Hyundai says it will launch an in-car infotainment system in March when it offers its Blue Link system on the Sonata sedan and the upcoming production version of the Veloster sporty coupe.
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Ford matched Toyota as the most favorably viewed auto brand by U.S. consumers in a survey released today by Consumer Reports magazine.
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Renault suspended three executives amid fears that its electric vehicles program may have been subject to industrial espionage.
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The Ford brand gained ground in consumers' minds this year as Toyota slipped, though the Japanese juggernaut still leads the pack by a slight margin.
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Hyundai Motor America (HMA) sold 538,228 vehicles in the US last year, 24% over 2009, setting an all-time sales and market share record.
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General Motors and Volkswagen have expressed optimism that their production rates will increase this year on the back of rising global demand for their Spanish-made models, the two carmakers said on Wednesday.
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Fiat says it is looking for a "substantial majority" in next week's employee referendum concerning the future of its Mirafiori plant.
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General Motors Co. will begin selling its OnStar communications service for use in non-GM vehicles and autos already on the road to add to its more than 6 million subscribers.
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Fiat Industrial, formed on 1 January 2011 and comprising CNH, Iveco and FPT Industrial, has named Sergio Marchionne as chairman of its industrial executive council (IEC), it was announced today (5 January).
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A hard-line Italian union is refusing to sign the deal put forward by Fiat for its Mirafiori plant and will strike later this month in protest at new working conditions contained in the agreement.
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The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR), representing major automobile manufacturers in their common research activities, on Wednesday confirmed Geely-owned Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) as a new member effective 1 January 2011.
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: A wonky seat heater is not what I want when it's 20 degrees outside. I couldn't get it to stay on last night, and I couldn't get it to turn off this morning. Disappointing.
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Several decades have passed since we handed out an award whereby AutoWeek editors picked the best new vehicles in a given model year.
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Several decades have passed since we handed out an award whereby AutoWeek editors picked the best new vehicles in a given model year.
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Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda has said the carmaker wants the dollar to trade at a minimum of JPY90 - a level necessary to protect jobs in Japan.
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Kia Motors' longer, redesigned 2011 Picanto on a stretched wheelbase will also be offered as a three-door in the UK and Europe.
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A French government ministry says it "is working" on the extension of the country's low carbon vehicle grant that could see the scheme remain beyon 2012.
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Indian new car market leader Maruti Suzuki sold 99,225 vehicles in December 2010, including 9,756 exports.
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