Auto News Dec 2009

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Michigan Democrats pitch proposals to reduce auto insurance rates, while insurance industry makes own proposal
The plan comes weeks after the state Board of Canvassers approved a ballot proposal that would allow voters to decide next fall if they want to reduce automobile, home and business insurance rates by 20 percent. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:56:07 GMT)

Auto insurance industry opposes proposed reform bill
Lansing -- Michigan's auto insurance industry swiftly rebuffed a 10-bill reform package unveiled by House Democrats on Monday that would turn authority for setting rates over to a state official. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:05:00 GMT)

‘New Suzuki Swift…Flip Design to the Uniqueness’ Coming up with new unique cubical design Officially launched at Motor ...
Suzuki Automobile Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has officially launched New Suzuki Swift to Thai market at the 26th Thailand International Motor Expo 2009. Suzuki has broadened new vision of pass (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:02:45 GMT)

Italian Minister Wants Fiat to Lift Domestic Car Production
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Fiat SpA will be asked by Italian Industry Minister Claudio Scajola to increase domestic car output even as Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne warns that he may close plants to cope with shrinking demand. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:23:05 GMT)

GM actively seeking new owner for Saab: Saab
STOCKHOLM -US carmaker General Motors is seeking a new owner for its loss-making Swedish brand Saab after a previous takeover bid failed last week, Saab Automobile's chief executive said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:06:12 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-12-02 09:48 UPDATE 1-S.Africa new vehicle sales fall, but recovering
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 2 (Reuters) - South Africa's total industry new vehicle sales contracted at a slower pace than previously in the year to November, data showed on Wednesday, pointing to a continued recovery in a sector hit by an economic downturn. Sales fell by 6.3 percent year-on-year to 34,295 units in November, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (NAAMSA) said in a statement ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:56:52 GMT)

SAIL cuts prices by up to Rs 500 a tonne
New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI) State-run steel maker SAIL today cut prices of its flat steel products, used mainly by automobile and white goods industry, by up to Rs 500 a tonne on account of weakening global demand. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:38:33 GMT)

Report: Germany facing car-sales slump as scrappage scheme ends
Frankfurt - Germany's automobile sector is bracing for a sharp contraction in sales in the coming year, once a lucrative scrappage scheme ends, the industry said Wednesday. The German Automobile Industry Association (VDA) estimated that sales could d... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:05:40 GMT)

Auto dealers group spent $778K lobbying in 3Q
The National Automobile Dealers Association spent $778,000 in the third quarter to lobby the federal government on the Cash for Clunkers program and other industry-related matters, according to a recent disclosure report. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:07:25 GMT)

Auto dealers group spent $778K lobbying in 3Q
The National Automobile Dealers Association spent $778,000 in the third quarter to lobby the federal government on the Cash for Clunkers program and other industry-related matters, according to a recent disclosure report. The McLean, Va.-based trade group,... National Automobile Dealers Association - Federal government of the United States - Lobbying - Trade association - McLean Virginia (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:30:39 GMT)

Rotarians get glimpse of automotive industry’s future
He has more than 35 years experience in the automotive industry and has held executive positions in North America and Europe. Rayne said his experience tells him the global automotive industry is about to enter a period of change that will be more far-reaching than at any time in history. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:44:20 GMT)

Semiconductor Industry
The industry has come a long way since the last downturn, with most of the players streamlining operations and transferring more routine production to low-cost locations. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:13:17 GMT)

Quotes on the To do list of GM's next CEO
• "The board has been second guessing (Henderson) on what's the next priority. Is it pay back the government? Is it to do an IPO? ... Just get those things out of the picture. Concentrate on vehicle attractiveness and quality, safety, fuel economy — the basic blocking and tackling of an automobile company." — Gerald Meyers, University of Michigan business professor and former chairman of ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:46:29 GMT)

