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Federal bill could aid independent automobile repair shops (The Fairfax County Times)
Legislation has support of 51 U.S. House of Representatives members so far -- Newly proposed federal legislation could prove to be a financial boon for privately-owned auto repair shops by evening the playing field between those shops and dealerships.
(Jan 5, 2010)
Research and Markets: Indian Auto-Component Industry: After Market Study Of Automotive-Chains (The Auto Channel)
DUBLIN-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "Indian Auto-Component Industry: After Market Study Of Automotive-Chains" report to their offering.
(Jan 5, 2010)
General Motors combines smartphone functions with the Chevrolet Volt:
General Motors is bringing together two of the hottest areas of technology--smartphones and plug-in electric cars.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Mercedes-Benz OKs the CLS wagon:
Mercedes-Benz will launch a wagon version of the second-generation CLS sedan as a rival to the recently introduced BMW 5-series GT and the upcoming Audi A7.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Noble plans to bring the Fenix supercar to the United States with Chevrolet power:
A new 200-mph, Chevrolet-powered supercar from Briton Lee Noble is headed to the United States, possibly in 2011 or 2012.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Spyker said to be GM's only candidate to buy Saab:
Spyker Cars NV is the only buyer under consideration for the Saab brand and is seeking to line up funding that will satisfy General Motors Co., a person with direct knowledge of the situation said.
(Jan 6, 2010)
The Chevy Volt gets a new app, and Ken Block heads for Ford, in News Brake for Wednesday, Jan. 6:
In News Brake: The Chevy Volt can be applied to your phone, Saab fans rally in Detroit, and Ken Block turns to Ford . . . But Wait, There's More!
(Jan 6, 2010)
Sean V. Bradley Speaking at the 2010 NADA Convention in Orlando (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Sean V. Bradley, CEO and Founder of Dealer Synergy, a nationally recognized sales trainer for the automotive industry has been selected to be a speaker at the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in Orlando being held on February 13-15, 2010.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Research and Markets: Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 Edition ]" to their offering.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Whitacre says GM is making progress, could be profitable in 2010:
General Motors Co. could be profitable later in 2010 if it can continue sales momentum and economic conditions even out, CEO Ed Whitacre said on Wednesday.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Automobile sector reforms on cards, road safety a priority (Express India)
The government wants the automobile industry to play a key role in the country's overall growth and improving its position in the world market as a manufacturing base. The industry has moved up the ladder in terms of quality standards and its recognition in the world, but needs some reforms.
(Jan 6, 2010)
Canadian Automobile Association Consolidates at Q9 Data Center (Web Host Industry Review)
January 6, 2010 -- Canadian data center operator Q9 Networks announced on Wednesday that the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario has selected Q9 to provide a "comprehensive data center colocation solution".
(Jan 6, 2010)
Local auto industry hoping for new electric car company business (FOX 28 South Bend)
Posted by: Nadia Crow The Michiana auto industry is reaching out for a life line. News of Think North America building electric cars in Elkhart has some auto suppliers and wholesalers hoping to cash-in
(Jan 7, 2010)
MyFord Touch revealed at Consumer Electronics Show:
Ford is using the concept behind its Sync technology to dramatically redo the appearance of its instrument panels and the manner in which drivers interact with their cars.
(Jan 7, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Buick Regal GS concept heralds a performance future:
One could argue that no car company has benefited more from the past year's forced economic makeover than General Motors. And within GM, no car division has benefited more than Buick.
(Jan 7, 2010)
News Release: AFSA's 2010 Vehicle Finance Conference to Address Industry's Top Challenges (The Auto Channel)
AFSA's 2010 Vehicle Finance Conference to Address Industry's Top Challenges WASHINGTON, January 6, 2010. . . While the economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, many challenges remain for the vehicle finance industry.
(Jan 7, 2010)
UPDATE: Ford's 2009 China Sales From JVs, Imports Jump 44% (Nasdaq)
(Adds Ford's sales in the U.S., background on China's automobile industry.)
