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Farewell, Pontiac and Saturn, and an idea for EV range anxiety, in News Brake for Nov. 1:

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General Motors says good-bye to Pontiac and Saturn, Mistubishi will unveil the U.S. version of the i-MiEV, and a possible solution for range anxiety in electric vehicles . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Nov
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Farewell to Pontiac and Saturn, in News Brake for Nov. 1:

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Mistubishi will unveil the U.S. version of the i-MiEV, and a possible solution for range anxiety in electric vehicles . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Nov
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GERMANY: BMW seen posting Q3 auto EBIT margin of 7.9% – poll

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BMW is expected to report its third-quarter automotive operating margin rose to 7.9% after posting a loss in its core business a year earlier, a Reuters poll showed. Full story...
Nov
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INDIA: Mahindra & Mahindra October sales boom

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Mahindra & Mahindra has reported a 34% growth in vehicle sales for October 2010 which stood at 34,495 units as against 25,670 units during October 2009. Full story...
Nov
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BRAZIL: Sales fall 1.3% in October

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Sales of cars and light trucks in Brazil dipped in October for the second straight month, partly because of fewer working days, the Fenabrave dealers association said on Monday. Full story...
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INDIA: Tata reports 21% October jump

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Tata Motors has reported a 21% jump in its October sales over the same month last year to 64,757 vehicles. Full story...
Nov
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CHINA: Nissan China JV raises 2012 sales target 50%

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Nissan Motor's China venture has raised its 2012 sales target by 50% to 1.5m vehicles, a senior executive said on Monday, as it keeps raising capacity there. Full story...
Nov
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THE NETHERLANDS: Epyon receives EUR7m funding boost, signs China JV

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Epyon BV has received EUR7m in new equity funding from five investors, the company has said. Full story...
Nov
1st

ECOtality releases EV charging plans for major U.S. cities

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ECOtality North America is collaborating with Nissan Motor Co. and General Motors Co. to solve limitations to the driving range of electric vehicles by launching thousands of charging stations in major U.S. cities by the middle of next year. Full story...
Nov
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Nissan’s ‘Twizy’ revealed

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Nissan unveils Renault Twizy-based New Mobility CONCEPT electric vehicle.


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Nov
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Chevrolet joins baby SUV boom

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Chunky Agile points way to rugged Aveo, shares underpinnings with Corsa SUV
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Nov
1st

2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 Bluetec 4Matic, an AW Drivers Log:

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INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: To me there's no debate about what this vehicle is--it's a station wagon. And a fine one at that. Full story...
Nov
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JAPAN: Nissan shows new EV ‘mobility concept’

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Nissan Motor could make its own version of alliance partner Renault's Twizy two-seat electric vehicle displayed at the Paris show earlier this year. The automaker in Japan today announced a proposal for new mobility in a sustainable zero emission society and an electric vehicle (EV) embodying its proposal, 'Nissan New Mobility Concept'. Full story...
Nov
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Toyota leads Japan October car sales to lowest since 1968 as subsidies end

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Plunging demand for Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. cars led Japan's October auto sales to the lowest level for the month in 42 years after a government subsidy program ended. Full story...
Nov
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INDIA: Steel Strips Wheels wins Euro aftermarket deal

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India's Steel Strips Wheels has agreed a deal with IBAT of Europe to export a minimum of 500,000 steel wheel rims over three years. Full story...
Nov
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L.A. auto show: Mitsubishi to debut wide-body ‘American’ i-MiEV:

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will unveil a wide-bodied i-MiEV electric car tailored to the United States at the Los Angeles auto show during press days Nov. 17-18. Full story...
Nov
1st

Kia designer seeks sporty car to blow doors off image:

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Kia's design boss wants to add a sports car or convertible to lend more appeal to the brand. Full story...
Nov
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Kia’s chief designer seeks a sporty car to blow the doors off its image:

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Kia's design boss wants to add a sports car or convertible to lend more appeal to the brand. Full story...
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INDIA: Maruti Q2 net up 5%

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Maruti Suzuki India has reported a 5% year on year rise in net profit to INR5.9bn (US$132.2m) on sales up 27% to INR89.4bn ($1.98bn) for the second fiscal quarter of 2010-11. Full story...
Nov
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SOUTH KOREA: All automakers see October sales rise

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All five South Korean carmakers saw their October sales increase from a year ago, fueled by increasing local and overseas demand, with Ssangyong Motorleading in terms of year on year rise. Full story...
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