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Apr
24th

GM prepares to announce Pontiac closure next week

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General Motors is preparing to announce early next week that the Pontiac brand will be eliminated, said a source familiar with the company's plans. The announcement will be made as part of an updated viability plan to the U.S. Full story...
Apr
24th

GM gets $2 billion more in U.S. aid

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The U.S. Treasury has given General Motors another $2 billion loan for working capital but has not provided new working capital funds to Chrysler LLC, a transaction report for the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program showed today. Full story...
Apr
24th

Treasury forwards $2 billion more to GM

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The U.S. Treasury has given General Motors another $2 billion loan for working capital but has not provided new working capital funds to Chrysler LLC, a transaction report for the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program showed today. Full story...
Apr
24th

Lexus prices RX 450h hybrid ute, IS convertible:

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Lexus announced pricing for two of its spotlight vehicles for 2010, the RX 450h hybrid ute and the IS convertible. Full story...
Apr
24th

Corvette revives Grand Sport name for 2010 model:

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The legendary Grand Sport name is being revived for the 2010 Corvette, Chevrolet said on Friday. Full story...
Apr
24th

Corvette revives Grand Sport for 2010 model:

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The legendary Grand Sport name is being revived for the 2010 Corvette, Chevrolet said on Friday. Full story...
Apr
24th

THE FRIDAY STORY: Geely lookalike annoys Rolls-Royce

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Apr
24th

300SL replica blends old with new

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American firm creates fibreglass replica of original 300SL, but with modern mechanicals


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Apr
24th

BRAZIL: Chery to build Brazil factory – report

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A Brazilian media report says that Chinese automaker Chery Automobile intends to build a factory in Brazil with a start date for production of 2011. Full story...
Apr
24th

ROMANIA: Dacia to boost production

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Renault-owned Dacia says it will boost daily output by 12% and hire new staff from mid-June as a result of higher export orders. Full story...
Apr
24th

JAPAN: Mexico eyes more Asian auto investment

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Mexico plans to keep measures to support its ailing auto industry in place at least until an expected recovery late next year as it hopes to attract more investment to the country, a senior trade official said on Friday. Full story...
Apr
24th

INDIA: Maruti Suzuki profits fall

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Maruti Suzuki India, 54.2% owned by Suzuki Motor, on Friday reported an unexpected 18.5% drop in quarterly net profit, missing its forecast, due to higher raw material costs and inventory. Full year net profit dipped 29.6%. Full story...
Apr
24th

Autobytel narrows Q1 losses by 80%

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Autobytel Inc., a third-party lead generator for auto dealers and manufacturers, narrowed its first-quarter loss by more than 80 percent. Full story...
Apr
24th

Lexus cuts price of RX 450 hybrid

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Lexus has lowered the prices of its RX 450h hybrid models for the 2010 model year. Toyota's luxury brand announced a price of $42,535 for the RX 450h front-wheel-drive model and $44,125 for the all-wheel-drive version. Full story...
Apr
24th

SWEDEN: Volvo Trucks reports sharp Q1 fall

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Volvo Trucks has reported a sharp fall into the red in its first quarter of the year, as sales fell 27% on the same period last year. Full story...
Apr
24th

CHINA: Toyota JV Camrys in brakes recall

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Toyota is recalling some 259,119 Camry sedans in China to fix faulty brake systems. Full story...
Apr
24th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Q1s and Chapter 11 talk

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This week's news highlights can be easily summarised: Q1 results (including Ford's better than expected numbers out today), Chrysler, Fiat, Marchionne, General Motors, Opel, Chapter 11 and Shanghai. Full story...
Apr
24th

GERMANY: Daimler hopes to sell Chrysler stake by end-year

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Daimler hopes to sell its stake in ailing Chrysler by the end of the year. Full story...
Apr
24th

Ford slows rate of cash burn in posting $1.4 billion net loss:

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Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. automaker operating without federal bailout loans, burned through $3.7 billion in cash during the first quarter in posting its fourth straight quarterly loss. Full story...
Apr
24th

US: Japanese Tier-1s apply for US federal aid

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Two Japanese OE parts suppliers have reportedly applied for the US government's USD5bn financial aid package aimed at helping struggling Tier 1s. Full story...
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