VWSA leads sharp rise in local motor industry's exports
Vehicle export sales have rebounded dramatically from the deep slump earlier this year, with sales recorded last month the highest for a single month so far this year. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:10:43 GMT)

C-Class Move earns praise
By Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA | Mercedes-Benz’ decision on Wednesday to move some of its C-Class automobile production to its Vance factory in 2014 will not only create 1,000 jobs, but it also helps secure the future of the automotive industry in West Alabama, experts say. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:39:16 GMT)

Solera Holdings, Inc. To Enter the Greek Market, Will Repurchase Market Rights from Licensee
Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it intends to enter the Greek market by repurchasing and terminating the rights to conduct business in that market from Audatex Hellas, an independent licensee. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:25:00 GMT)

Study Simulates Car Crashes Involving Pregnant Women
Image Caption: Women are often driving to work today much longer into their pregnancies, thus increasing chances of having an automobile accident. Researchers with the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Science and Ford Motor Company are investigating the development of improved safety devices to protect the fetus and the mother. Credit: Virginia Tech Photo (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:13:02 GMT)

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive World-Wide Market Intelligence Report on the Coated Abrasives Market/Industry 2009
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Coated Abrasives Market Report 2009" report to their offering. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT)

GM, Chrysler agree to reconsider dealer closings
General Motors and Chrysler will reconsider decisions to close thousands of dealerships as part of a compromise meant to stave off federal legislation that would require them to keep showrooms open. The decision by the two automakers, announced Thursday,... General Motors - Auto - Recreation - Makes and Models - Automotive industry (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:30:09 GMT)

Miami's Metro Ford Says Optimism is Essential
Amid a revolutionary change in the automobile industry, the father-and-son team of Lombardo Perez, Sr. and Jr. are behind the wheel of one of Miami's most successful dealerships. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:24:02 GMT)

Mood up at RV show :Optimism evident among industry experts.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- To say the RV industry has hit a "bump in the road" might be putting it mildly. Overall sales are down as much as 70 percent over the past two years, forcing 30 percent of dealers nationwide to close their doors. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:48:44 GMT)

GM, Chrysler agree to reconsider dealer closings
General Motors Co. and Chrysler will reconsider decisions to close thousands of dealerships as part of a compromise meant to stave off federal legislation that would require them to keep the showrooms open. The decision by the two automakers, announced... Chrysler - General Motors - Automotive industry - Auto - Recreation (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:39 GMT)

Solera Holdings, Inc. To Enter the Greek Market, Will Repurchase Market Rights from Licensee
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2009 -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it intends to enter the Greek market by repurchasing and terminating the rights to conduct business in that market from Audatex Hellas, an independent licensee. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:22:48 GMT)

Emissions tax coming - but we don't have the fuel yet!
A C02 emissions tax on cars will be introduced from 2010 despite non-availability of higher-quality fuel that will limit its effect on the industry and consumers. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:17:31 GMT)

Mood up at RV show :Optimism evident among industry experts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- To say the RV industry has hit a "bump in the road" might be putting it mildly. Overall sales are down as much as 70 percent over the past two years, forcing 30 percent of dealers nationwide to close their doors. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:03:53 GMT)

UPDATE: Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche Named President Of ACEA
FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association ACEA said Friday that Daimler AG (DAI) Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche has been named as its new president, succeeding Renault SA (RNO.FR) CEO Carlos Ghosn from Jan. 1, 2010. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:48:50 GMT)

A Decade of the Internet
The decade did not begin auspiciously for the Internet; it opened not with a bang, but a bust. However, the 2000 dot.com bust, far from signaling the end of the Web, served as a much-needed “reset” for an industry run amok. Gone were websites with great ideas, fistfuls of cash, and no long-term business plan. (Webvan, Pets.com, Kozmo.com, anyone?) The new crop of sites to emerge from the ashes ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:42:46 GMT)

