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The West European car market was up 3.8% in October according to data released by LMC Automotive. Another positive result will be welcomed in the industry as a further sign of gradual market recovery taking hold in Europe. It also led LMC to raise its forecast for the West European car market in 2014.

Goodyear's attempts to hold a Workers Council meeting this morning (7 November) to discuss the situation at its troubled Amiens Nord factory in France, are being thwarted by union action.

Porsche sales in October rose 14.6% to 13,393 vehicles.

A secret report prepared for a state government has said the Australian car manufacturing industry is doomed.

Continental says net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent increased by 8.5% in the first nine months of this year to nearly EUR1.6bn (US$2.2bn).

PSA said its industrial cooperation with Mitsubishi will be unaffected by the Japanese automaker's new tie-up with French rival Renault.

Mitsubishi Motors plans to raise JPY210bn in a new share offering as it targets a 30% rise in global sales in the next three years.

New vehicle sales in South Korea in October were flat at 136,181 units, compared with 136,125 units a year earlier, according to local industry sources.

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If you've had your 1964 Mustang under your name and in your possession since it was new (i.e. all 49 years) then let Kathy Miller know.

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Volvo Cars is rolling out a broad strategy aimed at reviving the brand in the United States after a decade of shrinking demand while nearly doubling sales globally.

Continental raised its earnings forecast for 2013 as growth in China and North America offset the effects of the euro's currency-market gains.

Germany's final report on risks posed by a new car refrigerant has been forwarded to the European Commission, clearing the way for a decision on whether Berlin had sufficient cause to allow Daimler to ban it and flout EU law.

Citroen wants its new C-line to match the success of its DS upscale subbrand. CEO Frederic Banzet told Automotive News Europe how the automaker aims to position its affordable, practical model line.

Dennis Williams, expected to become the next leader of the UAW, is apt to carry on the less confrontational policies of current president Bob King, union and industry officials said.

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Dennis Williams, expected to become the next leader of the UAW, is apt to carry on the less confrontational policies of current president Bob King, union and industry officials said.

BMW says its latest X5 SUV is quieter and more comfortable than previous generations. The automaker hopes to boost sales of the model in Europe by offering a four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time.

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Rio Haryanto topped the second day of post season testing at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Indonesian who switched to EQ8 Caterham Racing set a laptime of 1:49.203.

As FIA Formula 3 European Champion Raffaele Marciello, who was quickest on Tuesday session, also set the pace on the Wednesday morning session ahead of Julian Leal and Jolyon Palmer, Haryanto was able to set the fastest time of the day during the evening session, as Palmer and Marciello were 2nd and 3rd quickest.

Ryo Haryanto, EQ8 Caterham Racing. (Photo: GP2 Series)

Today's final day will see some more changes in the entry list starting with Vandoorne moving to DAMS whilst Conor Daly will test at ART alongside Nikolay Martsenko. Nathanaël Berthon will join Arden with Pic whilst Marciello and Mitch Evans will join Racing Engineering for the day. Carlin will welcome Andre Negrao and Addax will test with Facu Regalia. Johnny Cecotto will switch to Rapax. Trident will have a new line up made of Giovanni Venturini and Gianmarco Raimondo. Leal will move to Hilmer. Finally, Lazarus will test Dani Clos and Binder.