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Apr
16th

MALAYSIA: Prime minister calls for Proton alliance

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The Malaysian Prime minister has said he wants to see 'national car maker' Proton look for an alliance with another international automaker. Full story...
Apr
16th

Canada says CAW must make deep concessions

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Workers at General Motors and Chrysler LLC in Canada must take wage and benefit cuts of as much as C$19 ($15.77) an hour to keep the carmakers from bankruptcy protection, Canada's Industry Minister told a newspaper. Full story...
Apr
16th

UK: Visteon approaches union with pay deal

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Visteon Corporation said today that it had presented leaders of the UK union Unite with a solution to address redundancy pay concerns of former employees of Visteon UK, which was placed into administration on 31 March after years of losses. Full story...
Apr
16th

Canada puts $121 million into auto randd

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The Canadian government announced C$145 million ($121 million) in funding today for automotive research and development. Industry Minister Tony Clement made the announcement and said the money was committed as part of the 2008 federal budget. Full story...
Apr
16th

Shanghai show to feature 13 world debuts

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Carmakers are cutting costs these days, but China is one place where they will not be skimping as they battle for customers in one of the world's few remaining growth markets. Full story...
Apr
16th

ITALY: Fiat chief sees April sales rise

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Fiat vehicle unit sales in April in Italy should be higher compared to 2008 and will definitely be up in Germany, brand head Lorenzo Sistino said on Thursday. Full story...
Apr
16th

SOUTH KOREA: GM-Daewoo help gets political

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Political parties have called for populist bailout plans for GM Daewoo to win voters in the Bupyeong district of Incheon, where GM Daewoo's main manufacturing plant is located. Full story...
Apr
16th

US: GM speeds up dealer closure programme – report

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General Motors has told US dealers it is speeding up its timetable for closing about 1,700 outlets as it hurries to meet the Obama administration's 1 June restructuring deadline, people with knowledge of the discussions have said. Full story...
Apr
16th

Part 7: The Magic Box: How one cardboard box can change the world:

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We all need symbols in our life, and for Operation Iraqi Children’s 2009 spring effort, it is the Magic Box. Full story...
Apr
16th

Nissan appoints dealer expert to head Spain and Portugal sales

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Nissan has appointed dealer specialist Manuel de la Guardia to head its sales operations in Spain and Portugal. Full story...
Apr
16th

Nissan appoints dealer expert to head Spain and Portugal sales

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Nissan has appointed dealer specialist Manuel de la Guardia to head its sales operations in Spain and Portugal. Full story...
Apr
16th

SWEDEN: 27 possible buyers eyeing Saab

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Saab Automobile has signed confidentiality agreements with as many as 27 potential buyers, a spokeswoman confirmed on Thursday. Full story...
Apr
16th

UK: Lotus Engineering to work with Harman on noise

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Lotus Engineering and Harman Becker Automotive Systems, the automotive division of Harman International, have reached an agreement to jointly develop noise management solutions using Lotus' patented Active Noise Control technologies. Full story...
Apr
16th

McLaren plans to launch new sports car range

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McLaren plans to launch a new range of sports cars in 2011. The cars will be built in the U.K. by an independent McLaren Automotive company. Full story...
Apr
16th

McLaren plans to launch new sports car range in 2011

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McLaren plans to launch a new range of sports cars in 2011. The cars will be built in the U.K. by an independent McLaren Automotive company. Full story...
Apr
16th

BELGIUM: European car sales down 17.2% in Q1

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Figures released by the European vehicle makers' body ACEA show that first quarter car sales in Europe were down by 17.2% on the same period last year, although March saw some improvement due to scrappage incentives. Full story...
Apr
16th

UK: McLaren to form independent automotive unit

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McLaren has announced a restructuring to create an independent McLaren Automotive company. McLaren Group Chairman Ron Dennis will head up the new company and also end his Formula 1 involvement. Full story...
Apr
16th

US: GM running out of time to restructure – chairman

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General Motors' interim chairman has acknowledged that the automaker was running out of time to reach a deal with stakeholders and the US government to restructure outside of bankruptcy. Full story...
Apr
16th

Aston Martin Rapide revealed in production form

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Aston Martin has unveiled the first official picture of its new Rapide four-door sedan. The production car stays true to an eye-catching concept first revealed the Detroit auto show in 2006, Full story...
Apr
16th

GERMANY: ZF readies new 8-speed autobox for BMW flagship

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The redesigned top of the range 760i due on sale next autumn will be the first BMW with ZF's new eight-speed automatic transmission. Full story...
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