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Automotive Headlines » Electric Vehicle Company Myers Motors Receives JumpStart Ventures Investment
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Automotive Headlines » Mazda's New Aqua-tech Paint System Leads in Reducing Environmental Impact; World's Lowest Environmental Impact of Water-based Paint Systems
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Automotive Headlines » U.S. Auto Industry Seen Slowly Improving
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msnbc.com: Autos » Auto parts suppliers are hanging on, barely
Government aid and timely payments by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have held off the predicted collapse of the nation's auto parts supply base. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Cash for Clunkers Guide - How It Works
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Automotive News Feed » Chrysler resumes output at 1st plant following bankruptcy
Chrysler Group LLC has resumed production at its first factory since emerging from bankruptcy last week: a Detroit plant that makes the low-volume Dodge Viper sports car. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » GM names Bob Socia to replace Andersson as purchasing chief
General Motors today named longtime purchasing executive Robert Socia, 55, to replace Bo Andersson as GM group vice president for purchasing and supply chain. Socia currently serves as executive vice president Shanghai General Motors. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Tengzhong manager says Hummer deal to be closed in Q3
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Automotive Headlines » Huarong Asset invests in Chery Auto, eyeing IPO
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Automotive Headlines » Making Fuel-Efficient Cars with Advanced High-Strength Steel Now Easier with New Toolkit
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Automotive News Feed » GM wants U.S. Saab dealerships to sign a new deal by Friday
General Motors wants its 220 U.S. Saab dealerships to sign a proposed agreement by Friday to prepare for the likely sale of the Swedish brand. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » New 2010 Ford Taurus: America's Smartest Full-Size Sedan Delivers Style, Substance - VIDEO ENHANCED
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Automotive Headlines » BorgWarner's New Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Technology Reduces Commercial Diesel Vehicle Emissions
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Automotive Headlines » Top CEOs Declare America's Manufacturing Sector Requires Pro-Industry Policies, Capital Management and Innovation to Maintain Economic Leadership
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Automotive Headlines » Audatex Directions Examines the Impact of Asian Vehicles on Repair Costs
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Automotive Headlines » TransUnion.com: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Experience Seasonal Drop in First Quarter 2009
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Automotive Headlines » Nova Bus' Plattsburgh plant officially open
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Automotive Headlines » GEICO and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Set Out Bait to Catch Auto Thieves
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Automotive Headlines » Volvo Car Corporation First to Introduce NAVTEQ MapCare(TM) Program
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Automotive Headlines » City Council President Eric Garcetti, Hollywood Businesses Launch Hollywood Hail-a-Taxi Sign Program
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Automotive Headlines » GreenRoad Wins San Francisco Business Times’ Green Business Award
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Automotive Headlines » Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Central Europe Confers Two Awards on Johnson Controls for Innovative Technologies
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Automotive Headlines » Affinia Issues Brake Rotor Safety Public Awareness Message
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Automotive Headlines » Call for Moratorium on Auto Dealership Closures
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Automotive News Feed » Former GM purchasing boss Andersson to lead Russia's GAZ
Bo Andersson, who resigned as General Motors' purchasing chief on Friday, has agreed to become chairman of Russian automaker GAZ. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Volkswagen Group of America Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Jacksonville
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Automotive Headlines » Bosch Calls for Mutual Support to Address Energy, Environment and Mobility Challenges
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Automotive Headlines » Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Final Court Approval of Postpetition Secured Financing, Setting of Bar Date and Other Matters
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Automotive Headlines » Driver’s Alert Wins State of Georgia Contract
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Automotive Headlines » Johns Hopkins APL Selects GS Yuasa Lithium Power Solutions for Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission
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Automotive News Feed » Ex-Conti CEO Wennemer to take Opel advisory role, sources say
Manfred Wennemer, former CEO of Continental AG, will represent the German government on an advisory board overseeing the trust that administers Opel, sources familiar with the situation said. The trust holds 65 percent of Opel shares. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Italian suppliers may follow Fiat to Detroit
Italian automotive suppliers to Fiat S.p.A. could look to set up shop in the Detroit area following the formation of Chrysler Group LLC, the Chrysler-Fiat alliance spawned from Chrysler's bankruptcy. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » U.S. loans to GM, Chrysler saved U.S. supply base, Ford says
The U.S. auto supply base was saved from collapse by the government's rescue of Chrysler and General Motors but remains fragile, Ford Motor Co.'s William Clay Ford Jr. said. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Tupelo, Priussissippi? Maybe not
Toyota's stalled Prius factory project in Mississippi might not be a Prius factory when work on the plant finally resumes. The company is kicking around new ideas about other products it could build in Tupelo, says Steve St. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Honda may miss Insight sales target in U.S.
