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Oct
17th

US: Self-drivers by decade end says GM

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Vehicles that partially drive themselves will be available by the middle of the decade with more sophisticated self-driving systems by the end of the decade, General Motors' R&D chief Alan Taub said.
Oct
17th

THAILAND: Government launches first-time buyer incentives

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The Thai government launched a new vehicle market stimulus programme at the end of last week targeting first-time buyers of cars costing up to THB1m.
Oct
17th

MALAYSIA: Sales up 2.2% in September

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New vehicle sales in Malaysia rose 2.2% to 44,407 units in September, compared with 43,433 units sold a year earlier, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
Oct
17th

BMW, VW said to consider raising SGL stakes in tussle for control of carbon fiber producer

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BMW and Volkswagen are both considering buying shares in carbon fiber producer SGL Carbon as the two wrestle for control of the company, a German magazine reported, citing top officials at both carmakers.
Oct
17th

Elon Musk’s gamble

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors Inc., the man who also founded online payment service PayPal, is clearly enjoying himself.
Oct
17th

Kia benchmarks Volkswagen in bid to be a ‘people’s brand’

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Kia is benchmarking Volkswagen as it aims to become the world's best-loved car brand, said the company's vice president Hyoung-Keun (Hank) Lee. Kia wants to be a "people's brand" like Volkswagen, Lee said.
Oct
17th

Super-rich buyers invest in Rolls-Royce cars to beat possible global recession

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Wealthy buyers are investing in Rolls-Royce luxury cars despite fears of a global recession, the brand's CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes said.
Oct
17th

Former Ford, Chrysler exec Bidwell dies at 84

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Ben Bidwell, a Ford executive who later joined Lee Iacocca to guide Chrysler's revival in the 1980s, died Friday. He was 84.
Oct
17th

Buyers’ loyalties loosen

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Owners of Japanese-brand vehicles buy Japanese-brand vehicles. Owners of domestic-brand vehicles buy domestics. So says auto industry wisdom. But lately, that wisdom isn't such a sure bet.
Oct
17th

Even as Japanese recover, Akerson sees flat 2012

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General Motors CEO Dan Akerson foresees flat industrywide U.S. auto sales in 2012, but says GM can continue to prosper because of a low breakeven point, sustained in part by the new contract with the UAW.
Oct
17th

Subaru’s boss lays groundwork for big post-quake recovery

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Japan's March 11 earthquake threw Subaru off its U.S. sales pace that has beaten the market for the past three years. Sales were up 1 percent through September despite prolonged factory shutdowns and parts bottlenecks.
Oct
17th

Marchionne to target Alfa at U.S. market ahead of Europe

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Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says he will appoint an Alfa Romeo boss for North America by year end. He says it will be easier to re-establish Alfa's credibility in the United States than in Europe.
Oct
17th

Kia’s U.S. keys: Polish brand image and improve quality

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Kia plans to sell 500,000 vehicles in the United States next year, setting a sales benchmark for the company here. The Korean automaker also will expand its U.S.
Oct
17th

M-B hints at electric S class

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Here's a riddle for luxury automakers: How will big, high-powered cars fit into a world that's greener, more congested and more tightly regulated than today? Mercedes-Benz rolled out one possible answer at the Frankfurt motor show last month with...
Oct
17th

Rolls-Royce CEO: Superluxury segment is proving robust

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Since taking over Rolls-Royce in March of 2010, CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes has tried to focus the brand around innovation and growth.
Oct
17th

Tell us why your store is a great place to work

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Is your dealership a great place to work? Automotive News wants to hear from you.
Oct
17th

VW Group chief: Path to No. 1 is filled with challenges

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Volkswagen Group is firing on all cylinders. Already Europe's biggest automaker, the group expects global unit sales of about 8 million this year, bringing the company closer to its goal of surpassing General Motors and Toyota Motor Corp.
Oct
17th

F2000: Rémy Audette (finally) crowned

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Rémy Audette only needed to take the start of one of the two F2000 races presented at Watkins Glen, October 15th and 16th to earn the championship. Not even the mechanical problems he suffered could stop him.
Oct
17th

Le Mans 24 Hours: The 908 HYbrid4 takes to the track

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Following its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Peugeot 908 HYbrid 4 underwent its first track test at Estoril on October 11.
Oct
17th

Honda Civic gets a makeover for 2013

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Honda introduced the 2012 Civic just a few short months ago, and already we're learning that the automaker is gearing up for some major changes.
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