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May
21st

Penske back on the Indy 500 pole: Autoweek TV

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Also in this episode: We take a closer look at the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco,
May
21st

Ford salaried pensioners face choice: lump-sum payout or monthly checks

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About 90,000 white-collar Ford retirees and the financial advisers who help them are facing a major decision: Continue to receive a monthly check from the defined-benefit pension plan, or leave the plan by taking a lump sum that the automaker will...
May
21st

Project Car Hell, Classic Benzes Edition: Heckflosse Coupe or 230SL?

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Last week we indulged the Hell Garage Demons' obsession with
May
21st

Q&A with Ambixtra Sustainable Technologies

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South Africa's Ambixtra Sustainable Technologies believes that its so-called Variable Spark Ignition system can replace conventional spark plug technology. To find out how, Matthew Beecham talked with Deon Smit, CEO and James Mackenzie, vice president of development, Ambixtra Sustainable Technologies.
May
21st

INDIA: Premier buying Fiat diesels

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Premier, famous for the 1960s Fiat-based Indian Padmini taxi, has agreed a deal with Fiat to supply 1.3 litre multi-jet diesel engines for its compact Rio SUV.
May
21st

US: Swift Tier 1 response to Nylon 12 crisis praised by AIAG

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Rapid response by US Tier 1 automotive suppliers and OEMs to the crisis in resin production has been hailed by a major vehicle association, with the car sector's action appearing to be contrast to other industry users of the critical component.
May
21st

INDIA: Sundaram Clayton now casting closer to Hyundai

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Sundaram Clayton has begun production at its new plant in the auto hub of Oragadam, 45km from Chennai.
May
21st

Volvo 13-liter liquefied-natural-gas engine announced for North America

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It comes as no surprise that, with rising fuel costs, companies are continuing their efforts to
May
21st

RUSSIA: Avtokomponent to spend RUB900m on AvtoVAZ parts plant

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Russian component manufacturer Avtokomponent expects to allocate RUB900m to build facilities producing components for AvtoVAZ vehicles in Tolyatti by 2013, the company told RIA Novosti.
May
21st

Russians show great interest in Corvette legend Zora Arkus-Duntov

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It wasn't until recently that Russians understood that
May
21st

Vauxhall says no to Chevrolet SS

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New Chevrolet sports sedan will not be joining Vauxhall's UK range


May
21st

RUSSIA: Sollers CFO increases stake

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Nikolai Sobolev , the CFO of Russian automaker Sollers, has increased his stake in the company to 0.29% from 0.14%, according to a statement from Sollers.
May
21st

Abarth 695 Maserati Edition – Abarth 695 Maserati Edition

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Special edition Maserati-inspired Abarth 500 announced for European showrooms
May
21st

Abarth 695 Maserati Edition

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Special edition Maserati-inspired Abarth 500 announced for European showrooms


May
21st

TURKEY: Hyundai to double production capacity on growing demand

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Hyundai Motor has announced it will increase its annual production capacity at its Turkey plant, Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS), to 200,000 units from the current 100,000 units.
May
21st

GERMANY: Audi reportedly eyes management reshuffle

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Volkswagen's Audi division is considering a management reshuffle as it eyes expansion in China, Latin America and the United States, the unit's head told a German magazine.
May
21st

SOUTH KOREA: High yen prompts non-Japan Toyota imports

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Toyota will import over 90% of the cars it sells in Korea from regions other than Japan because it wants to take advantages of Korea's free trade agreements.
May
21st

UK: Government tries to lure key suppliers

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The British government is talking to a number of key suppliers about opening new UK plants to boost the local content of cars produced in the country.
May
21st

GERMANY: North-Rhein Westphalia PM offers Detroit talks to save Bochum

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North-Rhein Westphalia's Prime Minister, Hannelore Kraft, says she will fly to Detroit for urgent talks with General Motors if such a visit can persuade the US automaker to retain its plants at Bochum.
May
21st

INDIA: Fiat to boost market share now Tata deal over

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Fiat has set a target of 80-100 independent dealers spread across 35 Indian cities in the next 12-18 months as it looks to double its market share in the next two to three years, having ended a showroom-sharing deal with Tata Motors.
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