Talks Surface of a Newspaper Industry Bailout
“You gotta be freakin’ kidding me!” That was my reaction to a Reuters article that I came across. I am still a little taken aback, as they say, about the even the threat of the US government looking into ways to bailout the struggling newspaper / old school media industry. Right now it’s more talk than anything else but if someone said it in a public forum then you know there are greater ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:46:16 GMT)

China looks to amass distressed auto assets
A quarter of a century ago, China set out to create a modern automobile industry, almost from scratch. It seemed a daunting prospect. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:14:36 GMT)

Sales of imported cars rebound
Sales of imported motor vehicles, including those made at Japanese carmakers' overseas plants, bounced back 4.8 percent in November from a year earlier to 14,190 units, for the first year-on-year gain in 19 months, an industry body said Friday. The Japan Automobile Importers Association traced the rebound to a reaction to the 37.7 percent sales plunge dealers saw in November last year, when the ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:21:10 GMT)

Emission cut will fuel more eco-friendly cars
Welcoming the government’s plan to cut down carbon emission intensity by 20-25 per cent by 2020, India’s automobile industry said it will compel manufacturers to produce greener cars with improved mileage. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:49:25 GMT)

GAIC relocates plant to Saudi Arabia
Gulf Automobile Industry Corp (GAIC), which produces cars, pick-up trucks and the Camel forklift, has moved its Abu Dhabi factory to a three million square metre facility in Saudi Arabia as part of its expansion plans for 2010, Saudi Gazette has reported. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:21:49 GMT)

Electric Hot
Tesla Motors' all-electric $109,000 Roadster, which has been called the future of the automobile industry, is in Tulsa on Saturday and Sunday. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:37:31 GMT)

MoIT to reduce automobile imports in 2010
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced that it will apply technical barriers and tax policies to restrict the import of products including automobiles. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:35:09 GMT)

INDUSTRY & ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT: Cash-for-clunker type sop on the cards To push car sales and also have positive environmental impact. The Government is discussing scrappage incentives so that vehicle owners get rid of old vehicles and invest in new and more fuel-efficient vehicles, which have ... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:35:41 GMT)

Experts say GM needs another Mulally
Ask people in Washington or on Wall Street who they want to see running General Motors Co. and the answer is the same: another Alan Mulally. Without any experience in the auto industry, he ended Ford's decade-long decline in U.S. market share, changed its notoriously careerist corporate culture and secured enough financing to allow it to weather the economic crisis. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:17:43 GMT)

GM, Chinese partner in India venture
General Motors Co. and its main Chinese partner are teaming up on a venture to sell vehicles in India, uniting in the two fastest-growing car markets in a deal that reflects GM's reduced status as a global automaker. As part of the deal, GM gave majority... General Motors - India - Automotive industry - Automobile - GM (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:46:19 GMT)

You can learn a lot from Ray McKenney
Of all the men that I know, Ray McKenney may just be the most interesting. As the owner of a thriving variety of automobile dealerships and other enterprises, he’s a street-smart businessman with a head for business and a heart for people. He reads... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:33:53 GMT)

INDUSTRY & ECONOMY
PETROLEUM: Auto, oil sectors worried as clean fuel deadline looms large The timing could not have been more paradoxical. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:50:51 GMT)

The Hindu Business Line : Auto, oil sectors worried as clean fuel deadline looms large
The timing could not have been more paradoxical. As India gears up for the Copenhagen climate summit beginning Monday, its automobile and oil sectors are getting ready to face an explosive situation on the clean fuel deadline that comes into effect from April 1, 2010. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:53:22 GMT)

Automobile & Accessories Exhibition
Exhibition for the Automobile Industry. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:20:57 GMT)

No full recovery yet, low base triggered auto sales
Last year's global credit crisis also had its ripple effect on relatively insulated India, with sales of automobile and consumer durable firms hitting the nadir in November 2008. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:27:15 GMT)

Xinhua: China auto sales pass 12M in Jan-Nov
China's auto sales shot past the 12 million mark in the January-November period, with sales for all of 2009 expected to exceed 13 million, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Monday, citing industry figures. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:28:23 GMT)

