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Dec
7th

Autoliv has $1 billion for Japan, safety acquisitions, CEO says

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Autoliv, the world's largest maker of automotive airbags and seat belts, has about $1 billion to spend in Japan and fast-growing segments such as electronic accident prevention, CEO Jan Carlson said. Full story...
Dec
7th

JAPAN: Prius remains the top seller

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The Toyota Prius remained the top selling car in Japan for the 18th consecutive month in November according to figures from the Japan Automobile dealers Association. Full story...
Dec
7th

Fiat may not get Mirafiori labor deal before Christmas, Marchionne says

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Fiat may not reach a labor agreement for workers at its Mirafiori factory before Christmas, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. 'I've got a couple of plan Bs,' Marchionne said at an event in Michigan on Monday. Full story...
Dec
7th

Fiat may not get labor deal in Italy before Christmas, Marchionne says

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Fiat may not reach a labor agreement for workers at its Mirafiori factory before Christmas, CEO Sergio Marchionne said. 'I've got a couple of plan Bs,' Marchionne said at an event in Michigan on Monday. Full story...
Dec
7th

CHINA: Daimler JV sees 179% sales boost

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Beijing Benz Automotive, a joint venture between Beijing Automotive Industry Holding (BAIC) and Daimler, said its sales will increase 179% year on year to roughly 50,000 units this year, and are expected to grow more than 60% next year based on 2010 figures. Full story...
Dec
7th

Daimler invests in C-class production in South Africa

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Daimler AG will invest an additional 2 billion rand ($290 million) at a Mercedes plant on South Africa's southeast coast to expand production. The investment will prepare the East London factory for production of the next-generation Mercedes C class. Full story...
Dec
7th

JAPAN: Honda to develop environmentally-friendly sports car

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Honda may develop a green, high-performance sports car as its flagship model according to company executives. Full story...
Dec
7th

CHINA: BYD changes EV focus

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BYD will not build the all electric F3e shown at the 2006 Beijing motor show due to the lack of electric car infrastructure in China, gasgoo.com reported, citing China Business News. Full story...
Dec
7th

Ford delays some F-150 shipments due to parts shortage

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Ford is delaying the shipment of some of its 2011 F-150 pickups because of a parts shortage. The shortage affects a 'small population' of trucks, said spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari. U.S. Full story...
Dec
7th

RUSSIA: Used car tax ‘efficient’ – Putin

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The Russian government's decision to increase import duties on used cars has proven to be efficient, prime minister Vladimir Putin has said. Full story...
Dec
7th

VW may reject union’s 6% pay raise demand; eyes 50,000 jobs

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VW may oppose demands by the German IG Metall labor union for 6 percent more pay for the carmaker's workers in western Germany as VW plans to add thousands of jobs in its home-market and abroad. Full story...
Dec
7th

US: Chrysler marks Sterling Heights renaissance

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Chrysler Group marked the extension of production, the addition of a second shift and an US$850m investment at an event at its Sterling Heights (Michigan) assembly plant which also celebrated the start of production of the extensively updated 2011 Chrysler 200 (nee Sebring) and Dodge Avenger. Full story...
Dec
7th

BMW seeks 2,600 new workers on electric-car growth

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With plans to raise sales by 10 percent this year and develop cleaner technology, BMW will recruit 2,600 new employees by 2011. Full story...
Dec
7th

Marchionne: Mich. plant once slated to close could become Chrysler’s largest

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Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, once scheduled for closure at the end of 2012, could become Chrysler's biggest plant in terms of output -- possibly even making Alfa Romeos, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said today. Full story...
Dec
7th

PSA adds 408 to growing Malaysian lineup

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PSA and the Naza Group have signed a deal to have the Malaysian automaker build 60,000 units of the Peugeot 408 from 2011 to 2016. The deal is part of PSA's aim to grow in Southeast Asia. Full story...
Dec
7th

Kia hints at more dynamic looking Picanto

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Kia has revealed a full-sized styling mock up that hints at the look of its next-generation Picanto. Full story...
Dec
7th

Latest incarnation for Lincoln MKT: A hearse

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Lincoln is hoping to pick up business for its slow-selling MKT crossover from what would be viewed as unconventional markets. Full story...
Dec
7th

Marchionne: Mich. plant once slated to close could become Chrysler’s largest

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Chrysler Group's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, once scheduled for closure at the end of 2012, could become Chrysler's biggest plant in terms of output -- possibly even making Alfa Romeos, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Monday. Full story...
Dec
7th

NASCAR: Kurt Busch gets AAA sponsorship in selected events

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Roger Penske continued to roll out new sponsorship deals this week. This time, it is about the AAA. Full story...
Dec
7th

Calculating winter tire wear and preventing premature wear

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You want to know if your winter tires are still safe for the upcoming cold season without having to ask your local mechanic? Here are various methods to calculate winter tire wear. Full story...
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