Ford Posts Best Sales Performance of Year Jul 1, 2009 4:29 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope The auto maker’s overall U.S. market share in June hit the upper 16% range, up 3 percentage points from year-ago, marking the eighth time in the last nine months Ford has notched an increase.
BMW Expands xDrive to Range-Topping 7-Series Jul 2, 2009 8:45 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward’s Staff BMW claims the addition of xDrive to the 7-Series line makes the models the most nimble AWD sedans in any segment.
Lear to File Chapter 11 Jul 1, 2009 5:46 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward’s Staff The bankruptcy filing will cover certain Lear subsidiaries in the U.S. and Canada, but operations outside those countries be excluded.
Scuderi Engine Fired Up Jul 1, 2009 1:07 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward’s Staff The naturally aspirated 1L prototype has the potential to cut oxide of nitrogen emissions 80%, compared with a conventional internal-combustion engine, the company says.
Lexus IS-C Perfect for Boomers Jul 1, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Christie Schweinsberg Bigger and more sedate than the IS sedan, and less alluring than the sexy new Infiniti G37 drop-top, the IS-C seems perfectly poised for ladies who lunch.
Global Products Can Save Ford and GM Jun 29, 2009 9:30 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Drew Winter Buick could become a cash cow thanks to low structural costs and soaring sales in China.
The Man Behind Dealership Cuts Jun 22, 2009 9:15 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay Many wonder why the U.S. government is intent on seeing so many dealerships disappear. The answer doesn’t require connecting many dots.
Skepticism Surrounds Magna’s Opel Bid Jul 2, 2009 11:56 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Eric Mayne If a final agreement is reached, it would redraw boundaries as old as the industry itself. Magna has admitted it would have to “firewall” its operations, an analyst says.
June U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Fall Short of Industry Expectation Jul 2, 2009 11:44 AM, WardsAuto.com, By John Sousanis In the year’s first six months, total light-vehicle sales fell just below 4.8 million, down 35.1% from first-half 2008, marking the lowest January-June total in more than 30 years.
Q4 Rebound Predicted for Thai Market Jul 2, 2009 10:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman Thailand Automotive Institute President Vallop Tiasiri says he expects new car models will attract interest from office workers who still have purchasing power.
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UPDATE 3-Piaggio cuts 2010 sales outlook, shares fall Jul 3, 2009 11:44 AM, Newswire
* Cuts revenue outlook for 2010 * Shares end 4.7 percent lower * Hoping for Asia growth (Recasts lead, adds management comments, share price) By Stefano
Porsche/VW showdown looms by July 16-sources Jul 3, 2009 11:05 AM, Newswire
By Edward Taylor and Alexander Huebner FRANKFURT, July 3 (Reuters) - Porsche's squabbling owners are set to discuss an investment by Qatar in the next
INTERVIEW-Sioen lowering truck market exposure-CEO Jul 3, 2009 10:16 AM, Newswire
* CEO says lowering truck mkt exposure from 30 pct of sales * Says orders show pickup, too early to call recovery * Expects 2009 sales to fall By Anne
European firms tap into retail investor bond rush Jul 3, 2009 9:27 AM, Newswire
* Retail investors catch corporate bond fever * A new source of funds for companies * Search for "yield" drives retail investor demand By Jane Merriman
Deere says to invest over $500 mln in Russia Jul 3, 2009 9:15 AM, Newswire
MOSCOW, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. farm machinery maker Deere & Co will invest over $500 million in new projects in Russia in the next few years, the firm
UPDATE 2-China moves on Opel with BAIC bid Jul 3, 2009 9:08 AM, Newswire
* BAIC submits indicative bid - sources * Binding bid seen by mid-July * Winner faces tough EU cartel probe - German dep minister * Opel task force head
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