France's economy minister Christine Lagarde on Wednesday called on top car industry bosses to forfeit their bonuses in return for state aid.
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Entry-level version of stylish estate arrives boasting 50mpg and penny-pinching running costs...
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There are two things about the Flex the first time you see one that are
only partially true. Number one is that it looks like a Mini Clubman on
steroids. This isn't true. The optional white roof and the love it or hate it design squared off design provide only a passing resemblance to the
Clubman.
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There are two things about the Flex the first time you see one that are
only partially true. Number one is that it looks like a Mini Clubman on
steroids. This isn't true. The optional white roof and the love it or hate it design squared off design provide only a passing resemblance to the
Clubman.
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French carmakers are to receive up to EUR6bn ($US7.7bn) of state aid to help survive the financial crisis, the country's prime minister said today (20 January).
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France may pump up to 6 billion euros of aid into the country's ailing car industry, but Prime Minister Francois Fillon warned on Tuesday that automakers would have to safeguard jobs in return.
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BMW's Mini brand will launch its new Clubman at the Geneva auto show in March. The Clubman is Mini's first five-seat car and the brand's third body style after the hatchback and convertible.
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Canada will offer aid funds to domestic automakers if they need liquidity and meet conditions, Canadian Industry Minister Tony Clement said today.
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Government aid is likely to cost French automakers state stakes in their companies, a minister has said.
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France could take stakes in carmakers in exchange for financial assistance to the battered auto industry, French industry minister Luc Chatel said ahead of a meeting on Tuesday at which aid measures should be announced.
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President-elect Barack Obama leaves little doubt that fixing the economy will be his administration's Job 1 when he takes office Tuesday, Jan. 20.
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For many drivers, polishing a car is an enjoyable task. But if youdon’t have the inclination, there is a way to protect your bodyworkwith minimal effort.
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European Union state aid rules should be used in a flexible nature in order to boost the EU's car industry, a leading financial figure said today.
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Fiat's revamped UK operation expects continuing progress throughout 2009 but its dealers must be ready to deal with a different type of customer attracted by the success of the Fiat 500 supermini, a senior executive said.
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Some discussed the new looks or engine, while others reminisced about the days when drivers had to be completely attentive to drive safely.
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MINI presented the restyled and updated Mini Convertible to fans at the 41st annual Montreal Auto Show earlier today, showcasing a mildly updated look alongside plenty of new features and convenience.
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Lisa Jackson, President elect Barack Obama's nominee as EPA administrator, promised today to "immediately revisit" whether states should be allowed to enforce limits on vehicles emissions of greenhouse gases.
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Toyota has said that some 2,200 general managers may buy Toyota cars by the end of the financial year on March 31 in a 'voluntary' effort to help minimise earnings deterioration.
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Ultra-light electric vehicle manufacturer Aixam Mega has acquired the assets of Nice Car Company, the London electric vehicle dealer that went into administration in November.
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