Auto News Mar 2009

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Carmakers look forward at Melbourne Show
Already, 2009 is shaping up as one of the toughest ever years in the Australian automotive industry. Last year's mass sackings at local manufacturers Ford and Holden, the collapse of components manuf (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:38:49 GMT)

Detroit's Critics Just Don't Get It
The nation that invented the automobile has no intention of walking away from it. That nation is Germany, which gave the world its first carriage powered by an internal combustion engine in 1885. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Geneva Motor Show seeks green light out of gloom
GENEVA - The auto industry will put ecology and economy on display when the Geneva Motor Show opens to the public on Thursday, to try to reverse plunging sales, plant closures, lay-offs and threatened bankruptcies. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:06:39 GMT)

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/3
Vietnam consumed 300,000 tonnes of steel in February, an equivalent to the volume in December 2008, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:48:15 GMT)

Seattle finds itself at the crossroads as the Great Disruption ends era as banking, insurance center
Already the recession has essentially destroyed the old financial-services industry and may claim one or two of the Detroit Three automakers. Seattle is no longer a major banking or insurance center. Aerospace could be at risk. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:29:40 GMT)

More auto industry cuts may be needed
One in three vehicle assembly factories in North America are surplus at current sales levels, suggesting another massive round of capacity and job cutting is needed as the recession rips away demand for new cars, an economist at Scotiabank Group said. (Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:30:38 GMT)

Argentine February Automobile Sales Probably Fell: Week Ahead
March 2 (Bloomberg) -- Argentina’s automobile sales probably fell for a fourth straight month in February, even as the government expanded an $870 million plan to spur purchases and combat the effects of the global financial crisis. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:51:56 GMT)

Japan's automobile sales plunge
TOKYO: Sales of new cars in Japan plunged last month, industry figures showed Monday, underlining the sector's deepening woes as the economic downturn causes a slump in consumer spending. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:22:36 GMT)

Farmers emerge as spur for China's car industry
As China rolls out its 5-billion-yuan (730 million U.S. Dollars) stimulus for carmakers, one city is pioneering its own package to lure rural buyers – and farmers are coming out strong. &$ &$LIFELINE TO CARMAKER&$ &$ The pioneer is Jilin City, in the northeastern Jilin Province, where FAW Group, China's largest automobile company, counts on farmers to buy more than 70 percent of its Jiabao brand ... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:30:05 GMT)

Japan's automobile sales plunge
Sales of new vehicles in Japan plunged last month, figures showed Monday, underlining the industry's deepening woes as the economic downturn causes a slump in consumer spending. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:32:00 GMT)

Japan's domestic automobile sales plunge 32.4% in Feb.
Japan's domestic sales of new automobiles plunged 32.4 percent in February from a year earlier to 218,212 units amid the deepening global economic crisis, according to an industry association Monday. It was the largest drop since May 1974 and the seventh consecutive monthly decline in domestic sales of cars, buses and trucks, excluding minivehicles, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers ... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:46:41 GMT)

Japan auto sales plunge in February
Japanese auto sales plunged 32.4 percent in February, the biggest monthly drop since 1974 on sinking demand as the global economic downturn deepens, an industry group said Monday. Japanese consumers bought 218,212 vehicles for the month, the Japan Automobile... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:14:56 GMT)

UPDATE:EU Sees No Problems With Spanish,Italian Car Aid Plans
(Adds detail.) BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The Spanish government's plan to provide a EUR4 billion aid package to its ailing automobile industry doesn't seem to contain protectionist measures, the European Commission said Monday. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:18:38 GMT)

Vehicle sales dive in Japan
New automobile sales in Japan plunged 32.4 per cent last month from a year earlier in the face of a severe recession in Asia's largest economy, an industry association reported. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:40:14 GMT)

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Standardizes on Siemens PLM Software's Teamcenter Technology
PLANO, Texas & BEIJING----Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management software and services, today announced that Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Motor Corporation Ltd., one of the largest automobile enterprises in mainland China, standardized on Teamcenter® software, Siemens PLM ... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Standardizes on Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter Technology
Siemens PLM Software , a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) Motor Corporation Ltd., one of the largest automobile enterprises in mainland China, standardized on Teamcenter® software , Siemens PLM Software’s ... (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:22:19 GMT)

SPAIN: Industry and government quarrel as sales collapse
This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: Spain's automobile industry and the government continue to trade blows about the best strategy to boost sales which plummeted almost 50% in February and are set to fall to Europe's lowest levels this year. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:15:46 GMT)

