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Automotive Headlines » GM Will Do "Heavy Lifting" Toward Plug-in Goal
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Automotive Headlines » 2009 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners Announced
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Automotive News Feed » GM to finish 20% reduction in white-collar jobs by October
General Motors plans to complete a 20 percent cut in its white-collar work force by October. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Judge rejects GM investors' bid for 'official' status
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has denied a request from a small group of General Motors bondholders to become an "official committee" in the bankruptcy case. [Link]
msnbc.com: Autos » GM to cut 4,000 more salaried jobs
General Motors Corp. has notified its U.S. white-collar workers that it plans to cut about 4,000 more jobs by the end of the year. [Link]
msnbc.com: Autos » Nissan to mass produce electric cars in 2012
Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its electric vehicles will be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Toyota, Nissan vow to do better
Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. promised shareholders they would do better to recover from the worst industry downturn in a generation, each focusing on different types of cleaner cars to steer their revival. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Ford hopes for more technology loans from feds
Ford Motor Co. executives are hoping for billions of additional dollars in government technology loans if congressional efforts to double the amount of money are successful. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Nissan eyes 100,000 unit EV capacity in Tennessee
Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn, with a $1.6 billion U.S. loan commitment in hand, wants capacity to build more than 100,000 electric vehicles a year in Tennessee as early as 2011. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » U.S. loan will help Nissan build huge battery plant in Tenn.
A big chunk of the $1.6 billion loan that Nissan North America received from the federal government today will pay for a lithium ion battery plant that is at least 1 million square feet. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » SAIC may buy Opel Insignia platform to build new Roewe
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Automotive Headlines » Foton to build 300,000-unit gasoline engine base
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Automotive Headlines » Mitsubishi-Changfeng tech transfer deal to expire
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Automotive News Feed » Obama urges passage of greenhouse bill
President Barack Obama urged the House to pass a greenhouse gas emissions bill that would require the federal government to help automakers retool to make plug-in electric vehicles. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Research and Markets: Collecting and Distributing Traffic Information in China
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Automotive Headlines » NitrogenMan Nitrogen Tire Inflation Now Available to Fleet Vehicles and Trucking Companies
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Automotive Headlines » Rabbit Named One of the '2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
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Automotive Headlines » La Mesa RV Earns 2009 Circle of Excellence Award from Winnebago Industries, Inc.
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Automotive Headlines » Research and Markets: Latest Report on the Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade now Available
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Automotive Headlines » Parman Lubricants Corp. Introduces First Environmentally Friendly, Green Motor Oil to Tennessee
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Automotive Headlines » Cars.com Expands Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program With Nissan Partnership
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Automotive News Feed » GM bidding deadline passes with no new offers
No other company submitted a competing offer to the U.S. Treasury Department's bid to buy the healthy assets of General Motors from Chapter 11 protection, GM spokeswoman Julie Gibson confirmed today. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Comdata Corporation Enters into Agreement with 360FuelCard.com
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Automotive Headlines » National CTE Research Center Announces “Green†Programs of Study Technical Assistance
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Automotive Headlines » Wright Express Announces Hosting Agreement with CSC for International Fuel Card Processing
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Automotive Headlines » U.S. Automakers Closing the Gap with Overseas Competitors - VIDEO STORY
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Automotive News Feed » UAW in talks with Ford on competitiveness
The UAW is in ongoing talks with Ford Motor Co. aimed at ensuring the No. 2 U.S. automaker remains competitive with its domestic rivals that have been reorganized with federal funding, a union official said today. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Roush Brings Innoviation To Replacement Car Parts
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Automotive Headlines » Mercedes-Benz New E-Class Addresses Drowsy Driving, a Major Contributor to Vehicle Crashes - VIDEO ENHANCED
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Automotive Headlines » Volvo Group Begins Selling Trucks That Meet EPA2010 Emissions Standards
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Automotive Headlines » Arthur D. Little: The Global Truck and Bus Industry Will Experience Market and Technology Challenges after Today’s Financial Crisis
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Automotive Headlines » China Yuchai International Announces Hybrid Engine Developments
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Automotive Headlines » DIAS Holding Notes Significant Growth by China in Supplying the World's Auto Manufacturers
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Automotive Headlines » CSR introduces its highly integrated and cost effective RoadTunes ROM solution for PNDs and aftermarket in-car devices
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Automotive Headlines » Hertz Ensures its Customers Are NeverLost(R)
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Automotive Headlines » AVL Employs PBS GridWorks for Powertrain Engineering and Development
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Automotive Headlines » J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Honda Ranks Highest Among Manufacturer Web Sites in Satisfying New-Vehicle Shoppers
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Automotive Headlines » The Auto Industry is Charging Its Batteries!
