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May
24th

US: Maryland enacts two new EV laws

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Maryland has introduced two bills supporting advanced propulsion technology and speed consumer acceptance of electric vehicles. Full story...
May
24th

JAPAN: Nissan rolls out quick chargers for EV launch

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Nissan Motor is to begin selling quick chargers in Japan through its regional parts sales affiliates in preparation for the December release of its Leaf EV. Full story...
May
24th

ITALY: Italdesign to unveil possible VW takeover deal tomorrow

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Italdesign Giugiaro is due to make an announcement "in the next few days" with widespread speculation it is to be the subject of a takeover by Volkswagen. Full story...
May
24th

Russian Technologies to raise stake in AvtoVAZ

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State-owned Russian Technologies on Monday said it plans to raise its stake in struggling domestic carmaker AvtoVAZ above the 40 percent level after converting the company's debt. Full story...
May
24th

Aston Martin estate revealed

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Xenatec, makers of the Maybach 57S Coupe unveil their "dream cars"concepts including an Aston Martin estate and Porsche pick-up truck.


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May
24th

ANALYSIS: Global light vehicle production forecast to grow 13% in 2010

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The latest forecast from JD Power sees global light vehicle production rising by 13% to 67.7m units in 2010, driven mainly by soaring demand in emerging markets. Full story...
May
24th

INDONESIA: Vehicle sales rise by 90% in April

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Vehicle sales in Indonesia grew by 90% year-on-year in April to 65,122 units, compared with 34,299 units a year earlier, according to data compiled by local industry association Gaikindo. This is the vehicle market's second-highest monthly total - just below the record 65,368 units sold in the previous month. Full story...
May
24th

US: Chrysler starts 2011 Grand Cherokee production

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Chrysler has marked the launch of production of the redesigned 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an event at its Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant (JNAP) and said it would add a second shift of production with 1,080 employees. Full story...
May
24th

This week’s mag

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New Brit 4x4's go head-to-head, Cosworth Impreza details, ultimate cabrio test, Volvo's RS rival driven
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May
24th

INDIA: First Nissan Micra rolls off new assembly line

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Nissan began volume production of its new Micra on Monday at its factory near Chennai. Domestic sales are due to start in July and exports to Europe, the Middle East and Africa from September. Full story...
May
24th

THAILAND: Vehicle market up 44% in April

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New vehicle sales in Thailand increased by 43.9% in April to 57,128 units, compared with 39,713 units a year earlier, according to data released by Toyota Motor Thailand. Full story...
May
24th

US: JCI bid “conditional and vaguely defined” – Visteon

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Visteon said Johnson Controls' US$1.25bn cash offer for its interiors and electronics businesses "continues to lack important information and remains highly conditional and vaguely defined" despite a request for additional clarification in a 17 May letter to JCI. Full story...
May
24th

The Moke is go!

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Beachcomber-inspired buggy set for production, bosses confirm, classic Moke name likely to be used
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May
24th

Nissan starts India production of Micra

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The India unit of Nissan Motor Co. on Monday said it has started producing the Micra subcompact, which goes on sale in India in July and in Europe starting in November. Full story...
May
24th

Daimler shareholder Aabar signs $800M loan agreement

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UAE'S Aabar Investments, which has a stake in Daimler, on Sunday said it entered into a $800 million loan agreement with lenders. Full story...
May
24th

VW to announce Italdesign takeover Tuesday

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VW will announce Tuesday that it will take a 90 percent stake in Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A, people familiar with the matter told Automotive News Europe. Full story...
May
24th

Saab’s U.S. boss battles perception that the brand is gone

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Mike Colleran is in charge of steering Saab in North America under a new owner, Dutch sports car maker Spyker Cars, whose February purchase from GM saved the Swedish automaker from a shutdown. Full story...
May
24th

Ford denies report that Volvo boss will head European operations

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A report that the head of Volvo, Stephen Odell, will become CEO of Ford of Europe is "speculation," Ford said. Full story...
May
24th

Ford investing $135 million, adding 220 jobs for electric vehicle work

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Ford Motor Co., working to make a quarter of its vehicles run at least partly on electricity, plans to invest $135 million and add 220 jobs at three Michigan facilities to help it introduce five such models by 2012. Full story...
May
24th

Fiat’s Magneti Marelli plans sharp growth in North America

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Magneti Marelli, Fiat Group's wholly owned parts subsidiary, aims to boost North American sales significantly because of Fiat's alliance with Chrysler Group. Full story...
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