Report: Auto industry's heyday is gone
TORONTO, March 2 (UPI) -- A new report said U.S. automobile sales may not recover this year or the next or the next or the next, or perhaps ever. (Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:44:57 GMT)

Maruti Feb. Sales Up; Hero Honda, TVS Motors Post Higher Sales
(RTTNews) - The automobile industry in India showed a positive growth trend in February, after about eight months of flat or negative growth. The growth was mainly driven by the stimulus packages announced by the Indian Government and easier auto loans by public sector banks. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:03:51 GMT)

Auto-Industry Meltdown May Not Be Enough to Force Consolidation
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- The auto industry has slashed half a million jobs, shed 4 million customers and lost $50 billion. That’s still not enough to force consolidation among carmakers such as BMW, General Motors Corp. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:29:53 GMT)

63% Won't Buy A Car From A Bankrupt Company
Billions of taxpayer bailout dollars just don't seem to be helping the image of America's stumbling automobile industry. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:01:39 GMT)

Indian automakers enjoy strong February sales 3rd March 2009
The Indian automobile industry has reported positive sales growth for February in its first move upwards for eight months, it was revealed today (3rd March). (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:46:06 GMT)

Investigation Report on China's Automobile Industry
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:05:00 GMT)

National Automobile Dealers Association spent $888,000 lobbying government in fourth quarter
The National Automobile Dealers Association spent $888,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby on an economic rescue plan for the struggling industry, (Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:43:50 GMT)

27-year low in auto industry sales
The U.S. automobile industry had its worst sales month in 27 years. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:29:12 GMT)

Air Charter International arranges VIP charter for Automobile Giant
04 March 2009 Air Charter International a premier Aviations Solutions Provider recently arranged a series of private jet charter flights for one of the biggest automobile giants in order to launch their newest Elite car. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:19:55 GMT)

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Automobile Body & Trailer Manufacturing Industry Report
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Automobile Body & Trailer Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:01:00 GMT)

Euro auto output to fall 25 pct in 2009: industry body
European auto output will fall 25 percent this year as the industry struggles in the global economic crisis, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:10:20 GMT)

International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 4, 2009: The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released February 2009 sales figures for the international automobile industry. (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:24:00 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-03-04 22:05 US auto dealers ask Obama to help stop job losses
CHICAGO, March 4 (Reuters) - Three U.S. auto dealers' associations have asked President Barack Obama to launch policy initiatives to help save jobs in the auto retailing industry, one of the associations said on Wednesday. The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA), which represents America's 11,000 international nameplate car franchises, said the three associations sent a ... (Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:36:04 GMT)

Shreveport councilman, others press for more auto aid
Shreveport Councilman Ron Webb, who has worked at the local GM plant for 26 years, and others plan to regroup after lobbying a White House auto task force and congressional aides to support more aid for the troubled automobile industry. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:06:40 GMT)

Air Charter International arranges VIP charter for automobile giant
Air Charter International, a premier aviations solutions provider, recently arranged a series of private jet charter flights for one of the biggest automobile giants in order to launch their newest Elite car. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:45:18 GMT)

S Korea's car industry sees 15.2% shrink in output in Feb.
South Korea's vehicle industry marked a 15.2 percent drop in output in February year-on-year with the local demand hard struck by the global recession, an industry group said Thursday. The total amount of vehicles produced, including cars, trucks, and buses, declined from the same month last year to 237,356 units last month, which was the ninth consecutive month to mark a drop, according to ... (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:33:58 GMT)

Volkswagen Group of America President and CEO To Speak on the Future of the Automotive Industry at UCLA Anderson ...
HERNDON, Va., March 5 -- Volkswagen Group of America announced today that President and CEO Stefan Jacoby will speak at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Mr. Jacoby will discuss the challenges facing the automotive industry and potential solutions in today's economic climate. (Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:24:11 GMT)

Anhui Jianghuai Auto Targets China Light-Truck Acquisitions
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co. , China’s biggest light-truck exporter, plans to buy domestic rivals as the country moves toward consolidating its sprawling auto industry. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:03:32 GMT)

Mining industry hit by financial crisis
Mining companies in the country are cutting staff, putting some projects on hold and scrambling for cash as the global financial crisis drags down commodities prices, industry officials say. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:19:09 GMT)

