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Jun
11th

GM’s stock offering may be led by Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase

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Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase and Co. are likely to be the lead underwriters in a General Motors Co. initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal reported today. The role role may bring the banks glory, but not much in fees. Full story...
Jun
11th

GERMANY: Länder support prompts Opel talks

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Opel will now look to establish concrete talks with four German Länder following confirmation the regions will support the GM division. Full story...
Jun
11th

How to drive yourself to the World Cup:

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It's no secret that Americans will make up the largest contingent of visitors to South Africa for the World Cup 2010 soccer tournament. The vuvuzelas (plastic trumpets played by fans) are getting louder by the day. Full story...
Jun
11th

GERMANY: Opel talks to EIB for funding

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Opel has approached the European Investment Bank (EIB) with the potential to secure up to EUR800m (US$971m) in loans. Full story...
Jun
11th

2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited, an AW Drivers Log:

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SENIOR EDITOR FOR NEWS BOB GRITZINGER: Chrysler's counterpart to the Avenger is a better car than the supposedly sportier Dodge in nearly every way, from comfort and convenience features to appearance inside and out. Full story...
Jun
11th

INTERVIEW: Motorexpo reports increased exhibitor interest

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The organiser of the 'London Motorexpo' event that showcases premium brand cars to the public has told just-auto that the event is attracting increased interest from exhibitors. Full story...
Jun
11th

How Opel could finance restructuring

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Germany has rejected General Motors Co.'s request for state aid for its Opel/Vauxhall unit, placing the burden of support on four German states which host Opel plants. Full story...
Jun
11th

SOUTH KOREA: New Kia telematics Europe-bound

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Kia is planning to roll-out its advanced voice-activation and telematics system called UVO across Europe next year. Full story...
Jun
11th

Audi’s electric R8 is ready

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R8-inspired e-tron unveiled as world’s first all-electric supercar, Audi says Lithium-Ion battery will offer power to match handling
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Jun
11th

JAPAN: Nissan makes Leaf noisier at low speed

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Nissan is unveiling the new 'noise' it has created for its Leaf electric car. It has invited nearly 500 people to drive its new EV at the company's Oppama test track in Japan over the next week. Full story...
Jun
11th

First Drive: 2011 Volvo S60

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First Drive: 2011 Volvo S60
2011 Volvo S60 - Automobile Magazine
The three S’s: Safety. Styling. Sportiness.

Ask most Americans what single word comes to mind when they think of Volvo, and they are likely to say, “safety.” No other automaker has so burned the safety message into our brains than Volvo has over decades of advertising and brand management. Naturally, Volvo continues to capitalize on that reputation with the all-new 2011 S60, which integrates more active and passive safety systems than ever before, including a groundbreaking new pedestrian-protection system.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Volvo S60 - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2011 Volvo S60 - Automobile Magazine


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Jun
11th

FRANCE: BGI/ConEnergy aims to develop EV with Heuliez

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Further details have emerged concerning one of the major bidders for troubled French parts supplier Heuliez. Full story...
Jun
11th

Euro giant eyes up T25

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Prototype of city car sold to major company, Auto Express gets unprecedented access to Gordon Murray’s baby
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Jun
11th

Ferrari lifts lid on open 599!

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Stunning Spider set to debut at Pebble Beach, di Montezemolo also reveals firm’s hybrid plans
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Jun
11th

New Jetta puts the boot in

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VW reveals bigger, better four-door, no longer based on Golf
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Jun
11th

UK: Companies wary of fleet EVs

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Company chiefs in the UK say they would be reluctant to invest in electric vehicles for their fleets because of uncertainties over long term costs, according to a survey by Lex Autolease, the country's largest provider of company cars. Full story...
Jun
11th

GERMANY: China and the US fuel VW sales growth

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Volkswagen has said its global sales increased 8.6% year on year in May, boosted by growing demand in China and the US. Full story...
Jun
11th

ITALY: Fiat and unions sit down to crucial talks

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Fiat, its unions and the Italian government are sitting down today (11 June) in a mammoth negotiating session to thrash out differences concerning the future of its plants at Pomigliano d'Arco and Termini Imerese. Full story...
Jun
11th

Volkswagen sales rise 8.6% in May on higher U.S., China demand

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Volkswagen said sales increased 8.6 percent in May helped by growing demand in China and the U.S. Deliveries at VW's seven car brands and commercial-vehicles unit rose to 604,200 from 556,500 a year earlier. Five-month sales gained 18 percent to 2. Full story...
Jun
11th

UK: Deeside builds hybrid engine for Auris

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Toyota's UK engine factory at Deeside, North Wales, has become the company's first plant outside Japan to manufacture a hybrid vehicle engine. Full story...
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