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Oct
13th

Nissan retail pioneer Morrie Sage dead at 80

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Morrie Sage, a Polish war refugee who became one of Nissan's earliest U.S. dealers, died Oct. 7 at age 80.
Oct
13th

Mazda plans special edition sendoff for RX-8 rotary sports car

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Mazda may have retired the RX-8 sports car in the United States, but the Japanese carmaker is sending off the rotary engine car with a special edition model to mark the last 1,000 slated for production before output ceases for good next year.
Oct
13th

The Pontiac Firebird hits the streets: Autoweek archives

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In 1967, General Motors launched its answer to the Ford Mustang--the Chevrolet Camaro. Based on that same unibody chassis, Pontiac rolled out its entrant, the Firebird.
Oct
13th

JAPAN: Government worries over US-Korea FTA

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Japan's top government spokesman has expressed concern over prospects for the nation's exports to the United States after the US Congress on Wednesday approved a free trade agreement with South Korea.
Oct
13th

UAW-Chrysler contract contains few new plant projects

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While no one was looking for a strike, the UAW threw a fastball past much of the media and its own membership Wednesday, trumpeting commitments from cash-poor Chrysler Group to invest $4.5 billion 'directly into retooling and upgrading plants.
Oct
13th

EQUIPAUTO: Sogefi highlights diesel opportunity in Europe

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Engine filter and suspension component manufacturer Sogefi says the soaring popularity of diesel will create significant opportunities in Europe.
Oct
13th

INDIA: Hyundai targets Suzuki with Eon

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Hyundai Motor India is hoping the launch of its own new small 800cc Eon model will give it the edge over rival Maruti Suzuki, currently dealing with labour problems.
Oct
13th

INDIA: M&M temporarily stops taking orders for XUV500 due to lengthy waiting periods

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Mahindra & Mahindra has stopped taking new orders for its new XUV500 for the time being, saying that the waiting period has already reached four months.
Oct
13th

CHINA: Great Wall to build automobile factory in Brazil

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Great Wall Motor has decided to build an automobile factory in Brazil for which preparation for a 'big investment' is ongoing on, reported Bloomberg News citing the automaker's chairman Wang Fengying.
Oct
13th

CHINA: SAIC eyes profit growth of over 10% in 2011

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A senior executive of SAIC Motor, the GM and VW JV partner in China, said the company expects its earnings to grow by over 10% in 2011.
Oct
13th

JAPAN: Subaru to primarily focus on fuel efficiency

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Fuji Heavy Industries' Subaru is set to go all out in a bid to improve the fuel efficiency of its vehicles by 30%.
Oct
13th

JAPAN: Nissan developing 10 minute EV charger

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Nissan engineers are working with researchers at Japan's Kansai University to reduce the time it takes to charge an electric vehicle.
Oct
13th

US: GM to manufacture new small Ecotec engines

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To comply with the strict environmental regulations, many automotive makers are downsizing engines to improve fuel economy and lower emissions. GM has announced a new family of small Ecotec engines that will feature technologies such as petrol direct injection, turbocharging and multi-fuel capacity to boost economy and performance.
Oct
13th

AMG Performance Media mines data from Mercedes-Benz rides

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AMG, creator of all of the best Mercedes-Benzes, posted a video of a new option for the high-performance models called AMG Performance Media.
Oct
13th

CHINA: Honda to introduce CR-Z and Fit hybrids in 2012

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A senior Honda executive said the company "will launch the hybrid versions of its popular CR-Z and Fit [Jazz] subcompact in China next year."
Oct
13th

THAI FLOODS: Ford to re-start passenger vehicle production in Rayong

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Ford is restarting output of passenger vehicles at its Thailand plant in Rayong province following a two day shutdown.
Oct
13th

Skoda raises nine-month sales 16.8 percent on emerging-market growth

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Growth in emerging markets like China, India and Russia, helped Skoda raise its nine-month sales by 16.8 percent to 664,800 vehicles. The automaker expects record deliveries above 800,000 this year and is targeting sales of 1.5 million units by 2018.
Oct
13th

New Nissan hybrid and CVT headed to North America

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Oct
13th

New Nissan hybrid, CVT headed to North America

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Oct
13th

MEXICO: Mazda, Sumitomo start car plant construction

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Mazda Motor and Sumitomo held a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of a jointly owned new vehicle production facility named Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico (MMMdM) in the city of Salamanca, in the state of Guanajuato.
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