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May 24, 2012

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Hyundai to Double Capacity at Turkish Joint Venture

In addition to the Hyundai i20 hatchback, which has been manufactured since 2010 at Hyundai Assan’s plant in Izmit, the JV will launch production of the next-generation Hyundai i10 small car in 2013....More
May 24, 2012

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Asia-Pacific Sales Strong Despite Lagging Growth in China

Growth in Japan and India, the second and third largest markets in the region, respectively, plus some other countries, is more than offsetting China’s decline....More
May 24, 2012

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Low-Key Busan Show Marks Debut of Tweaked Cruze, Remodeled Rexton

Korean auto makers have no all-new models – and zero never-before-seen concepts – to present to the more than 1 million consumers expected to visit the exhibition....More
May 24, 2012

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GM Korea to Double Size of Design Center

The expansion will add new modeling studios, design and vehicle display areas, digital equipment and creative studios to the present facility....More
May 24, 2012

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
May 24, 2012

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JATCO Eyes Global Expansion, Faces Down Strong Yen

The Japan-based supplier is targeting a 40% increase in transmission sales by fiscal 2016 to 7 million units, meaning more capacity will be needed....More
May 24, 2012

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Alternative Powertrains Can’t Survive Without Government Help, Experts Say

In a new survey, automotive executives say more government support for alternative powertrains can help the segment gain an increased market share....More
May 24, 2012

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Digital-Only Launch for Chevy Volt in U.K.

In its first project for Chevrolet, global media agency Carat seeks to create a high-impact online presence, forming partnerships with media giants including AOL, Yahoo and AskMen....More
May 24, 2012

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India’s Siel Rethinks Ending Honda JV

Siel executives began having second thoughts about quitting the JV after small cars such as the Brio boosted Honda sales in the first four months of 2012 to 28,606 units, a 71.8% year-on-year increase....More
May 23, 2012

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Where Would Virtual F&I Office Go?

As the online customer experience expands, dealerships must ready themselves for an alternative to what typically has been face-to-face selling....More
May 23, 2012

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Automotive Revolution Clicking Away

Dataium aggregates and measures billions of auto-shopping behavioral events from a database of more than 100 million active shoppers....More
May 23, 2012

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Australia, Malaysia Sign Free-Trade Pact

The agreement ends Malaysian tariffs on Australian-built vehicles with engines larger than 2.0L. Tariffs on smaller vehicles will be phased out by 2016 and restrictions on import volumes will be lifted....More
May 23, 2012

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Next-Gen Alfa Spider to Be Built in Japan, as Mazda, Fiat Strike Deal

The move may give Fiat the tools to begin firming up a third leg to its global-strategy stool that has a base in Europe with Fiat and in North America through Chrysler, but lacks a solid partner in the Asia/Pacific region....More
May 23, 2012

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Mobile Devices Encourage Dealership Shoppers to Stay Put

Before mobile became such a big part of the car-buying process, consumers often left the dealership to get more information, typically at home....More
May 23, 2012

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Chinese Auto Makers Have Foreign Objectives

Chinese exporters are focusing mainly on emerging markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America, where a taste for their small, inexpensive cars has grown rapidly....More
May 23, 2012

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Zipcar Offers Ampera EREV to Londoners

Because many trips taken by members are less than 35 miles, Zipcar expects a large number of journeys will use electric power only....More
May 23, 2012

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Fuso Adds 4X4 to New-Generation Canter TF Truck Range

The main innovation of the new Canter range is adoption of the robotized Duonic transmission, which allows manual or automatic use, including an Eco mode to reduce fuel consumption....More
May 23, 2012

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Thai Output Gaining Post-Flood Momentum

Auto makers’ production capacity is back to nearly 100% and major companies, such as Toyota, Honda, Isuzu and the U.S. and European manufacturers, have gradually filled orders for about 450,000 units....More
May 22, 2012

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Ford Regains Control of Blue Oval

Ford in 2006 raised $23.5 billion in liquidity by pledging as security most of its domestic assets, including the Blue Oval....More
May 22, 2012

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France Vehicle Sales Down 1.3% in April

France vehicle sales totaled 205,775 units for April 2012...More
May 22, 2012

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GM Korea Offers Buyouts to Top Managers

Some analysts question whether the program is voluntary as it is being billed, saying it instead may be a way for the auto maker to jettison some of its less-aggressive managers....More
May 22, 2012

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GM China Says Low-Pressure-Cast Magnesium Part Marks Breakthrough

Scientists at the laboratory estimate that using magnesium alloys could result in a 7% improvement in fuel economy for every 331-lb. reduction in weight....More
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 22, 2012

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Ethanol Output Linked to Gas Price Drop

The Iowa State study says regular gasoline in the U.S. averaged $3.52 a gallon in 2011 and without the availability of ethanol, the price would have been about $4.61....More
May 22, 2012

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Mexico Production, Sales Post Double-Digit Gains in April

Total light-vehicle sales in Mexico rose 16.0% to 69,760 units, with light-trucks up 9.5% and passenger-car deliveries jumping 19.9%....More

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Auto companies sold 6.56 million vehicles worldwide in April, a 3.4% increase over same-month year-ago, raising total deliveries for the first four months of 2012 to 27.2 million units.

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