(Jan 7, 2010)
After The Auto Industry Bailout, Car Dealers Across America Rush To Get The New 2010 FenderSplendor FS 688 Paint Meter (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Car Dealers across America 'swamp' FenderSplendor with orders for the all new 2010 FenderSplendor FS 688 Paint Meter with a king-sized lighted display. "Recent events in the Automobile Industry make it more important than ever to avoid losses on Used Cars. The FS 688 Paint Meter makes finding hidden paintwork foolproof."
(Jan 7, 2010)
Car sales fall as America's love affair with the automobile dims (Daily Telegraph)
The land of the wide open road may finally be falling out of love with the automobile after America's fleet of cars fell from an all-time high of 250m to 246m last year.
(Jan 7, 2010)
The Buick Regal GS concept powers up for Detroit, and MyFord Touch debuts in Las Vegas, in News Brake for Thursday, Jan. 7:
In News Brake: The Regal GS concept revives performance for Buick, Ford "touches" up its interiors with new technology, and AW offers even more cars for Forza Motorsport 3 . . . But Wait, There's More!
(Jan 7, 2010)
Research and Markets: An Essential Report on the Chemical Industry in China (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Chemical Industry in China" report to their offering.
(Jan 7, 2010)
AutoWeek makes your Forza Motorsport 3 garage even better:
How would you like to be able to drive the Aston Martin One-77 before virtually anyone else in the world? And then jump from that car into a Porsche Boxster S or a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport?
(Jan 7, 2010)
Two-wheeler makers are worried about shrinking financing (Express India)
Though the stimulus package brought some cheers for the Indian automobile industry, it is not much reason for two-wheeler players to rejoice as the financial institutions...
(Jan 7, 2010)
Tyre industry: when rubber hits the road (Express India)
The tyre industry shares have been under considerable pressure as there are concerns that the increasing prices of rubber and carbon black would have an impact on earnings. In the short-term, earnings are expected to be impacted, and analysts expect a 30 to 40% decline in earnings for the current fiscal.
(Jan 7, 2010)
Multiple auto businesses a secure bet, says Mahindra (The Times of India)
Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M) growing presence across the entire product spectrum of the automobile industry does not make the company defocussed but rather more stronger and secure, feels Anand Mahindra, MD of the company, that is expanding into the two-wheeler and heavy commercial vehicle segments.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Chevrolet previews the next-gen subcompact Aveo RS:
Chevrolet will preview its next-generation subcompact entry when it shows the Aveo RS show car at the Detroit auto show next week.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Vietnam Dec auto sales up 59% yr/yr - industry (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
HANOI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Auto sales in Vietnam surged 59 percent last month from a year earlier to 15,065 units, slowing from an annual rise of 132 percent in November, an industry report said.
(Jan 8, 2010)
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-08 05:44 Vietnam Dec auto sales up 59% yr/yr - industry (Interactive Investor)
HANOI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Auto sales in Vietnam surged 59 percent last month from a year earlier to 15,065 units, slowing from an annual rise of 132 percent in November, an industry report said. Sales by 16 auto makers in Vietnam rose 7 percent in 2009 from 2008 to 119,460 vehicles, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association said in a report released on Thursday. Japan's Toyota Motor Corp ...
(Jan 8, 2010)
India auto sales seen up 12-13 pct in FY11-industry (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
NEW DELHI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - India's automobile sales are expected to rise 12-13 percent in the year to March 2011, Pawan Goenka, president of industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said on Friday.
(Jan 8, 2010)
India auto sales seen up 12-13 pct in FY11-industry (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW DELHI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - India's automobile sales are expected to rise 12-13 percent in the year to March 2011, Pawan Goenka, president of industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said on Friday.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Indian car sales rise 40 percent: industry (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Car sales in India surged 40 percent in December, industry data showed Friday, offering further cheer for global manufacturers gathered at the Delhi auto show.
(Jan 8, 2010)
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-08 06:27 India Dec car sales rise 40.3 pct y/y-industry body (Interactive Investor)
NEW DELHI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 40.3 percent in December 2009, boosted by an improvement in overall customer sentiment, easier credit and a lower sales base of last year, an industry body said on Friday. Firms sold 115,268 cars in the month compared with 82,174 units a year ago, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers showed. Sales of trucks and ...