Posted on the Biz Buzz Blog last week
Posted on the Biz Buzz Blog last week   Auto sales in Virginia are inching back up, according the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. Michael Allen, a spokesman for the dealer group, said November sales were up 2.4 percent from last year. But year-to-date, sales are off about 23 percent from a year ago. “At this point, we are hopeful that the worst may be behind us, but we are afraid it ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:12:43 GMT)

UPDATE: Geely Interested In Volvo China Operations
(Adds executive's comments on Volvo deal and capital spending next year.) HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (0175.HK) said Monday it would be interested in the Chinese operations of Ford Motor Co.'s (F) Volvo unit, if its parent is successful in acquiring Volvo. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:18:33 GMT)

Chinese auto industry by far the biggest
China's Association of Automobile Manufacturers have forecast that eventual sales and production of vehicles for the whole year will exceeded a record 12 million units each. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:57:16 GMT)

Delphi's HVAC Technology to Help Meet New Global Refrigerant Regulations
Frankfurt, Germany - With Europe set to enact new refrigerant regulations and the U.S. and other countries considering similar moves, Delphi Corp. is ready to lead with air-conditioning systems that use a new refrigerant without adding significant cost to the vehicle. "When the industry migrated from R-12 (commonly known as Freon) to R-134a, Delphi led that transition," said Steve Kiefer, Delphi ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:45:54 GMT)

AutoWired - Automotive news and information. Live
Chinese car sales and production both exceeded 12 million between January and November, state media has said. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers expects car sales and output to top 13 million for the full year, the Xinhua News Agency reported. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:03:03 GMT)

EPA: Greenhouse gases endanger human health
The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded greenhouse gases are endangering people's health and must be regulated, signaling that the Obama administration is prepared to contain global warming without congressional action if necessary. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:53:13 GMT)

Shoals still in path of Wall Street regulations
Sweeping regulations to tame Wall Street and protect consumers in dealings with lenders are on the verge of passing the House but their fate is hardly sealed. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:27:26 GMT)

ACC joins CSU for hybrid auto training
College graduates are facing a poor job market, but one industry is struggling to meet the demand for skilled employees. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:29:09 GMT)

China leads the world in auto sales, production
China's passenger vehicle production and sales in November both more than doubled from a year earlier, continuing the robust growth and causing China's auto market to lead the global industry for the whole year. It's also the first time the domestic monthly production and sales broke the 1 million units barrier. Sales of passenger vehicles, including cars, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), sports ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:53:56 GMT)

Employees work on the assembly line of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co in Hefei Anhui Province yesterday China s auto ...
China's auto sales accelerated 39 percent annually to exceed 12 million units in the first 11 months this year, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said yesterday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:04:28 GMT)

A Decade of the Internet
The decade did not begin auspiciously for the Internet; it opened not with a bang, but a bust. However, the 2000 dot.com bust, far from signaling the end of the Web, served as a much-needed “reset” for an industry run amok. Gone were websites with great ideas, fistfuls of cash, and no long-term business plan. (Webvan, Pets.com, Kozmo.com, anyone?) The new crop of sites to emerge from the ashes ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:26:25 GMT)

"One market on the rise is water reuse"
Environmental legislation and the constant search to lower operating costs are fueling the wastewater treatment industry in Brazil. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:29:17 GMT)

Honda Sets All-Time October Record for Auto Production in Asia and China
Tokyo, Nov 27, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of October 2009. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:54:18 GMT)

India Nov car sales rise 61 pct y/y - industry
NEW DELHI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 61 percent in November, boosted by improved consumer sentiment, easier availability of loans and a low sales base a year earlier, an industry body said on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:14:43 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-12-08 04:29 India Nov car sales rise 61 pct y/y - industry
NEW DELHI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 61 percent in November, boosted by improved consumer sentiment, easier availability of loans and a low sales base a year earlier, an industry body said on Tuesday. Firms sold 133,687 cars in the month compared with 83,121 units a year ago, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers showed. Sales of trucks and buses, a ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:57:17 GMT)