Philippine mining industry hit by financial crisis
Mining companies in the Philippines are cutting staff, putting some projects on hold and scrambling for cash as the global crisis financial drags down commodities prices, industry officials say. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:51:00 GMT)

Philippine mining industry hit by financial crisis
A mining tunnel is pictured in a remote gold-rush region near Davao, in the southern Philippines. Mining companies in the Philippines are cutting staff, putting some projects on hold and scrambling for cash as the global crisis financial drags down commodities prices, industry officials say. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:37:21 GMT)

MOTOR INDUSTRY
Breakdown! There's no doubt the global economy is in free fall. But, no-one knows the depth or likely duration of the crisis stalking the motor industry worldwide. Should government let the industry collapse or should it consider rescue? (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:01:12 GMT)

Automobile Manufacturing in China (download)
This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Automobile Manufacturing in China industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:00:59 GMT)

Auction Industry Strong in in 2008
Overland Park, Kan., March 4, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:21:45 GMT)

Mining industry hit by financial crisis
Mining companies in the Philippines are cutting staff, putting some projects on hold and scrambling for cash as the global financial crisis drags down commodities prices, industry officials say. (Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:52:35 GMT)

Task force discusses U.S. auto industry at White House
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Friday it was trying to determine "how to be the best partner" for the struggling auto industry as a task force met Friday to review the status of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:57:18 GMT)

Auto Dealers Plead for U.S. Help as Hundreds May Fail in 2009
March 7 (Bloomberg) -- The National Automobile Dealers Association appealed to President Barack Obama’s car industry task force for help in cutting financing costs for retailers. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:01:00 GMT)

Task force studies how to help auto industry
The White House said Friday that it was trying to determine "how to be the best partner" for the struggling auto industry as a task force met Friday to review the status of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. Cabinet-level members of the panel, led by... (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:44:37 GMT)

Auction Industry Strong in in 2008
Overland Park, Kan., March 4, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. (Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:21:44 GMT)

More auto industry cuts may be needed
One in three vehicle assembly factories in North America are surplus at current sales levels, suggesting another massive round of capacity and job cutting is needed as the recession rips away demand for new cars, an economist at Scotiabank Group said. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:39:18 GMT)

Auction Industry Strong in in 2008
Overland Park, Kan., March 4, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. (Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:21:45 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-03-09 04:25 India's Feb car sales rise 21.8 pct y/y - industry
NEW DELHI, March 9 (Reuters) - Car sales in India snapped a four-month slide and rose 21.8 percent in February from a year earlier, an industry body said on Monday, helped by government stimulus packages to boost consumer spending. Automobile firms sold 115,386 cars during the month, compared with 94,757 in the year-ago period, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers showed. ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:48:30 GMT)

India's Feb car sales rise 21.8 pct y/y - industry
Car sales in India snapped a four-month slide and rose 21.8 per cent in February from a year earlier, an industry body said on Monday, helped by government stimulus packages to boost consumer spending. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:50:24 GMT)

US govt officials to visit Detroit automakers
The US government's "working group" on the automobile industry was expected in Detroit Monday for talks with representatives of troubled US automakers seeking government help and their unions, an administration official said. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:12:45 GMT)

NID to design automobiles
Ahmedabad, Mar 09 : Ahmedabad-based National Institute of Design (NID) will tie up with the General Motors(India) for advancement of collaborative design education to provide the students with practical experience to prepare them to meet future needs of automobile industry. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:14:01 GMT)

Govt officials to visit Detroit automakers
The government's "working group" on the automobile industry was expected in Detroit Monday for talks with troubled automakers seeking help and their unions, an administration official said. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:11:15 GMT)

Multinational auto giants seize "Chinese opportunity" amid financial crisis
In 2009, China's auto market has gradually recovered and is experiencing relatively rapid growth, thanks to both the adjustment and stimulus plan for the automobile industry and a series of policies boosting domestic demand. Meanwhile, auto markets from the US, Japan and major developed countries in Europe have remained sluggish amid the global financial crisis this year. In January, new vehicle ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:46:06 GMT)

BCAA Implements Vormetric Data Security for Enterprise Encryption and Key Management
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Vormetric, Inc., the leader in data security management and enforcement solutions, announced today that British Columbia Automobile Association , a leading provider of emergency roadside assistance, insurance, and travel services, has selected Vormetric Data Security to protect sensitive customer information, and enforce compliance with industry regulations, including the ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT)

