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Aug
2nd

GM begins Chevrolet Sonic production at suburban Detroit plant

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General Motors Co. today launched production of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact at its Orion Township assembly plant in suburban Detroit.
Aug
2nd

German car sales rise nearly 10% in July

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Germany's new-car market bucked the trend in the rest of Europe in July, with sales growing 9.9 percent year-on-year in contrast to declines in France, Spain and Italy.
Aug
2nd

GERMANY: Entry level BMW spurs brand loyalty

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Six years after it first arrived in UK showrooms, BMW's 1 series is still playing an important role in the company's sales success. It accounts for around 30% of BMW's UK sales and for 70% of buyers it is their first BMW.
Aug
2nd

INDIA: Ford sales rise 45%

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Ford India, which has recently added the redesigned current model European Fiesta to its locally built line, sold 71,347 wholesale and export vehicles from January to July 2011, compared to 49,131 units in the same period last year - a 45 percent increase year on year.
Aug
2nd

Jaguar likely to unveil sports car concept in Frankfurt

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Jaguar is expected to reveal a new sports car concept at the Frankfurt auto show next month. The car would rival the Porsche Boxster and would invite comparisons with the Jaguar E-type.
Aug
2nd

SWEDEN: No indication yet if Saab can pay white collar August wages

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Saab says there are "no indications" yet as to whether or not it will be able to pay its white collar workers for August, as its Trollhattan plant continues to remain shut pending a potential financial injection.
Aug
2nd

US: OnStar launches ‘family vehicle’ tracking system

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OnStar, a subsidiary of General Motors, has launched the OnStar Family Link pilot for subscribers to locate their vehicle's exact location.
Aug
2nd

JAPAN: March disaster and high yen hit Toyota profits

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Toyota has reported its first quarterly loss in two years after the earthquake and tsunami in March decimated production while the yen's rise hit profits on exports.
Aug
2nd

Mazda unveils CX-5 crossover ahead of Frankfurt debut

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Mazda unveiled the Mazda CX-5 crossover ahead of its debut at the IAA in Frankfurt next month. Closely based on the Minagi concept vehicle, the CX-5 is the first in a new generation of Mazda products to adopt the automaker's new Kodo design language.
Aug
2nd

LUXEMBOURG: EIB would "welcome" any Saab move to pay off loan

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Any plans by Saab to pay off its loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) would be "welcome" says the Luxembourg-based financial operation.
Aug
2nd

US SALES PREVIEW: July second half retail sales slow

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US new vehicle retail sales in July, which got off to strong start over the Independence Day weekend, slowed again during the second half of the month - a pattern also seen in June 2011 - JD Power and Associates said.
Aug
2nd

Maserati turns up heat

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New hardcore Sport Pack upgrade for GranTurismo – and the Italian maker is also set to reveal an SUV at Frankfurt


Aug
2nd

GERMANY: BMW reports record first half

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BMW Group on Tuesday said the first half of 2011 had been its best ever after revenues rose 22.1% to EUR33,925m, EBIT was EUR4,758m (versus EUR2,166m in 2010), profit before tax was EUR4,516m (EUR1,807m) and after tax profit EUR3,021m (EUR1,158m). Vehicle unit deliveries rose 19.7% to 833,366.
Aug
2nd

Inside out on new B-Class

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Mercedes gives first glimpse inside its new luxury MPV


Aug
2nd

Tesla Model S spied

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Second model from US firm will be an all-electric saloon, and our spies have caught it in action
Aug
2nd

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Mazda plans crossover debut

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Mazda's new CX-5 compact crossover will make its global debut at the Frankfurt show in September. It's the first of a new generation of vehicles with the new, more efficient 'Skyactiv' engines and transmissions.
Aug
2nd

Toyota posts increased loss in Europe

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Toyota reported its first quarterly loss in two years as Japan's earthquake hammered production and the yen's rise hit profits on exports. The company's European loss increased as unit sales fell.
Aug
2nd

Mazda SUV cleans up

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The all-new Mazda CX-5 will be the most efficient compact SUV on sale


Aug
2nd

Nissan’s MX-5 is back

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Nissan has revived plans for a rear-wheel drive sports car and the newcomer will use the Leaf’s electric drivetrain


Aug
2nd

BMW posts ‘amazing’ quarterly profit

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BMW earned record per-car profit in the second quarter, helped by growing wealth in China, a rebound in U.S. spending and demand for the 5-series sedan.
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