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May
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Ford names Fields to replace Mulally as CEO on July 1

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Ford today named Mark Fields to replace Alan Mulally as CEO on July 1.
May
1st

Ford names Fields to replace Mulally as CEO on July 1

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Ford has named Mark Fields to replace Alan Mulally as CEO on July 1. Fields, 53, emerged as Mulally's likely successor when he was promoted to COO in December 2012.
May
1st

US: Gentherm more than doubles first quarter net profit

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Heated seat and steering wheel supplier Gentherm announced record financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March, 2014.
May
1st

Nissan, Chrysler, GM volumes rise

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Nissan Motor, Chrysler Group and GM posted higher April sales as the industry's spring thaw continued while deliveries declined 1 percent at Ford Motor.
May
1st

Sales rise 8% as spring thaw gains momentum

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U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 8 percent to nearly 1.4 million in April, with strong retail sales and pent-up demand adding momentum to the industry's spring thaw. Among major automakers, Nissan Motor, Chrysler Group and Toyota Motor Corp.
May
1st

AUSTRALIA: Holden to rebadge Opel’s Astra, Insignia and Cascada

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Having last year axed Opel and its separate dealer network in Australia after less than a year, General Motors' local unit has confirmed earlier reports it will (again) rebadge some European-made Opel models for sale branded Holden, starting in the first half of 2015. The new models will also be sold in New Zealand.
May
1st

NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA: Ateco expands Foton NZ, eyes LDV for Australia

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Sydney-based Ateco Automotive now distributes all Foton Motor Company commercial vehicles sold in New Zealand and reportedly is about to take over the LDV van rights for Australia.
May
1st

New Nissan X-Trail on sale now from £22,995

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News 1 May, 2014

Price, specification and release date details for all-new Nissan X-Trail SUV are revealed

May
1st

Japan’s worst car sales in 16 months usher in tax hangover

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Vehicle sales last month in Japan fell to the lowest since December 2012 after Japan raised its consumption tax for the first time 17 years, according to industry figures released today.
May
1st

Sweden’s Investor will tender Scania stake to VW

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Swedish holding company Investor AB will tender its stake in Scania to VW Group, which aims to take full control of the truckmaker.
May
1st

INDIA: Maruti Suzuki sales fall 11.4% in April

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Indian car market leader Maruti Suzuki sold 86,196 units in April 2014, including 7,077 exports.
May
1st

Ayrton Senna anniversary: a life in pictures

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Pictures See all 9 pictures1989 - the year following Ayrton Senna's first world championship with the dominant McLaren MP4/4Ayrton Senna drives the Toleman-Hart to second in a rain-soaked 1984 Monaco Grand PrixThe 1987 Formula 1 season was Senna's (far left) final year with the Lotus team 1 May, 2014
May
1st

COMMENT: Reading between the lines to find The Next Big Thing

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Précis was my favourite part of English lessons which is probably why I put my hand up when the quarterly and annual results come in to the just-auto editoral office. Trying to work out what's important other than the obvious sales/margin/profit/ figures can be a rewarding challenge - if somewhat frustrating because of the language used.
May
1st

Nissan Juke 2014 price, specs and release date announced

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News 1 May, 2014

Prices and specs for the 2014 Nissan Juke, with the facelifted compact crossover starting from £13,420. On sale in June

May
1st

BELGIUM: CLEPA CEO Jean-Marc Gales steps down

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European Automotive supplier organisation, CLEPA CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, has stepped down from his post, with no indication yet of who will replace him long-term.
May
1st

RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Infrared reflective glazing

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Given the trend for larger sunroofs, glass makers are working on ways in which to meet heat absorption as well as privacy requirements. Matthew Beecham takes another look at some infrared reflective (IRR) trends in the automotive market.
May
1st

2014 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4-Door review notes: The best small car on the market

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DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: After driving the 2014 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 5-Door, I called it and#8220;perhaps the best affordable small car on the market today.
May
1st

One Lap of the Web: Remembering Ayrton Senna: Car news and videos from all corners of the Internet

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-- Hard to believe it's been 20 years since the passing of Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, but
May
1st

Special-edition Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 launched

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News 1 May, 2014

The new, limited edition Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 is now on sale in the UK, and is yours for £12,000

May
1st

Special-edition Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 launched – pictures

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Pictures See all 6 picturesFiat-Punto-Jet-Black-2-front-quarterFiat-Punto-Jet-Black-2-rear-quarterFiat-Punto-Jet-Black-2-profile 1 May, 2014
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