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May 22, 2012

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Armored-Car Demand on Rise Worldwide, Utah Company Says

Because of poor roads and rural conditions in areas where demand for armored vehicles is on the rise, International Armoring mostly modifies SUVs, including the Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser and Chevy Suburban....More
May 11, 2012

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Tight Credit Blamed for Brazil Sales Slip

Analysts are reducing their 2012 volume projections in light of the first-quarter sales decline, which they attribute to lower purchasing power and greater difficulty in obtaining bank loans....More
May 8, 2012

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Brazil’s New Tax-Credit Policy Places Burden on Auto Makers

The government says its new policy is an effort to spur innovation by forcing global car makers to invest heavily in Brazil. But critics call it a thinly veiled attempt at protectionism....More
May 7, 2012

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 10.7% in April

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 257,875 units for April 2012....More
May 4, 2012

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
May 4, 2012

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South America Vehicle Sales Slip for Second Straight Month in March

Vehicle deliveries in Brazil dropped for a third straight month largely due to tighter credit and a newly imposed higher tax on imports. Both issues are expected to continue to have a negative impact on the market....More
Apr. 30, 2012

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Brazil Aiding Domestic Auto-Parts Makers

The government’s stimulus package is associated with discounts on the industrial-product tax that are based on auto makers’ purchases of domestically made components....More
Apr. 27, 2012

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Ford Posts $2.1 Billion Q1 Profit; Faces Headwinds in Europe

The auto maker remains strong in North American market, but says there are obstacles to overcome in Europe, South America and the Asia/Pacific and Africa regions....More
Apr. 12, 2012

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
Apr. 11, 2012

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Brazil Q1 Sales Drop for First Time Since 2003

The 5-year, no-down-payment loans that spurred sales in recent years have “practically disappeared,” and a 30% tax hike on imports also has hurt the market, an industry group says....More

Brazil’s New Tax-Credit Policy Places Burden on Auto Makers

Armored-Car Demand on Rise Worldwide, Utah Company Says

Tight Credit Blamed for Brazil Sales Slip

Brazil’s New Tax-Credit Policy Places Burden on Auto Makers

Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 10.7% in April

Supplier Roundup

South America Vehicle Sales Slip for Second Straight Month in March

Brazil Aiding Domestic Auto-Parts Makers

Ford Posts $2.1 Billion Q1 Profit; Faces Headwinds in Europe

Supplier Roundup

Brazil Q1 Sales Drop for First Time Since 2003

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