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  • Sep. 16, 2011
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    Continental Says Made Correct Call on Conventional Electric Motors

    China, which provides 95% of the rare earths used in permanent magnets for high-tech products such as newer, more-efficient electric motors, last week announced the closing of three mines, restricting supply....More
  • Sep. 15, 2011
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    Poor Sales Doomed Mazda6 in Flat Rock JV

    Production and sales volumes of the midsize Mazda6 have fallen far short of the 100,000-unit target set for North America when the second-generation sedan launched in 2008....More
  • Sep. 14, 2011
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    PSA Embraces Hybrids at Frankfurt

    With the unveiling of the two hybrids at the Frankfurt show, the Peugeot 3008 HY4 already launched and a future sedan model in the works, the French auto maker will have four cars sharing the same powertrain....More
  • Sep. 14, 2011
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    Daimler, Renault-Nissan Partnership Proving Promising

    The relationship is centered on three pillars – joint development and/or technology sharing for small cars, engines and light-commercial vehicles....More
  • Sep. 14, 2011
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    Ford Van Lineup Merging

    Ford Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth delivers a slide presentation that shows a platform convergence between the Ford Transit and Ford E-Series van....More
  • Sep. 14, 2011
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    Suppliers at Frankfurt Not Taking Weight Reduction Lightly

    Auto makers have done most of the light-weighting they can achieve using high-strength steel. Expensive materials may be needed to help meet new fuel-efficiency goals....More
  • Sep. 14, 2011
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    BMW Expands Diesel Offerings in Europe, But Not U.S.

    Although the four show vehicles primarily are intended for the German home market, where some 50% of new-car buyers pick diesels, a BMW executive says a 4-cyl. diesel is being considered for the U.S....More
  • Sep. 14, 2011
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    Brand Awareness Key to Chevrolet Growth in Europe

    With the addition of the Malibu and Cruze C-car, Chevrolet now is playing in 25% of European segments. However, Wayne Brannon, president of Chevrolet Europe, sees that number expanding to 50% by 2012....More
  • Sep. 13, 2011
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    Opel Plugs Future of EVs at Frankfurt

    GM Europe Chairman Nick Reilly says electric vehicles could have a 15% share of the Chinese market by 2020, with Europe next, followed by North America....More
  • Sep. 13, 2011
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    Fisker Breaks Into Niche Segment With 5-Door Surf EV

    The Surf uses the same platform and powertrain as the auto maker’s electric Karma sports sedan, which has started deliveries....More
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