Sales of the world's best-selling vehicle for 34 years - Ford's iconic North American F-series - could be overtaken by the Australian redesigned and engineered Ranger 'ute' that will be sold in 130 countries.
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France is to extend availability of its so-called 'green loans' to low-carbon manufacturers into next year.
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Toyota will introduce more hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars and fuel-cell vehicles to boost U.S. sales. The automaker also will offer a 25,000-mile, two-year free maintenance deal on all Toyota and Scion-brand models.
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Toyota will introduce more hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric cars to boost U.S. sales.
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Buoyed by the threat of the 1 October GST [sales tax] increase, and coupled with strong pre-summer tourist season rental vehicle sales, plus fleet catch-ups, September new passenger car registrations were 12.6% up year on year with commercial vehicles 13.3% ahead over the same period.
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Geely has dampened speculation it is the bidder behind a potential takeover of GM's Opel plant in Antwerp.
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Volkswagen premium brand Audi increased new-car sales 16 percent in September because of continued strong demand in China, where volumes rose by almost half last month.
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Mitsubishi Motors said it has started production of its European-spec i-MiEV electric vehicle - along with the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO variants - at its Mizushima plant in Japan.
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The Toyota Prius hybrid continues to lead its class, passing the 2m production mark at the end of September and remaining the number one seller in Japan.
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Evolution Time Critical (ETC) specialises in providing emergency logistics services to the automotive industry. The firm's capabilities are keenly sought when breakdowns to the finely tuned automotive supply chain threaten to create costly line stoppages. ETC Managing Director Brad Brennan tells Dave Leggett more about this niche activity and how it works.
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GM terminated a consulting deal with former CEO Fritz Henderson on Sept. 30 after he announced plans to join Sunoco Inc.
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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been named one of the keynote speakers for the annual International Consumer Electronics Show. Stadler is expected to address the giant Las Vegas trade show on Jan. 6.
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China's Geely, owner of Volvo Car Corp., is interested in buying GM's assembly plant in Antwerp, Belgium, a news agency reported.
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A controversial figure on the Continental supervisory board is stepping down after months of pressure over his role as a top legal adviser to major shareholder Schaeffler.
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Renault is to cut debt after a 3 billion euro ($4.2 billion) sale of shares in world No. 2 truckmaker Volvo, which sent the French carmaker's shares to a nine-month high on Thursday.
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GM has contracted with supplier SPX Corp. to offer Chevy Volt customers a 240-volt charging unit priced at $490 before installation. The charging unit, called the 'Voltec,' can be ordered now from SPX.
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Mini's new Countryman crossover will start at $22,350, only $550 more than the three-door Clubman wagon. A well-equipped Countryman in a Cooper S trim with optional all-wheel drive will cost just under $30,000.
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The pioneers and engineers behind the Crosley, Kaiser Darrin, Jordan Car Co., and some of Chrysler's most popular models from the 1990s, will be honored by the Michigan-based Automotive Hall of Fame museum.
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Pirelli will continue its 2011 tire development programme in Spain later in October.
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Toyota has just announced that they will be including 24 months of free maintenance on all of their 2011 products, in the US. This "added value" will also include 24-hour road-side assistance. The plan covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for up to 25,000 miles, or the aforementioned two years.
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