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Jul
22nd

JAPAN: Think and Itochu expand cooperation

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Electric carmaker Think and Itochu Corporation have announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the EVs and their drive system in Asia. Full story...
Jul
22nd

FRANCE: GM mulls Strasbourg plant buy

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General Motors has confirmed it is considering buying the GM Strasbourg plant although it declined to reveal the price. Full story...
Jul
22nd

US: Audi 2m milestone illustrates how the brand has grown

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The growing popularity of the Audi brand in North America over the past few years is reflected by the fact that it has now delivered 2m cars to US customers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

TURKEY: GKN opens manufacturing facility

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GKN Driveline has opened a new manufacturing facility in Eskisehir, Turkey. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Hitachi expects battery orders from multiple automakers

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Hitachi, Japan's biggest electronics maker, expects to receive orders for its lithium-ion batteries from multiple automakers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Strikes end at two Chinese automotive suppliers

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Chinese factory workers at two suppliers for foreign automakers returned to work after winning hefty pay rises, ending strikes that again highlighted the carmakers' vulnerability to their China suppliers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Next Honda Civic pictures

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First pics of next Civic snapped ahead of Geneva 2011 debut.


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Jul
22nd

Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki

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Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki
Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki - Automobile Magazine
Small crossovers the primary objects of German desire.

According to the Wolfsburg grapevine, the Volkswagen Group is set to increase its 19.9 percent share in Suzuki by ten percent annually over the next four to five years. What for? We've already learned that VW might be interested in building a low-cost, Japanese version of the Up! but now it seems that the Germans are also eyeing Suzuki's crossovers, particularly the next generation of the SX4.


Photo Gallery: Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki - Automobile Magazine


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Jul
22nd

Faurecia, Plastic Omnium upbeat after strong first half

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Faurecia raised its full-year sales while smaller supplier Plastic Omnium made upbeat comments about the coming months as rising car demand boosted first-half results. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Senate committee approves bill to support more fuel efficient vehicles

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The legislation also would expand the Energy Department's loan program to include more assistance for manufacturers and suppliers to retool factories to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Toyota crash data should be disclosed by U.S. safety regulators, lawmaker says

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Congressman wants to know whether NHTSA has data from event recorders showing that some incidents of reported unintended acceleration in Toyota models were the result of pedal misapplication. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Strikes end at two Chinese automotive suppliers

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Chinese factory workers at two suppliers for foreign automakers returned to work today after winning hefty pay rises, ending strikes that again highlighted the carmakers' vulnerability to their China suppliers. The strikes at Atsumitec Co. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Porsche secures German jobs until July 2015

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Porsche secured the jobs of its 8,600-strong German workforce for another five years in return for a pledge from labor to boost productivity more than 6 percent every year. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Fiat to shift minivan production to Serbia from Italy

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Fiat will build two new minivans in Serbia instead of Italy, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. Fiat could also produce in other countries four other models originally planned for Italian production including Alfa Romeo and Chrysler cars. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Unique touch screens allow downtowners to check dealer inventories

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To let customers know product information and what cars are in stock any time of the day or night, Waters Mazda in London is pioneering a new customer service using touch screens. Full story...
Jul
22nd

ICONIC Motors ressurects the AC Cobra!

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ICONIC Motors is pleased to announce the ICONIC AC Roadster. More than a superior work of art, the AC Roadster combines the look and style of a classic roadster paired with leading-edge engineering, technology and materials. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Attention mommies and daddies!

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The consumer protection magazine Protégez-Vous has just published its latest issue, which deals in large part with car seats and strollers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Is a hybrid vehicle more cost-efficient than a conventional vehicle over 5 years?

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Twelve years after Honda introduced the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle into the North American mass market, consumers continue to pay a premium to purchase a hybrid, even with technological advancements. Full story...
Jul
22nd

IRL: Dallara unveils new plant in Indianapolis

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After being chosen to manufacture the IndyCar Safety Cell from 2012, Dallara Automobili has unveiled its vision of what will be their future facility in the United States. Full story...
Jul
22nd

F1: A visit of Flavio Briatore at Ferrari’s headquarters triggers rumours

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Former Renault Formula 1 team director Flavio Briatore made a visit to Ferrari's headquarters in Maranell, Italy last week. Full story...
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