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- ARGENTINA: Peugeot 307 sedan production begins
- JAPAN: Nissan recalls minivan and compact car
- RUSSIA: Renault JV to increase production
- US: Key auto workers union allows strike fund diverts
- GERMANY: VW needs labour cost cuts for new Golf
- GERMANY: European car sales up over 10% in May
- RUSSIA: GM keen to develop AvtoVAZ JV
- JAPAN: Honda to recall over 560,000 vehicles because of ignition fault
- GERMANY: Prosecutors raid Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant
- SPAIN: Car makers say rail system must improve
- GERMANY: Bosch to build new semi-conductor plant in Germany
- INDIA: Toyota remains undecided on small car for India
- Ford to invest up to $9.2 bln in Mexico: report
(Reuters)
- Ford to invest billions in Mexico: report
(Reuters)
- Suzuki And GM Developing Hybrids For U.S. Market
- VW Plans New Phaeton Model For 2009
- Father's Day Gift Ideas
- Saab 9-2X Joins 9-3 Sport Sedan As "Top Safety Pick" in US Safety Report
- Exec says cuts at Ford going faster than expected
(Reuters)
- Exec: Ford cuts going faster than expected
(Reuters)
- UAW elects leadership team ahead of contract talks
(Reuters)
- Exec says cuts at Ford going faster than expected
(Reuters)
- Ford considering 9.2 billion dollar Mexican plant investment
(AFP)
- "Pimp My Ride" Returns to MTV
- UK: Bentley enters Korean market
- GERMANY: Sanden opens new plant in Poland
- US: Ford plans massive investment in Mexico to reduce costs
- UK: Peugeot plant closure protests continue
- US: Over a third of NA suppliers "in fiscal danger"
- BELGIUM: Fiat enjoys Italian market boost in May
- THAILAND: May sales off 7.3%
- CHINA: Car and parts tax cuts from 1 July
- Chrysler to add third shift at Ohio plant
(Reuters)
- US: Auto workers union re-elects president
- US: GMAC renews credit lines
- JAPAN: Honda reduces recall count
- US: Ford asks for government help with E-85 and trade
- US: Chrysler adds third shift at Toledo North
- SPAIN: Renault’s 2006 output to fall 24% on Modus slump
- All-New 2006 Volkswagen Eos Convertible Photo Gallery
- 2007 Chevy Avalanche Campaign Pushes Vehicle Flexibility
- Volvo Enlists Tiffany & Co. To Design National Hero Awards Trophies
- Delphi creditors support rejection effort
(AP)
- UAW chooses key negotiators for bargaining
(AP)
- UAW says over 33,000 GM, Delphi workers take buyouts
(Reuters)
- Nissan begins new Nashville headquarters
(AP)
- Delphi creditors support rejection effort
(AP)
- ITALY: Showroom furnishing by Ikea
- ITALY: Computer development surges Fiat Stilo replacement ahead of schedule
- Ford brand European vehicle sales up 11 pct in May
(Reuters)
- AUSTRALIA: Macquarie to acquire AIR-serv
- NETHERLANDS: Dealers surprised at MX-5 coupe-cabriolet launch
- RUSSIA: Nissan should have plant land by year's end
- GERMANY: Former Daimler-Benz shareholders to win compensation
- SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai chairman apologises and appeals for bail
- RUSSIA: Magna to build facility near new car plants
- JAPAN: Nissan lowers production at two Japanese plants
- CHINA: Toyota to increase Camry capacity
- US: Union says over 33,000 take GM/Delphi buyouts
- US: Arvin Meritor names new door business head
- UK: Union says most TVR jobs saved
- US: SmarTire nine-month loss almost doubles
- Ford brand European vehicle sales up
(Reuters)
- US: Chrysler sees payback from flexible manufacturing
