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Apr
19th

UK: Car manufacturing posts strong first quarter

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Car manufacturing in the UK rose 0.3% in March, and was up 12.3% over the first quarter.
Apr
19th

US: Dana to close Michigan plant by end of 2013

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Dana Holdings plans to close its 150-worker plant in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and shift production to two other factories.
Apr
19th

THAILAND: Mitsubishi ramps up Mirage production

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Mitsubishi Motors has started full production of the new Mirage "global compact car" at its Laem Chabang plant in Thailand.
Apr
19th

GERMANY: GM refutes union criticism of PSA alliance communication

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GM Europe has returned fire against swingeing union criticism levelled at its parent company's information concerning the proposed alliance with PSA Peugeot Citroen.
Apr
19th

Lamborghini 4×4 teaser

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New 600bhp Lamborghini SUV to be revealed at Beijing Motor Show


Apr
19th

BMW M3 Frozen Silver Edition – BMW M3 Frozen Silver Edition

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Special edition M3 coupe celebrates 40 years of BMW's M Division


Apr
19th

BELGIUM: Unions slam "abysmal" PSA GM alliance communication

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European trade unions have slammed as "abysmal," information coming from PSA Peugeot Citroen and General Motors as they continue with plans to develop their alliance.
Apr
19th

GERMANY: Abu Dhabi to exit Daimler stake

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Abu Dhabi is to exit its investment in Daimler, according to a German magazine.
Apr
19th

Chevrolet Corvette C7 mule caught testing: Video

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Chevrolet's C7 Corvette was caught testing out on the open streets, and Autoweek has the video.
Apr
19th

JAPAN: Partsmakers expand with Nissan in Mexico

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Japanese parts manufacturers are sharply increasing investment in Mexico, keeping pace with expansion there by Nissan Motor and other carmakers.
Apr
19th

Steve McQueen motorcycle to be featured at Greystone Mansion concours

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The Greystone Mansion Concours dand#8217;Elegance on May 6 will showcase more than 150 classic and vintage automobiles and motorcycles, and a 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross will be among the highlights.
Apr
19th

MEXICO: New Audi plant to cost $2bn

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Volkswagen is expected to spend about $2bn on a new Audi plant to be built in a yet-to-be-disclosed location in Mexico, two people familiar with the deal have said.
Apr
19th

First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus Electric

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First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus Electric
First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus Electric - Automobile Magazine
Ford joins the electric fray.

Ford chose an auspicious moment to dazzle the world with the engineering talent and savvy product planning behind the 2012 Focus Electric. Bad news about electric cars had been cascading in the days before the car's press launch in Southern California. Production of the Chevrolet Volt remained suspended, the recall of one leading battery maker's products threatened that company's very existence, and an exploding lithium-ion battery injured two workers at the GM Tech Center.


Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus Electric - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus Electric - Automobile Magazine


Apr
19th

CHINA: VW plans new plant in western China

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Volkswagen's joint venture in China plans to set up an assembly plant in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region this year to explore the markets of northwest China and Central Asia, local commerce officials have said.
Apr
19th

Autoweek lists: Let the debate begin: Check out these lists of top picks in the car world

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Often we here at Autoweek find ourselves debating about what is best: What's the best car? What's the coolest feature? Which company makes the hottest powertrain?
Apr
19th

Fiat 500L seven-seater – Fiat 500L seven-seater

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We've grabbed pictures of the forthcoming seven-seat Fiat 500L at Fiat's design studio in Turin


Apr
19th

Zattack 2012: The return of the Z cars to Nissan HQ in Nashville

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Apr
19th

INDIA: New Daimler truck plant ready for September SOP

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Daimler has opened a new truck factory in the south Indian auto hub of Chennai. The centrepiece of its INR44bn (US$850m) investment in India will build Bharat Benz models designed for the local market, competing with Tata Motors Ltd, as well as the specialist Mercedes Actros line.
Apr
19th

Mercedes previews a new sporty premium compact car

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Mercedes will preview its new CLA premium compact car by unveiling a concept called the Concept Style Coupe at the upcoming Beijing auto show.
Apr
19th

UK: BMW eyes another record year

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With the new two-seater roadster expanding the model range to six, and five new markets to be added during the course of 2012 - India, Nigeria, Armenia, Bolivia and Azerbaijan - BMW's Mini brand is confident of exceeding last year's sales record of 285,000.
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