BCAA Implements Vormetric Data Security for Enterprise Encryption and Key Management
Vormetric, Inc., the leader in data security management and enforcement solutions, announced today that British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA), a leading provider of emergency roadside assistance, insurance, and travel services, has selected Vormetric Data Security to protect sensitive customer information, and enforce compliance with industry regulations, including the Payment Card ... (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:39:24 GMT)

Auto sales up in February, but industry remains cautious
New Delhi, March 9: February brought a breather for the country's struggling auto industry, which witnessed a 15-percent year-on-year jump in passenger vehicle- sales and 45 percent growth in the mid-size segment during the month, according to an industry lobby. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:59:29 GMT)

Investors Call on Auto Industry to Improve Disclosure on Emissions
By Robert Kropp. The risks and opportunities for carbon reduction strategies for the automobile industry are considerable and warrant particular attention from investors. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:24:23 GMT)

Auction Industry Strong in in 2008
Overland Park, Kan., March 4, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:51:48 GMT)

Bankruptcy pressure mounts as officials visit Detroit
The US government's "working group" on the automobile industry was in Detroit Monday for talks with General Motors, Chrysler and their main union as pressure mounted to let the troubled automakers fail. (Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:56:37 GMT)

CHINA CONGRESS: Indus Min:Feb Automobile Output 850,000 Units
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's automobile output reached 850,000 units in February, Industry and Information Technology Minister Li Yizhong said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:03:29 GMT)

Better late than never
The Canadian Auto Workers deserves some credit for making significant concessions to General Motors of Canada Ltd, and the company should now concentrate on other aspects of its predicament.Ideally, the CAW would have come forward earlier, taking the initiative to help rescue its members' jobs, doing its bit for the automobile industry as a whole. Nevertheless, this agreement may serve as a ... (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:41:45 GMT)

EU investment bank to provide loans for clean-car development
The European Investment Bank, leading arm of the EU, has planned to inject 7 billion euros in loans into the automobile industry to develop clean cars, bank chief Philippe Maystadt said on Monday. "By the end of June, we will probably have approved loans totalling 7 billion euros" to the automobile sector, aiming mostly at supporting projects of clean-car development, but not helping the ... (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:46:50 GMT)

Honda Insight hybrid sticker price to start at $20,470:
Honda has delivered on its promise of bringing the 2010 Insight to market priced less than the rival Toyota Prius. The new Honda hybrid will start at just $20,470 in base LX form, including shipping charges, which undercuts the Prius by $2,250. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:33:00 EST)

Ford adds safety technology to Escape SUV for 2010:
When the 2010 Ford Escape hits showrooms this summer, it will offer an expanded list of safety technologies. Building upon the Escape's full five-star crash rating are Ford's new MyKey teen-safety system and an integrated spotter mirror. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:33:00 EST)

US: Obama's 'task force' visits Detroit
The US government's 'task force' on the automobile industry is in Detroit this week for talks with GM, Chrysler and the UAW as pressure mounts to let the troubled firms enter bankruptcy. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:45:37 GMT)

Lucky 7s, cars with seven-speed transmissions: The AutoWeek list:
BMW M3 (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:47:00 EST)

Auction Industry Strong in in 2008
Overland Park, Kan., March 4, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:21:45 GMT)

Two Italian car events vie for your amore on Monterey weekend:
Last week we heard that Concorso Italiano, everyone's favorite Italian car happening, had been bought and was on its way to a new location on a golf course on the Monterey Peninsula. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:27:00 EST)

GM delays innovative new diesel truck engine:
General Motors' deteriorating financial situation has caused the company to delay one of the most advanced engines that it has ever designed, a 4.5-liter diesel for light-duty trucks. (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:41:00 EST)

U.S. agency proposes tracking industry emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that would require a broad range of industries to tally and report their greenhouse gas emissions. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:55:52 GMT)

Maquila industry expected to weather recession well
EL PASO -- Though the maquila industry and border trade in the El Paso-Jurez region has been hard hit by the global recession, the peso's devaluation and drug-cartel violence, industry and economic experts said Tuesday that the border has seen tougher times and the industry is well positioned when the economy rebounds. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:12:57 GMT)

South Africa: Union Warns Motor Industry On Bail-Out
Johannesburg — THE National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) yesterday issued a "stark warning" to the government and the motor industry, saying it would reject any secret bail-out deal that shunned workers' input. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:42:20 GMT)