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Automotive Headlines » ExxonMobil and Electrovaya Launch Electric Car Program in Baltimore
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Automotive Headlines » Nissan's Plan for Zero-Emissions Vehicles Advances With U.S. Department of Energy Loan - VIDEO ENHANCED
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Automotive Headlines » 2010 Ford Taurus Review
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Automotive Headlines » Tesla Gets Loan Approval from US Department of Energy
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Automotive News Feed » Honda Manufacturing's Jutte to resign July 24
Larry Jutte, the American Honda manufacturing executive who helped oversee production of nearly 700,000 vehicles and $19.5 billion in purchasing spending last year, will leave the company next month after 24 years. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Coda Automotive taps Droga5 as agency of record
Plug-in electric carmaker Coda Automotive has hired Droga5, New York, as its agency of record, marking the independent hot shop's entry into the category. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Nissan's Ghosn sees no sign of market rebound
Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn says the U.S. auto market has finally hit bottom but warns that there are still no signs of recovery. "In the United States, the market has stopped declining," he said. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » J.D. Power Quality Study: Porsche Receives Quality Award
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Automotive Headlines » Specific Enhancements to the S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG: Exclusive Top-of-the-Line AMG S-Class Models Now Boast Even Greater Appeal
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Automotive Headlines » Audi Wins Numerous Awards for Creative Advertising
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Automotive Headlines » Audi Armada at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Automotive Headlines » Nissan Hosts the Launch of The UK Hydrogen Network (Uk-Hynet) Project
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Automotive Headlines » Capital Thrills: GTbyCITROËN Concept Turns Gaming Fantasy Into London Reality
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Automotive Headlines » Keepmedriving - Keeping Parents Up-To-Date On Child-Seat Use
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Automotive News Feed » Fiat plans temporarily layoffs at Sicily plant
Fiat S.p.A. plans to temporarily lay off workers at its Termini Imerese plant, near Palermo, Sicily, from July 22 to Aug. 2, a source close to the company said on Tuesday. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » Ford, Chevy Lead kbb.com Share of Market Interest as Toyota, Honda Decline
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Automotive Headlines » ZF and ISE Corporation Agree to a Strategic Partnership to Supply Electric Hybrid Drive Systems and Components to North American Vehicle Market
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Automotive Headlines » British Drivers Love Their Motors
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Automotive Headlines » Innovative 'Early Bird' Used Car Service From carsite.co.uk
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Automotive Headlines » Nissan to Mass Produce 'Affordable' Electric Cars in 2012
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Automotive News Feed » Ford, Nissan and Tesla to get government technology loans
Ford Motor Co. will receive nearly $6 billion in U.S. government loans to spur development of fuel efficient vehicles, the U.S. Energy Department said today. Nissan also is getting a $1. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Automakers fight EU's 2011 ban on key air conditioner chemical
Automakers are lobbying the European Union to delay an agreed 2011 ban on climate-damaging chemicals in car air conditioners, a letter from auto industry group ACEA shows. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Family scion takes helm of Toyota amid management shakeup
Akio Toyoda was approved as the new president of Toyota Motor Corp. today as part of a top management shuffle that elevates a veteran executive to head North American sales. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » Mini adds stores in prime dealership sites
With so many dealerships closing, Mini USA says it has become a lot easier to find prime sites for new stores. [Link]
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 » 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 » Toyota founder’s grandson named new head
Toyota shareholders approved the appointment of the company founder's grandson Akio Toyoda as new president Tuesday. [Link]
Automotive News Feed » PSA launches bond issue; less pessimistic on '09 sales
PSA/Peugeot-Citroen launched a convertible bond to raise up to 575 million euros ($796.8 million) and still expects a 2009 operating loss, though its European sales will fall less sharply than it feared. [Link]
msnbc.com: Autos » Ford, Nissan, Tesla to receive U.S. loans
The Energy Department said Tuesday it would lend $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. and provide about $2.1 billion in loans to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. [Link]
Automotive Headlines » More than 5 Million Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to be Installed Worldwide by 2015, Says Pike Research
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Automotive Headlines » Audi Business Cup Winners Honored
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Automotive Headlines » UK Debut For New Vauxhall at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Automotive Headlines » Grand Vitara Confirmed as Australia's Best Compact SUV
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Automotive Headlines » Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution Makes its Hollywood Debut
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Automotive Headlines » The Honda Foundation Assists Kid's Sleep
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Automotive Headlines » TV's Jesse James Fraudulantly Claims Hydrogen-Powered World Speed Record, Says 'Landspeed Louise'
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Automotive Headlines » U of M Report Says US Automakers to Reap Billions in Profit as Fuel Economy Standards Offer More Options
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Automotive Headlines » Lee Iacocca Unveils Limited Edition Mustang
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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.