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Apr
5th

SWEDEN: Saab forced to stop again as supply woes mount

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Saab has halted production again today (5 April) as suppliers stop deliveries in a dispute concerning payment of bills.
Apr
5th

INTERVIEW: Tenneco to invest US$20m in Indian operations

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As automakers set up plants and hike capacities to cater to the growing automobile market in India, component manufacturers are also building additional capacity to meet the growing demand.
Apr
5th

INTERVIEW: Jaguar to ‘become more international’

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Jaguar is still a British company that sells cars abroad, it is not yet a true global player says brand director Adrian Hallmark.
Apr
5th

RUSSIA: Ford St Pete plant adds a shift

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Ford has announced that it will add a shift and move to a three shift production pattern to expand capacity at its Russian manufacturing plant, effective immediately.
Apr
5th

Six Bertone concepts to be auctioned by bankruptcy court

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Six concept cars created by Italian design house Bertone for Lamborghini, Lancia and Chevrolet will be auctioned next month on the orders of a bankruptcy court.
Apr
5th

Subaru WRX STI gets power boost

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Improvements to Impreza saloon include a 20bhp boost and sat-nav thrown in for free.


Apr
5th

Subaru WRX STI gets more power

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Improvements to Impreza saloon include a 20bhp boost and sat-nav thrown in for free.


Apr
5th

Saab halts production again due to supply issues

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Saab said on Tuesday it had halted production again due to material shortages and it continued to hold discussions with suppliers, a day after reassuring investors about its finances.
Apr
5th

Mercedes expects record 2011 sales after Q1 jump

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Mercedes says it wants to achieve a new sales record in 2011 after strong sales in China helped drive the German luxury brand to double-digit growth in the first quarter.
Apr
5th

Saab halts production again due to supply issues

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Saab said today it had halted production again due to material shortages and it continued to hold discussions with suppliers, a day after reassuring investors about its finances.
Apr
5th

Mercedes expects record 2011 sales after Q1 jump

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Mercedes says it wants to achieve a new sales record in 2011 after strong sales in China helped drive the German luxury brand to double-digit growth in the first quarter.
Apr
5th

GERMANY: Ford expands Cologne design centre

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Work on the EUR11.6m expansion of Ford's design centre in Cologne-Merkenich officially started today (5 April) with the laying of a foundation stone.
Apr
5th

FRANCE: Unions meet to discuss Renault Romania engine move

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French unions are due to meet this Thursday (7 April) to discuss Renault's decision to site some engine production in Romania.
Apr
5th

Subaru to resume output on a limited basis

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Subaru will start making cars again Wednesday for the first time since output was shut down by last month's Japan earthquake, as the brand steps toward recovery.
Apr
5th

PSA’s China JV expands its powertain plant

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PSA's joint venture with China's Dongfeng Motor is expanding its powertrain plant to keep pace with rising vehicle output. Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co. issued a statement that indicated the plant expansion will be completed in 2015.
Apr
5th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Mitsubishi plans plant suspensions this week

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Mitsubishi Motor operated its three plants in Japan - Okazaki, Mizushima and Pajero Manufacturing Company (PMC) on Monday (4 April) but suspended Mizushima and operated only the first shift at Okazaki on Tuesday.
Apr
5th

AUSTRALIA: March sales off 1%

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Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 93,984 new vehicles were sold in Australia in March 2011, down by just under 1% year on year.
Apr
5th

GERMANY: Hyundai launches approved used vehicle scheme for Europe

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Hyundai has launched its new pan-European approved used vehicle scheme called 'i-Best'. The programme offers approved, high-quality, pre-owned vehicles sold through the dealer network.
Apr
5th

SWEDEN: Suppliers body doubts Saab has paid all money owed

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A Scandinavian suppliers association is casting doubt on whether all of its members have been paid following the recent hiatus in Saab production that saw the Swedish automaker halt manufacture last week.
Apr
5th

PHILIPPINES: Honda halves output

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Honda Motor has halved the rate of vehicle production in the Philippines in response to parts shortages caused by last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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