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Aug
6th

Dana quarterly loss narrows on cost cuts

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Supplier Dana Holding Corp. said its net loss narrowed in the second quarter as cost-cutting countered the impact of steep production cuts by its automaker customers. Full story...
Aug
6th

AvtoVAZ to keep 25% to 30% Russia market share

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Russia's biggest carmaker, AvtoVAZ, will retain a 25 percent to 30 percent share of the Russian car market this year despite a reduction in sales, the head of one of the carmaker's biggest shareholders said on Thursday. Full story...
Aug
6th

UK [updated 13:30]: Sales up for first time in over a year

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New car sales in the UK rose 2.4% year on year in July, the first gain since April 2008, as consumers took advantage of the government's scrappage incentive plan. Full story...
Aug
6th

Fiat approved to buy Bertone coachbuilding business

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Fiat S.p.A.'s bid for Carrozzeria Bertone S.p.A. was approved by Italian Industry Minister Claudio Scajola Thursday. Fiat will invest 150 million euros ($215. Full story...
Aug
6th

SOUTH KOREA: Agreement ends Ssangyong occupation at last

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Strikers have agreed to end their occupation of the Ssangyong plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, which has sparked violent clashes. Full story...
Aug
6th

SWEDEN: Geely will seek Swedish Volvo investor

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China's Geely Automotive Holdings wants to buy a majority stake in Volvo Cars together with an unidentified Swedish investor while allowing Ford to keep a stake in its Swedish affiliate, the Dagens Industri newspaper reported. Full story...
Aug
6th

MEXICO: Car production to decline 30% says association

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Mexico's auto production is expected to drop 30% this year 2009 as US demand slumps, the president of the Mexican automobile industry association (AMIA) said. Full story...
Aug
6th

US: Johnson Controls wins $299m battery grant

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The United States Department of Energy has awarded Johnson Controls a US$299m grant to build US manufacturing capacity for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. Full story...
Aug
6th

USA: Toyota plans “affordable” sports car

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Toyota Motor new motor racing enthusiast chief executive officer Akio Toyoda plants to fast-track a new, "affordable" sports car. Full story...
Aug
6th

JAPAN: Prius is top seller again

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Toyota's Prius was again the best selling vehicle in Japan in July, the second straight month it has topped the chart, as environment friendly cars continue making gains. Full story...
Aug
6th

JAPAN: Prius ranks top of Japanese domestic market

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Local industry figures have ranked Toyota's Prius brand the best selling vehicle in Japan in July, the second straight month it has topped the list, as environmentally friendly cars continue to gain a foothold among the country's best-selling models. Full story...
Aug
6th

RUSSIA: AvtoVAZ workers want nationalisation

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Hundreds of workers at AvtoVAZ, Russia's biggest carmaker, have demanded the state nationalise the company after management decided to slash wages. Full story...
Aug
6th

UK: Honda plant to ship hot hatch to Japan

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Honda is to export its British-built Civic Type R to Japan from next year, the automaker announced on Thursday. Full story...
Aug
6th

BRAZIL: GM releases Chevrolet Agile sketches

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Following the current trend amongst automakers, GM do Brasil is starting the new model publicity early by releasing 'the first sketches' of its upcoming Chevrolet Agile hatchback, one of what will eventually be a three or four-model line. Full story...
Aug
6th

Record China sales give Audi 2.1% rise in July

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Booming demand in China propelled Audi's sales growth in July, the company said on Thursday. Last month Audi sales in China including Hong Kong jumped nearly 43 percent to 13,399 vehicles, marking another monthly record. Full story...
Aug
6th

Record China sales give Audi 2.1% rise in July

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Booming demand in China propelled Audi's sales growth in July, the company said on Thursday. Last month Audi sales in China including Hong Kong jumped nearly 43 percent to 13,399 vehicles, marking another monthly record. Full story...
Aug
6th

Record month in China propels Audi to 2.1% July sales increase

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Booming demand in China propelled Audi's sales growth in July, the company said on Thursday. Last month Audi sales in China including Hong Kong jumped nearly 43 percent to 13,399 vehicles, marking another monthly record. Full story...
Aug
6th

Scrapping boosts British July car sales by 2.4%

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New-car registrations in Britain rose 2.4 percent on the year in July, the first increase in 15 months, helped by a government scheme to boost car sales, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday. Full story...
Aug
6th

Scrapping scheme boosts British July car sales by 2.4%

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New-car registrations in Britain rose 2.4 percent on the year in July, the first increase in 15 months, helped by a government scheme to boost car sales, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday. Full story...
Aug
6th

Scrapping boosts July British car sales 2.4%

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New-car registrations in Britain rose 2.4 percent on the year in July, the first increase in 15 months, helped by a government scheme to boost car sales, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Thursday. Full story...
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