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Indian car sales rise 40% - industry (Sky News Australia)
Car sales in India surged 40 per cent in December, industry data showed, offering further cheer for global manufacturers gathered at the Delhi auto show.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Redesigned Ford Focus has international flavor, will go electric:
The next-generation Ford Focus will definitely be one of the most important, carefully watched launches at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: GMC Granite aims at the Scion set:
As the auto industry de-emphasizes size in SUVs, GMC hopes to attract a new demographic with its Granite concept.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Biz Buzz: Richmond Ford, local restaurants, CarMax, hhgregg (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
While the automobile industry is coming off a very tough year, at least one area dealer is optimistic that the worst has passed. Ron Kody, president and general manager of Richmond Ford Lincoln Mercury, said he’s seen signs that the industry—particularly Ford—is bouncing back and will see growth this year. “We’re very bullish about the future,“ he said.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Ford sweeps North American Car and Truck of the Year awards:
Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards on Monday to kick off the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Toyota unveils FT-CH hybrid concept, plans for Prius family:
Toyota's plans for its future hybrid offensive were announced on Monday at the Detroit auto show, beginning with a new FT-CH concept.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Automobile Body And Trailer Manufacturing In China - New Report Published (OfficialWire)
This is the replacement for the May 2009 edition of Automobile Body and Trailer Manufacturing in China report.
(Jan 11, 2010)
China overtakes US as world's largest auto market (AFP via Yahoo! News)
China's auto sales surged past those in the United States in 2009 to make the Asian nation the world's biggest car market, industry data showed Monday, but analysts warned sales would slow this year.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Auto Expo affirms India as global auto industry hub (Calcutta News)
India's emergence as a major market and a hub for the global auto industry was reinforced at this year's Auto Expo that concluded Monday, which saw the launch of an unprecedented 72 vehicles in virtually every segment by domestic and multinational companies.
(Jan 11, 2010)
US auto industry gets boost from new owner: the US government (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A new salesman showed up at the Detroit auto show Monday to make a pitch on behalf of the new owners of General Motors and Chrysler: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Honda debuts production CR-Z hybrid:
Two concept versions and more than two years later, Honda's CR-Z was finally shown in production form at the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Auto Expo affirms India as global auto industry hub (New Kerala)
New Delhi, Jan 11: India's emergence as a major market and a hub for the global auto industry was reinforced at this year's Auto Expo that concluded Monday, which saw the launch of an unprecedented 72 vehicles in virtually every segment by domestic and multinational companies.
(Jan 11, 2010)
China car sales top U.S. (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
China's auto sales surged past the United States to reach record levels in 2009, industry figures showed on Monday, underscoring China's importance to the global auto industry as the world's biggest market.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Volkswagen reveals New Compact Coupe:
Volkswagen has gone public on plans for a coupe variant of the next-generation Jetta with the unveiling of a near-to-production-ready concept on Monday at the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 11, 2010)
LaHood: Auto Industry Bailout A 'Good Investment' (Manufacturing.net)
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood defended last year's federal bailout of automakers, pointing to gleaming new vehicles at the Detroit auto show as a sign of industry's rebirth.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Transportation boss lauds US investment in autos (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Obama administration defended last year's federal bailout of automakers on Monday, pointing to gleaming new vehicles at a major automotive showcase as a sign of the industry's rebirth.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Audi continues its electrification with another E-tron concept:
Just a few months after the E-tron debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, Audi has revealed the next chapter in its electric-car concept series at the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Kia aims high with UVO connectivity system:
Kia is hoping UVO will have a Sync-like effect on its cars.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Optimism at Detroit auto show as industry banks on recovery (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A new sense of optimism filled the Detroit auto show Monday as the industry looked forward to a recovery from one of its worst years on record.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Highlights of day one of the Detroit auto show, in News Brake for Monday, Jan. 11:
In today's News Brake, highlights of the first day of the Detroit auto show, including the Ford Focus, Buick Regal GS, GMC Granite concept and Toyota FT-CH concept.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Audi plans to show full hybrid A8 at Geneva auto show:
Audi will reveal a full hybrid based on the A8 at the Geneva auto show in March, board chairman Rupert Stadler said Monday at the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Pelosi defends auto industry bailout (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Obama administration officials defended last year's federal bailout of automakers on Monday, pointing to new vehicles at the Detroit auto show as a sign of the industry's rebirth.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Optimism at Detroit auto show as industry banks on recovery (Malaysian Mirror)
DETROIT, Michigan -A new sense of optimism filled the Detroit auto show Monday as the industry looked forward to a recovery from one of its worst years on record.
(Jan 11, 2010)
Volkswagen Group of America Weathers Industry Storm; Emerges with Increased Market Share (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. enters the new year with solid positioning following a series of 2009 successes. Â The company has set a goal of selling one million Volkswagens and Audis by 2018, as part of the worldwide Volkswagen Group's focus on becoming an economic and environmental leader in the global automotive industry. Â
(Jan 12, 2010)
Optimism at Detroit auto show as industry eyes recovery (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A new sense of optimism filled the Detroit auto show as the industry looked forward to a recovery from one of its worst years on record.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Solar-parts plant to open in Arizona (The Arizona Republic)
A producer of structural metal components for the automobile industry plans to invest $50mmillion in a new Arizona plant that will manufacture mirror assemblies for solar-power systems.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Lincoln debuts freshened MKX:
When the 2011 MKX crossover rolls into dealerships this summer, it will feature fresh looks, new standard technologies and a new V6 engine. The updated Lincoln midsize crossover debuted at the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Cadillac interprets future of full-size sedans with XTS Platinum concept:
To get an idea of what the replacement to the STS and the DTS will look like, look no further than the Cadillac XTS Platinum concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show.
