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Aug
23rd

Metro Detroit Chrysler Jeep dealer sues Chrysler, nearby Dodge dealer

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Livonia Chrysler Jeep, a Metro Detroit dealership reinstated after arbitration proceedings with Chrysler Group last month, is now suing the automaker and a nearby Dodge Chrysler Jeep store, claiming a loss of her rights under franchise law. Full story...
Aug
23rd

SOUTH KOREA: Mahindra acquires Ssangyong majority stake

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Mahindra & Mahindra has inked a deal to acquire a majority stake in South Korean automaker Ssangyong. Full story...
Aug
23rd

2010 Infiniti G37S Convertible 6MT: What I drove last night:

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Once we figured out how to put the trunk separator in place, the G37 power-folding hardtop stowed quietly and efficiently, and provided the perfect top-down, head-clearing drive home in the summer air. Full story...
Aug
23rd

GERMANY: New chief for VW-Audi Spain

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Volkswagen has named Ludger Fretzen (45) CEO of Volkswagen-Audi España effective 1 September. He is currently head of product marketing for Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in Wolfsburg. He is moving to Spain to succeed Juan Manuel Baselga (61), who is taking retirement. Full story...
Aug
23rd

Volkswagen wants Alfa Romeo, but Fiat doesn’t want to sell:

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Fiat S.p.A. is refusing a new round of Volkswagen AG overtures to buy its troubled sporty Alfa Romeo brand, company sources told Automotive News Europe. Full story...
Aug
23rd

just-auto’s research round-up

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Here's a brief run-down of reports available in our research store that caught our eye over the past week or so... Full story...
Aug
23rd

SUPPLIER SNAPSHOT: Samvardhana Motherson Group (Motherson Sumi)

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When bankrupt automotive mirrors specialist Visiocorp's assets were purchased by Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL) last year, a relatively unknown Indian supplier was propelled to global Tier 1 status. Dave Leggett takes a closer look at Samvardhana Motherson Group and its main constituents Full story...
Aug
23rd

Nissan Murano lineup will get a convertible:

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In a move certain to divide consumers into love-it/hate-it groups, Nissan Motor Co. will introduce a convertible version of its Murano crossover next year. Full story...
Aug
23rd

Hyundai shifts Santa Fe to Kia plant to get more Sonatas:

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Hyundai Motor America is shifting production of its Santa Fe crossover to the Georgia plant of its corporate cousin, Kia Motors America, to free up production for more high-demand Hyundai Sonatas in Alabama. Full story...
Aug
23rd

Hyundai shifts Santa Fe production to Kia plant to get more Sonatas:

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Hyundai Motor America is shifting production of its Santa Fe crossover to the Georgia plant of its corporate cousin, Kia Motors America, to free up production for more high-demand Hyundai Sonatas in Alabama. Full story...
Aug
23rd

2011 Ford Edge, an AW Flash Drive:

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What is it? Full story...
Aug
23rd

CHINA: Audi plans to increase models – Geely denies Volvo plant plan

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Audi plans to more than double its range in China over the next five years according to the China Daily, citing Johannes Thammer, the brand's sales chief in the country. Full story...
Aug
23rd

INDIA: Maruti Suzuki to focus on domestic market

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Maruti Suzuki plans to limit vehicle exports to 15% of its overall production as it focuses more on the local market, where car sales are expected to double in the next five to six years. Full story...
Aug
23rd

INDIA: Land Rover Freelander production to start in November – report

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The Jaguar Land Rover unit is gearing up to start assembly of its Freelander SUV at Tata Motors' Chikhli facility in Maharashtra from November, the Press Trust of India reported. Full story...
Aug
23rd

VW wants Alfa Romeo, but Fiat doesn’t want to sell

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Fiat is refusing a new round of Volkswagen overtures to buy Alfa Romeo, company sources told Automotive News Europe. VW is on an acquisition spree to help its bid to topple Toyota as the world's No. 1 automaker. Full story...
Aug
23rd

ITALY: Dismissed union members to try and re-enter Melfi plant

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A Fiat union is waiting to see if three sacked employees at the Melfi plant will be allowed to resume work today (23 August). Full story...
Aug
23rd

COMMENT: Understanding the Volvo brand is priority number one for Jacoby and Geely

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Stefan Jacoby, the recently installed head of Volvo Cars, has got a new job that is anything but dull. Full story...
Aug
23rd

INDIA: Apollo Tyres secures deal with two of three unions

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Two of the three unions involved in the dispute with Apollo Tyres have returned to work at the Perambra plant, according to the company. Full story...
Aug
23rd

COLOMBIA: – July sales pass 21,000

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The Colombian automotive market accounted for 21,057 vehicles in July, up 25% year on year and the first time in 31 months sales broke through the 21K mark. Full story...
Aug
23rd

JAPAN: Orders for new Mazda Premacy/5 exceed expectations

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Mazda has received 7,240 orders for its redesigned Premacy (5) MPV during its first month of sales in Japan - more than four times the monthly sales target of 1,800 units. Full story...
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