- US: Creditors urge Delphi GM contract rejection
- Protests to hit GM plants in Germany, Spain: source
(Reuters)
- GERMANY: GM Portugal protest could hit Spanish and German factories
- GOLDING’S TAKE: TVR - Phase Two of the Rouble Revolution
- Ford to upgrade Mexican plants
(Reuters)
- Ford to upgrade three Mexican plants
(Reuters)
- Ford announces plans to invest in 3 plants
(AP)
- Ford confirms some investments in Mexico
(AFP)
- Ford to invest in 3 Mexico plants
(AP)
- Delphi reaches deal to offer buyouts
(AP)
- Delphi reaches deal to offer buyouts
(AP)
- Delphi reaches deal to offer buyouts
(AP)
- Volkswagen denies plans to cut extra 10,000 jobs
(Reuters)
- Governor: Tenn. on Toyota's 'short list'
(AP)
- U.S. cars, Japanese trucks get high marks
(AP)
- GOLDING’S TAKE: TVR - Phase Two of the Rouble Revolution
- GERMANY: VW to build Fox in Europe, and rebuild share in lower price segments
- GERMANY: Volkswagen denies plans to seek a further 10,000 job cuts
- Automakers hope love for car equals love for brand
(USATODAY.com)
- THAILAND: Thailand wants quota removal on exports to Malaysia
- US: UPS’ green fleet clocks up 100 million miles
- MALAYSIA: Failure not an option for Proton - PM
- CHINA: Rumours confirmed as Murtaugh joins SAIC
- US: BorgWarner announces twin-scroll turbocharger in new 2.0-litre engine
- ROMANIA: Logan reaches 250,000th car milestone
- FEATURE: Women in focus again – this time from Mazda
- BELGIUM: Toyota’s cumulative European hybrid sales exceed 50,000 units
- US: SmarTire to provide TPMS on Fleetwood Motorhomes
- US: Delphi reaches buyout deal with 2nd union
- SPAIN: Seat could rehire at Martorell amid turnaround - press
- Volvo Cars Recalls 158,000 Cars Worldwide Over Technical Fault
- BMW Searches For Better Energy Management
- HUMMER Delivers New Response Vehicle To American Red Cross
- Mercury Struts At Miami Fashion Week In Effort To Gain Hispanic Customers
- Ford expects up to 11,000 workers to accept buyouts
(Reuters)
- Ford expects up to 11,000 workers to accept buyouts
(Reuters)
- Researchers work on alternative jet fuel
(AP)
- Lighting Customization In New Vehicles
- Truck Trend's Project Thunder 1998 Ford Expedition to be Sold on eBay Motors
- GERMANY: Porsche upgrades its Boxsters
- FRANCE/RUSSIA: Renault Trucks and GAZ announce engine agreement
- JAPAN: MMC announces development of new generation diesel engine
- US: Tenneco announces major restructuring
- US: Ford to upgrade Mexican plants
- GERMANY: Beru lifts forecasts for 2006
- SWEDEN: AB Volvo gets grant for development of 3rd gen DME engine
- CHINA: Dongfeng Nissan launches order book for Sylphy/Xuan Yi
- JAPAN: Mazda MX-5 with retractable hard top to debut at London Motor Show
- RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Fueling opinions in the tank market
- RUSSIA: Ford Focus production 'halted in customs dispute'
- SWEDEN: Scania looks for strong growth from buses and coaches
- US: Ford expects 11,000 to take buy-out offers this year
- TURKEY: Automotive industry hit by currency slide
- SWEDEN: Autoliv wins record seatbelt order
- GERMANY/PORTUGAL: GM's European workers in protest
- GM's ratings cut deeper into junk territory
(Reuters)
- GM's ratings cut deeper into junk territory
(Reuters)
- Diesel and Hybrid Technologies Successful
- Driven To Distraction
- Interstate Highways Celebrate 50 Years
- New Hyundai Electronic Stability Control Window Decal Alerts Consumers To Safety Technology
