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Jun
7th

US: Marchionne calls for more action to ease Europe’s debt crisis

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Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne said European countries need to take further action to resolve the region's debt crisis, despite measures so far taken to bail out Greece. Full story...
Jun
7th

JAPAN: Imported vehicles rise again in May

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Japan has seen a leap in sales of imported vehicles. An industry body has said the 17.1% jump in May over the same month last year is down to the popularity of new models. Full story...
Jun
7th

US: China’s chance to take lead on EVs

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China is in a position to "leapfrog" the rest of the world and take the lead in introducing electric vehicles and technologies, said Ford chief Alan Mulally. Full story...
Jun
7th

SWITZERLAND: Nissan Europe sales rise in May

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Nissan Europe sales jumped 15% in May compared to the same month a year ago to 42,835 against the backdrop of a 5% decrease in total industry volume. Full story...
Jun
7th

COMMENT: Daimler means business in China

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Daimler's recent high-level discussions in China demonstrates the German manufacturer's seriousness when it comes to the vast market. Full story...
Jun
7th

Buffett-backed BYD may set up European base in Germany

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BYD Co., the Chinese automaker backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, may set up its European headquarters in Germany, the company said today. Full story...
Jun
7th

UK: Toyota UK hits 3m milestone

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Toyota Manufacturing UK rolled out its three millionth vehicle manufactured in the UK on Monday (7 June). Full story...
Jun
7th

INDIA: Volkswagen plant adding second shift

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Volkswagen India has marked the first anniversary of its Chakan, Pune, plant and completion of the 10,000th car by confirming the previously announced intention to add a second shift. Full story...
Jun
7th

GERMANY: Daimler would welcome Chinese investment

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Daimler said it would welcome investment from China as it looks to develop its own business and that of its manufacturing operation in the country. Full story...
Jun
7th

Texting drives us to distraction

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Sending an SMS tops poll of biggest distractions when driving.


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Jun
7th

Changan to make Ford car under own brand

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Chongqing Changan Automobile is in talks with partner Ford Motor Co. to produce a mid-sized car in China using Ford technology but carrying a Changan badge, as they move to take their partnership to a new level, two sources said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
7th

Changan to make Ford car under own brand, sources say

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Chongqing Changan Automobile is in talks with partner Ford Motor Co. to produce a mid-sized car in China using Ford technology but carrying a Changan brand as they move to take their partnership to a new level, two sources told Reuters today. Full story...
Jun
7th

ANALYSIS: AT Kearney upbeat on US market recovery

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A new study by management consultants AT Kearney forecasts that 2010 US light vehicle sales volume will be 11.7m and trend back to historical levels (approximately 16m) by 2012. Full story...
Jun
7th

SPAIN: Saab targets 6,000 annual sales in “passionate” re-launch

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Swedish luxury car brand Saab is re-launching in Spain and hopes to sell as many as 6,000 cars annually once it's up and running after establishing its first company owned subsidiary in the market, Saab Automobiles Espana. Full story...
Jun
7th

ITALY: Lancia to replace Chrysler in Europe

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Lancia is to progressively replace the Chrysler brand throughout Europe by the end of next year, with the exception of the UK. Full story...
Jun
7th

Live Twitter Q&A with Peugeot RCZ designer

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Boris Reinmoller answers your questions LIVE on Twitter.


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Jun
7th

MALAYSIA: VW calls off talks with Proton

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Proton has confirmed that alliance talks with Germany's Volkswagen Group have been called off. Full story...
Jun
7th

Renault targets 200,000 electric cars in 2015, paper says

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Renault SA aims to produce more than 200,000 electric vehicles a year by 2015-2016, French paper La Tribune said, citing company sources. Full story...
Jun
7th

Nissan hits Japan target for Leaf with pre-orders

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Nissan Motor Co. said on Monday it had received 6,000 orders for its Leaf electric car in Japan, meeting its sales target for this business year before the model is due to hit the market in December. Leaf orders start in Europe next month. Full story...
Jun
7th

French supplier Saft sees $10 billion market for green car batteries

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French battery maker Saft sees batteries for green vehicles creating an annual market of $5 billion to $10 billion by 2015 and is setting up a U.S. plant with partner Johnson Controls Inc. to benefit from growth, its head said. Full story...
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