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GM Thailand Powertrain Plant Earns Zero Landfill Status

The achievement makes the auto maker a leader in local environmental responsibility, which is especially important as the heavily industrialized Rayong region is suffering the effects of growing pollution.

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May 20, 2013

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Quattroporte Fast Out of Gate for Maserati

In its first four months on the market, the new sports sedan has been accelerating to a record-setting pace of 6,100 units, and its success is adding to the prestige, credibility and premium image of the Maserati brand....More
May 20, 2013

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AvtoVAZ Launches Production of Facelifted Lada Kalina

Plans call for the output of 70,000 units of the restyled Kalina this year. Russian sales start in June, with the base hatchback priced at RR342,000....More
May 20, 2013

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GM Holden Ends Iconic VE Commodore Output to Launch VF Replacement

Sold on six continents, with 520,000 units built for the local and global markets during its 8-year lifecycle, the VE range cements a place in the nation’s motoring hall of fame as the best Australian-built car ever....More
May 20, 2013

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GM Thailand Powertrain Plant Earns Zero Landfill Status

The achievement makes the auto maker a leader in local environmental responsibility, which is especially important as the heavily industrialized Rayong region is suffering the effects of growing pollution....More
May 17, 2013

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Historic Piquette Avenue Plant Experiences Rebirth

The Piquette plant built 12,000 Model T’s by 1910, and by then the car’s runaway success gave birth to yet another big idea: Ford’s Highland Park plant 4 miles (6.4 km) to the north, a hulking complex 10 times larger than the humble wood and brick Piquette facility that later was used to produce Studebakers....More
May 17, 2013

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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Tour

Most of the structure is all original: Hardwood floors are well-worn; massive timber beams have lost much of their paint; and windows are being restored to their original glory, to the tune of $6,000 apiece. The aptly named “Raise the Roof” fund-raiser is under way to repair a sagging, leaking roof....More
May 17, 2013

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North American Light-Vehicle Production Up 13.7% in April

Detroit Three output grew 11% in the month, compared with year-ago. Ford enjoyed the biggest gain, up 19.7%, with 263,553 cars and trucks....More
May 17, 2013

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U.K. Car Production Up Despite Weak Europe Market

Car production rebounded in April after a sluggish first quarter that was impacted by an early Easter and continuing uncertainty across Europe....More
May 17, 2013

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Ford to Add C-Car Into Mix in Mexico as Fiesta Shifts to Thailand

Fiesta U.S. sales last year were down 17.2% to 56,775, but deliveries rose 7.0% to 22,108 through April, according to WardsAuto data....More
May 16, 2013

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A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More

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