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  • 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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    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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    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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    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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    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
  • May 22, 2012
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    Consumers Have Adapted to Smaller Vehicles, Research Indicates

    Escalating gas prices and high unemployment rates are causing many car buyers to downsize their vehicle purchases, while still wanting the same interior amenities to which they have grown accustomed, a J.D. Power study finds....More
  • May 22, 2012
    Article
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    Spanish Sales Dry Up With No End in Sight

    Deliveries fell 21.7% to 56,250 units last month for the market’s worst April ever, and marked the 22nd consecutive month of decline. Sales in the first two weeks of May were down 25.7% year-on-year....More
  • May 21, 2012
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    Narrow-Appeal FR-S Perfect Fit for Scion 2

    Sublimely toss-able and ready-to-run, while still being mild-mannered for everyday use, the new FR-S fits Toyota’s youth brand to a ‘T,’ even if the backseat fits practically no one....More
  • May 21, 2012
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    Thai Auto Industry Veteran Bullish on Future  

    Thailand has built its auto industry on what Vallop calls product champions – first the 1-ton pickup, then the eco-car. He says “low-risk” vehicles powered by alternative energy sources should come next....More
  • May 21, 2012
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    Leather Production Moves Toward Zero-Waste, Carbon Neutrality

    Alcantara and two leather suppliers presenting at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference demonstrate the continued push to reduce their environmental impact....More
  • May 18, 2012
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    WardsAuto Forecast: May U.S. LV Market Should Stay Course

    U.S. auto makers will sell 1.41 million light vehicles in May, more than in any of the previous 57 months, as the SAAR climbs to 14.6 million units....More
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