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Jun. 18, 2013

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May Results Show Thailand LV Sales Momentum Slowing

Last month’s sales signal a slowdown expected to continue in June as the backlog from last year’s first-car tax-rebate scheme and natural disasters in 2011 and 2012 subsides and the market returns to normal....More
Jun. 18, 2013

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Tesla Grows European Network Ahead of Model S Launch

Tesla’s expansion in Europe will be followed by its entry into Asian markets in the fall. CEO Elon Musk forecasts 21,000 worldwide Model S sales this year....More
Jun. 17, 2013

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European Auto Analysts Foresee Only Modest Recovery

Demographics, ownership trends and the age of the fleet all are working against a long-term European rebound, auto industry analyst Stuart Pearson says....More
Jun. 6, 2013

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Volvo Not Quitting U.S., North American Chief Says 1

The auto maker plans to introduce four facelifted vehicles later this year as ’14 models: the S60, XC60, S80 and XC70, which represent 83% of U.S. sales. “There’s no signal that we’re lessening our pace here,” John Maloney says....More
Jun. 5, 2013

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Fast-Rising Vehicle Pricing Puts U.S. Industry Comeback at Risk

The pricing gains are good news for auto makers, but for many consumers it is leading to downsizing. Loan terms are getting longer and higher prices are putting younger, first-time buyers in jeopardy....More
May 28, 2013

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EV Charging Enterprise Better Place Goes Bankrupt

Renault, which is demanding €65 million as a secured creditor, has sold or leased only 1,100 of its Fluence EVs, and new business is not developing quickly enough to reach break-even....More
May 23, 2013

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Chrysler Gambles on Fun Fiat 500e

Banking on the growing popularity of the 500 subcompact, engineers in Auburn Hills combine electric power with signature Italian performance....More
May 20, 2013

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Honda Thailand Car-Sales Surge Powers Record April

The auto maker credits the April result to recovery from the 2011 flooding that shuttered its Thailand plant, and to ongoing deliveries in the government tax-refund program for first-time car buyers....More
May 9, 2013

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Volvo Holding Its Own in Battered Spanish Market

German Lopez, chairman of Volvo Car Spain, says the red ink resulted from the overall contraction of the country’s automobile market and the delayed arrival of the new V40 5-door hatchback. He expects a return to profitability in 2013....More
May 2, 2013

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Spain Cuts Most Payouts in Latest EV Subsidy Program

Subsidies are raised in only one category, which could help determine the true range of some EVs when their manufacturers apply for the additional €500....More
Apr. 19, 2013

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Chinese Vehicle Market Slow to Turn Green

“People want to buy the most car they can that impresses their friends,” consultant Greg Anderson says. “It’s just not fashionable to drive a car that’s seen as environmentally friendly.”...More
Apr. 19, 2013

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For Spanish Auto Dealers, No Relief From Red Ink

Aftermarket revenues are seen falling to between 5% and 10% in full-year 2013, as more owners pay only for repairs that keep their vehicles operable....More
Apr. 5, 2013

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U.K. Sales Continue to Grow in March, Q1

Industry representatives say the first-quarter result exceeded their forecast by 2.7%, prompting them to review their full-year prediction of 2.06 million deliveries....More
Mar. 27, 2013

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J.D. Power Chief Sees Steady Rise in Retail LV Sales

Retail sales are growing while OEMs have cut back on incentives that reduced margins, market analyst Finbarr O’Neil says....More
Mar. 22, 2013

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March U.S. New-Vehicle Sales to Continue at Robust Rate

New WardsAuto forecast calls for March sales to maintain recent 15.3 million SAAR....More
Mar. 20, 2013

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Thai Minister Defends First-Time Car Buyer Program

The government says two groups of people have returned their cars, one that failed to qualify for tax rebates and another that was unable to make the monthly payments....More
Mar. 20, 2013

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Hyundai Aiming High on Several Fronts in 2013

Profitability will be enhanced through stepped-up marketing of premium brands and maintaining or increasing the average selling price of Hyundai vehicles globally, the auto maker says....More
Mar. 19, 2013

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Honda Forecasts Steady Sales of Pioneering CNG Civic

The major obstacle to using CNG is the relative scarcity of service stations where the fuel can be obtained. There now are 1,050 CNG refueling stations in the U.S., and the total is climbing 10% annually....More
Mar. 13, 2013

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New Taxes, Higher Tariffs Perplex Indian Auto Makers

The car companies are dismayed by higher taxes on the SUVs, luxury cars and CBU units that have been the fastest-growing segments of the industry. Some worry about varying increases on vehicles competing in the same category....More
Mar. 11, 2013

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BMW Loaner Program Seeks to Ease EV Range Anxiety

Gasoline-powered loaners will be available for the 10% of trips beyond the EV’s battery-only range that owners wish to make....More
Mar. 7, 2013

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GM Korea Plan Provides Replacements for Accident-Damaged Vehicles

Buyers will be able to swap vehicles for new ones provided they are 50% or less responsible for the collision and see to it repairs are made....More
Mar. 5, 2013

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Renault Adds Zoe to Electric-Vehicle Range

While sticking with traditional proportions for the Zoe’s design, Renault insists on an exclusive recharging system....More
Mar. 4, 2013

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Toyota Motivated to Match 2012 Prius Plug-In Sales; Defends Discounting

The auto maker is offering up to a $6,500 rebate on a new Prius plug-in as it seeks to match competitors’ deals....More
Mar. 4, 2013

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Kia Offers Free Chauffeur Services to Bolster Flagging K9 Sales

Kia sold 1,500 of the cars last May, making the 2,000-per-month target appear attainable. But demand plunged to less than 500 units per month in the fourth quarter....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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GM Veteran Slym Charting Course for Tata Turnaround

Tata’s investment in JLR has paid off. In the fiscal year ended in March 2012, the luxury brand accounted for 67% of Tata’s consolidated revenues and 90% of its profits....More