Spanish government assistance has saved this year's Barcelona auto show, which will take place as scheduled from May 9 to May 17. Show organizers say they have commitments from 53 brands, which represents an "all-time record participation."
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In response to criticism from the industry that UK government financial assistance for the automotive sector has been slow to roll out, the government has held a seminar to help companies apply for available assistance.
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It was announced today that Ricardo and AvtoVAZ will collaborate on the design and development of the new VAZ-21176 VVT gasoline engine.
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Ford has celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year
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It’s allez les bleus, as French firm revives legendary name for new hot hatch family.
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Design concept takes its inspiration from insects.
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Toyota's UK manufacturing unit has told just-auto that it is cutting pay and hours at its UK manufacturing facilities in order to drive cost down 'in view of the current market situation'.
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Mazda Motor Europe GmbH has announced that Jeffrey H. Guyton, 42, currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed President and CEO of the company with immediate effect.
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German premium carmaker Audi's Hungarian unit plans to stop production for three weeks in August to save jobs in the face of falling demand, daily newspaper Nepszabadsag said today.
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German premium carmaker Audi's Hungarian unit plans to stop production for three weeks in August to save jobs in the face of falling demand, daily newspaper Nepszabadsag said today.
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Automotive production in Turkey fell by 63 percent to 83,667 units in January-February compared with a year ago as the credit crisis hits domestic sales and exports, the Turkish Automotive Industry Association (OSD) said today.
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Mexican automobile production and exports both fell sharply in February as the U.S. recession continued to hammer the sector, although the sector showed some improvement from a dismal January. Auto exports dropped 44.
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Germany will only grant aid to companies such as Opel if it will secure their future and not evaporate without any effect, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in an interview published today.
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General Motors' deteriorating financial situation has caused the company to delay one of the most advanced engines that it has ever designed, a 4.5-liter diesel for light-duty trucks.
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(CALGARY) Toyota Canada Inc (TCI) today announced the Canadian debut of the
2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck with an all-new more powerful and more
fuel-efficient 4.6-litre V8 engine in the spotlight at the 2009 Calgary
Auto and Truck Show.
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The director of the Renault Formula 1 team Flavio Briatore said on Wednesday he is concerned that "at least three teams" look set to field illegal cars in the 2009 F1 World Championship.
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British driver Jenson Button and the newly born Brawn GP have caused a major shocker today Wednesday in day 3 of the pre-season testing at Barcelona, Spain.
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The economic cataclysm of late has cost thousands of Canadians their peace of mind, financial security and jobs. Bad news-- but all this market mayhem is causing enormous disappointments in the car and truck enthusiast community, too.
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Audi is the last member of the "Other Big Three" to jump on the premium compact SUV bandwagon. As one of the segment pioneers, BMW is already firmly established with the X3, while Mercedes-Benz is counterattacking since January with the new GLK-Class. Outside of the German hotbed, the competition includes the Land Rover LR2, Lexus RX, Acura RDX, Infiniti EX and upcoming Volvo XC60.
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British driver Jenson Button and the newly born Brawn GP have caused a major shocker today Wednesday in day 3 of the pre-season testing at Barcelona, Spain.
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