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Aug
30th

Smart hit hard by plunging U.S. demand, report says

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Falling demand for the Smart two-seater in the United States means Daimler's microcar brand likely will sell fewer than 100,000 units of the microcar globally this year, down from 114,000 in 2009, a German magazine reported. Full story...
Aug
30th

Mercedes, BMW think small; Volvo, Jag aim upmarket

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While Mercedes-Benz and BMW move into smaller and less expensive segments in the United States, aspiring European rivals plan bigger and more luxurious models for the key market. Full story...
Aug
30th

Production flattens as economy starts to slow

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After a year of big gains, a new forecast shows North American production flattening in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, August sales numbers, due this week, are expected to be lackluster. Full story...
Aug
30th

Ford marketing ready to go global

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With the launch of seven new, restyled or redesigned vehicles this year, Ford Motor Co. is placing more resources into marketing as it tries to build on its return to profitability and higher market share. Full story...
Aug
30th

With new crossover, TV ads, Mini thinks bigger

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Mini USA's lineup is rapidly expanding; it's adding models and entering new segments. Full story...
Aug
30th

New Nissan marketing chief seeks consistent message

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Jon Brancheau was named vice president of Nissan marketing at Nissan North America in March. He was new to the brand, but not the company. Full story...
Aug
30th

Catching up on their Z’s

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Japanese design lion Yoshihiko Matsuo, creator of the first Nissan Z sports car in 1969, eyes his young visitor warily. Full story...
Aug
30th

Mini aims to extend the range

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BMW plans to expand Mini's product range in an effort to boost sales and keep dealers profitable as the brand's U.S. network expands to 120 stores, from 86. After flying high for several years with record sales, Mini has stalled in 2010. Full story...
Aug
30th

Smart will develop new models with Renault

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After a flying start in 2009, Smart sales are crashing in the United States. But there's hope for the European microcar brand. Full story...
Aug
30th

Saab in talks with 3 automakers to share technology

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Saab is holding technology-sharing talks with three vehicle makers to cut model-development costs and cement its recovery from near collapse. Full story...
Aug
30th

Autoworkers adjust to job banks’ end as GM, Ford try to rebound

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In the wake of concessions granted by the UAW last year, life on the factory floor for thousands of factory workers at Detroit's automakers has changed amid the industry's sharp sales downturn. Full story...
Aug
30th

Smart hit hard by plunging U.S. demand, report says

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Falling demand for the Smart two-seater in the United States means Daimler's microcar brand likely will sell fewer than 100,000 units of the microcar globally this year, down from 114,000 in 2009, a German magazine reported. Full story...
Aug
30th

Fiat intrigues dealers — but questions abound

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More than 500 dealers are expected to attend an event called "The Fiat Experience," scheduled for today at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Full story...
Aug
30th

Sales expected to be sluggish as recovery lags, analysts say

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The U.S. auto industry felt like it dodged a bullet in July when retail sales to consumers held up and confounded forecasts for a drop, but then August came and that sense of relief went out the window. Full story...
Aug
30th

UAW head says auto workers should share in industry ‘upside’

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UAW President Bob King said workers' concessions helped save U.S. automakers and the employees should regain some benefits now that the industry is recovering. UAW members who work for U.S. Full story...
Aug
30th

Suzuki delays U.S. launch of Swift

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Suzuki has delayed the relaunch of its Swift small car in the United States until next year while it works on a global product strategy with Volkswagen AG and ponders the growing strength of the yen against the dollar. Full story...
Aug
30th

Marketing boss Ewanick: ‘We’ve got to get back to telling our story’

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Joel Ewanick, General Motors Co.'s new marketing chief, says he'll keep bringing in new blood until the automaker gets its marketing messages right. Full story...
Aug
30th

Book review: Miller’s Time – Inside Penske Racing through the eyes of the former boss

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While many fans can get an invitation to meet an owner or driver, or even get a tour of a NASCAR race shop it's virtually impossible to sit inside a team meeting. Full story...
Aug
30th

MotoGP Indianapolis – Dani Pedrosa wins, coming man Ben Spies second, Nicki Hayden with Ducati for 2011-12

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Dani Pedrosa (Honda) won the race almost easily, disappointing many fans who wanted to see local favourite Ben Spies (Yamaha) take his first ever MotoGP victory. Full story...
Aug
30th

F1: International medias are ‘certain’ Spa ended Sebastian Vettel’s title bid

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Young German driver Sebastian Vettel was bearing the brunt of the international media's post-race wrath after the Belgian grand prix in Spa-Francorchamps. Full story...
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