Honda Motor Co. may fall short of its U.S. sales goal for the new Insight hybrid by a third in the model's first year due to the recession and relatively cheap gasoline, Bloomberg reported, citing a top local executive. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Mack Truck Demonstrates Diesel-Electric Hybrid Technology for Federal Officials
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Automotive Headlines » Yes, New Auto Plants Will Be Built
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Automotive News Feed » Scrappage schemes help limit Ford's European May sales fall
MUNICH -- Ford of Europe's new-car sales fell 16.3 percent in May, but the carmaker said newly launched scrappage schemes in the U.K. and Spain helped to limit the decline. [Link]
Automobile Magazine News » Mercedes-Benz and BMW Need Mass Market Partners - Time to Start Sniffing Around
Mercedes-Benz and BMW Need Mass Market Partners - Time to Start Sniffing AroundWhy Mercedes-Benz and BMW both need to find a mass-market partner.It's not just the faltering U.S. carmakers and their various affiliates that need to seek partners nowadays. Even the reigning kings of German automotive arrogance, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, are finding it tough to go it alone. Photo Gallery: ... [Link]
Automotive Headlines » "MultiAir" is Launched on the Alfa Romeo MiTo
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Automotive Headlines » Porsche Presents "Its Way"
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Automotive Headlines » Seat's Scorching Hot Hatch Stunners
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Automotive Headlines » Volkswagen Throws Emissions Lifeline To Fleet Managers
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Automotive Headlines » Honda May Miss Insight Sales Target in U.S.
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Automotive Headlines » Deus EX Machina
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Automotive News Feed » Saab says likely to unveil new owner this week
Saab said on Monday it is likely to unveil its new owner this week, and that three quarters of its creditors had agreed to a proposed writedown of the brand's debt. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Fiat Professional Among Top Runners In Van CO2 Database
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Automotive Headlines » Learn to Drive With Mercedes-Benz, Not Just Pass the Test
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Automotive Headlines » Skoda Increases Scrappage Offer on Octavia
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Automotive Headlines » Skoda Expands Its GreenLine Brand
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Automotive Headlines » Citroen's New 3.0HDi V6 Diesel - More Power, Yet Better Economy & Less CO2
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Automotive Headlines » New Kia is a Soul Sensation - 1,000 Sold in 100 Days
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Automotive Headlines » Subaru Supports Top Cyclists
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Automotive Headlines » It's Time to Getaway, Thanks to Mitsubishi and Big 4 Holiday Parks
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Automotive Headlines » BMW Financial Services Celebrates 20 Years in Australia
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Automotive News Feed » Co-owner is confident that Koenigsegg can rescue Saab
Koenigsegg Automotive believes it can rescue General Motors' loss-making Saab unit, a co-owner of the Swedish luxury sports car maker said. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » GM's Henderson is open to other offers for Opel besides Magna's
General Motors is trying to cement an agreement with Magna International to buy its European unit, Opel, but is willing to broaden discussions if necessary, GM CEO Fritz Henderson said. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Porsche owner families back Qatar deal, report says
A majority of members of the two families controlling Porsche back a deal for the Gulf state of Qatar to acquire a 25 percent stake in the luxury car maker, a German magazine said. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Brembo predicts surge in carbon ceramic brakes
New partners Brembo and SGL Group predict that demand for carbon ceramic brake discs will rise sharply once they find ways to reduce the high cost of a component. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » A new GM culture -- but old execs?
The White House hopes the old dogs at General Motors can learn new tricks. Steven Rattner, head of the President's auto task force, says changing GM's bureaucratic culture is critical to reinvigorating the bankrupt automaker. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Marchionne's matrix: Strong brand bosses
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has handed crucial operating responsibility to four executives as he launches the company out of bankruptcy and into an uncertain future. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Steel rift may stop GM output
As early as this week, production of some General Motors vehicles will stop unless a steel supplier is forced to resume shipments to American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc., a critical supplier to GM trucks. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Hinrichs: Ford must standardize its plants
Whenever Ford Motor Co. builds a new plant -- anywhere in the world -- Ford manufacturing chief Joe Hinrichs now requires that it have the same processes and equipment as other company facilities. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » New store is sad place for a wake
Less than eight months after he held his grand opening party at his sparkling new Gregory Chrysler-Jeep store in Lake Villa, Ill., dealer Gregory Mauro held a wake last Tuesday. [Link]
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- Former GM CEO Henderson to head U.S. energy company September 5, 2010Former GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been tapped to become CEO of SunCoke Energy following its separation from Sunoco next year.
- Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, former car czar says September 5, 2010The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout...
- Sales stink, but smell those sweet profits September 5, 2010No surprise: August's 21 percent auto sales drop, to the lowest level for the month in nearly 30 years, was dismal. Last month's numbers were dragged down by comparison with August 2009, when sales soared because of cash for clunkers.
- Dealers see Fiat profits -- but when? September 5, 2010Don Lee thinks he can make money with Fiat and Alfa Romeo at a vacant showroom next to his dealership.
- Toyota will push safety in ad blitz September 5, 2010Its image still bruised by driver complaints about unintended acceleration, Toyota Division has decided to revamp its marketing message and shift the focus to safety in a big way, top executives said last week. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.'
- Fuel tank probe rekindles old issue September 5, 2010Fuel tanks are in the news again. Last month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began a preliminary investigation of 3.
- NADA opposes letter-grade labels for vehicles September 5, 2010The National Automobile Dealers Association said it will likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions.
- Healthier GM eligible for U.S. energy loans September 5, 2010General Motors Co. is in line to receive several billion dollars of low-interest federal energy loans now that it has returned to financial viability. GM would use the windfall to outfit U.S.
- Peddle Beach: New products pitched amid the classic cars September 5, 2010Every August, about 15,000 of America's wealthiest car buffs stroll the misty golf greens of Pebble Beach in Guccis, sipping chardonnay and admiring lovingly restored, flapper-era Morgans and Rolls-Royces and pre-war Bugattis.
- Kia says rise in transaction prices shows it's moving upmarket September 5, 2010Kia says transaction prices are rising and buyers are selecting higher trim levels, proving that its effort to shed a value-brand image is working.