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Automotive News Feed » Tough times loom for new Toyota chief Akio Toyoda
Toyota Motor Corp. confirmed Akio Toyoda as its new president on Tuesday, promoting the grandson of the company's founder to guide the world's No. 1 automaker through the worst downturn in its history. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Mini to add 17 U.S. stores over 18 months
Mini will add 17 U.S. stores in the next 18 months, mostly in new markets, the company said today. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Preventing fraud is key concern as cash-for-guzzlers takes shape
Amid widespread confusion about how the cash-for-guzzlers legislation will be carried out, the U.S. Transportation Department said its biggest challenge will be devising a fraud prevention program in the next month or so. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » CARS-Cash Allowance Rebate System-CASH FOR CLUNKERS GUIDE
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Automotive Headlines » Continental Products Used Extensively in the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Automotive Headlines » Johnson Controls Receives 2008 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors Corp.
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Automotive Headlines » Motorcycle Riders Foundation Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass 'Right to Repair'
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Automotive Headlines » Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Certificate of Achievement for Quality
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Automotive Headlines » MERCEDES-BENZ Launches All-New 2010 E-Class: 'Everything We Know, Everything We Are: This is Mercedes-Benz'
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Automotive Headlines » Olivia Ortiz Wins Miss TW Steel 2009 at Grand Prix Ball
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Automotive News Feed » IAC buys Stankiewicz, makes global move in auto carpets
International Automotive Components Group said today it expanded its global automotive carpets and acoustic parts business by purchasing key pieces of insolvent German supplier Stankiewicz. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Overseas automakers to outbuild Detroit in North America, study says
European and Asian automakers are expected to build more vehicles in North America than the Detroit 3 in 2012 following a sweeping restructuring of the domestic industry, according to a study released today. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Buick aims to 'get noticed' with 2010 LaCrosse
The next step in Buick's plans for a renaissance: the 2010 LaCrosse, which will arrive in dealership showrooms in July. Several months later, Buick will offer its first four-cylinder engine since 1998. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Volkswagen Tiguan and CC Receive Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards From Edmunds.com
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Automotive Headlines » Hyundai is the Highest Ranked Non-Premium Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
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Automotive Headlines » Ford Brand Quality Improves for the 8th Straight Year in 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
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msnbc.com: Autos » Report says mileage standards will help Big 3
U.S. automakers underestimated the importance consumers placed on fuel efficiency, but new federal standards are expected to help the companies turn a profit. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study
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Automotive Headlines » MINI USA to Expand U.S. Dealerships by 20 Percent to Support Double Digit Sales Growth Targets
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msnbc.com: Autos » Study: Detroit lifts quality but Toyota still king
Ford, GM and Chrysler have made strides in new vehicle quality over the last year, but they still lag behind their foreign competitors, according to a closely watched study [Link]
Automotive Headlines » U.S. Automakers Make Substantial Gains in Initial Quality, Outpacing Industry-Wide Improvement
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msnbc.com: Autos » Tesla brings down production cost of Roadster
The CEO of Tesla Motors said Monday that the material cost of the electric car company's Roadster sports car has dropped to about $80,000. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Porsche's problems: Daimler deal, state loan seen unlikely
Porsche Automobil Holding SE could be running out of options to repair its finances, with Berlin set to reject its request for a state loan and a purported stake sale to Daimler AG unlikely, analysts said on Monday. [Link]
msnbc.com: Autos » As Chrysler moves on, dealers ponder fate
As a new Chrysler emerges from the wreckage of the automaker’s bankruptcy filing, hundreds of former Chrysler dealers are left in limbo, and wrestling with their fates. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Weekly NHTSA Recalls - June 22, 2009
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Automotive News Feed » Swedish firms see better days ahead, survey says
Despite the continued struggles of local automakers Saab and Volvo, Swedish companies have grown more upbeat in recent weeks but remain wary of setbacks for the economy, a survey carried out by the Nordic country's central bank showed on Monday. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » 6.22FAW breaks ground on new die-making plant
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Automotive Headlines » Jianghuai Auto said up to govt to decide on merger with Chery
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Automotive Headlines » BYD Auto to launch 5 new car models in H2
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Automotive Headlines » Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?
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Automotive Headlines » EcoDriving Pays Off During the Busiest Driving Time of the Year
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Automotive Headlines » Concept Vehicles Enhance Second Cruise Night at Walter P. Chrysler Museum
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Automotive Headlines » Major agreement for Volvo Buses in China
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Automotive Headlines » Grant Thornton LLP Says Transplant Manufacturers Will Out-Build Detroit in 2012, Creating New Opportunities for North American Suppliers
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Automotive Headlines » Nissan GT-R and 370Z Capture Edmunds' Inside Line '2009 Readers' Most Wanted(SM) Awards'
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Automotive Headlines » BorgWarner Receives Two Honda Awards for Quality and Delivery
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Automotive Headlines » David Knowles Joins Myers Industries as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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Automotive Headlines » Get a smooth ride with Helix Corner Killer IFS System!
