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Oct
24th

Delphi Q3 profit rises on higher demand in Asia, North America

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Delphi Automotive today reported a 12.5 percent rise in quarterly profit as demand for its auto parts rose in Asia and North America.
Oct
24th

BRAZIL: Honda imports Civic Si coupe from Canada

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Making use of its new 9,600 units a year quota limit for additional IPI excise tax exemption, Honda is, for the first time, importing the Civic Si 2-door coupe version - from Canada.
Oct
24th

Ford’s Q3 pretax profit falls 54%; Europe loss widens

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Ford's third-quarter pretax operating profit fell 54 percent, hurt by lower sales volume and higher warranty costs. Ford was profitable in North America and Asia Pacific, but lost money in Europe, South America and Middle East and Africa.
Oct
24th

Ford’s Fields takes his lumps in Q3, looks to next year

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Ford CEO Mark Fields today delivered the first report card on his performance since taking over for Alan Mulally. He gave every sign that he'll have more to show off next year.
Oct
24th

Ford’s Q3 pretax operating profit falls 54% to $1.18 billion

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Ford's third-quarter pretax operating profit tumbled 54 percent from a year earlier to $1.18 billion, hurt by lower sales volume and higher warranty costs. Net income was $835 million, down 34 percent, Ford said in a statement today.
Oct
24th

CHINA: Novelis expands aluminium output

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US aluminium company Novelis is ramping up production at its new automotive aluminium sheet plant in Changzhou, in China's Jiangsu province, to meet growing demand from the country's automakers.
Oct
24th

JAPAN: Nissan recalls 260,000 cars globally over Takata airbags

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In the latest development in the Takata airbag saga, Nissan Motor said it is recalling 260,000 vehicles globally due to a defect in driver-side air bags made by the supplier.
Oct
24th

COMMENT: FKG keeps ears on the track in Gothenburg

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Last week saw Scandinavian automotive supplier body FKG's Annual Forum in Gothenburg, bringing together more than 400 component producers, politicians and union leaders. Just-auto was there and here is a quote snapshot of what is always a fascinating and lively conference organised by the tireless FKG.
Oct
24th

US: Former PR executive claims Ford bugged his telephone

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Former Ford PR chief Jason Vines, a key lieutenant of CEO Jacques Nasser at the time, says the company bugged his telephone during the company's 2001 Firestone tyre crisis.
Oct
24th

Opel on track to achieve turnaround, GM says

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Opel/Vauxhall is on track to achieve a turnaround despite headwinds from Russia and a wider third-quarter loss, parent GM says. New models such as the Corsa will give the division a boost in the months ahead.
Oct
24th

Takata’s airbag crisis may spur automaker shift to Autoliv, Daicel

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The defect in Takata Corp. airbags that has led to millions of recalls and has been linked to four deaths in Honda cars opens the supplier to risk of losing business to rivals including Autoliv and Daicel.
Oct
24th

Takata’s airbag crisis may spur automaker shift to Autoliv, Daicel

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The defect in Takata airbags that has led to millions of recalls and has been linked to four deaths in Honda cars opens the supplier to risk of losing business to rivals including Autoliv and Daicel.
Oct
24th

VEHICLE ANALYSIS: Volkswagen Golf SV (Sportsvan)

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When it first appeared, the Golf Plus appeared to answer a question no-one was asking. But Volkswagen had seen an opportunity, and around 150,000 were built and sold in this model's best years. Now comes the replacement, the Sportsvan, or in Britain, the SV.
Oct
24th

MEXICO: Mazda starts 2 production at MMVO

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Production of the redesigned Mazda 2 (Demio in Japan) has started at the automaker's new plant in Mexico.
Oct
24th

UK: Mazda aims for new-look dealers by March

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Mazda UK plans on completing installations of the brand's new visual identity at 80% of its 136 outlets by next March.
Oct
24th

UK car production set for record in 2014 despite September dip

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UK car production is still on track to reach its highest level in six years despite lower output in September. New Jaguar, Mini and Honda models will help boost production.
Oct
24th

Plant revamps push UK car production down 3% in September

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UK car production fell by nearly 3 percent in September as plants prepared for new models, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said, adding that output in 2014 is still on course to hit its highest level in six years.
Oct
24th

Rolls-Royce names BMW exec interior design chief

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Daniel Starke is the new interior design head at Rolls-Royce brand, a role he previously held at BMW's i electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle subbrand.
Oct
24th

Wagener: Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe a design ‘revolution’

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Gorden Wagener has been transforming Mercedes design since he became chief designer in mid-2008. His latest creation is the S-class coupe, which embodies what Wagener calls 'sensual purity' and 'modern luxury.'
Oct
24th

Mercedes G class to continue with ’70s styling

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The Mercedes G class will be among the last old-school SUVs in production after the planned demise next year of the Land Rover Defender. G class sales are higher than ever.
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