November car sales rise 61 pc y/y: Industry
November car sales rise 61 pc y/y: IndustryNovember car sales rise 61 pc y/y: Industry (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:08:11 GMT)

OMRON Releases Vision Sensor Software For Glue Bead Inspection
OMRON Corporation recently released vision sensor software for glue bead inspection (models FZ3-UGI and FZ3-UGIH) to global markets. In recent years, the development of electric and hybrid vehicles in the automobile industry has been gathering steam to reduce carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions in order to implement measures for preventing global warming inspired by the Kyoto Protocol (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:28:47 GMT)

Indian car sales surge 61 percent: industry
New car sales in India rose 61 percent year on year in November, helped by a low base level in 2008 and government stimulus to encourage spending, industry data showed Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:57:27 GMT)

Daimler Truck Financial Rated Highest in Dealer Satisfaction Among Captive Finance Firms
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. , Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In one of the toughest environments for the U.S trucking industry in years, Daimler Truck Financial achieved the No. 1 ranking in the annual dealer satisfaction survey conducted by the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). As the captive finance company supporting Daimler Trucks North ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

Automobile sales grow 46% in Nov
Domestic sales of automobiles for November grew 46 per cent, to 1,037,133 units, over the corresponding period last year. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which released the figures said the sales were the highest for the current year. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:15:52 GMT)

Thai Asean News Network
At the 7th Thailand Automotive Quality Awards, or TAQA 2009, authorities in the automobile industry all predicted bright prospects for the industry next year. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:38:50 GMT)

VW to buy stake in Japan's Suzuki
The German car giant Volkswagen and Suzuki of Japan announced on Wednesday an alliance which one analyst said could accelerate restructuring of the global automobile industry. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:35:26 GMT)

VW to buy stake in Japan's Suzuki
FRANKFURT -The German car giant Volkswagen and Suzuki of Japan announced on Wednesday an alliance that one analyst said could accelerate restructuring of the global automobile industry. Read more... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:08:22 GMT)

Thai Asean News Network
At the seventh Thailand Automotive Quality Awards 2009, authorities in the automobile industry all predicted bright prospects for next year. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:51:23 GMT)

Volkswagen to buy 20 percent of Suzuki for $2.5B
Volkswagen AG will buy a 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion), forming one of the world's biggest auto alliances and giving the two carmakers a boost in fast-growing Asian markets. Suzuki, which makes small cars such as... Suzuki - Volkswagen - Automobile - Automotive industry - Makes and Models (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:15:09 GMT)

USI Announces New Product to be Released Second Quarter of 2010; USI Enters Automobile Market
LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Ultimate Sports, Inc. , a manufacturer and supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, announced today that the company is currently developing after market fenders for two different mainstream automobile models. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Volkswagen to buy stake in Suzuki
Volkswagen and Suzuki have announced an alliance which one analyst said could accelerate restructuring of the global automobile industry. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:47:06 GMT)

Advocates want consumer agency to watch auto sales
Consumer advocates argued Wednesday that Congress should include auto dealers under the oversight of a proposed finance industry watchdog. "Drive by any car dealer lot. They're not advertising cars. They're advertising `get your financing here,'" said Peter... United States Congress - Finance - Automobile dealership - Financial services - Congress (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:46:09 GMT)

Auto stimulus retained for 2010
China will extend stimulus measures in the automobile industry for one more year, with small adjustments, to further support the world's biggest and fastest-growing auto market. The government announced the decision yesterday after an executive meeting of the State Council chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao. The stimulus package, which was due to expire at the end of this month, includes a 50 percent ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:28:07 GMT)

China’s auto stimulus retained for 2010
China will extend stimulus measures in the automobile industry for one more year, with small adjustments, to further support the world's biggest and fastest-growing auto market. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:32:41 GMT)

