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Jun
23rd

JAPAN: New Toyota chief unlikely to rock the boat

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New Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda is unlikely to make drastic changes, a Japanese auto analyst has said. Full story...
Jun
23rd

JAPAN: Automaker chiefs promise to do better

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Senior executives at two major Japanese automakers have apologised to shareholders for poor financial results and promised improvements. Full story...
Jun
23rd

FRANCE: PSA forecasts loss of up to EUR2bn

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PSA Peugeot Citroen said it expects an operating loss of as much as EUR2bn (US$2.8bn) this year on the back of declining sales and the switch to people buying smaller, less profitable cars. Full story...
Jun
23rd

US: Government to announce technology loan recipients

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The US government plans to disclose that Ford, electric vehicle start-up Tesla Motors and Nissan Motor will be among the beneficiaries of a US$25bn loan programme created by Congress to help automakers retool factories for advanced-technology vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Automakers fight EU’s 2011 ban on key air conditioner chemical

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Automakers are lobbying the European Union to delay an agreed 2011 ban on climate-damaging chemicals in car air conditioners, a letter from auto industry group ACEA shows. Full story...
Jun
23rd

UK: Scrappage deals offer profit opportunity

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Consumers taking advantage of the UK's old-for-new scrappage scheme could make a profit of up to GBP1,100 (US$1,800) if they choose the right new car, according to Glass's, publisher of the dealers' price handbook Glass's Guide. Full story...
Jun
23rd

PSA launches bond issue; less pessimistic on ’09 sales

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PSA/Peugeot-Citroen launched a convertible bond to raise up to 575 million euros ($796.8 million) and still expects a 2009 operating loss, though its European sales will fall less sharply than it feared. Full story...
Jun
23rd

This week’s mag

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First look inside new Astra roadster, Porsche Panamera driven, new electric Twingo scooped, Mercedes E-Class takes on its rivals
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Jun
23rd

INDIA: GM India to stick with Chevrolet brand

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General Motors India (GMI), will continue to sell vehicles only under the Chevrolet brand, its president and managing director has said. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Saab 9-5 spied

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Saab might be a company in trouble, but GM is pushing ahead with its all-new flagship


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Jun
23rd

Ford, Nissan and Tesla to get government technology loans

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Ford Motor Co. will receive nearly $6 billion in U.S. government loans to spur development of fuel efficient vehicles, the U.S. Energy Department said today. Nissan also is getting a $1. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Ford, Nissan to tap U.S. factory retool loans, report says

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The U.S. government plans to disclose that Ford Motor Co., Tesla Motors Inc. and Nissan Motor Co. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Mini adds stores in prime dealership sites

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With so many dealerships closing, Mini USA says it has become a lot easier to find prime sites for new stores. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Mini adds stores as prime dealership sites open up

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With so many dealerships closing, Mini USA says it has become a lot easier to find prime sites for new stores. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Wilbur Ross’ IAC buys 9 plants from German supplier

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Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross' International Automotive Components Group expanded its global automotive carpets and acoustic parts business by purchasing key pieces of insolvent German supplier Stankiewicz. Full story...
Jun
23rd

IAC buys Stankiewicz, makes global move in auto carpets

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International Automotive Components Group said Monday it expanded its global automotive carpets and acoustic parts business by purchasing key pieces of insolvent German supplier Stankiewicz. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Mini to add 17 U.S. stores over 18 months

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Mini will add 17 U.S. stores in the next 18 months, mostly in new markets, the company said. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Family scion takes helm of Toyota amid management shakeup

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Akio Toyoda was approved as the new president of Toyota Motor Corp. today as part of a top management shuffle that elevates a veteran executive to head North American sales. Full story...
Jun
23rd

Porsche’s problems: Daimler deal, state loan seen unlikely

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Porsche Automobil Holding SE could be running out of options to repair its finances, with Berlin set to reject its request for a state loan and a purported stake sale to Daimler AG unlikely, analysts said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
23rd

IAC buys Stankiewicz, makes global move in auto carpets

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International Automotive Components Group said today it expanded its global automotive carpets and acoustic parts business by purchasing key pieces of insolvent German supplier Stankiewicz. Full story...
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