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Jun
8th

Former Ford execs take top jobs at Kia; Volkswagen, Infiniti change sales teams

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In the latest management changes, Kia has appointed Paul Philpott as its new chief operating officer in Europe and hired Toyota's Michael Cole as its new U.K. Full story...
Jun
8th

Russia wants Opel know-how for ‘leap into future’

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Russia sees the expertise of Opel as its chance for a technological breakthrough in its ailing car industry, a top Russian government official said on Saturday. Full story...
Jun
8th

Former Ford execs take top jobs at Kia; changes at VW, Infiniti

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In the latest management changes, Kia has appointed Paul Philpott as its new chief operating officer in Europe and hired Toyota's Michael Cole as its new U.K. Full story...
Jun
8th

JCI and Marelli provide bright ideas to new Lancia Delta

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The new Lancia Delta's headlights and taillights are produced by Magneti Marelli's Automotive Lighting division. The headlamps come with either halogen or xenon bulbs. Full story...
Jun
8th

Pride and politics drive Russian desire for Opel

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Sitting behind the wheel of his vintage Volga car next to the bearded chief of the Russian Orthodox church, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wore a proud grin. Full story...
Jun
8th

Turkish Grand Prix

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Jenson Button turns up the heat in Turkey with a dominant win.


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Jun
8th

Renault’s Pelata expects 2009 sales to drop 25%

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Renault is still expecting car sales in Europe to be down 25 percent in 2009, Chief Operating Officer Patrick Pelata said in an interview published on Monday. Full story...
Jun
8th

GM’s sale of Hummer may face roadblocks in China

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The Chinese heavy machinery maker that agreed to buy General Motors' Hummer brand may find the biggest roadblocks to the deal in its home country. Full story...
Jun
8th

For U.S. auto sales, a long hangover awaits

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The U.S. automobile industry had quite a party during this decade's credit-infused economic boom, but the hangover could last for years to come. Full story...
Jun
8th

VIDEO: Fewer GM brands mean more focus, GM’s Stephens says

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General Motors' pared-down vehicle lineup will help bolster resources for surviving vehicles and allow future cars to be developed faster, said Tom Stephens, 60, GM's new product chief. Full story...
Jun
8th

VW backs Qatar stake to fix Porsche debt problems

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Volkswagen would support the Gulf emirate of Qatar taking a substantial voting stake in either its debt-laden parent Porsche or in VW itself, Europe's largest carmaker said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
8th

VW supports Qatar stake to solve Porsche debt problems

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Volkswagen would support the Gulf emirate of Qatar taking a substantial voting stake in either its debt-laden parent Porsche or in VW itself, Europe's largest carmaker said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
8th

Conti, union reach deal to close French plant

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Continental AG has reached an agreement with French union representatives on the planned closure of its tire plant in Clairoix, northern French. Full story...
Jun
8th

Germany to rule on Porsche loan by June 23

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The German government will rule by June 23 on whether to provide funds to Porsche, senior Economy Ministry official Walther Otremba said on Monday. Full story...
Jun
8th

Nissan offers Spain plant workers temporary layoffs

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Nissan said it had agreed with unions to offer 200 workers in Spain temporary redundancies. It is the latest move by recession-hit automakers to avoid high Spanish firing costs and save jobs. Full story...
Jun
8th

Continental, union reach deal to shut down French plant

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Continental AG has reached an agreement with French union representatives on the planned closure of its tire plant in Clairoix, northern French. Full story...
Jun
8th

Nissan offers Barcelona plant workers temporary layoffs

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Nissan said it had agreed with unions to offer 200 workers in Spain temporary redundancies. It is the latest move by recession-hit automakers to avoid high Spanish firing costs and save jobs. Full story...
Jun
8th

Porsche nears debt-reducing deal with Qatar, magazine reports

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The Gulf state of Qatar will strike a deal with Porsche by mid-June that will help the sports car maker to pay down its 9 billion euro ($12.8 billion) debt pile, German weekly Focus reported. Full story...
Jun
8th

AMA SBK: One for Mladin – One for Pegram

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In a cool and rainy Saturday at Road America, Mat Mladin (Suzuki) continued to roll in AMA Superbike with his ninth victory in the first day of the Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader. Full story...
Jun
8th

Volvo S40 DRIVe awarded green car of the year

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The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honour and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The ceremony took place at London City Hall on Monday night and the award was handed over by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London. Full story...
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