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Jul
22nd

IRAN: Soaring energy price fuels IKCO engine demand

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An imminent explosion in Iranian fuel prices will see a domestic manufacturer provide up to 100,000 dual-fuel engines this year. Full story...
Jul
22nd

AutoNation’s Jackson says U.S. market will gain strength this year

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Driven by better availability of consumer credit, U.S. demand for new vehicles should continue rebounding in the third-quarter, despite a tough comparison to 2009 because of the government's successful cash-for-clunkers program Full story...
Jul
22nd

Fiat lifts European sales outlook

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne lifted his outlook for the European new-car market this year, as well as his forecast for Fiat's global sales. Full story...
Jul
22nd

ITALY: Fiat shifts Multipla to Serbia

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Fiat is to make the new Multipla in Serbia rather than Italy. Sergio Marchionne made the switch sound very much like a punishment for the Italian unions which have been obstructing change and picketing Italian plants. Full story...
Jul
22nd

GM keeps alliance with Ally intact despite AmeriCredit deal

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GM's planned return to the captive finance business through the purchase of AmeriCredit Corp. leaves the automaker's partnership with Ally Financial Services intact, assuring a continuation of floorplan financing for GM dealerships. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Citroen’s best rally jump pictures

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French firm marks Rally Finland build up with its top 10 jump pictures.


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Jul
22nd

Mercedes SLK sheds disguise

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New drop-top Mercedes caught hot weather testing in USA.


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Jul
22nd

ANALYSIS: China caution tempers auto optimism

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China has largely navigated its way through the global economic crisis and automakers are increasingly eyeing the country for growth, which is why a sign of weakness in the country's second fiscal quarter has left investors a little unnerved. Full story...
Jul
22nd

UK: Car production up again in June

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Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that car production levels in June continued this year's bounce-back from the depleted output levels of last year. Full story...
Jul
22nd

JAPAN: Think and Itochu expand cooperation

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Electric carmaker Think and Itochu Corporation have announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the EVs and their drive system in Asia. Full story...
Jul
22nd

FRANCE: GM mulls Strasbourg plant buy

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General Motors has confirmed it is considering buying the GM Strasbourg plant although it declined to reveal the price. Full story...
Jul
22nd

US: Audi 2m milestone illustrates how the brand has grown

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The growing popularity of the Audi brand in North America over the past few years is reflected by the fact that it has now delivered 2m cars to US customers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

TURKEY: GKN opens manufacturing facility

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GKN Driveline has opened a new manufacturing facility in Eskisehir, Turkey. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Hitachi expects battery orders from multiple automakers

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Hitachi, Japan's biggest electronics maker, expects to receive orders for its lithium-ion batteries from multiple automakers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Strikes end at two Chinese automotive suppliers

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Chinese factory workers at two suppliers for foreign automakers returned to work after winning hefty pay rises, ending strikes that again highlighted the carmakers' vulnerability to their China suppliers. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Next Honda Civic pictures

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First pics of next Civic snapped ahead of Geneva 2011 debut.


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Jul
22nd

Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki

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Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki
Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki - Automobile Magazine
Small crossovers the primary objects of German desire.

According to the Wolfsburg grapevine, the Volkswagen Group is set to increase its 19.9 percent share in Suzuki by ten percent annually over the next four to five years. What for? We've already learned that VW might be interested in building a low-cost, Japanese version of the Up! but now it seems that the Germans are also eyeing Suzuki's crossovers, particularly the next generation of the SX4.


Photo Gallery: Deep Dive: Volkswagen to increase stake in Suzuki - Automobile Magazine


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Jul
22nd

Faurecia, Plastic Omnium upbeat after strong first half

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Faurecia raised its full-year sales while smaller supplier Plastic Omnium made upbeat comments about the coming months as rising car demand boosted first-half results. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Strikes end at two Chinese automotive suppliers

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Chinese factory workers at two suppliers for foreign automakers returned to work today after winning hefty pay rises, ending strikes that again highlighted the carmakers' vulnerability to their China suppliers. The strikes at Atsumitec Co. Full story...
Jul
22nd

Toyota crash data should be disclosed by U.S. safety regulators, lawmaker says

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Congressman wants to know whether NHTSA has data from event recorders showing that some incidents of reported unintended acceleration in Toyota models were the result of pedal misapplication. Full story...
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