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Jul
21st

UK: New Roller, new engine

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Rolls-Royce said the new Ghost to be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September will have a "brand new" 6.6-litre turbocharged V12 engine "unique to Rolls-Royce". Full story...
Jul
21st

SWEDEN: Truck maker Volvo posts record quarterly loss

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Volvo Group - owner of truck brands Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Nissan Diesel and Mack - posted its biggest-ever quarterly loss on Tuesday as write-offs amounting to more than SKR3bn dented profitability. Full story...
Jul
21st

Government ends warranty program for GM, Chrysler

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The Obama administration's automotive task force, after successfully moving General Motors and Chrysler Group out of bankruptcy protection, is ending the government-financed warranty program for the two automakers. Full story...
Jul
21st

INDIA: GM promotion targets Opel owners

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General Motors has launched a limited time programme for existing Astra and Corsa customers offering existing owners of Opel cars - the brand is no longer sold in India - trade-in deals on old Astras or Corsas for a new Chevrolet Optra. Full story...
Jul
21st

QandA — GM and Germany decide Opel’s fate

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The German government and U.S. carmaker General Motors are to consider three bids for Europe's Opel in coming days and weeks. Full story...
Jul
21st

Magna to build seating plant on former Chrysler HQ site

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Diversified Canadian parts supplier Magna International Inc. today confirmed plans to build a seating systems plant in Highland Park, Mich., on property once occupied by the Chrysler Corp. headquarters. Full story...
Jul
21st

CANADA/RUSSIA: Magna and Sberbank confirm Opel bid

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Magna International and Savings Bank of the Russian Federation (better known as Sberbank) on Tuesday said they had jointly submitted a revised offer to acquire a 55% interest in Opel, describing the move "as part of a proposed solution that is intended to assure the long-term viability of Opel". Full story...
Jul
21st

2010 Range Rover’s looks familiar, driving experience new:

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The 2010 Range Rover might look the same, but there are so many changes under the skin that it's as if Land Rover jacked up the body and slid a new car underneath. Full story...
Jul
21st

Redesigned Range Rover looks familiar, serves up new driving experience:

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The 2010 Range Rover might look the same, but there are so many changes under the skin that it's as if Land Rover jacked up the body and slid a new car underneath. Full story...
Jul
21st

Volvo C30, Ford Focus fare well in insurance-group crash tests:

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Four two-door cars received the highest safety rating in frontal crashes and two received that rating for side collisions in recent testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Full story...
Jul
21st

Volvo C30, Ford Focus fare well in insurance group crash tests:

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Four two-door cars received the highest safety rating in frontal crashes and two received that rating for side collisions in recent testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Full story...
Jul
21st

This week’s mag

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Ford's new Puma, Merc gullwing scooped, Alfa 8C driven, Audi A5 Sportback official pictures
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Jul
21st

MALAYSIA: Perodua drops Kancil, upbeat about prospects

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Malaysia's second national car company, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), ceased production of its veteran Kancil mini-car after 15 years of production last week. Full story...
Jul
21st

UK: Fiat expected to return to profit

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Fiat Group is widely expected by analysts to announce a return to trading profitability when its second quarter results are issued tomorrow (Wednesday, July 22). Full story...
Jul
21st

GERMANY: VW-Porsche deal may be held up by tax bill

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Porsche SE is likely to hold back on a decision to merge with Volkswagen AG at its board meeting on Thursday as the holding company's controlling families can't agree on measures to reduce debt, according to people familiar with the situation. Full story...
Jul
21st

THAILAND: Eco-car tax breaks extended

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The government of Thailand has increased 'eco-car' tax incentives to attract carmakers to invest in the production of small car manufacturing there. Full story...
Jul
21st

US: Nissan plans hybrids and EVs for Smyrna plant

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Nissan Motor, which earlier this week announced plans for two battery plants in Europe, also aims to be the top seller of electric vehicles in the US, although it plans to hedge its bets there by producing hybrids as well as EVs. Full story...
Jul
21st

INDIA: Reva plans new plant

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Reva Electric Car Company (RECC - maker of the plug-in electric car branded G-Wiz in some markets) is planning to build a second manufacturing plant, which could be the largest electric car facility globally. Full story...
Jul
21st

FRANCE: Faurecia to make further cost cuts

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Faurecia has raised its cost-cutting target and predicted a very slow recovery after falling vehicle production pushed it to a first-half operating loss of EUR187m (US$253m) compared with a profit of EUR90m (US$122m) a year ago. Full story...
Jul
21st

SOUTH KOREA: Ssangyong stand-off continues

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Despite the best efforts of South Korea's riot police, Ssangyong's industrial troubles remain unresolved today with a sit-in at its Pyeongtaek plant continuing. Moreover, a bankruptcy court has warned that the firm's ongoing problems could hasten a decision on whether to end bankruptcy protection and liquidate assets. Full story...
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