(Jan 8, 2010)
Auto industry ready for new emission norms: SIAM (New Kerala)
New Delhi, Jan 8 : The country's apex auto industry body, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today said the industry is ready to meet the new emission norms which will be effective from April 1, 2010.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Stimulus withdrawal to affect auto industry: SIAM (New Kerala)
New Delhi, Jan 8 : Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today said if the government withdraws fiscal stimulus then it will not only lead to price rise of vehicles, but also create hurdles for the industry to reach the 145 billion dollar mark by 2016.
(Jan 8, 2010)
CES shows strong signs of health in 2010:
Like much of the rest of the economy last year, the consumer electronics industry had a tough time in 2009. Who wants to buy an iPod when you just lost your job? As a result, the industry finished the last 12 months with its first loss in 20 years.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Bernie Ecclestone takes aim at Saab as GM prepares for wind-down:
Formula One commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone is part of a group that is making a last-minute play for Saab.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Indian Automobile Sector - A Booming Market - New Report Published (OfficialWire)
De-licensing in 1991 has put the Indian automobile industry on a new growth track, attracting foreign auto giants to set up their production facilities in the country to take advantage of various benefits it offers.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Booming Russian Automobile Sector - New Report Published (OfficialWire)
According to our new research report - Booming Russian Automobile Sector - the Russian automotive industry is growing at a fast pace and emerging as one of the most competitive and dynamic industries at the world level.
(Jan 8, 2010)
The Chevy Aveo RS heads for Detroit, and Bernie Ecclestone takes aim at Saab, in News Brake for Friday, Jan. 8:
In News Brake: The Chevrolet Aveo RS show car breaks cover, Peter Sauber is back in charge of his team--with a little help, and Bernie Ecclestone and an investment group make a play for Saab . . . But Wait, There's More!
(Jan 8, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Six cars we're anticipating the most:
Anticipation is an arresting place for your thoughts to rest.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Industry says fiscal stimulus must continue (Business Standard India)
Automobile sales for December 2009 stood at 1,000,500 units, an increase of 67.5 per cent against the low base of 597,622 units in December 2008. This growth is the highest so far in 2009–10. The second highest growth of 46 per cent was witnessed in November.
(Jan 8, 2010)
Industry seeks more time for Bharat IV (The Economic Times)
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(Jan 8, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Six cars we're anticipating the most:
Anticipation is an arresting place for your thoughts to rest.
(Jan 9, 2010)
Industry seeks more time for Bharat IV (The Economic Times)
Industry seeks more time for Bharat IVIndustry seeks more time for Bharat IV
(Jan 9, 2010)
Industry aims for fresh start with Detroit auto show (Dallas Morning News)
Less grandiose than in the past but, the 2010 North American International Auto Show, which starts Monday, will include electrics, hybrids and some good old American muscle cars.
(Jan 10, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Six cars we're anticipating the most:
Anticipation is an arresting place for your thoughts to rest.
(Jan 10, 2010)
INDUSTRY & ECONOMY (The Hindu)
PSU: ‘BSNL not going the Air India way' When Kuldeep Goyal took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL in 2007 everyone expected him to do wonders for the PSU. After all, during his short tenure of ten months as Executive Director, MTNL Mumbai, he was able to double ...
(Jan 10, 2010)
Smaller, electric cars reign at Detroit auto show (San Francisco Chronicle)
Electric, hybrid and small cars will grab center stage at the Detroit auto show this week, as the industry adapts to a world reshaped by the Great Recession and environmental worries. The event will demonstrate just how automakers are responding to this new... Automobile - North American International Auto Show - Automotive industry - Electric car - Technology
(Jan 10, 2010)
GM to produce Cadillac Converj with Volt's plug-in technology:
General Motors Co. will produce the Cadillac Converj plug-in concept car introduced at last year's Detroit auto show, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said.
(Jan 10, 2010)
Indian car sales rise 40% - industry (BigPond News)
New dats shows car sales in India surged 40 per cent in December.
(Jan 11, 2010)
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