R. L. Polk and Co. has named Tim Rogers president of the automotive information and marketing company's business unit, replacing Joe Walker. Polk said Rogers will oversee all business objectives, policies, and strategic direction at the company.
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GM has announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea.
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Ford Motor Co. has hired former Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai designer Joel Piaskowski to head all exterior design for Ford in the Americas. The assignment includes all Ford brand and Lincoln models, Ford Motor spokesman Alan Hall said today.
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Senior officials from the UAW plan to travel to Italy next week for a meeting with Fiat S.p.A. CEO Sergio Marchionne and a pitch to bring jobs to the United States for its suppliers.
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Nissan's local partner in China, Zhengzhou Nissan Co., Ltd. (ZNA), has staged an inauguration ceremony for its second plant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. The new plant will increase annual production capacity at the ZNA venture to 200,000 units in FY2012 from the current 60,000.
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The small Jeep arriving in 2013 will open the brand to a wider range of buyers because it is expected to be the brand's lowest-priced model, Jeep's top executive said today.
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Former Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz designer Joel Piaskowski joins Ford Motor Co. on Oct. 1 as head of exterior design for Ford in the Americas.
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Lamborghini has released another teaser photo--the third of six--of the supercar that it will debut at the Paris show.
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The Citroën Lacoste concept for the Paris motor show combines bench seats, an inflatable canopy and fashion design cues into a unique small car.
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Hyundai Motor America said today that it plans to build its redesigned 2011 Elantra sedan in Alabama this fall ahead of when it goes on sale in early 2011.
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The Citroen Lacoste concept for the Paris motor show combines bench seats, an inflatable canopy and fashion design cues into a unique small car.
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General Motors Co. today began regular production of the Chevrolet Equinox in the Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant as a part of the 'Equinox Shuttle' plan, designed to increase production of its two top-selling crossovers.
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General Motors Co. is reducing profit margins and prices in Brazil as competition grows in the world's fourth-largest auto market, said Jaime Ardila, who runs company's Latin American unit.
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Traffic deaths tied to driving while distracted by activities such as talking on a mobile phone or eating fell 6 percent last year from the previous 12 months, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.
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In today's News Brake: Maserati and Lotus add to their Paris lineups, BMW shows off its 6-series coupe concept, and a look at the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition . . . But Wait, There's More!
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General Motors has confirmed plans to spend US$483m and create 483 jobs for its current and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its Tennessee plant of Spring Hill.
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General Motors has confirmed plans to spend US$483m and create 483 jobs for its current and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its Tennessee plant of Spring Hill.
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First spy shots of turbocharged supermini hot hatchback caught testing at the Nurburgring
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Renault says it could see sales outside Europe pass 50% in three years.
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