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May
7th

Geely on shortlist of Volvo bidders, say sources

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China's Geely Automobile Holdings is among fewer than five bidders remaining for Ford Motor's Volvo brand, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

Volvo buyer may be announced by midyear

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A new owner of Volvo could be announced by the end of June as owner Ford Motor runs due diligence on the remaining bidders, two sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

Volvo’s new owner may be announced by midyear

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A new owner of Volvo could be announced by the end of June as owner Ford Motor runs due diligence on the remaining bidders, two sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

Less than five bidders remain for Volvo, say sources

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A new owner of Volvo could be announced by the end of June as owner Ford Motor runs due diligence on the remaining bidders, two sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

China’s Geely among remaining bidders for Volvo, say sources

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China's Geely Automobile Holdings is among fewer than five bidders remaining for Ford Motor's Volvo brand, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

Q&A with Ford’s director of product programmes for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa (APA)

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In his role as Ford's Director of product programs for Asia Pacific and Africa (APA), Ian Constance is responsible for all aspects of Ford vehicle product development, from strategy and planning through design and engineering to launch in the region's markets. Based in Bangkok, Constance works closely with Ford's regional product development centres, as well as partner operations within Ford's global organisation. On behalf of Lotus Engineering's e-magazine, proActive, just-auto's editor Dave Leggett recently caught up with him. Full story...
May
7th

Q&A with Ford’s Director of product programs for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa (APA)

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In his role as Ford's Director of product programs for Asia Pacific and Africa (APA), Ian Constance is responsible for all aspects of Ford vehicle product development, from strategy and planning through design and engineering to launch in the region's markets. Based in Bangkok, Constance works closely with Ford's regional product development centres, as well as partner operations within Ford's global organisation. On behalf of Lotus Engineering's e-magazine, proActive, just-auto's editor Dave Leggett recently caught up with him. Full story...
May
7th

US: GM books $6bn Q1 loss

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General Motors has reported a first quarter net loss of $6.0bn - its seventh quarterly loss in a row - saying the results "reflect continuation of the global economic downturn and lower industry-wide sales volume". Full story...
May
7th

GM posts $6 billion loss, burns $10 billion in cash as sales fall

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General Motors posted a $6 billion net loss and burned through $10.2 billion in the first quarter as it relied on a federal bailout to ride out a decline in global sales that overwhelmed cost-cutting efforts. Full story...
May
7th

GM posts $6 billion loss on shrinking sales, fear of bankruptcy

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General Motors, facing a June 1 U.S. restructuring deadline to avoid bankruptcy, posted its seventh straight quarterly loss in the first quarter as its global auto sales fell 28 percent. The company said it burned through $10. Full story...
May
7th

Magna proposal better than Fiat’s, says Opel board member

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Magna International has so far presented a more concrete proposal on General Motors unit Opel to the German carmaker than Fiat, Opel Supervisory Board member Armin Schild told Reuters. Full story...
May
7th

Citroen boss calls for scrapping bonus in Spain

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Spain has not done enough to spark demand in its depressed auto sector and should immediately offer consumers direct financial assistance, Citroen Managing Director Jean-Marc Gales said Thursday. Full story...
May
7th

Spain must do more to revive new-car sales, Citroen boss says

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Spain has not done enough to spark demand in its depressed auto sector and should immediately offer consumers direct financial assistance, Citroen Managing Director Jean-Marc Gales said Thursday. Full story...
May
7th

CANADA: Magna posts Q1 losses, suspends dividend

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Canadian parts maker and contract vehicle assembler Magna International has posted an operating loss of US$250m for the first quarter of 2009, down from a $286m profit a year ago, and suspended its quarterly dividend payment. Full story...
May
7th

GERMANY: Porsche and VW to merge

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The management boards of Volkswagen AG and Porsche Automobil Holding SE have agreed to create an "integrated car manufacturing group". Full story...
May
7th

Reanult Kangoo Be Bop

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New electric MPV lights the way for Renault's clean, green future.


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May
7th

FEATURE: Auto industry faces age of austerity (2)

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In the second instalment of our exclusive report from JD Power's Automotive Forecasting conference held in London last week, Dave Leggett hears JD Power's latest assessment of prospects for vehicle sales and production in North America. Full story...
May
7th

UK: Government denies JLR talks in trouble

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The British government has said negotiations with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on guaranteeing financing are continuing despite reports that the talks were in trouble. Full story...
May
7th

April car sales down 24% in U.K.

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New-car registrations in Britain fell 24 percent in April to 133,475 units, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday, but it expressed optimism that a brighter future awaits. Full story...
May
7th

U.K. car sales fall 24% in April

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New-car registrations in Britain fell 24 percent in April to 133,475 units, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday, but it expressed optimism that a brighter future awaits. Full story...
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