Under the hammer, overseas: Russo and Steele explores classic-car auction in China:
It's ambitious, it's unprecedented and it's loaded with pitfalls. But if it can be pulled off, it could serve as a template for international growth for American auction houses. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:30:00 EST)

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BEIJING, Dec. 10 (Xinhua/ China Daily)-- China will extend stimulus measures in the automobile industry for one more year, with small adjustments, to further support the world's biggest and fastest-growing auto market. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:27:41 GMT)

Chevy, Buick-GMC bosses out at GM:
The brand heads of Buick-GMC and Chevrolet are leaving General Motors Co., continuing a management upheaval sparked by the Dec. 1 ouster of CEO Fritz Henderson. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:50:00 EST)

The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, an AW Drivers Log:
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: You can't argue with how useful a minivan can be. It just so happened that I had to help a friend move a 50-inch television, which worked out well because I had this minivan for the night. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:07:00 EST)

The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, an AW Drivers Log:
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: You can't argue with how useful a minivan can be. It just so happened that I had to help a friend move a 50-inch television, which worked out well because I had this minivan for the night. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:07:00 EST)

Mazdaspeed 3 SEMA show car is a nice combination of show and go:
This Mazdaspeed 3 wagon and its Mazda 3 sedan sibling looked awfully cool when we saw them at SEMA. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:17:00 EST)

Liquid Motors Adds SmartAuction to Remarketing Efforts
Liquid Motors, a comprehensive Internet marketing solution provider for automobile dealers, announced today an agreement with SmartAuction, the industry's leading upstream wholesale vehicle auction web site. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Kia thinking big and an auction house looks to China, in News Brake for Thursday, Dec. 10:
In today's News Brake: Kia may be thinking big; we spy the Honda CR-Z in production form; and Steele and Russo want to bang the gavel in China ... But Wait, There's More! (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:03:00 EST)

Research and Markets: Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade ...
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 Edition ]" to their offering. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:53:00 GMT)

Race-ready Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X revealed :
The Dodge Viper special editions continue, and on Thursday a turnkey race car, called the Viper SRT10 ACR-X, broke cover. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST)

A reputation is hanging on Alfa Romeo’s renaissance
Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of both Fiat and Chrysler, has become the loudest preacher in the automobile business on the need to slash capacity and allow only profitable brands to survive. His gospel not only applies to the industry as a whole but especially to his own portfolio of brands. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:11:09 GMT)

An up-close look at the Los Angeles auto show, in News Brake for Tuesday, Dec. 1:
In News Brake: We bring you an in-depth preview of the Los Angeles auto show. From GM and Ford, to Toyota and Honda--it's all here . . . But Wait, There's More! (Tue, 1 Dec 2009 04:30:00 EST)

The 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, an AW Drivers Log:
SENIOR EDITOR FOR NEWS BOB GRITZINGER: This Jeep is almost, dare we say, civilized. (Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:15:00 EST)

Volkswagen Polo wins European Car of the Year award:
Volkswagen's new Polo--slated to enter the U.S. market within three years--narrowly beat the Toyota iQ to win the 2010 European Car of the Year award. (Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:21:00 EST)

2012 Chevrolet Spark, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? (Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:39:00 EST)

Audi unveils new A8, hybrid planned:
Audi has added new technologies and fuel-efficient engines to its new A8 to help its flagship sedan fight against the Mercedes-Benz S class and BMW 7 Series. (Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:43:00 EST)

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars
In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages. (Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:52:42 EST)

The 2009 Nissan Cube Krom, an AW Drivers Log:
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: I must say, this is one of the ugliest things on the road, but like an ugly mutt, I kinda like it. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:30:00 EST)

2010 Tesla Roadster Sport: Electric chic gets quicker--it's EV with attitude:
One thing that surely anybody alive and breathing just about has to love is mashing the accelerator pedal in an electric car--more so if it's an electric car designed primarily to thrill you. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:30:00 EST)

