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May
11th

SOUTH AFRICA: Dealer group to post sharply better earnings

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Imperial Holdings is expected to report up to 45% improved figures for its full year, helped mainly by its auto retailing division. Full story...
May
11th

JAPAN/SOUTH KOREA: Analysts see TMC FY2010/11 forecast as ‘weak’

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Asian analysts polled earlier today (11 May 2010) have said the Toyota Motor Corporation 2010/11 fiscal full-year forecast announced on Tuesday was weaker than expected and suggested exchange rates may affect the automaker's results. Full story...
May
11th

Renault to double use of Indian parts overseas to cut costs

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Renault SA plans to more than double shipments of parts from India, cutting costs and boosting ties with suppliers as it re-enters Asia's third-biggest auto market. Full story...
May
11th

JAPAN: TMC puts recall impact at $1.8bn

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is estimating its global recall of more than eight million vehicles has cost it around JPY170bn (US$1.83bn) to JPY180bn. Full story...
May
11th

Ashes sparks Quattro shortage

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Popularity of BBC TV show means second-hand parts for Audi's Quattro are becoming hard to get hold of.


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May
11th

Audi Quattro parts shortage

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Due to a recent surge in popularity, second-hand parts for Audi's Quattro are becoming increasingly hard to get hold off.


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May
11th

Hybrid C-MAX on the way

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Ford has announced its plans to build five new electric and hybrid models by 2013 including the new C-MAX.
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May
11th

Hybrid C-MAX on way

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Ford has announced its plans to build five new electric and hybrid models by 2013 including the new C-MAX.
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May
11th

JAPAN: Cost cuts swing Toyota back into black

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) returned to operating profit in the financial year ended 31 March, 2010, on revenue down just 7.7% year on year to JPY18.95 trillion. The operating profit of JPY147.5bn compared with the staggering JPY461bn loss booked in fiscal year 08/09. Full story...
May
11th

Auto Express exclusive trackday

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Places still available for Silverstone trackday, plus win a chance to race a Nissan 370Z!


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May
11th

EU slaps interim duties on Chinese aluminum wheels

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The European Union has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 20.6 percent on imports of aluminum wheels originating from China following a complaint of unfair competition from European manufacturers. Full story...
May
11th

SKF raises Q2 volume forecast, Europe picks up

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SKF, the world's biggest bearings maker, has raised its volume growth outlook slightly for the second quarter after seeing demand continue to strengthen in April, its top executive said on Tuesday. Full story...
May
11th

EV maker Think gets cash boost from investors

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Norwegian electric carmaker Think has received a $40 million cash injection from existing investors to support its product development, drivetrain projects and planned expansion into North America. Full story...
May
11th

Mercedes seeks feedback on entry-level designs

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Mercedes-Benz is collecting input from U.S. consumers as it reviews design choices for a new range of entry-level models. Three variants are under consideration: a crossover, sporty coupe and sedan. Full story...
May
11th

Porsche, VW may share more

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Porsche and new owner Volkswagen are considering more technical cooperation and vehicle platform sharing. A decision will be made within six months, Detlev von Platen, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, said in an interview. Full story...
May
11th

First Aston Martin Rapide rolls out of the factory

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The first Aston Martin Rapide left the factory amid considerable fanfare, and the sedan will soon begin arriving in 125 showrooms in 34 countries. This culminates the long road to production that began in concept form at the 2006 Detroit auto show. Full story...
May
11th

Expecting new-car sales to get better in 2011? Think again

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Market watchers like us expected western European new-car sales to start to decline in April and that is what happened. Unfortunately, there is more bad news. J.D. Power now expects western Europeand#8217;s new-car sales to be static at 12. Full story...
May
11th

IRL: A fifth woman at the Indy 500

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Team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has announced today that Ana Beatriz will attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in the team's No. 25 Dallara Honda. Full story...
May
11th

Casey Stoner signs with Honda MotoGP for 2011

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In a Monster Move that cuts the grass out from under a number of teams and individuals for this and next season, Australian quick man Casey Stoner has signed with the Japanese giant for thew 2011 MotoGP season. Full story...
May
11th

F1: Complete event timetable of the Grand Prix of Monaco

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The prestigious Grand Prix of Monaco has a slightly different timetable than the other rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship. Full story...
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