- GM's ratings cut deeper into junk territory
(Reuters)
- Daimler to delist from 12 exchanges
(FT.com)
- CHINA: Pirelli plant starts tyre production
- US: ArvinMeritor announces sale of South African aftermarket ride control business
- US: GM to add cylinder shut-off on V6 engine
- CHINA: Chinese drivers face cumpulsory insurance
- GERMANY: Visteon supplies USB audio interface for VWs
- GERMANY: VW Scirocco set for Setubal
- UK: BMW M6 Convertible to debut at London Motor Show
- Rating agencies lower GM debt on loan
(AP)
- Ford says "committed" to '08 profitability target
(Reuters)
- GERMANY: VW Auto 5000 workers stage warning strikes
- JAPAN: DaimlerChrysler to pay $300m compensation to MMC
- GERMANY: Volkswagen intensifies cooperation with key suppliers
- Ford says committed to 2008 profitability target
(Reuters)
- GM sees 2006 Chinese sales growth above 20 percent
(Reuters)
- Ford says on track toward 2008 profitability goal
(Reuters)
- HUNGARY: Volvo secures major truck order from Hungary
- POLAND: MAN lays foundation stone for new plant in Krakow
- INDIA: Volvo Trucks plans to increase sourcing from India
- GM sees 2006 Chinese sales growth above 20 percent
(Reuters)
- VW's Brazil unit to cut 6,000 jobs
(AP)
- RUSSIA: Ford disruption 'close' to resolution
- Ford says on track toward 2008 profitability goal
(Reuters)
- Ford unveils 2007 automobile lineup
(AP)
- Ford unveils 2007 automobile lineup
(AP)
- Ford to be profitable by 2008: exec
(AFP)
- Chrysler to offer new discounts in July to clear glut
(Reuters)
- UK: LDV in talks over possible sale to GAZ
- GERMANY: VW workers' rep ready to talk on 35-hour week
- General Motors purchasing chief sees good Q2
(Reuters)
- GERMANY: Mercedes to show S-Class convertible concept
- UK: Union takes PSA boycott campaign to London
- UK: European premiere for Chrysler Sebring at London Motor Show
- GERMANY: Karmann to build roof system plant in Poland
- GERMANY: Further strike action at GM Europe plants planned
- GOLDING'S TAKE: It's a team effort for the Chevy Captiva
- US: Recalled Firestone tyres 'still claiming lives'
- US: Ford to be profitable on automotive business by 2008 - Fields
- US: JD Power says midsize utility vehicle segment weakening
- JAPAN: Isuzu and GM agree JV for pickups
- AUSTRIA: GM exec upbeat on Q2 results
- UK [updated 16:00 BST]: LDV in talks over possible sale to GAZ
- DaimlerChrysler shows off 2007 Sebring
(AP)
- DaimlerChrysler shows off 2007 Sebring
(AP)
- Volvo Names Detroit Doctor America’s Greatest Hometown Hero at 2006 Volvo For Life Awards
- U.S. Army Seeks Fuel Cell Alternatives
- New Saturn Comes Down To Earth
- Ford Rolls Out Fumes-To-Fuel System
- Fill 'er Up With Fries, Burgers And Grease, Please
- MINI Motorists Can Design A Credit Card In Their Own Car’s Image
- Mazda Donates Tribute Hybrids To The Los Angeles Fire Department
- Daimler's Ripple Effect
(The Motley Fool)
- Workers still mulling GM buyout offer
(AP)
- Workers still mulling GM buyout offer
(AP)
- Workers still mulling GM buyout offer
(AP)
- About 37,000 workers accept GM, Delphi buyouts: report
(Reuters)
- Workers still mulling GM buyout offer
(AP)
- UK: Land Rover reveals all-new Freelander 2
- GM to shut Portugal plant by October 31 if no cuts
(Reuters)
- UK: GAZ says no 'lift and shift' on LDV
- UK: ANALYSIS: Freelander 2's Volvo connection
- CANADA: TNT Logistics sets up new wheel sequencing operation in Ontario
