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Oz Researchers Develop ‘Greener’ Alternative for Protecting Galvanized Components
Nov 5, 2009 9:33 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman
Queen Coat’s developers say the cost and performance of the material are similar to chromate, without the additional costs associated with the disposal of hazardous chromium wastes.

Certified Used-Car Sales Rescue Dealers
Nov 5, 2009 1:02 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay
U.S. dealers in 2008 sold 1.7 million units through auto makers’ certified used-car programs.

Toyota Latest Auto Maker to Quit Formula 1 Racing
Nov 5, 2009 11:30 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Alan Harman
Honda and BMW already have announced their departure from F1, citing the effect of the global economic crisis on their bottom lines, and Renault will make a decision by the end of the year.

Toyota Adjusts Fiscal Forecast After Quarterly Profit
Nov 5, 2009 10:27 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward’s Staff
Toyota credits a ¥30.5 billion North American operating income, partially the result of an increase in used-car prices in the U.S., for its positive operating profit.

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Land Rover LR4 Sure-Footed, Elegant, Pricey
Nov 4, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope
Combined with various terrain-conquering upgrades, the LR4 is one of the most capable off-road vehicles available.

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Commentary

Unintended Bad Driving
Oct 30, 2009 10:50 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Drew Winter
So far, Toyota is doing everything right with its massive recall. It is expressing sympathy for the crash victims and concern about product safety.

New GM Sales Chief Inquisitive
Oct 23, 2009 8:00 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Steve Finlay
Despite the troubles it has seen, GM still has much brainpower and employs many sharp people. Sue Docherty is one of them.

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Fiat-Inspired Plan Promises Mix Shift at Chrysler
Nov 6, 2009 4:17 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Eric Mayne
“Chrysler is moving away from a reliance on trucks, even as they expand (the) Ram brand to include small and large commercial vans,” says AutoPacific’s Stephanie Brinley.

GM Signals New Opel Chief to Come From Outside
Nov 6, 2009 4:01 PM, WardsAuto.com, By James M. Amend
It is unlikely GM will choose someone outside of Europe, or even Germany, to run Opel.

Ford Inflatable Seatbelts Enhance Safety, But Could Hike Insurance Premiums
Nov 6, 2009 2:02 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope
IIHS President Adrian Lund says the safety benefits of the belts may negate the additional cost of replacing them following a collision.

Newswire

Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat
Nov 6, 2009 8:46 PM, Newswire * Chrysler slashes EV sales target, disbands unit * Automaker had heavily promoted EVs before bailout By Kevin Krolicki DETROIT, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chrysler

Reuters Summit-Compact Power sees sharp battery price declines
Nov 6, 2009 7:45 PM, Newswire (For other news from the Reuters Autos Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/Autos09?pid=500) By Kevin Krolicki DETROIT, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Costs

Reuters Summit-Honda adds US overtime, sees slow sector rebound
Nov 6, 2009 5:27 PM, Newswire (For other news from the Reuters Autos Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/Autos09?pid=500) * Raises production of Civic, Accord, CR-V on more

CANADA STOCKS-Gold miners pull TSX higher, offset weak jobs data
Nov 6, 2009 4:03 PM, Newswire * TSX up 69.72 points at 11,250.42 * Gold miners pull index out of early selloff * Canada, U.S. jobs data disappoints * Index finishes up 3.1 pct on the

UPDATE 1-Ford Taurus in one-week production halt
Nov 6, 2009 2:31 PM, Newswire * Parts shortage related to India labor dispute * Ford working with India company and on contingency plans DETROIT, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A labor dispute

UPDATE 4-Opel chief leaves following failed deal
Nov 6, 2009 2:17 PM, Newswire * GM Europe chief Forster to leave after Opel reversal * GM's Nick Reilly set to lead Opel overhaul-source * GM's Lutz to chair Opel supervisory board-source

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