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Jig-A-Loo USA, Inc. (www.jigaloo.com), makers of innovative automotive and home improvement products, announced today that Advance Auto Parts stores are now stocking its newest product Jig-A-Clean in over 3,300 retail locations. Jig-A-Clean is a multi-purpose hand cleaner that removes ingrained dirt, grease, oil, tar and sludge without the use of water or towels. Full story...

Power steering supplier China Automotive Systems has booked operating income of US$7.1m for the 2009 first quarter, up from $6.8m a year ago. Full story...

Volkswagen announced Thursday that former Fiat S.p.A. Chief Marketing Officer Luca De Meo will start as marketing boss for its passenger car unit August 1. In January, Automotive News Europe was first to report De Meo would quit Fiat. Full story...

Volkswagen announced Thursday that former Fiat S.p.A. Chief Marketing Officer Luca De Meo will start as marketing boss for its passenger car unit August 1. In January, Automotive News Europe was first to report De Meo would quit Fiat. Full story...

Volkswagen announced Thursday that former Fiat S.p.A. Chief Marketing Officer Luca De Meo will start as marketing boss for its passenger car unit August 1. In January, Automotive News Europe was first to report De Meo would quit Fiat. Full story...

Automotive News got a copy of a memo from Chrysler that reportedly confirms the elimination of 789 dealers in the United States by June 9, 2009. The decision will be made official in the upcoming days. As we speak, phased-out dealers are receiving a letter of confirmation. Full story...

General Motors, which is preparing for a 40 percent cut in its dealer network by the end of 2010, this week will send warning letters to nearly 1,000 dealers, sources told Automotive News today. Full story...

Engineering and automotive consultancy Ricardo cut its view for full-year earnings on Tuesday, blaming market conditions. Full story...

The Automotive Applications Council of AISI's Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced today that it has selected the BMW X6 research and development team as the winner of its annual Automotive Excellence Award. The team was selected for its cost-effective use of ultra high-strength steels that meet new market demands for safety, fuel efficiency and emission standards. The award was presented today at the Great Designs in Steel seminar in Livonia, Mich. Full story...

General Motors would have to provide adequate warning if it planned to file for bankruptcy protection or it would risk bringing further distress to the automotive industry, Canada's industry minister has said. Full story...

The GLK350 is a completely new vehicle for Mercedes-Benz. It addresses a gap in their SUV/crossover lineup that until now had buyers of compact SUVs shopping elsewhere. Loyal Mercedes-Benz owners can now remain with the premium manufacturer while conforming to the "less is more" trend that's dominating the automotive marketplace of late. Full story...

The GLK350 is a completely new vehicle for Mercedes-Benz. It addresses a gap in their SUV/crossover lineup that until now had buyers of compact SUVs shopping elsewhere. Loyal Mercedes-Benz owners can now remain with the premium manufacturer while conforming to the "less is more" trend that's dominating the automotive marketplace of late. Full story...

General Motors would have to provide adequate warning if it planned to file for bankruptcy protection or it would risk bringing further distress to the automotive industry, Canada's industry minister said on Monda Full story...

Just three days after dodging bankruptcy by restructuring its debt, Sonic Automotive Inc. today said it ended two quarters of losses by posting a $1.7 million profit. The nation's No. Full story...

Just three days after dodging bankruptcy by restructuring its debt, Sonic Automotive Inc. today said it ended two quarters of losses by posting a $1.7 million profit. The nation's No. Full story...

Figures released by JD Power Automotive Forecasting show that the West European car market fell by 12.3% year-on-year in April. However, the weak looking result was in part a result of fewer working days in the month of April this year (due to when Easter fell). Full story...

The the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), which represents manufacturers and importers of new vehicles, has taken steps to prepare for the introduction of plug-in electric and electric-hybrid vehicles into Australia. Full story...

Australian sales of passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles fell 23.9% year on year to 63,965 units, official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed. Full story...

Fiat SpA plans to create an automotive empire spanning Europe, America and Africa in a redrawing of the global industry as the market downturn hurts major players around the world. Full story...

Fiat SpA plans to create an automotive empire spanning Europe, America and Africa in a redrawing of the global industry as the market downturn hurts major players around the world. Full story...