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Oct
13th

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This thing looks like something Batman would drive. It's outrageous! And I mean that as a compliment. Full story...
Oct
13th

BMW poised to add X4 to lineup in 2014:

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It was only natural. With the SUV craze decidedly downsizing, BMW appears set to add an X4--with a range-topping M version--as part of plans to expand its utility-vehicle lineup in 2014. Full story...
Oct
13th

U.S. sales recovery will be plodding, Fed economist says

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A painfully slow recovery in U.S. auto sales will likely continue next year, but beyond that, annual sales will get back to the range of around 15 million units 'sooner rather than later,' a Federal Reserve economist says. Full story...
Oct
13th

Lime Rock Park Fall Festival: The past comes to life:

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Mark your 2011 calendar for this event, right now. Full story...
Oct
13th

Vintage vehicles shine at annual Lime Rock Park fall festival:

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Mark your 2011 calendar for this event, right now. Full story...
Oct
13th

US: BMW boosting Spartanburg output 50%

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BMW said on Wednesday it would boost annual production at its South Carolina plant by 50% to 240,000 vehicles starting in 2011 in response to ongoing worldwide demand for its SUVs. Full story...
Oct
13th

US: Johnson Controls revenue forecast above estimates

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Johnson Controls has forecast 2011 revenue above market estimates, helped by strength at its automotive segment, and said it would increase capital expenditure for the year to boost growth. Full story...
Oct
13th

CZECH REPUBLIC: Skoda sets monthly sales record

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Volkswagen Czech unit Skoda Auto sold 75,790 vehicles in September, a record monthly performance. Full story...
Oct
13th

CHINA: September car sales up 17%

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New car sales in China rose 16.9% to 1,556,700 units in September, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said. Full story...
Oct
13th

INDONESIA: Hankook tyre investment confirmed

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South Korea's Hankook Tire will invest US$1.2bn in the tyre industry in Indonesia, confirming an earlier unsourced report. The country's investment agency, which expects up to $10bn of investment from South Korea in the next four years, will issue the firm a permit in December, leading to groundbreaking for a manufacturing plant by the end of next year, industry minister MS Hidayat said. Full story...
Oct
13th

CHINA: Shanghai VW September sales up 25%

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Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive said its direct car sales in September rose 25.1% year on year to 93,648 units. Full story...
Oct
13th

FRANCE: Johnson Controls acquires French textiles maker

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Johnson Controls (JCI), which specialises in automotive seating systems, interior components and electronics, has signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Michel Thierry. Full story...
Oct
13th

Mitsubishi to export 5,000 EVs including PSA models

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Mitsubishi Motors will build 9,000 units of its i-MiEV electric vehicle along with its sister models, the Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero, during its current financial year, which ends March 31, 2011. Full story...
Oct
13th

India firm takes over BMW, VW vehicle diagnostics provider

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India-based product engineering and IT consultancy KPIT Cummings has bought In2Soft, a German vehicle diagnostics company whose customers include BMW AG, Daimler AG and other automakers. Full story...
Oct
13th

Q&A with Denso

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In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Shin Nishioka, spark plug engineer, Denso Europe BV, business unit aftermarket about the company's ignition system products Full story...
Oct
13th

Fiat may sell Chrysler 200 in Europe to win fleet sales

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Fiat may sell the Chrysler 200 in Europe to win fleet customers in key markets such as Germany and the UK. The sedan would be sold as a Chrysler model in the UK and Ireland and as a Lancia in the rest of Europe. Full story...
Oct
13th

US: New sales chief for Hyundai

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Hyundai Motor America has named Dave Zuchowski executive vice president of sales. HE joined HMA in 2007 as vice president of sales and is responsible for all sales, sales operations, market representation, field operations and overall dealer relations. Full story...
Oct
13th

BMW chases Audi’s U.S. sales spurt with compact SUV

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BMW is revamping its X3 model to catch up with Volkswagen AG's Audi in the U.S. market for compact premium SUVs. The second-generation X3, which goes on sale in Europe in November and the United States on Jan. Full story...
Oct
13th

Bentley considers S-Tronic technology for upcoming V8 Continental :

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Bentley is considering equipping its future V8-powered Continental GT variant with a dual-clutch transmission that sister-company Audi badges as S-Tronic. Full story...
Oct
13th

INDIA: Tyre companies look to invest as demand booms

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Tyre production in India is likely to rise to a record 121.4m units in fiscal year 2010/11 as companies boost capacity to meet booming demand from the local auto industry. Full story...
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