- JAPAN: Fuji Heavy and TEPCO progress joint electric vehicle development
- UK: Traditional automotive suppliers losing out to consumer electronics companies in telematics
- CHINA: Shanghai-VW launches Polo
- Nissan's Long Haul To Nashville
(BusinessWeek Online)
- ITALY: Fiat 500 website off to a flyer
- BELGIUM: EU approves Continental's Motorola deal
- BELGIUM: Toyota announces European management changes
- PORTUGAL: Azambuja plant to close end Oct if no deal on costs
- About 40,000 workers accept GM, Delphi buyouts
(Reuters)
- ROMANIA: Calsonic Kansei to build Romanian plant
- About 40,000 workers accept GM, Delphi buyouts
(Reuters)
- CORRECTED: Crisis could end EADS dual structure -sources
(Reuters)
- RUSSIA: Ford faces US$25M customs bill
- Crisis could end EADS dual structure: sources
(Reuters)
- GM workers in last-minute rush for buyouts
(AP)
- GM workers in last-minute rush for buyouts
(AP)
- RUSSIA: Ford faces US$25m customs bill
- GERMANY: Audi lines up another new coupe
- GERMANY: Porsche increases use of rail transport
- SWEDEN: Volvo truck deliveries up 2% to end May
- POLAND: GM in talks to set up JV with Ukrainian partner in Poland
- JAPAN: Slow Honda domestic sales offset by strong overseas growth
- SOUTH KOREA: Strikes add to Hyundai woes
- US: GM Lordstown plant shut down temporarily because of parts shortage
- AUSTRALIA: GM standardises ESP for new Holden line
- US: Consumer groups lose recalls case
- GERMANY: Porsche expects a record fiscal year
- SOUTH KOREA: Q3 auto exports seen surging
- SOUTH KOREA: Chairman in prison worries Beijing Hyundai dealer
- RUSSIA: GAZ 'borrows' DaimlerChrysler staff
- JAPAN: Three of five car makers boost overseas output
- RUSSIA: Kamaz to lease Durr Systems paint shop
- CZECH REPUBLIC: Behr to build new factory
- GERMANY: CAT & BLG to organise Kia Motors Slovakia’s logistics
- New Saturn Comes Down To Earth
- Hyundai Mobility Program Helps Drivers with Special Physical Needs
- Display Of Smart Cars At Macklowe's Newly-Opened 340 Madison Avenue
- GM, Delphi buyouts likely top expectations
(AP)
- 35,000 to accept GM buyouts, early retirement
(AFP)
- GM: 35,000 hourly workers take buyouts
(AP)
- GM says 35,000 workers accept buyouts
(Reuters)
- 35,000 to accept GM buyouts, early retirement
(AFP)
- Thousands take buyouts at GM, Delphi
(AP)
- GM says 35,000 workers accept buyouts
(Reuters)
- Audi Triumphs With TDI Power At Le Mans
- Thousands take buyouts at GM, Delphi
(AP)
- GM says 35,000 workers accept buyouts
(Reuters)
- Thousands take buyouts at GM, Delphi
(AP)
- Thousands take buyouts at GM, Delphi
(AP)
- 35,000 to accept GM buyouts, early retirement
(AFP)
- Thousands take buyouts at GM, Delphi
(AP)
- Around 1,000 workers accept Volkswagen severance
(Reuters)
- GERMANY: CAT & BLG to organise Kia Motors Slovakia’s logistics
- US: Almost 48,000 workers to abandon GM and Delphi
- AUSTRALIA: Fiat cars returning after almost 20 years
- AUSTRALIA: GM Holden labelling imported cars E10-compatible
- VIETNAM: Tariffs cut on Asian vehicles
- US: Almost 48,000 workers to abandon GM and Delphi
- GERMANY: More warning strikes at Auto 5000
- JAPAN: Nissan may miss domestic sales target, but global sales still on track
- Nissan trims sales goal; new models to drive recovery
(Reuters)
- Buyout success puts GM ahead of job-cutting schedule
(USATODAY.com)
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