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Jul
29th

UK: New alloy developed for new Jag

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Tata Motors' Jaguar is continuing its drip-feed of XE saloon details with the latest being it will be the first car to use of a new grade of high strength aluminium called RC5754 developed specifically for the model.
Jul
29th

SOUTH KOREA: Kia teases redesigned 3G Sorento

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Kia has issued teaser photos of its third generation Sorento to be unveiled in Korea next month, featuring bold, swept-back exterior styling.
Jul
29th

GKN confident as auto-unit growth offsets currency hit

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GKN says it is confident regarding the rest of 2014 after first-half profit at its car parts supply division rose 6 percent, helping to offset the effects of a currency hit.
Jul
29th

UK: Consumers want more connectivity in cars – survey

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Some 80% of consumers expect the connected car of the future to provide the same connected experience they are used to at home, at work and on the move via their mobile phone, according to a survey carried out for telecom firm Telefónica.
Jul
29th

Italy mulls incentives to boost car sales

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The Italian government is considering offering tax incentives to encourage new car purchases by both private and public sector owners, Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi said.
Jul
29th

Italy mulls incentives to boost ‘fragile’ car market

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The Italian government is considering offering tax incentives to encourage new car purchases by both private and public sector owners, Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi said.
Jul
29th

AvtoVAZ CEO Andersson aims to restore pride to Lada

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Bo Andersson, a former top purchasing manager at GM, aims to turn around the struggling Russian automaker AvtoVAZ through cost reductions and launching new Lada cars that can compete with Western competitors.
Jul
29th

AvtoVAZ CEO Bo Andersson aims to restore pride to Lada

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Bo Andersson, a former top purchasing manager at General Motors, aims to turn around the struggling Russian automaker AvtoVAZ through cost reductions and launching new Lada cars that can compete with Western competitors.
Jul
29th

TRW net income rises to $265 million in Q2

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Automotive safety technology supplier TRW Automotive Holdings today said its second-quarter net income rose 7 percent to $265 million. Total revenue during the quarter rose 2 percent to $4.6 billion, the company said in a statement.
Jul
29th

TRW net income rises to $265 million in Q2

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TRW Automotive Holdings said its second-quarter net income rose 7 percent to $265 million. Total revenue during the quarter rose 2 percent to $4.6 billion.
Jul
29th

SOUTH AFRICA: Confusion reigns as NEASA refuses to ratify strike deal

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South Africa's metalworking union (NUMSA) says the majority of its members have returned to work today (29 July), although confusion remains with one employer body refusing to recognise the pay deal to end the strike due to be signed in Johannesburg this afternoon
Jul
29th

JAPAN: New models boost Honda Q1 operating income

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Honda Motor boosted operating income for the fiscal first quarter to 30 June 2014 7.1% to JPY198bn yen thanks to new model launches in Japan and Asia and cost reduction.
Jul
29th

European Car of the Year 2015 shortlist revealed

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Porsche Macan Diesel action
News 29 Jul, 2014

Nominations for the 2015 European Car of the Year announced, includes the BMW i8 and Porsche Macan

Jul
29th

US: Consumer Reports wants Toyota recall instead of “service campaign” fixes

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The influential Consumer Reports (CR) organisation in the US is calling on Toyota to recall 2007-2011 Camry Hybrids to deal with reported brake problems rather than carrying out "service campaigns".
Jul
29th

INDIA: Honda to export Mobilio to South Africa

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Honda Cars India (HCIL) plans to export its new Mobilio to South Africa within a few months.
Jul
29th

CHINA: Tesla’s Model S comes without navigation system

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Tesla's Model S, recently launched in China, does not feature a navigation system, Ubergizmo.com said.
Jul
29th

UK: GKN in deal to supply KERS flywheel tech on London buses

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GKN plc and the Go-Ahead Group have agreed a deal to supply a flywheel-based system to London buses that it is claimed will improve fuel efficiency by around 20%.
Jul
29th

Faurecia increases earnings target after first-half profit jumps 21%

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Faurecia raised its 2014 earnings forecast after first-half profit jumped 21 percent on strong demand in Asia and higher market share in its home region.
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29th

Faurecia increases earnings target

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Faurecia raised its 2014 earnings forecast after first-half profit jumped 21 percent on strong demand in Asia and higher market share in its home region.
Jul
29th

JAPAN: Government to offer fuel cell incentives

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The Japanese government is preparing to offer generous incentives for buyers of hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles to help Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda take the lead in bringing hydrogen vehicles market.
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