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Mar
18th

UK: Fiat says new used car programme successful

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Fiat UK said on Wednesday a complete overhaul of its used vehicle strategy last year had been "a massive success" with the brand reporting a 42% increase in wholesale business to dealers and trade buyers last year. Full story...
Mar
18th

Changes at ANE

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On March 6, Crain Communications announced that Automotive News Europe, a sister publication of Automotive News, is halting publication of its twice-monthly print edition. Full story...
Mar
18th

2009 Audi TTS Roadster

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2009 Audi TTS Roadster
2009 Audi TTS Roadster - Audi Convertible Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
If you can get past the fact that the TTS is not a Boxster, there's a lot to like here, starting with the fact that this sucker is FAST.

The logical side of my brain is telling me that not only is $57,125 a good chunk of change, it's also enough to get me into the more dynamic Porsche Boxster S. And while that would normally be enough to move me toward the Porsche, I can't help but think I'd still consider the TTS.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Audi TTS Roadster - Audi Convertible Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Mar
18th

FRANCE: Toyota, EDF, plan new plug-in hybrid trial

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French energy supplier EDF and Toyota on Wednesday announced a "large-scale demonstration" of plug-in hybrid vehicles in Strasbourg, France using an "innovative charging infrastructure". Full story...
Mar
18th

GERMANY: Opel has financing until April – report

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The German government believes that Opel and parent group General Motors have sufficient financing to continue through into April. Full story...
Mar
18th

CHINA: Ricardo names SAIC man to business development

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A former senior Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation executive has joined Ricardo Shanghai as vice-president for business development. Full story...
Mar
18th

MEXICO: AKT signs manufacturing deal in Mexico

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AKT has signed deals that will see it manufacture injected moulded automotive parts in Saltillo, Mexico. Full story...
Mar
18th

GERMANY: Morgan Stanley cuts Volkswagen rating

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Morgan Stanley has lowered its rating of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen to "underweight" from "equal weight". The bank also cut its target price to EUR20 from EUR28. Full story...
Mar
18th

GERMANY: BMW profit plunges, targets held

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BMW is sticking to the long-term targets set out in its so-called Number One strategy despite the current challenging economic times, the automaker said as it announced a fall in 2008's net profit of almost 90% on Wednesday. Full story...
Mar
18th

INDIA: ‘Nano effect’ hits used car prices

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Prices of second-hand cars in India, primarily compact models, have fallen 15-20% in the last few days in what an Indian newspaper has dubbed "the Nano effect". Full story...
Mar
18th

CHINA/INDIA: Auto observers cautious on recovery

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Analysts remain cautious over whether recent sales rises in the key emerging auto markets of China and India signal the start of a sustained recovery after volumes plunged in the second half of last year due to the global credit crunch. Full story...
Mar
18th

CHINA: Chinese sale possible for Delphi assets – reports

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Beijing Automotive Industry wants to buy non-core assets from Delphi, according to a Chinese report. Full story...
Mar
18th

UK: New models key to sales success

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New model launches are fundamental to market success in the tough economic climate, Jato Dynamics said after analysing European new car sales in February. Full story...
Mar
18th

Morgan Stanley downgrades Volkswagen to underweight

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Morgan Stanley downgraded preferred shares of Germany's Volkswagen to "underweight" from "equal weight," and estimated net liquidity to decline by 16 million euros a day in 2009, resulting in a modest net debt position within 18 months. Full story...
Mar
18th

Plastic Omnium to expand in China, India and Russia despite downturn

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The global economic slowdown has not stopped Plastic Omnium's emerging market expansion. The French supplier plans to boost its manufacturing presence in China, India and Russia this year. Full story...
Mar
18th

Plastic Omnnium to expand in China, India and Russia despite downturn

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The global economic slowdown has not stopped Plastic Omnium's emerging market expansion. The French supplier plans to boost its manufacturing presence in China, India and Russia this year. Full story...
Mar
18th

Lexus IS 250C is ready to roll – Lexus IS 250C is ready to roll

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Desirable drop-top model targets BMW's 3-Series Convertible with folding metal roof!


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Mar
18th

MR2 set to return as Prius coupé?

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Production of MR2 stopped in 2007; new car will be a coupé instead of roadster


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Mar
18th

GM, Opel have funds to last into April, says German official

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German carmaker Opel and its U.S. parent General Motors have, to the knowledge of the German government, sufficient financing to see them through into April, a junior economy minister said today. Full story...
Mar
18th

Opel, GM have funds to last into April, says German official

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German carmaker Opel and its U.S. parent General Motors have, to the knowledge of the German government, sufficient financing to see them through into April, a junior economy minister said today. Full story...
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