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US: Toyota plant rolls out second automatic line

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The Toyota powertrain plant in Buffalo, West Virginia has made its first six-speed high torque automatic transmission on its new second line.
Nov
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US: Ford sells 7m Explorers

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Ford has sold its seven-millionth Explorer in the US, sealing the vehicle's position as America's favourite SUV.
Nov
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GERMANY: Porsche Zuffenhausen engine plant proceeds

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Porsche will have completed the structural work and erection of steel girders for the new engine plant at its Zuffenhausen site by the end of the year.
Nov
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SOUTH KOREA: Hankook Tire to supply tyres for Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks

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According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea tyre manufacturer Hankook Tire will supply two tyres for Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks under a new original equipment tyre (OET) deal.
Nov
14th

MINI UK factory: how we make the MINI

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Features 19 Nov, 2014

We visit the MINI factory to see how young apprentices are learning the ropes from established hands to secure brand's future

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14th

GERMANY: Porsche faces fines, profits forfeiture over failed Volkswagen takeover

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Porsche may have to pay a fine and a possible profit forfeiture over its 2008 failed takeover attempt of Volkswagen, according to the Financial Times.
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THAILAND: Mercedes continues to grow despite slump

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Mercedes-Benz Leasing (Thailand) said its vehicle lending portfolio is expected to expand by over 10% in 2015, with economic recovery expected to help increase demand for Mercedes vehicles.
Nov
14th

POLAND: VW lays new Crafter factory foundation stone

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has laid the foundation stone for a new plant in Wrzesnia, near Poznan, Poland.
Nov
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Volkswagen Group sales rise 3% in October on Europe, China gains

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Volkswagen said group sales increased 3 percent in October as strong gains in western Europe and China helped offset declining demand in the U.S. and South America. Ten-month deliveries rose 5 percent to 8.24 million.
Nov
14th

US: Senate committee to grill Takata, NHTSA and Honda

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Now supplier Takata is the subject of a US criminal investigation over defective car air bags that have been linked to five deaths, its executives and those from major customer Honda Motor are expected to face congressional hearings in the coming week, a media report said.
Nov
14th

Audi A1 facelift revealed

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News 14 Nov, 2014

New three-cylinder engines debut as well as a subtle facelift, the latest tech and chassis tweaks

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14th

Ford taps independent software developers

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Ford is betting on open systems and the innovative capabilities of external software developers in its vehicle connectivity strategy, Barbara Samardzich, Ford of Europe's chief operating officer, said.
Nov
14th

Ford taps independent software developers

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Ford is betting on open systems and the innovative capabilities of external software developers in its vehicle connectivity strategy, said Barbara Samardzich, Ford of Europe's COO.
Nov
14th

Ford’s European sales up 8% on UK, Italy

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Ford increased European car sales by 8 percent in October, its fifth straight monthly gain, as it benefited from double-digit growth in the UK and Italy. Overall 10-month sales also rose 8 percent.
Nov
14th

Former GM engineer at center of recall crisis says ‘I did my job the best I could’

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The General Motors engineer often identified as responsible for a faulty ignition switch that has been linked to 32 deaths said "I did my job the best I could" in his first public comments since GM recalled 2.
Nov
14th

PSA moves Xavier Peugeot to Citroen, names new Peugeot product chief

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen named Xavier Peugeot as product planning chief of Citroen. He moves to the role from head of product planning for the Peugeot brand and is tasked with helping Citroen to achieve a coherent product range.
Nov
14th

Man U players leave free ‘Vettes, Camaros parked

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Chevrolet's blockbuster $559 million sponsorship agreement in 2012 with Manchester United gave the team star's access to a fleet of 15 free Corvettes and Camaros. The cars are seldom being driven.
Nov
14th

Former GM engineer at center of recall crisis says ‘I did my job the best I could’

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The GM engineer often identified as responsible for a faulty ignition switch that has been linked to 32 deaths said "I did my job the best I could" in his first public comments since GM recalled 2.6 million cars to address the defect early this year.
Nov
14th

Zetsche sees significant AMG-MV Agusta synergies

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Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche sees big cross-marketing opportunities for the Mercedes-AMG performance unit and motorcycle maker MV Agusta because customers of both brands have a lot in common.
Nov
14th

Mercedes, Mini tops in U.S. sales satisfaction study

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When it comes to satisfaction with the new-car buying process, U.S. consumers rank European brands the best in the industry. Mercedes ranked highest among luxury brands in the J.D. Power study. Mini ranked highest among mass-market brands.
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