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Nov
26th

Fiat-Chrysler to make Jeeps, Alfas in Italy starting in 2012:

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Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group will build Alfa Romeo and Jeep models for global distribution as part of a new joint-venture company that will take control over Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Fiat said Friday. Full story...
Nov
26th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Restructuring costs

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The week began with news that Opel is heading for a sizeable loss this year due mostly to the high cost of restructuring. No surprises there, then. Full story...
Nov
26th

BRAZIL: Scania wins ethanol bus order

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The city of São Paulo's mayor, Gilberto Kassab, has announced that Scania ethanol buses will become part of the city's public transport system. The first fifty buses will go into service in May 2011. Full story...
Nov
26th

ITALY: Fiat union cites Pomigliano in Chrysler JV talks

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News that Fiat is to set up a EUR1bn (US$1.32bn) joint venture with Chrysler at its Mirafiori Turin plant has been cautiously welcomed by one Italian union - although with caveats. Full story...
Nov
26th

China’s auto sales could top 18 million units in 2010

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Auto sales in China -- including medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks -- will grow more than 30 percent to 18 million units this year, predicts J.D. Power and Associates. In 2011 and beyond, the U.S. Full story...
Nov
26th

China’s auto sales could top 18 million units in 2010

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Auto sales in China -- including medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks -- will grow more than 30 percent to 18 million units this year, predicts J.D. Power and Associates. In 2011 and beyond, the U.S. Full story...
Nov
26th

ANALYSIS: Outgoing SMMT president hails government relations

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This week's speech by retiring Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers president Joe Greenwell at the organisation's 94th Annual Dinner, highlighted just how far the UK has come in battling through what some are already labelling the 'Great Recession,' but emphasised the role British banks should play in the ensuring recovery. Full story...
Nov
26th

UK: Auto industry falling short in digital age

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The UK auto industry is failing in its efforts to reach out to consumers online, according to a new study. Full story...
Nov
26th

HONG KONG: Great Wall trading suspended

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Trading in shares of Great Wall Motor was suspended on Friday, the Hong Kong exchange said, giving no further details. Full story...
Nov
26th

Mercedes launches A class in China

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Mercedes will sell its A-class hatchback in China at prices ranging from 238,000 yuan ($35,800) for the three-door A160 to 278,000 yuan for the A180 five-door hatchback. Full story...
Nov
26th

RUSSIA: VW finance arm gets OK

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Volkswagen Bank Rus, the Russian subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services, has received a banking licence from the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), the automaker said. Full story...
Nov
26th

MG3 spied undisguised in China

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Return of the Metro, as MG3 supermini gets snapped at a dealer event in China.


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Nov
26th

RUSSIA: Auto output up 90.2% YTD

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Russia's automobile output rose 90.2% year on year to 1.107m units in January-October, ASM Holding, which monitors the country's auto industry, said in a statement. Full story...
Nov
26th

UK: Component industry ‘at critical point’

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The UK's automotive components industry is at a critical "tipping point" and could vanish by the middle of the decade without urgent action, members of the Welsh Automotive Forum were warned. Full story...
Nov
26th

Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revised for 2011

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Gaydon firm’s Vantage racer gets upgraded engine and better aerodynamics for 2011.


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Nov
26th

JAPAN: Toyota is not through its recall crisis yet says board member

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Toyota is still in "crisis" mode a year after being hit by a wave of more than 12m recalls, according to board member Shinichi Sasaki. Full story...
Nov
26th

THAILAND: Government cuts tax on E85 vehicles

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Thailand's cabinet has approved a 3% cut in the excise tax on E85-compatible vehicles. Full story...
Nov
26th

JAPAN: Domestic production falls in October

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Domestic vehicle production fell in Japan during October as seven of the country's top eight automakers produced fewer vehicles. Full story...
Nov
26th

ITALY: Fiat relaunches Mirafiori plant in EUR1bn JV with Chrysler

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Fiat has announced plans today (26 November) to establish a EUR1bn joint venture between Chrysler and Fiat to bring a new platform to its Mirafiori Turin plant from the US for production of larger segment passenger cars and SUVs for the Jeep and Alfa Romeo brands. Full story...
Nov
26th

Fiat-Chrysler to build Alfas, Jeeps at Mirafiori plant; output starts in 2012

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Fiat and Chrysler will build Alfa Romeo and Jeep models for global distribution as part of a new joint-venture company that will take control over Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Fiat announced today. Full story...
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