Automakers shift into high gear
Automobile companies are shifting into high gear and driving into the revved up car market in China in a bid to escape the financial tsunami that has knocked the wind out of the sails of the industry. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:02:59 GMT)

Lotus Evora won't reach U.S. roads until 2010:
The guys in Europe will have first crack at Lotus's first all-new production car in more than a decade. Assembly of the Evora is under way, with deliveries of the 2+2 mid-engine coupe beginning in May. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:07:00 EST)

Land Rover OKs small SUV for Range Rover:
Land Rover will put its striking LRX concept car, first displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show, into production with the help of a $37.1 million grant from the British government. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:02:00 EST)

Mexico's auto-industry humbles
Mexico's auto-industry humbles (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:12:37 GMT)

Carlsson improves upon the Mercedes SL63 AMG:
Not happy with only 518 hp and a 4.5-second 0-to-60-mph time from your shiny new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? Lucky for you, the German tuners from Carlsson are now offering performance-upgrade kits in the United States. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:40:00 EST)

Toyota to roll out rear-seat airbag:
Toyota Motor Corp. has developed a rear-seat airbag that deploys between passengers and will install it on a model to be launched in Japan. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:05:00 EST)

Nissan adds sporty-looking FE+ 2.0 SR to Sentra lineup:
Most of us at AutoWeek value speed and style, but there are people out there who are perfectly fine with just looking the part. For them, Nissan has announced the addition of the FE+ 2.0 SR to the Sentra lineup. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:13:00 EST)

Auction Industry Strong in in 2008
Overland Park, Kan., March 4, 2009 - The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:21:45 GMT)

SAIC-GM-Wuling Feb Sales Grow 48% Y/Y
Shanghai, March 11, 2009: (Gasgoo.com) SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co, General Motors Corp.'s (GM) China commercial vehicle joint venture, sold 80,175 vehicles in February, up 48.4 percent from a year earlier, a sign that the Chinese government's industry stimulus policy is luring buyers back into showrooms. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:09:30 GMT)

Denso cutting employees pay
KNOXVILLE — Maryville-based Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc. is cutting the pay of upper managers and other salaries workers in an effort to trim costs in the face of a slumping automobile industry demand, company officials confirmed Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:41:22 GMT)

World's first open-source car hits Geneva Motor Show
Open source is infiltrating the auto industry with EDAG's concept car. And this is no me-too knock-off of an established automobile. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:36:28 GMT)

Philippine mining industry hit by financial crisis
Mining companies in the Philippines are cutting staff, putting some projects on hold and scrambling for cash as the global crisis financial drags down commodities prices, industry officials say. (Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:24:17 GMT)

Saab Axes 750 Jobs as Demand Sags After Bankruptcy (Update1)
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- Saab Automobile, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month, will cut 750 jobs at its main factory in southern Sweden in response to falling demand. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:33:38 GMT)

Porsche Panamera explained in greater detail:
Porsche has revealed previously undisclosed details of its new Panamera ahead of a planned public debut at next month's Shanghai motor show. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:30:00 EST)

Switzer Performance boosts Nissan GT-R to 700 hp:
Since the latest GT-R arrived last year, tuners have been hard at work on the Nissan supercar--making it faster than it is. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:04:00 EST)

Chevy Camaro fans: Watch the video walkaround:
Chevrolet is launching the media fest for the 2010 Camaro, which is on its way to dealerships now. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:46:00 EST)

2010 Chevrolet Camaro gets 29 mpg:
The modern pony-car wars are heating up, and the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has notched its first victory. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:43:00 EST)

Acura teases new car headed for New York auto show:
Our friends at Acura are bringing a new car to the New York auto show next month. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:01:00 EST)

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Other Gasoline Stations Industry Report Features 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Other Gasoline Stations Industry Report" report to their offering. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:32:00 GMT)

First 2010 Shelby GT500, two Mustang concepts to be auctioned:
Three future Mustang classics will be auctioned off at the seventh annual Barrett-Jackson event April 9-11 in Palm Beach, Fla. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:35:00 EST)

Thailand Outlook Channel
The Federation of Thai Industries revealed that manufacturers are running at only 57 per cent of total production capacity while the Automobile Industry Association revealed that car part manufacturers expect production to drop by 40 per cent. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:31:06 GMT)

