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Sep
27th

INDIA: Mahindra hikes prices

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India's largest utility vehicle maker, Mahindra & Mahindra, on Monday announced it was raising vehicle prices by INR3,000-INR8,000 (US$67-$178), from 1 October. Full story...
Sep
27th

New Porsche SUV could be called Cajun:

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Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn said a new Porsche small SUV will be brought to market soon as part of plans to expand the sports car brand's lineup to boost sales. Full story...
Sep
27th

Porsche celebrates 60 years in the U.S.:

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The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, has prepared a special exhibit celebrating 60 years of Porsches in the United States. Full story...
Sep
27th

UK: Mulally lauds UK role in Ford performance

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Ford president and CEO Alan Mulally has highlighted the importance of the UK to the manufacturer's ability in weathering the global downturn. Full story...
Sep
27th

2011 Ford F-150, an AW Flash Drive:

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What is it? Full story...
Sep
27th

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, an AW Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I like the exterior styling of this car, and it just might contain the best interior GM has done in a long time, maybe forever. Full story...
Sep
27th

SEPTEMBER MANAGEMENT BRIEFING: Automotive logistics (Part 2 – The rise of the BRICs and logistics challenges)

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The so-called BRIC markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China have continued to forge ahead in demand, output and increasingly, exports. While these regions offer terrific economies to carmakers, their sheer size and often primitive logistics infrastructure mean that OEMs must take careful measure of the real costs of manufacturing and distribution in these new automotive worlds. Full story...
Sep
27th

NETHERLANDS: Spyker confirms BMW talks

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Saab owner Spyker is now confirming it is holding talks with BMW for a possibly supply relationship agreement. Full story...
Sep
27th

Volvo ponders adding 2 small vehicles:

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Among the first product moves that Volvo is considering as it adapts to new management is the addition of a small sedan that targets BMW's 1 series and a compact crossover to go up against the BMW X1. Full story...
Sep
27th

Future products: Lexus reloads to do battle with BMW, Mercedes:

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Lexus' sales lead in the luxury wars is under threat from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, in part because of aging products in crucial segments. But several new or redesigned Lexus models are due to be launched in the next year. Full story...
Sep
27th

UK: More specialist leather workers needed at Rolls-Royce

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BMW owned Rolls-Royce has expanded the leather shop at its car assembly factory in southern England due, it said, "to the continued success of its Phantom and Ghost models". An additional 10 machinist jobs are being offered. Full story...
Sep
27th

Q&A with Nexteer

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Nexteer Automotive is a multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business solely dedicated to electric and hydraulic steering systems, steering columns and driveline products for original equipment manufacturers. Its 6,200 employees serve more than 60 customers in every major region of the world with 15 manufacturing sites, six engineering and 14 customer service centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Nexteer Automotive's customers include GM, Fiat, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, and PSA Peugeot Citroen, as well as automakers in India, China and South America. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Laurent Bresson, Nexteer Automotive's executive director in Europe and executive director of its global sales and marketing operations. Full story...
Sep
27th

COMMENT: The new small car axiom – less is more?

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Prospects for small cars have perhaps never been better. As the share of the global car market accounted for by emerging markets rises, so the share of small cars in the total will rise, too. Long-run trends in energy costs would also suggest that small or compact cars - broadly defined - have a bright future in mature car markets. Full story...
Sep
27th

PARIS/LA PREVIEW: Infiniti performance concept – EV in 2013

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Infiniti will unveil its Performance Line G convertible concept at this week's Paris show, featuring aerodynamic styling, an IPL-tuned V6, exhaust and suspension, 19-inch IPL aluminum-alloy wheels, three-piece retractable hardtop and a red leather interior. Full story...
Sep
27th

CHINA: Ford announces new engine factory

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The Changan Ford Mazda Automobile joint venture is to build a second engine plant in China. Full story...
Sep
27th

Lamborghini Gallardo Blancpain Edition

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Italian marque teams up with Swiss watchmakers to create most hardcore Gallardo yet.


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Sep
27th

Russian GAZ plans trucks JV with China’s FAW

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GAZ plans a joint venture with China's FAW Group to produce trucks in the Urals -- continuing a trend of the Russian automotive sector looking abroad for the know-how and technology to revitalize itself. Full story...
Sep
27th

Next Range Rover spied

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2012 debut for Range Rover’s new leaner, greener flagship SUV.


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Sep
27th

Valeo sees forecast-beating H2 revenue

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French car parts supplier Valeo said on Monday its second-half 2010 revenue would be significantly higher than forecast as the global car market steams ahead toward an expected annual rebound in production. Full story...
Sep
27th

SWEDEN: Saab not talking about BMW cooperation

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Saab is declining to comment on reports it will work with BMW on parts and technology. Full story...
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