may buy back its French powertrain factory, in a sign that the automaker is reversing some of the retrenchment steps it took during the downturn. Full story...
Jun
14th

COMMENT: Challenges ahead for the new Union Man

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Oh to be a fly on the wall as United Auto Workers (UAW) union chiefs gather in Detroit this week to confirm a new leader. Full story...
Jun
14th

Honda China strike could spur broader worker demands

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A strike at a Honda Motor Co. parts supplier in southern China could augur broader demands across China's vast manufacturing belt as workers seek a bigger piece of the nation's growing economic wealth. Full story...
Jun
14th

Honda China strike could spur broader worker demands

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A strike at a Honda Motor parts supplier in China could augur broader demands across China's vast manufacturing belt as workers seek a bigger piece of the nation's growing economic wealth. Full story...
Jun
14th

Spyker plans car-sales boost on C8 Aileron

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Spyker Cars NV, owner of Saab Automobile, aims to raise annual vehicle sales sevenfold in two years with the new 198,000-euro ($240,000) C8 Aileron model. Full story...
Jun
14th

FRANCE: Renault to repay EUR500m by year end

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Renault is to repay EUR500m (US$611m) to the French government by the end of this year following an easing of market conditions. Full story...
Jun
14th

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of front-end modules

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What is a front-end module? It depends who makes it and for whom. Front-end modules typically encompass the bumper, headlights, radiator and various others parts. Matthew Beecham reviews some notable trends and developments in this arena. Full story...
Jun
14th

Hennessey delivers first Venom

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First production Venom supercar heading to a customer in the UAE.


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Jun
14th

Faurecia aims to double sales outside Europe

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Faurecia targets sales of 16 billion euros (about $19.6 billion) by 2014 and plans to almost double the proportion of its sales outside Europe in the same timeframe. Full story...
Jun
14th

RESEARCH: 15,000 car aftermarket outlets to close in Europe by 2013

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More than 15,000 car aftermarket outlets across Europe will be forced to close by 2013, research firm Datamonitor has predicted. That's a decline of 2.5% on 2009 numbers. Full story...
Jun
14th

Peugeot 508 spied

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Spies snap pics of French firm’s hi-tech Mondeo rival undergoing testing.


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Jun
14th

GERMANY: BMW 5 hybrid to be sedan only

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BMW has confirmed its 5-series hybrid will only be available in saloon/sedan form when it goes on sale next year. The saloon will also be the first right hand drive hybrid the automaker has built. Full story...
Jun
14th

Fiat Auto finance head to join eyewear maker

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Fiat Group Automobiles finance chief Vincenzo Giannelli is leaving the automaker to become new chief financial officer of eyewear maker Safilo Group S.p.A. Full story...
Jun
14th

CHINA: Honda settles latest supplier workers’ dispute

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Striking workers at a parts maker supplying Honda's car plant in southern China agreed to return to work yesterday (13 June, 2010) ending the latest in a series of strikes over wages and conditions. Full story...
Jun
14th

BELGIUM: Leroy to take over as Toyota Europe chief

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Toyota has appointed Didier Leroy president of Toyota Motor Europe from 24 June, 2010. He will head all European operations, including manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing. Full story...
Jun
14th

RUSSIA: Alliance strengthens ties with AvtoVAZ

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance and AvtoVAZ want to dominate the new car market in Russia, aiming to secure a 40% share by 2015, up from 30% last year. Full story...
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