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Jan
29th

US: Ford 2014 operating profit plunges $2.3bn

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Ford's operating and net income for 2014 plunged by US$3.2bn and $4bn respectively year on year after losses in Latin America and the non-repeat of a tax refund.
Jan
29th

ITALY: FCA sees black ink ahead

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expects to turn profits in all regions this year but needs to make more in North America to fund Alfa Romeo and Maserati brand overhauls.
Jan
29th

CHINA: Infiniti to increase local production

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Nissan Motor's Infiniti plans to increase local production in China, following the Chinese government's innovation and economic transition driven policies.
Jan
29th

Ford’s 2014 profit fell 56 percent amid new-product blitz

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Ford posted a drop in fourth-quarter profit and said earnings fell 56 percent in 2014 as it introduced 24 vehicles worldwide while US market share declined. CFO Bob Shanks predicted "a lot of strong growth numbers from Ford in 2015."
Jan
29th

CHINA: Shanghai Volkswagen launches investigation into Sumitomo tyres – reports

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Chinese media reports say that Shanghai Volkswagen has reportedly launched an investigation into tyres produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries' China plants after claims that sub-standard tyres may have been fitted to the China-made Passat.
Jan
29th

VW Golf GTD Estate heading to Geneva

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VW Golf GTD Estate
News 29 Jan, 2015

Volkswagen reveals a hot diesel version of the Golf Estate, to rival latest Ford Focus ST Estate

Jan
29th

BRAZIL: Gloomy (non) growth forecasts abound

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According to JATO Dymanics, Brazil remained the world's fourth largest auto market in 2014, staying ahead of Germany by a mere 67,000 units.
Jan
29th

Bollore eyes Los Angeles in car-sharing expansion

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Vincent Bollore is targeting Los Angeles and Singapore as the next markets for his electric-car sharing service after its debuts later this year in London and Indianapolis.
Jan
29th

US: Ford recalls 220,000 vehicles

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Ford is recalling around 220,000 vehicles in the US with most coming back because a door could fly open in a crash due to a handle issue.
Jan
29th

Daimler, Schaeffler hit by German strikes

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Daimler and parts supplier Schaeffler were among the companies affected when thousands of engineering workers on the night shift across Germany walked out over a wage dispute early on Thursday.
Jan
29th

UK: “Bumps and dents” for some driveable Hoegh Osaka cars

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BMW says it is waiting for the full report of its inspectors before deciding what to do with its 65 Minis and one Rolls-Royce Wraith currently on board the Hoegh Osaka docked in Southampton Port.
Jan
28th

GM denies request by U.S. senators to extend ignition-switch claims deadline

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General Motors today denied a request from two US senators to extend the Saturday deadline for victims of the company's defective ignition switch to apply for compensation.
Jan
28th

Bentley names industry veteran Winkler to head Americas unit

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Bentley said it appointed Michael Winkler as president and CEO of Bentley Motors in the Americas, replacing Christophe Georges, who will become director of product and marketing for Bentley's global organization.
Jan
28th

Over-the-air auto software updates opens market to acquisitions

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Over-the-air software updates -- a no-fuss, no-muss infotainment feature popularized by Tesla Motors -- is rapidly spreading to the entire auto industry, fueling high-price acquisitions in the segment.
Jan
28th

VEHICLE ANALYSIS: 2015MY Range Rover Sport SDV8

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The 2015 model year Range Rover Sport is now on sale, and there are two main mechanical changes: an extra 40Nm of torque for the 4.4-litre diesel V8 and a new evolution of ZF's 8HP70 eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Jan
28th

Auto bosses say billions in savings at stake if EU-U.S. trade deal fails

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The CEOs of Germany's top auto companies said Wednesday that they could save roughly 5 billion euros in annual costs if the European and U.S. governments can agree on a landmark free trade deal.
Jan
28th

US: Nissan and NHTSA announce 768,000-unit recall

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Water leaks and insecure hood (bonnet) latches have led to a 768,000 Nissan Motor recall primarily in the US.
Jan
28th

ITALY: FCA operating profit meets guidance

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported 2014 operating profit of EUR3.65bn (US$4.14bn), in line with its own estimates.
Jan
28th

Gentex Q4 sales gains lag forecasts; stock drops

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Gentex, a mirror, camera and electronic component supplier, said its fourth quarter net income rose a disappointing 2 percent while overall revenue jumped 7 percent from a year earlier. Gentex shares fell 6 percent.
Jan
28th

Nissan teases Super Bowl ad; full reveal will wait until big game

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Nissan is using a dreary Harry Chapin song as the backdrop for its Super Bowl ad, but the overall message won't be seen until the game on Sunday. The automaker unveiled a 10-second teaser today featuring Chapin's song 'Cat's in the Cradle.
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