The UK auto industry is failing in its efforts to reach out to consumers online, according to a new study.
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This week's speech by retiring Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers president Joe Greenwell at the organisation's 94th Annual Dinner, highlighted just how far the UK has come in battling through what some are already labelling the 'Great Recession,' but emphasised the role British banks should play in the ensuring recovery.
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Trading in shares of Great Wall Motor was suspended on Friday, the Hong Kong exchange said, giving no further details.
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Mercedes will sell its A-class hatchback in China at prices ranging from 238,000 yuan ($35,800) for the three-door A160 to 278,000 yuan for the A180 five-door hatchback.
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Volkswagen Bank Rus, the Russian subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services, has received a banking licence from the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), the automaker said.
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Return of the Metro, as MG3 supermini gets snapped at a dealer event in China.

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Russia's automobile output rose 90.2% year on year to 1.107m units in January-October, ASM Holding, which monitors the country's auto industry, said in a statement.
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The UK's automotive components industry is at a critical "tipping point" and could vanish by the middle of the decade without urgent action, members of the Welsh Automotive Forum were warned.
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Gaydon firm’s Vantage racer gets upgraded engine and better aerodynamics for 2011.

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Toyota is still in "crisis" mode a year after being hit by a wave of more than 12m recalls, according to board member Shinichi Sasaki.
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Thailand's cabinet has approved a 3% cut in the excise tax on E85-compatible vehicles.
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Domestic vehicle production fell in Japan during October as seven of the country's top eight automakers produced fewer vehicles.
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Fiat has announced plans today (26 November) to establish a EUR1bn joint venture between Chrysler and Fiat to bring a new platform to its Mirafiori Turin plant from the US for production of larger segment passenger cars and SUVs for the Jeep and Alfa Romeo brands.
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Fiat and Chrysler will build Alfa Romeo and Jeep models for global distribution as part of a new joint-venture company that will take control over Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Fiat announced today.
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Fiat and Chrysler will build Alfa Romeo and Jeep models for global distribution as part of a new joint-venture company that will take control over Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin, Fiat announced today.
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Automated production systems supplier, VDL Steelweld, has secured its largest ever order to provide production automation at one of Jaguar Land Rover's West Midlands plants.
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Official US government EPA test gives Chevrolet’s range extender combined 72.1mpg figure.

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Ford and airline seat makers might have something to say about Japanese auto parts maker Takata's claim over its launch of a seat belt with a built-in air bag which inflates in a collision, "becoming the first company in the world to introduce such a product". The seat belt will debut in Toyota's Lexus LFA luxury sports car in December, Takata said.
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Mario Theissen, the longtime boss of BMW Motorsport, will retire from the position on June 30, 2011, after holding the post for more than 12 years.
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German car rental firm Sixt reached an agreement with BMW under which the automaker will supply 100,000 BMW and Mini brand vehicles for the company's fleet through 2015.
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With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up