Nissan GT-R costs more for 2010, gets horsepower boost:
The price of the Nissan’s sizzling supercar, the GT-R, continues to climb. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:46:00 EST)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-03-17 12:35 Sweden Minister says a number of buyers eying Saab
STOCKHOLM, March 17 (Reuters) - Sweden's Industry Minister Maud Olofsson said on Tuesday a number of parties have expressed interest in struggling Saab Automobile, the Swedish unit of U.S. carmaker General Motors. "There are a number of interested parties," Olofsson told reporters. "There are many who go to apartment viewings, but not everyone is there to buy," she said. Saab has said that it is ... (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:53:25 GMT)

Jeep adds Rocky Mountain models to lineup:
On top of cash-back incentives and employee-pricing programs, Jeep is implementing another value play to lift sales with the introduction of Rocky Mountain Edition versions of the Patriot, the Liberty and the Grand Cherokee. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:04:00 EST)

Chrysler marks 25 years of minivans with special edition:
Over at Chrysler, we suppose any good news is worth celebrating, and the production of more than 12 million minivans during the past 25 years is certainly noteworthy. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:06:00 EST)

Amelia Island Concours announces Best in Show, auction results:
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida attracted cars from seven countries to fill out a field that was again gorgeous and competitive. But two local folks walked away with top honors. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:26:00 EST)

China Buys Rubber as Consumption Slows, Industry Says (Update1)
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- China’s State Reserve Bureau may buy as much as 80,000 metric tons of natural rubber from the domestic market to boost prices as falling car sales curb tire demand in the world’s biggest consumer. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:00:32 GMT)

Will the small car make it big?
Agencies Mumbai, March 17: Ratan Tata's dream car Nano is just a week from launch. How will that change the Indian automobile industry? It's certainly one of the most anticipated car in the history of Indian auto. (Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:33:38 GMT)

Despite industry woes, hope remains for Elgin auto mall
The auto industry is going through tough times, but it's still full steam ahead for the new McGrath Honda of Elgin for the city's fledgling auto mall off Interstate 90. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:25:03 GMT)

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Machine Shops Industry Report - Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Machine Shops Industry Report" report to their offering. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:38:00 GMT)

Next Jaguar XJ takes styling cues from the XF:
Jaguar is putting the finishing touches on its heavily revised 2011 XJ sedan, remaking its flagship sedan in the mold of the XF sedan. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:27:00 EST)

Audi to be honored at Goodwood:
Audi celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and it's taking the party to this summer's Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:18:00 EST)

ONR and GM partner to test advanced fuel cell vehicles of the future
( Office of Naval Research ) As the global automobile industry considers alternative energy sources to replace the traditional internal combustion engine, Jessie Pacheco, a mail clerk at Camp Pendleton, has been making his rounds to Marines in General Motors (GM) Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has sponsored the GM FCVs at Camp Pendleton since 2006 ... (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:25:13 GMT)

Roush unveils new versions of high-performance Mustangs:
Roush is synonymous with go-fast Mustangs, and on Wednesday, the company unveiled its latest--and potentially greatest--steeds, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:43:00 EST)

February Consumer Prices in U.S. Increase More Than Forecast
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of living in the U.S. rose more than forecast in February, led by gains in fuel, clothing and automobile prices. The consumer price index rose 0.4 percent after a 0.3 percent increase in January, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:09:08 GMT)

Industry Products Selects VAI's S2K Enterprise Software to Streamline Manufacturing Operations
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.----VAI , a leader in enterprise resource planning solutions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail and service industries, and an IBM Premier Business partner, announced today that Industry Products Company will implement several of VAI's S2K Enterprise modules including S2K for Distribution, S2K for Manufacturing and S2K's Warehouse Management System . (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:35:00 GMT)

Cloud rises over diesel plan for Nissan Maxima:
Nissan North America may postpone a V6 diesel engine planned for the Maxima sedan in 2010. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:21:00 EST)

Scion announces subcompact concept for New York auto show:
It looks like the Smart Fortwo will have another car to worry about. Scion has announced that it will debut a new micro-subcompact concept at next month’s New York auto show. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:34:00 EST)

Lincoln MKZ gets more power, noise insulation for 2010:
For 2010, Lincoln hopes to lure more entry midsize-luxury shoppers to its fold with increased optional content and improved performance in the revised MKZ. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:43:00 EST)

Laguna Seca course is the site for '09 Concorso Italiano:
The owners of the Concorso Italiano have named the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch as the site for this year's event in August. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:57:00 EST)

