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Sep
28th

EUROPE: Ratings agency says recession scenario ‘unlikely’ for automakers

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As the crisis over national debt and financial stability in Europe continues to swirl, a ratings agency has said that European automakers are preparing for a slowdown in sales and that it believes a 2009-style production crash is 'unlikely'.
Sep
28th

NETHERLANDS: Tesla Motors opens Eindhoven showroom/service centre

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Tesla Motors has opened its new Showroom and Tesla Service Centre in Eindhoven, Netherlands, the latter facility claimed to be the largest in Europe to date.
Sep
28th

US: Department of Energy awards US$8.4m for engine technology research

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US suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have been awarded US$8.4m by the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and demonstrate technologies that increase the efficiency of engines and powertrains.
Sep
28th

Renault targets green-minded fleets with Fluence EV

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Renault will target businesses who want to improve their green image with the battery powered Fluence Z.E. compact sedan.
Sep
28th

US: Simbol Materials starts commercial lithium carbonate production

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Simbol Materials says it has started commercial production of the world's highest-purity lithium carbonate in California for use in electrolytes for electric vehicle batteries and other energy storage applications.
Sep
28th

THAILAND: Production of all-new Chevrolet Colorado set to begin

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General Motors is set to commence production of an all-new Chevrolet Colorado pick-up at its Rayong plant in Thailand.
Sep
28th

Autoweek archives: Porsche, same as it ever was? Not quite

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In July 1997, Autoweek introduced its readers to the next-generation Porsche 911, the Type 996.
Sep
28th

Kia will focus on quality, not product expansion, co-CEO says

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Kia has no plans to build new plants and will focus instead on product quality, despite concerns its limited production capacity may slow sales growth, said the automaker's co-CEO, Lee Sam-ung.
Sep
28th

Kia will focus on quality, not product expansion, co-CEO says

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Kia has no plans to build new plants and will focus instead on product quality, despite concerns its limited production capacity may slow sales growth, said the automaker's co-CEO, Lee Sam-ung.
Sep
28th

GM is profitable in Europe, CEO Akerson says

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General Motors is now profitable in all of its regional units including Europe, CEO Dan Akerson said. That's a sign of a turnaround for a company whose Opel/Vauxhall unit is still in fix-it mode.
Sep
28th

Toyota monthly production rises for first time since earthquake

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Toyota reported its first increase in monthly vehicle production since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. Output in August rose 10.
Sep
28th

Toyota monthly production rises for first time since earthquake

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Toyota reported its first increase in monthly vehicle production since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan.
Sep
28th

Russia set to win WTO entry despite EU auto industry worries

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Russia's entry into the World Trade Organization is getting a renewed push despite EU concerns over the country's measures to protect its car industry. Auto sales in Russia are expected to double to 4.
Sep
28th

Former Bentley CEO Paefgen to head VW classic cars

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Former Bentley CEO Franz-Josef Paefgen will oversee the global coordination of Volkswagen Group's classic automobile activities.
Sep
28th

Continental, Draexlmaier may invest 169 million euros in Romania

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Continental and Draexlmaier may invest as much as 169 million euros ($228 million) in Romania through 2013, the country's economy ministry said.
Sep
28th

Porsche engineer Rolf Frech named engineering chief at Bentley

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The Porsche-ization of luxury car maker Bentley moved another step forward today as Rolf Frech was named as its engineering chief.
Sep
28th

New Denso Europe boss’ bold vision might propel him to the top

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Denso's Yoshikazu Makino has big plans for the supplier's European division: the unit's new CEO wants to double sales to 6.8 billion euros by 2020.
Sep
28th

New Ford Mondeo revealed – New Ford Mondeo revealed

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We reveal the dramatic new look of the next Ford Mondeo, set to feature a hi-tech cabin and efficient engines


Sep
28th

F1: The track itself will be ready for the first Indian grand prix

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A month before the inaugural race date, uncertainty still persists about the readiness of India's new Buddh circuit.
Sep
28th

2013 Nissan GT-R: Godzilla more merciless than ever

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Like a fine wine, the Nissan GT-R simply gets better with age. The car will benefit from a not-inconsiderable boost in the power department as well as a few changes that will ensure an exquisite 2013 vintage.
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