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Feb
14th

Toyota targets conventional engine in defense of green image:

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In the race to boost fuel economy, overhauling the internal combustion engine is all the rage. Ford, Hyundai and Mazda are among those focusing on direct injection, turbochargers and improved transmissions as they reinvent their powertrain lineups. Full story...
Feb
14th

CHINA: Western JVs spending big in Guangdong

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Volkswagen, PSA Peugeot-Citroen and other automakers will invest more than CNY10bn (US$1.52bn) in manufacturing capacity in China's Guangdong province this year, it was reported at the weekend. Full story...
Feb
14th

EGYPT: Nissan resumes assembly at Giza plant

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Nissan has resumed operations at its plant in Egypt as the political unrest in the country cools down following Hosni Mubarak's weekend decision to step down as president. Full story...
Feb
14th

EUROPE: Car sales in Western Europe down 2.2% in Jan

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Data released by JD Power Automotive Forecasting shows that car sales in Western Europe fell by 2.2% in January. Full story...
Feb
14th

COMMENT: Politicians mull Fiat position

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What it must have been to be a fly on the wall at this weekend's (12 February) pow-wow between the Italian government and Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne Full story...
Feb
14th

GENEVA PREVIEW: US-Italian Lancia line breaking cover

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Lancia on Monday announced its new Lancia line up blending two Italian models - Delta and Ypsilon - with rebadged US Chryslers. Full story...
Feb
14th

ITALY: Minister’s late night dash to Rome should secure Termini Imerese future

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A late night meeting in Rome this evening [14 February] between the Italian minister of economic development and Termini Imerese unions could see the future of the plant secured. Full story...
Feb
14th

Ford China January sales rise 20%

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Ford's two joint ventures in China sold 53,300 vehicles in January, up 20 percent from the same period last year. Much of Ford's sales growth was generated by the Ford Focus compact car -- which is built by Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co. Full story...
Feb
14th

TURKEY: Toyota may add Corolla production in Sakarya

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Media reports in Turkey said Toyota will produce its latest generation Corolla saloon car at its plant in the country. Full story...
Feb
14th

ITALY: Fiat leaves open potential merged company location

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Fiat has confirmed it will continue with its EUR20bn (US$27bn) invesment in upgrading Italian plants, although the manufacturer has left open the question of where any future merged company with Chrysler could be based. Full story...
Feb
14th

US: Wrong fuel is likely cause of VW engine issues

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Diesel engines are still a source of confusion to some car buyers in the US who are putting petrol in the tank by mistake. Full story...
Feb
14th

Chrysler’s new Ypsilon supermini

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Wraps off curvy Lancia Ypsilon supermini, set to wear US badge in UK showrooms.


Feb
14th

BRAZIL: Production and jobs on a high in January

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Despite the month on month sales slump in January being higher than the historical average (36% less than December), the Brazilian market remains on the boil. Full story...
Feb
14th

Inside line on Citroen’s stunning DS4

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We get exclusive access to hatch... and reveal smart cabin
Feb
14th

New trio of Bentleys

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Brits plan new family, based on models from sister brand Porsche, five-door coupé to be joined by crossover, baby GT
Feb
14th

Chrysler helps Lancia to launch a product push

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Lancia has released pictures of a new Ypsilon subcompact and four Chrysler-based vehicles it plans to debut at the Geneva auto show next month. Full story...
Feb
14th

Ferrari FF revealed:

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WITH VIDEOS -- Ferrari revealed the first photos of its new FF model on Friday and calls it the most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as Ferrari's first-ever four-wheel-drive car. Full story...
Feb
14th

Lamborghini to unveil $370,000 flagship supercar in Geneva, source says

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Lamborghini will unveil the Aventador, a flagship supercar costing more than $370,000, at the Geneva auto show, a source says. The Aventador LP 700-4, which has a 700-horsepower V12 engine that surges to 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour in 2. Full story...
Feb
14th

Nissan resumes Egypt output

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Nissan has restarted production at its plant in Egypt after shutting it following the outbreak of protests in Cairo, a company official said. The automaker assembles the X-Trail and Sunny models at the knock-down factory in Giza. Full story...
Feb
14th

Chrysler dealers aim to cash in on the surprising 200 commercial

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Chrysler dealers, psyched by the Super Bowl spot featuring rapper Eminem, are trying to turn the commercial's buzz into sales. Full story...
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