ONR and GM partner to test advanced fuel cell vehicles of the future (w/Video)
As the global automobile industry considers alternative energy sources to replace the traditional internal combustion engine, Jessie Pacheco, a mail clerk at Camp Pendleton, has been making his rounds to Marines in General Motors (GM) Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has sponsored the GM FCVs at Camp Pendleton since 2006 with two more scheduled to ... (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:05:27 GMT)

Jack Roush: A one-horse Mustang rider:
Jack Roush is a one-horse kind of guy. And the iconic Ford Mustang has held his attention for nearly his entire adult life. (Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:16:00 EST)

Katie Couric, Accidental Auto Industry Shill
You may be wondering what CBS's most famous journalist is doing introducing a promotional video aimed at car-dealership owners. CBS News was wondering the same thing after seeing a clip created by the Automotive Broadcasting Network, a programming venture created two years "to assist automobile dealerships with selling more products and services in a totally unique and professional manner." (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:12:52 GMT)

South Africa: Automotive Industry Seeks New Approach
Johannesburg — NATIONAL Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers president Stewart Jennings has called for aggressive rate cuts to stimulate the economy and for protective measures to save the manufacturing industry from meltdown. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:42:12 GMT)

Buick, Jaguar overtake Lexus to rank at top of reliability survey :
Buick and Jaguar shared first place for brands with the most-dependable vehicles in a study released Thursday, ending Lexus’s 14-year reign. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:50:00 EST)

Cadillac to offer optional Wi-Fi in cars next month:
The Internet is coming to Cadillac. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:52:00 EST)

Market for automotive displays to reach $2.4bn
19 March 2009 The automotive display market is forecast to reach $2.4 billion (Dh8.81bn) in 2015 despite turmoil in the automobile industry. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:15:29 GMT)

2010 British motor show canceled:
The 2010 British motor show is yet another casualty of the global economic downturn that has buffeted the auto industry particularly hard. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:13:00 EST)

Car industry and apprentices irate
Deputy PM Julia Gillard blasted by the car industry for riding roughshod over training arrangements and taking instructions from Federal Government's preferred business group. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:12:50 GMT)

British Motor Show in 2010 Is Canceled on Industry Slowdown
The event has attracted an increasing number of visitors and the decision to cancel was “extremely difficult,” SMMT President Paul Everitt said in the statement. The move followed a “thorough consultation” with the automotive industry, the group said. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:21:37 GMT)

Maruti competes with world leaders at Dhaka motor show
The four-day Lucas Dhaka Motor Show was opened by Commerce Minister Faruk Khan who said Bangladesh's automobile market has become very vibrant in recent years. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:26:50 GMT)

British Motor Show in 2010 Is Canceled on Industry Slowdown
The event has attracted an increasing number of visitors and the decision to cancel was “extremely difficult,” SMMT President Paul Everitt said in the statement. The move followed a “thorough consultation” with the automotive industry, the group said. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:07:04 GMT)

British Motor Show Is Canceled on Industry Slowdown (Update1)
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- The British International Motor Show planned for 2010 in London has been canceled because of the global slump in demand for cars, according to the U.K. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:20:34 GMT)

The AutoWeek List: The best first-generation pony cars :
How’s this for a tough-to-crack list? Eight of our favorite pony cars from the 1960s and 1970s, the days when Detroit iron ruled the streets and burning rubber was the priority. Here are our favorites. You should argue. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:31:00 EST)

Meet Nolan Bushnell, the man who created the videogames industry
Nolan Bushnell received a fellowship at the BAFTA Games Awards last week in recognition of his pioneering efforts. In the first interview Bushnell has granted for many years, Steve Boxer spoke to him about the early days of videogames and where he thinks the industry is heading In the late 1960s, Bushnell studied electrical engineering at the University of Utah, where he came across Steve ... (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:35:41 GMT)

Mich. politicians react to supplier bailouts
"I commend President Obama and Secretary Geithner for their efforts to provide automobile suppliers with access to the necessary credit they need to help keep this vital industry operating. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:46:56 GMT)

Industry Products Selects VAI’s S2K ERP Software to Streamline Manufacturing Operations
VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) (VAI), a leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for the distribution, manufacturing, retail and service industries, and an IBM Premier Business partner, announced today that Industry Products Company (IPC) (IPC) will implement several of VAI’s S2K Enterprise modules including S2K for Distribution, S2K for Manufacturing and S2K’s Warehouse ... (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:05:32 GMT)

