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Apr. 11, 2012

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EU Opposes Brazil, Argentina Auto Parts Protectionism

The European Union is protesting Brazil’s hike in taxation of foreign-made components and Argentina’s requirement that auto-parts importers file a sworn declaration, including production information, to the country’s customs authority....More
Apr. 10, 2012

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 1.8% in March

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 300,592 units for March 2012....More
Apr. 5, 2012

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Ford’s Fields Says Demand Outpacing Capacity

Ford plans to increase U.S. capacity in Q3 and Q4 by 400,000 units to meet higher-than-expected demand....More
Mar. 28, 2012

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Oshikiri Named Mitsubishi Australia CEO

Oshikiri has had two previous tours with Mitsubishi Australia, first in 1987-1992 and again in 2000-2003 when he was senior executive for sales and marketing....More
Mar. 23, 2012

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South America Vehicle Sales Tracking Ahead of 2011, Despite February Downturn

Combined January-February deliveries, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, totaled 775,659 units, for a 2.2% gain on year-ago’s 759,162. The tally includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Venezuela....More
Mar. 8, 2012

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Brazil Headlines January Sales Gains in Major South American Markets

Argentina, Brazil and Colombia posted their best January sales in at least seven years, with Argentina recording its 27th consecutive year-over-year increase....More
Mar. 6, 2012

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 9.0% in February

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 249,521 units for February 2012....More
Feb. 17, 2012

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
Feb. 17, 2012

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Brazil Snagged in 3-Way Trade Dispute

Brazil needs the approval of each nation in the Mercosur trade bloc, including Argentina, to revamp its automotive accord with Mexico. Meanwhile, Argentina is pressing Brazil to buy more of its auto parts....More
Feb. 16, 2012

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Renault Buoyed By Gains Outside Europe

Renault's CEO predicts global industry sales will grow 4% this year but decline 3% to 4% in Europe and fall 7% to 8% in France. He says the auto maker intends to maintain its momentum in overseas markets such as Russia and Brazil....More
Feb. 15, 2012

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Embattled PSA Cuts Costs, Grows Overseas

PSA Peugeot Citroen’s 2012 priorities include cutting costs by E1 billion, successfully launching four cars in Europe and reducing debt. The auto maker also will continue expanding in China, Russia and Latin America....More
Feb. 15, 2012

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Volvo Targets Significant Growth

The Swedish-based auto maker is confident it can achieve its lofty sales goal, claiming its deliveries climbed 25% in the U.S. last year and 20% worldwide, making Volvo the fastest-growing luxury brand on a percentage basis, according to its own data....More
Feb. 13, 2012

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Up 9.6% in January

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 268,270 units for January 2012....More
Feb. 8, 2012

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Importers Take Tax Whack in Brazil

The sharp drop in imports began even though auto makers including China’s JAC and Chery, and Germany’s BMW and Mercedes-Benz, chose not to pass all of the 35% tax hike along to the consumer....More
Feb. 6, 2012

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Ford Engineer Travels Globe Spreading Quality Message

Jay Zhou has made 75 training visits to 37 Ford sites in 17 countries since 1999....More
Feb. 2, 2012

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Major South American Markets Saw Mostly Positive Results in 2011

New-vehicle sales in Brazil, the region’s largest market, grew 3.4% to 3.63 million last year. The result not only marked a record high for auto makers there, but also was the eighth consecutive annual increase since 1.38 million deliveries in 2003....More
Jan. 6, 2012

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 8.7% in December

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 348,386 units for December 2011....More
Jan. 4, 2012

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No Stopping China as Top Global Auto Market, Study Says

Of the so-called BRIC nations with rapidly developing economies, China by far offers the greatest opportunity for auto sales growth, followed by Brazil and India, with a shaky Russia ranked fourth....More
Dec. 9, 2011

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 1.0% in November

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 325,335 units for November 2011....More
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UPDATE 1-Argentina October industry output slows to +4.1 pct

* October factory output -0.3 pct versus September * Year-on-year growth slowest since Nov. 2009 * Industry slowing on energy shortages, cooling in Brazil...More
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GM hopes to sell 1.4 mln units in SouthAm in 2015

SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. expects to sell 1.4 million vehicles in South America in 2015, underscoring solid growth in some of...More
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Motor racing-McLaren focused on staying with Mercedes

SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - McLaren calmed talk of a switch to Honda Formula One engines after 2012 on Wednesday by saying that they were fully focused...More
Nov. 23, 2011

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October Global Vehicle Sales Hover Above Year-Ago

The month’s deliveries represented a slim 1.3% gain on like-2010, the third-lowest year-over-year result in more than two years....More
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FACTBOX -Mergers, takeovers in Brazil's sugarcane industry

SAO PAULO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Mergers and acquisitions since the 2008 credit crisis have transformed Brazil's once family-owned sugar and ethanol industry...More
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ANALYSIS-Mexico sees life beyond U.S. export market

* Mexico seeks to cut reliance on U.S. demand for goods * Chinese growth pushing up demand for Mexican minerals * Car sales to Latin America, peso decline...More