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Automotive Headlines » China Yuchai International Appoints New President
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Automotive Headlines » Volvo IT Signs New Agreement with City of Göteborg
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Automotive Headlines » Buick Unveils 2010 LaCrosse in Live Internet eVent - COMPLETE VIDEO
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Automotive Headlines » Frost & Sullivan: Rising Demand for Comfort and Safety to Play the Pivotal Role in the Evolution of Automotive Human Machine Interface
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Automotive Headlines » ATX Provides Connected Vehicle Services to Sixt Rental Car Customers in Germany
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Automotive Headlines » Continental Products Used Extensively in the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Automotive Headlines » Renault and EDF Strengthen Collaboration on Zero-Emission Electric Vehicle
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Automotive Headlines » Shanghai GM Sells 2 Millionth Buick in China
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Automotive Headlines » Fiat 500 to Open up in Australia in 2010
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msnbc.com: Autos » Iacocca: GM, Chrysler should repay loans fast
Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca has some advice for the people who are running GM and Chrysler: Get the government out of your business as soon as possible. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » BMW Technology Day 2009 - Efficient Dynamics
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Automotive Headlines » 'Vaccination of Sales' by New Opel Astra: Rolling Out Production in 2010
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Automotive Headlines » EnerDel Awarded $3.3 Million For Safety Research on Auto Lithium-ion Battery
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Automotive Headlines » First US Built Electric Truck Enters Production - New Era For Trucks
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msnbc.com: Autos » GM test drives a foreign business model
Semi-nationalized firms overseas offer lessons as the United States takes a controlling stake in General Motors. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Electric Smart To Go Live
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Automotive Headlines » Kids Car Seats'Criteria Cause Confusion
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Automotive Headlines » Revisit Your Favourite Top Gear Moments with Suzuki
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Automotive Headlines » Toyota Hopes Toyoda Family Will Steer Recovery
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Automotive Headlines » Seat Offers Its Drivers Free Fluids Check
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Automotive Headlines » Porsche Group - Return on Sales Remains High
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Automotive Headlines » New Citroën Berlingo 725 L2 Crew Van - Carry 5 People and a Load
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Automotive Headlines » Honda: Leaving Blue Skies for Our Children
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Automotive Headlines » Suzuki Clean Sweep in Overlander 4WD Awards
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Automotive News Feed » Renault extends Clio Campus output in France
With scrapping incentives boosting demand for small cars more than expected, Renault announced late last week that it will continue manufacturing the Clio Campus at its Flins factory near Paris through December. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Qatar mulls taking bigger Porsche stake, magazine says
The Qatar Investment Authority could acquire more shares in ailing German sports car maker Porsche Automobil Holding SE than previously thought, German magazine Focus said. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Daimler in talks to buy stake in Porsche, report says
Daimler AG is in advanced talks to buy a stake in sports car maker Porsche Automobil Holding SE, German publication manager magazin reported on Friday on its Web site, citing financial sources. [Link]
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- Toyota's hot answer to Honda's CR-Z September 8, 2010Could this be Toyota's riposte to Honda's CR-Z sporty hybrid? Since debuting at January's Tokyo Auto Salon, an open-cockpit sports hybrid concept based on Toyota's MR2 has tantalized buffs yearning for something brawnier in...
- Mitsubishi's chief U.S. supply executive retires, won't be replaced September 8, 2010Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s top supply chain executive in the United States has retired, and the automaker has no plans to hire a replacement.
- Chrysler expands lease offers under new pact with U.S. Bank September 8, 2010Chrysler Group has taken another step toward reviving its leasing business by signing an agreement to offer leasing through US Bank. The automaker announced the arrangement in an e-mail to dealers today.
- Chevrolet Cruze output begins with expectations high September 8, 2010Ordinarily, it would be a massive undertaking for any automaker. A new model on an all-new platform. A new body shop and new stamping operations. A workforce of 4,500, including 600 temporary employees. Numerous new assembly processes and parts.
- Chevy Cruze rolls off assembly line in red, white and blue September 8, 2010General Motors Co. today celebrated the domestic production launch of its much-anticipated 2011 Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown, Ohio. GM, which is 61 percent owned by the U.S.
- Volvo's safety reputation should be preserved by its new owners September 8, 2010Volvo needs to protect its reputation. If it stumbles under Chinese ownership, it may be impossible to regain those loyal buyers. If I were a Volvo dealer, I would be concerned.
- The auto rescue, f-bombs, and vanishing billions spice Rattner's inside tale September 8, 2010While there have been other books about the Obama administration, this is the first from the inside and it is full of glimpses behind the curtain that we usually have to wait four years to see.
- Aisin appoints new president of North America operations September 8, 2010Toyota-affiliated supplier Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. has appointed Masayasu 'Mike' Saito as president of its North American operations, company spokesman Joe Rohatynski said today. Saito's responsibilities include Aisin World Corp.
- Navistar profits top analyst expectations, but outlook lowered September 8, 2010Truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp. posted higher-than-expected quarterly profits on strong sales of armored fighting vehicles to the U.S. military, but overall sales fell short of forecasts.
- Chrysler to expand lease offers under new pact with U.S. Bank September 8, 2010Chrysler Group has taken another step toward reviving its leasing business by signing an agreement to offer leasing through U.S. Bank. The automaker announced the arrangement in an e-mail to dealers today.