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Mar
17th

Suppliers shun Shanghai auto show as downturn hits budgets

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The global economic slowdown and pressure to curb spending has led some global suppliers to scrap plans to participate in the Shanghai auto show in April. Suppliers Magna International Inc., ArvinMeritor Inc. Full story...
Mar
17th

Griffin iTrip Universal FM transmitter – tested

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In-car kit means MP3s for all.


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Mar
17th

Prolong Super Protectant – tested

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Dress to impress with plastic reviver.


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Mar
17th

WD-40 Smart Straw – tested

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Leading lube has a treat in straw!


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Mar
17th

SEOUL PREVIEW: Ssangyong C200 crossover nearer to production

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Bankrupt Ssangyong will be showing an almost production-ready example of its new C200 crossover utility car at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea, opening on April 2. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: Autos task force adviser not keen on bankruptcy

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A top adviser to US president Barack Obama's autos task force does not see bankruptcy as the best option. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: GM chiefs meet president’s autos task force

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General Motors' top executives met with the US government's new auto industry task force on Monday but few details of the talks have emerged. Full story...
Mar
17th

TURKEY: Tax cut seen reducing vehicle stocks

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A consumption tax cut is likely to reduce stocks of unsold vehicles in Turkey much quicker than first thought. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: Johnson Controls sells US$852.5m of units and notes

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Auto parts maker Johnson Controls has completed the sale of equity units and convertible notes worth US$852.5m. Full story...
Mar
17th

Plastic Omnium posts 63mn euro loss for 2008

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Restructuring costs linked to the steep decline in the global automobile sector led French supplier Plastic Omnium to a 63.2 million euro net loss during 2008, the company said today. Full story...
Mar
17th

Mercedes strengthens design team

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New Mercedes-Benz design boss Gorden Wagener is convincing top talent from competitors to join his team. Full story...
Mar
17th

US: Visteon expects ‘going concern’ notice

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Visteon believes its auditors will express doubt about the parts maker's viability as a going concern when they sign off the 2008 financial results statements. Full story...
Mar
17th

Most U.K. buyers favor scrappage incentives, says SMMT

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More than three quarters of United Kingdom consumers want a scrappage incentive to boost new-car sales, according to a survey by the country's automotive association. Full story...
Mar
17th

Renault starts production of green engine in Spain

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PARIS -- Renault has launched series production of a fuel-efficient 1.4-liter gasoline engine at its Valladolid, Spain, factory. Full story...
Mar
17th

Volkswagen sees threat to financial services sector

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Volkswagen's largest captive financial services subsidiary believes rising risk premiums will likely force its poorly capitalized rivals to consolidate or go out of business. Full story...
Mar
17th

JAPAN: No rise but bonuses expected at Toyota

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Upcoming spring annual wage talks between Toyota Motor and its unions are likely to see wages held at current levels though workers will get bonuses equivalent to five months' pay plus JPY100,000 (US$1,018). Full story...
Mar
17th

EMERGING MARKETS ANALYSIS: Tata’s Nano and the price of a dream

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Ratan Tata wants the Nano to bring mobility to the Indian masses. But the project has been hit by costly setbacks, writes Mark Bursa Full story...
Mar
17th

US: GM willing to help save Opel – minister

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General Motors appears willing to help Europeans to save the automaker's Opel unit, Germany's economy minister has said. Full story...
Mar
17th

MINI Spirit returns

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British legend's big plans for new small car are exclusively revealed


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Mar
17th

Sweden Minister: Number of buyers interested in Saab

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Sweden's Industry Minister Maud Olofsson said on Tuesday a number of parties have expressed interest in struggling Saab, the Swedish unit of U.S. carmaker General Motors. "There are a number of interested parties," Olofsson told reporters. Full story...
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