(Jan 12, 2010)
GM Says Chinese Will Drive Future Demand For Cars (NPR)
The American and European markets used to set the major trends for the automobile industry. But with China expected to become the largest car market in the world, General Motors and other automakers now have a different audience to cater to when they create new vehicles.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Toyota will install brake override systems to prevent runaway vehicles:
Toyota will install brake override systems on all Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles by year end as a way to prevent unintended acceleration.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Nissan expands crossover lineup with the Juke:
Nissan will grow its crossover lineup this September with the addition of the Juke, officials said on Monday. It is one of eight product launches the Japanese automaker has planned for the United States in the next 12 months.
(Jan 12, 2010)
US auto industry gets a boost (Independent Online)
The US government became a major stakeholder in the automotive industry last year after loaning GM and Chrysler more than $50-billion to keep them afloat during the economic crisis.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Saab shutdown would doom new 9-5, 9-3 models:
The new Saab 9-5 sedan and a proposed replacement for the 9-3 will be killed off if General Motors Co. winds down its Swedish subsidiary, AutoWeek has learned.
(Jan 12, 2010)
New cars from Cadillac and Lincoln, in News Brake for Tuesday, Jan. 12:
In today's News Brake, we take another lap of the Detroit auto show to get a look at new cars from Cadillac, Lincoln, Audi and Chevrolet.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Nelly album to feature 2011 Ford Mustang GT:
The iconic Ford Mustang has caught the eye of a slew of famous car guys, and another one surfaced on Tuesday at the Detroit auto show--hip-hop artist Nelly.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Research and Markets: China Car Air-Conditioning Industry Report, 2009 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Car Air-Conditioning Industry Report, 2009" report to their offering.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Tesla touts ambitious goals:
Enthusiasts have taken a quick shine to the Tesla Roadster--but the nifty two-seater is not truly a harbinger of things to come from the California electric carmaker.
(Jan 12, 2010)
Detroit auto show: Tesla touts its ambitious product goals:
Enthusiasts have taken a quick shine to the Tesla Roadster, but the nifty two-seater is not truly a harbinger of things to come from the California electric carmaker.
(Jan 13, 2010)
Automobile Industry on the Road to Recovery? (The Online NewsHour)
In Detroit, automakers hope to lure customers back into showrooms with new models and better financing options. Are consumers ready?
(Jan 13, 2010)
Spyker hopes for a Saab purchase accord in 'days, not weeks':
Dutch niche carmaker Spyker Cars NV hopes to reach an agreement with General Motors Co. to purchase Saab in and#8220;days, not weeks,and#8221; Spyker's CEO said today.
(Jan 13, 2010)
Adhunik Metaliks Seeks to Buy Australian Coal Mine (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Adhunik Metaliks Ltd. , an Indian maker of steel products for the automobile industry, is seeking to buy a 30 percent stake in a coking coal mine in Australia to ensure supply and pricing of the raw material.
(Jan 13, 2010)
The 2010 Acura TSX V6, an AW Drivers Log:
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was really impressed with this car's interior.
(Jan 13, 2010)
BYD Hopes to Offer Electric Car in U.S. This Year (New York Times)
After a disastrous year for the auto industry, carmakers are working hard to exude optimism and confidence at this year’s auto show. On that score alone, the winner may be the Chinese company BYD Auto , which counts Warren E. Buffett among its investors, BYD created a stir on Tuesday by announcing that it plans to start selling an electric car in California by the end of this year, a move that ...
(Jan 13, 2010)
GM Studies Saab Bids as Liquidators Take Over, Board Disbands (Bloomberg)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co . said it’s still reviewing bids for Saab Automobile as the Swedish carmaker’s chief executive officer, Jan-Aake Jonsson , handed over power to liquidators and the board was disbanded.
(Jan 13, 2010)
IndyCar has big changes in store for this season, and we test-drive the Acura TSX V6, in News Brake for Wednesday, Jan. 13:
In News Brake: IndyCar has big changes in store for this season, Nelson Piquet Jr. eyes a NASCAR run in 2010, and we test-drive the Acura TSX V6 . . . But Wait, There's More!
(Jan 13, 2010)
GM Studies Saab Bids as Genii Makes Revised Offer (Update2) (BusinessWeek)
General Motors Co. is still reviewing bids for Saab Automobile, as Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone and partner Genii Capital submitted a revised offer today for the Swedish carmaker.
(Jan 13, 2010)
Jon Stewart Author Interview: Paul Ingrassia On The State Of The Auto Industry (VIDEO) (The Huffington Post)
What's Your Reaction? Paul Ingrassia, author of the new book "Crash Course," was on the Daily Show last night to talk about the state of the auto industry after its bailouts. Detroit, he says, has been humbled, and recent developments in the industry are in smaller cars.
(Jan 13, 2010)
Opportunities abound for Thai auto industry as CAFTA brings in new era (The Nation - Thailand's English news)
Thailand's automotive industry is set to be a major beneficiary of the China-Asean Free Trade Area (Cafta), which came into effect on January 1, but it may not yet translate into big gains for consumers.
(Jan 13, 2010)
Melting moments: Sculpting the car industry (Brisbane Times)
They say art is what you make of it, but Mercedes-Benz has taken it to another four-wheeled level with its latest concept car.
(Jan 14, 2010)
Chrysler CEO: World supply of cars outpaces demand (San Francisco Chronicle)
The global auto industry must reduce factory capacity in order to survive, especially in Europe, Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne said Wednesday. World automakers can build 94 million cars and trucks a year, Marchionne told the Automotive News World... Chrysler - Sergio Marchionne - Automotive industry - Chief executive officer - Automobile
(Jan 14, 2010)
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