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Apr
17th

Honda to recycle rare-earth metals in used parts

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Honda said it would start the world's first mass-production process to extract rare earth metals from used car parts and recycle the expensive materials.
Apr
17th

2012 BMW X3 xDrive 28i: Review notes: Certainly improved, but we still don’t like run-flat tires

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was a decided nonfan of the last generation X3--I thought it was far too unrefined to be a
Apr
17th

CHINA: Dongfeng Motor, Renault ink JV MOU

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More on expansion of Renault-Nissan alliance capacity in China: Renault has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dongfeng Motor Group on setting up a joint venture, an insider familiar with the issue was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Apr
17th

Auto executives meet to discuss resin shortage

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Auto executives were meeting to find alternative sources of resin used to make brake- and fuel-system components.
Apr
17th

JAPAN: Honda claims world first for rare earths recycling initiative

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Honda is claiming a world first for its partnership with Japan Metals & Chemicals Company, under which rare earth metals are to be extracted from various used parts in Honda products.
Apr
17th

INDIA: Hyundai close to diesel decision

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Hyundai is close to finalising plans for a diesel engine plant in India where demand for the motors in small and compact cars is growing.
Apr
17th

CHINA: Suzuki breaks ground at Chongqing

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Suzuki has broken ground at its new passenger vehicle plant in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing.
Apr
17th

SERBIA: Revamped Fiat plant opens its doors

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Fiat has opened its revamped EUR1bn (US$1.3bn) plant in Serbia which will produce the 500L.
Apr
17th

CHINA: Nissan plans fourth factory

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Nissan is planning a new JPY30-40bn (US$370-493m) car plant in Dalian, China, its fourth in the country, according to company sources.
Apr
17th

AUSTRALIA: Toyota eyes more share with new Aurion

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Toyota has strongly defended the value of the large car market to the Australian automotive industry and has indicated its determination to increase its share.
Apr
17th

Audi said to be set to buy Ducati for $1.1 billion

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Audi has reached an agreement with Ducati's owner to buy the motorcycle maker for about 860 million euros ($1.1 billion), a person familiar with the matter said. VW's supervisory board is set to approve the deal on Wednesday, the source added.
Apr
17th

Audi said to be set to buy Ducati for $1.1 billion

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Audi has reached an agreement with Ducati's owner to buy the motorcycle maker for about 860 million euros ($1.1 billion), a person familiar with the matter said. VW's supervisory board is set to approve the deal on Wednesday, the source added.
Apr
17th

FRANCE: CGT ratchets up Aulnay pressure as country goes to polls

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Unions concerned about the possible closure of PSA Peugeot Citroen's Aulnay plant have raised the possibility the automaker could wield the axe imminently - a proposition from which the manufacturer is keen to distance itself.
Apr
17th

BELGIUM: EU car market down 7% in March

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Figures released by ACEA show that the EU car market was down for the sixth consecutive month in March, with a decline of 7% compared to March last year.
Apr
17th

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake

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The new Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is spotted testing with virtually no disguise


Apr
17th

Audi RS6 Avant spy shots – Audi RS6 Avant spy shots

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Spy pictures of new RS6 Avant emerge, which packs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with more than 500bhp
Apr
17th

Audi RS6 Avant spy shots

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Spy pictures of new RS6 Avant emerge, which packs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with 550bhp
Apr
17th

GERMANY: Mercedes entering compact van segment

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One little game than can be played with new van announcements, given the number of joint ventures here in Europe, is where is it from? Any guesses on the provenance of the new third string to the Mercedes-Benz van bow - the Citan?
Apr
17th

April 2012 management briefing: OEM financial summaries (VW, BMW, Daimler)

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In this month's management briefing, Rob Golding runs his financial rule over the financial position of the automotive industry's major OEMs. In this instalment: Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler.
Apr
17th

Europe car sales fall to 14-year low in March

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European new-car sales dropped to a fourteen-year low last month, led by Fiat, PSA and Renault, as economic growth stalled in the region amid ongoing economic problems and subdued consumer confidence.
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