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Jun
17th

Chrysler to restart production at 7 factories

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Chrysler Group LLC said today it will restart seven of its North American plants the week of June 29. The plants have been closed since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy on April 30. Full story...
Jun
17th

Chrysler to restart production at 7 North America plants

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Chrysler Group LLC said today it will restart seven of its North American plants the week of June 29. The plants have been closed since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy on April 30. Full story...
Jun
17th

Designer Tom Matano part of start-up car company in Louisiana:

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A new auto company backed by Texas billionaire investor T. Boone Pickens and staffed by former Mazda design chief Tom Matano plans to build "environmentally friendly" vehicles in Louisiana. Full story...
Jun
17th

Saab’s Norwegian white knight wants to revive automaker’s ‘soul’

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Baard Eker, the Norwegian designer behind the unlikely bid for General Motors' Saab unit, wants to rejuvenate the "soul and spirit" of the money-losing Swedish carmaker and lead a creative revival in the auto industry. Full story...
Jun
17th

Audi says no A5 Sportback for U.S., and a chance to buy a classic Jaguar, in News Brake for Wednesday, June 17:

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In today's News Brake: Audi expands the A5 lineup with a Sportback model but leaves U.S. buyers out of the mix; NASCAR continues its legal battle with Jeremy Mayfield; and a classic Phil Hill Jaguar goes on the auction block ... Full story...
Jun
17th

Audi says no A5 Sportback for U.S., and a chance to buy a classic Jaguar in News Brake for Wednesday, June 17:

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In today's News Brake: Audi expands the A5 lineup with a Sportback model but leaves U.S. buyers out of the mix; NASCAR continues its legal battle with Jeremy Mayfield; and a classic Phil Hill Jaguar goes on the auction block ... Full story...
Jun
17th

Magna, GM aim to sign Opel deal by July 15

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General Motors and Magna International Inc. have set themselves a target to agree by July 15 on the sale of a majority stake in Opel to the Canadian auto parts group and its Russian partner Sberbank, sources close to the talks told Reuters. Full story...
Jun
17th

JAPAN: Toyota to add Prius weekend shifts

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Toyota has denied it plans to produce the Prius hybrid at the NUMMI plant in California but is preparing to boost production in Japan by adding weekend shifts. Full story...
Jun
17th

Suppliers’ health is top concern, Mulally says

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The health of the supply base is now the auto industry's top concern, Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally said today. Full story...
Jun
17th

Suppliers’ health now industry’s top concern, Mulally says

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The health of the supply base is now the auto industry's top concern, Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally said today. Full story...
Jun
17th

MEXICO: GM extends small car plant summer shutdown

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General Motors is halting its assembly lines in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, for seven weeks from 1 July to 21 August due to weak demand for the Chevrolet Aveo and Pontiac G3 models the plant builds. Full story...
Jun
17th

GERMANY: Daimler to work short time in Q3

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Daimler will extend short-time work into the third quarter of 2009. Full story...
Jun
17th

SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Motor union leader ‘quits’

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Hyundai Motor union leader Yoon Hae-mo has formally resigned as he said he would do earlier in the week but is not leaving immediately. Full story...
Jun
17th

Bosch hopes for boost from Fiat-Chrysler deal

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The Fiat-Chrysler deal and new fuel economy rules could boost sales for the world's largest auto supplier, the company's chairman said today. Full story...
Jun
17th

US: Government refuses more supplier loan aid

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The US government has refused a request by autoparts makers for up to US$10bn in guaranteed loan aid. Full story...
Jun
17th

UZBEKISTAN: GM Uzbeck plant reports flat output

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Car production at GM Uzbekistan, a joint venture between GM and Uzbek carmaker Uzavtoprom, was nearly flat on the year in January-May, increasing 0.1% to 78,067 units in the period, the state statistics committee has reported. Full story...
Jun
17th

No new aid means more supplier bankruptcies, Dura CEO says

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The U.S. government's decision to deny additional aid for struggling automotive suppliers will mean more bankruptcies in the cash-strapped sector, Dura Automotive Systems Inc. CEO Tim Leuliette said today. Full story...
Jun
17th

SWEDEN: Saab wins debt cut ruling

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There was further good news for Saab today when it emerged that the embattled automaker had won a key court decision that will see its debt cut considerably. Full story...
Jun
17th

INDIA: Fiat launches Grande Punto

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Fiat has launched its Grande Punto model on the Indian market and is eyeing much higher market share. Full story...
Jun
17th

US: Court clears Delphi for GM fund access

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A federal judge has allowed bankrupt Delphi to use $250m in funding from General Motors for support until it can emerge from bankruptcy. Full story...
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