New York auto show: updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 set to debut:
The Mazda stand at next month’s New York auto show will be bustling with three different debuts. An updated 2010 version of the company’s award winning CX-9 crossover will make its world debut, while the 2010 CX-7 has its American introduction. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:57:00 EST)

Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee spied ahead of New York debut:
Among the debuts we expect for next month's New York auto show is a redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:05:00 EST)

Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition] ...
The Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry report is the most comprehensive market research report available on this industry. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:24:47 GMT)

GM, Chrysler get cold shoulder from consumers, report says:
General Motors and Chrysler clearly have an image problem. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:59:00 EST)

Renault moves production from Slovenia
The move raised concerns about protectionism at a European Union summit in Brussels. EU officials have warned French President Nicholas Sarkozy not to let his efforts to help the French auto industry cost jobs in other countries. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:18:12 GMT)

Ford iosis Max concept may be headed to U.S.:
Ford's iosis Max concept, unveiled at the Geneva motor show, previews a multi-purpose vehicle that could find its way to North America. The concept also offered a foretaste of the company's new global design language. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 04:30:00 EST)

Aston Martin unveils One-77 supercar at Geneva motor show:
Aston Martin's bid for global supercar supremacy has started at the Geneva motor show with the public premiere of the extremely-limited-edition One-77. Only 77 copies of Aston's $1. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 04:30:00 EST)

Mercedes-Benz revives its classic Gullwing two-seater as the SLS:
Mercedes-Benz's gorgeous 300SL--or Gullwing, as it is affectionately now known--has been reborn five decades after the iconic two-seater first sent the motoring world into a spin at the New York auto show in 1954. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:47:00 EST)

Opel uncovers Ampera ahead of Geneva motor show debut:
Opel has released another image of its range-extending Ampera hybrid ahead of its official debut at the Geneva motor show. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:02:00 EST)

Opel uncovers Ampera ahead of Geneva motor show debut:
Opel has released another image of its range-extending Ampera hybrid ahead of its official debut at the Geneva motor show. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:02:00 EST)

Only the top is soft in new Audi A5/S5 cabriolet:
Audi is bucking the trend among luxury automakers who are churning out hardtop convertibles, as the new A5/S5 cabriolets that will reach these shores in October will be the old-fashioned, soft-top design. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:40:00 EST)

Only the top is soft in new Audi A5/S5 cabriolet:
Audi is bucking the trend among luxury automakers who are churning out hardtop convertibles, as the new A5/S5 cabriolets that will reach these shores in October will be the old-fashioned, soft-top design. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:40:00 EST)

The Duster is back at the Geneva motor show--and it's a Dacia:
Renault on Monday unveiled a concept for a coupe crossover concept from its Romanian subsidiary, Dacia. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:52:00 EST)

Auto industry: MoF and FBR oppose new fiscal incentives
ISLAMABAD (March 21 2009): The Finance Ministry and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have joined hands in denying new fiscal incentives to the local auto industry, which claims that it is unable to stand on its own feet in the present circumstances, well-informed sources told Business Recorder on Friday. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:14:28 GMT)

Haryana to create 17,000 acre land bank for industry
Haryana's industry promoter, the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corp (HSIIDC), is creating a land bank of 17,000 acres for industrial units, the corporation announced here on Sunday. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:30:47 GMT)

China Wants To Restructure Auto Industry,Cut Cos To 10 From 14
BEIJING (AFP)--China said Saturday that it wanted to boost its auto industry by reducing the number of major auto makers through mergers and promoting two or three companies as the dominant players in the sector. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:57:13 GMT)

China wants to restructure auto industry
China said Saturday it wanted to boost its auto industry by reducing the number of companies in the sector through mergers and promoting two or three carmakers to become the dominant players. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:43:26 GMT)

China seeks to restructure auto industry
China says it wants to boost its automobile industry by reducing the number of companies in the sector through mergers and promoting two or three carmakers to become the dominant players. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:15:03 GMT)

Perana shows LS3-powered Z-One at Geneva motor show:
One American not having trouble finding work is General Motor's LS V8 engine. Its latest assignment comes under the hood of Perana's new Z-One sports car that debuted at the Geneva motor show. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:41:00 EST)

Volkswagen uncovers new Polo at Geneva motor show:
Though not officially confirmed, it's widely expected that the fifth-generation Volkswagen Polo will go on sale in the U.S. sometime in 2011. (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:59:00 EST)

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