Azure Dynamics confirmed today (22 September) that Johnson Controls will participate in the Ford Transit Connect Electric Lead customer programme.
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Any potential investment by SAIC Motor Corporation into GM as it looks to launch its IPO could create a global automotive powerhouse says one US analyst.
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Automotive News honored the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry at a gala event in Detroit on Tuesday night. In all, 86 of the 100 women attended the event, along with top industry executives.
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Mercedes-Benz's struggling Smart division will test public reaction to a new two-wheeled alternative to its signature Fortwo city car at next week's Paris motor show with the unveiling of this futuristic-looking, plug-in electric-powered scooter.
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CarMax Inc., the nation's largest used-vehicle dealership group, said today that it posted solid revenue and profit growth in its most recent quarter amid continued strong demand for used cars. Net income grew to $107.
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Volvo Trucks' says vehicle deliveries increased during the first eight months of this year by 47% compared with the corresponding period last year.
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AutoWeek publisher KC Crain, 30, has been named vice president/group publisher at Crain Communications Inc.
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Starting next year, Opel will begin selling vehicles in Chile, making it the first country in Latin America to launch the brand.
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Allison Transmission has unveiled plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Szentgotthard, Hungary.
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INTERACTIVE EDITOR DALE JEWETT: Here's the No. 1 thing I want everyone to know about this car--the clutch/shifter setup should become the industry standard.
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Fiat is remaining tight-lipped surrounding reports of bidders for its industrial unit to be spun off from the main company.
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Coda Automotive Inc. will begin delivering the first of its electric compact sedans in December priced at $44,900 before federal and state incentives.
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Volkswagen AG plans to announce Wednesday that it will build an engine plant in Mexico to supply vehicles assembled in North America, a source at the company's assembly plant in Puebla said.
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The recovery path for light vehicle demand in the US remains slow and fragile, according to JD Power's director of automotive forecasting.
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Amsterdam city has inked a Definitive Agreement today (22 September) with the Renault-Nissan alliance to promote electric vehicles
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Ford could see its profits decline from 2010 to 2011 due to higher material and structural costs, said Credit Suisse, which expects the U.S. automaker's earnings momentum to come under further pressure if pension costs rise.
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BMW India says it will pump in more investment into India and announced capacity expansion with more models as its market share grows.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Audi CEO Rupert Stadler will hold a joint press conference on Thursday at 15:30 CET, Hungary's government said on Wednesday.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Cabinet approved legislation making it more difficult for stealth takeovers such as Porsche SE's 2008 acquisition of shares in Volkswagen .
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