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Nov
27th

US: Fisker hires ex-GM’s Ewanick

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Luxury electric car company Fisker Automotive has named General Motors' former chief marketing officer Joel Ewanick as its new chief commercial officer.
Nov
27th

INTERVIEW: Martyn Cray, plant director Vauxhall Ellesmere Port

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Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant is currently on tickover and operating at around 65% capacity. But that is about to change, as Martyn Cray, the plant's director, tells Tony Lewis.
Nov
27th

UK: More efficient cars choke UK gov tax revenues

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A tax trap is closing in on the UK government as the rising efficiency of today's new cars threatens to starve the Treasury of tax revenue, according to analysts at CAP Automotive.
Nov
27th

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe review notes: Max Mini performance packed into an oddball wrapper

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ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: These John Cooper Works Mini vehicles are very fun, but for almost $40k, all that fun comes at a price.
Nov
27th

GERMANY: Opel hails fleet sales growth for Ampera

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Opel says it has more than doubled its Ampera fleet customer base in the space of just six months, from around 700 in March to almost 2,000 in October across Europe - an increase of more than 180%.
Nov
27th

Former GM exec Joel Ewanick joins Fisker: Green luxury automaker nabs marketing veteran with GM, Nissan and Hyundai roots

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Fisker Automotive has hired ousted General Motors' global marketing boss
Nov
27th

JAPAN: Toyota’s new pre-collision system effective at high speeds

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Toyota Motor (TMC) has announced that it has developed a pre-collision system (PCS) with collision avoidance assist that is effective in helping mitigate high-speed collisions.
Nov
27th

HUNGARY: Hungarian government shows commitment to Suzuki

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As Europe's economy stutters and automakers eye restructuring moves, Suzuki has secured a 'strategic partnership' with Hungary's government to secure its low-cost manufacturing operations there.
Nov
27th

LA SHOW: 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV shown

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV has been shown today, ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show.
Nov
27th

MEXICO: Metlsa to buy ISE Automotive

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Metalsa says it intends to acquire the global assets of ISE Automotive, a portfolio company of private equity fund Nordwind Capital, subject to standard conditions of completion, including regulatory and other approvals.
Nov
27th

CHINA: Mazda sees recovery ahead for Japanese brands

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Mazda sees recovery in the first quarter of next l year in the Chinese market for Japanese brands hit hard by anti-Japan sentiment in China.
Nov
27th

Renault mulls car production in Venezuela

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Renault is mulling the possibility of building an assembly plant in Venezuela to increase its production capacity outside struggling Europe. The carmaker already has three plants in Latin America -- in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.
Nov
27th

US: Hurricane Sandy vehicle damage toll now 230,000 say insurers

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Insurance estimates in the US for the number of vehicles damaged by the recent Hurricane Sandy put the figure at 230,000, as claims processed have now been reviewed.
Nov
27th

VENEZUELA: Renault inks plant study with government

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Renault Venezuela and the country's Industry Ministry have inked a letter of intention to create a vehicle assembly plant, although the signature only confirmes a feasibility study for local car production.
Nov
27th

Fiat has no plans to sell 500 electric car in Europe

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Fiat will not sell its 500e electric car in Europe, Fiat global brand boss Olivier Francois said.
Nov
27th

German carmakers seek wider EU loophole on CO2 standard

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German automakers want to build more cars with CO2 emissions above a 2020 EU target in return for producing low emission electric and hybrid vehicles.
Nov
27th

So who is Blake Z. Rong, and other burning questions answered: Say hi to the newest member of the editorial staff!

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I know. I know. I'm just as confused as you are.
Nov
27th

Scott Pruett’s Pruett Lucky Lauren red garners top spot in Wine Spectator list

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We're not sure how burning rubber and navigating the pit lane translates into wine making, but the legendary Scott Pruett makes it work. Pruett Lucky Lauren Red Sierra Foothills 2010 just topped
Nov
27th

Mahindra hopes to secure Aston Martin deal this week

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India's Mahindra and Mahindra hopes to strike a deal to buy Aston Martin by the end of the week.
Nov
27th

Rolls-Royce expands global dealerships to target wealthy outside Europe

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Rolls-Royce aims to grow its global dealerships to 120 from 105 within five years in a bid to target millionaires in markets like Chile, Thailand and Vietnam, who are unfazed by Europe's debt crisis.
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