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Apr
11th

Driver Power 2011 is go!

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Your guide to Britain's best cars launches this Wednesday. Don't miss out!
Apr
11th

BMW hires former General Motors EV expert Weber, sources say:

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BMW AG has hired former Opel product chief Frank Weber, sources at both companies told Automotive News Europe.
Apr
11th

Alfa’s North America return pushed to 2013 :

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Alfa Romeo's return to North America has been delayed at least a half year partly because Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is not satisfied with the design of the cars that will lead the brand's comeback in the crucial market, people with direct...
Apr
11th

Pintos to Panteras: Fabulous Fords Forever show shines again:

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Sunday was the 26th running of one of the biggest Ford shows in the universe, Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif.
Apr
11th

Inside the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque:

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With many large and heavy luxury SUVs powered by 5.0-liter V8 engines in its lineup, Land Rover was likely to run headlong into stringent new carbon-reduction legislation around the globe.
Apr
11th

FRANCE: Finance minister floats Renault resignations if mistakes made

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France's Finance Minister says if faults have been committed by those at the heart of Renault's so-called spy affair, they should leave.
Apr
11th

CHINA: Vehicle market up in March, but slowing

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China's vehicle sales reached 1.83m units in March, up 5.4% on last year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). However, first quarter market growth showed a significant slowdown against last year's blistering pace.
Apr
11th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Parts shortage hits US and Mexican transplants

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Toyota and Nissan are suspending production at NAFTA plants for several days this month because of a shortage parts from earthquake-hit Japan.
Apr
11th

JAPAN: Nissan investigates Leaf starting problems

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Nissan has received complaints from some owners that its Leaf electric car on occasion fails to start.
Apr
11th

LITHUANIA: Bank coy on link to Saab

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A Lithuanian bank linked to a possible investment in troubled Saab is keeping its cards close to its chest concerning any involvement.
Apr
11th

Chrysler to refinance debt by June, clearing way for Fiat takeover

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Chrysler is aiming to refinance $7 billion of U.S. and Canadian government debt by June, clearing the way for Fiat to take a majority stake in the automaker, the companies' CEO Sergio Marchionne said.
Apr
11th

Chrysler to refinance debt by June, clearing way for Fiat takeover

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Chrysler is aiming to refinance $7 billion of U.S. and Canadian government debt by June, clearing the way for Fiat to take a majority stake in the automaker, the companies' CEO Sergio Marchionne said today.
Apr
11th

Spyker plans fund-raising asset sale to Antonov company, sources say

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Spyker plans to sell Saab property to a company controlled by Russian investor Vladimir Antonov and then lease it back to save the cash-strapped carmaker from bankruptcy, two people familiar with the situation said.
Apr
11th

ITALY: Fiat set to increase Chrysler stake

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Fiat will increase its stake in Chrysler from 25% to 30% within days, chief executive Sergio Marchionne said at a Jeep launch event in Turin on Monday.
Apr
11th

ANALYSIS: European production faces Q2 ‘Japan crisis blip’

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The shortage of crucial components caused by the disaster in Japan will lead to a 250,000-unit loss of European light vehicle production in the second quarter of this year that is then made up in the third quarter, according to JD Power's latest 'base forecast'.
Apr
11th

INDIA: Rising interest rates and commodity prices concern carmakers

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Rising raw materials costs and interest rates will lead to lower demand for new cars in India with growth more than halving this fiscal year to 12-15% from the highs of 30% a year ago.
Apr
11th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Suzuki on day shifts only

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Suzuki Motor Corporation said its vehicle assembly plants at Kosai, Iwata and Sagara will operate day shift from 11 April, using parts in inventory.
Apr
11th

Jaguar XF facelift leaked

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Snatched photo shows saloon's sleek new face


Apr
11th

Fiat to hike Chrysler stake in coming days, CEO says

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Fiat is close to raising its stake in Chrysler to 30 percent, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Monday.
Apr
11th

Fiat to hike Chrysler stake in coming days, CEO says

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Fiat is close to raising its stake in Chrysler to 30 percent, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said. Fiat as reached a milestone to increase its holding and will announce the stake hike on Tuesday or in the coming days, Marchionne told reporters.
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