Toyota to unveil low-cost car next month:
Toyota said it will unveil a concept of its new car for emerging markets at the New Delhi auto show on Jan. 5. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:47:00 EST)

Auto industry still in low gear
Hopes of Viet Nam producing 40% of components for its own cars by 2010 have faded. HCM CITY — There are many views and not much clarity on what needs to be done, but there is clear consensus that Viet Nam’s automobile industry has not shifted to top gear almost two decades after its inception. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:50:21 GMT)

A race-ready Dodge Viper is revealed, and a review of the Tesla Roadster Sport, in News Brake for Friday, Dec. 11:
In News Brake: The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is revealed, an update on Formula One, and we review the 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport . . . But Wait, There's More! (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:45:00 EST)

Professor trashes Saab suitor Spyker
Dutch luxury sports carmaker Spyker, which has expressed its interest in buying Saab Automobile, is an even less reliable potential suitor than Koenigsegg, claims a professor in industrial organization. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:52:57 GMT)

2010 Acura MDX to start at $43,040:
The 2010 Acura MDX starts at $43,040, including destination charges. It went on sale Friday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:09:00 EST)

Rolls-Royce Ghost, an AW Flash Drive:
What is it? What it isnand#8217;t is a 7-series with a Rolls-Royce body. No, the Ghost is the new baby Rolls, and it shares less than 20 percent of parts with the big BMW. Underhood the Ghost uses BMWand#8217;s V12 engine block, stroked to 6. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:47:00 EST)

NADA Enhances Convention Experience Through Social Media
McLEAN, Va. (Dec. 11, 2009) – After a tumultuous year that has included automaker restructurings, a credit crisis and dealership closures, the industry focus now shifts to the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Orlando, Feb. 13-15. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:34:28 GMT)

Energy Analyst Sees High Volume Natural Gas Transport Users Paving The Way For Automobile Adoption
67 WALL STREET, New York - December 11, 2009 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Oil & Gas Production and Distribution Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 76 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:39:00 GMT)

Brabus tunes Mercedes-Benz GLK :
Yes, this is the same Mercedes-Benz GLK that broke cover in New York during the Sex and the City movie, but we guarantee Carrie, Sam, Miranda and Charlotte wouldn't be caught dead in it. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST)

Pro Racing news on 2010 headline events
TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 10, 2009) -- Following the recent growth and expansion of SCCA Pro Racing, the sanctioning body announced today at the Performance Racing Industry show that it will stage at least three professional race weekends in 2010 headlined by and featuring a variety of SCCA Pro Racing properties. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:15:04 GMT)

China Keeps Small-Car Sales Tax Low To Spur Growth
China's government is keeping sales tax low on small cars with engine displacements under 1.6 liters as part of a strategy to keep the auto industry moving upward. Pictured: Chery A1. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:58:08 GMT)

BAIC builds electric car manufacture base in Beijing
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co (BAIC) is building an electric car manufacture base in Beijing, in a bid for reinforcing its competitive edge in the promising green energy vehicle segment. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:56:41 GMT)

Saudi automobile sector to grow 30% to post SR94bn in sales by 2013
Car sales in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf's largest automobile market, are expected to jump over 30% from around 676,000 in 2010 to 880,000 in 2013 as the Kingdom remains economically and commercially resilient against the global downturn. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:50:37 GMT)

China's automobile giant set to enter UAE
China's automobile giant set to enter UAE. Haima will be introducing 6 new models during the Dubai International Motor Show being held from December 16-20th, 2009 and is located in Zabeel Hall stand no: Z-22. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:20:37 GMT)

Global And China Automotive Aluminum Wheel Industry Report, 2008-2009 - New Report Published
China has become a manufacturing center of aluminum automotive wheels in the world now. The export of wheels mainly focuses on the retail market. In the recent years, many foreign OEMs have begun to purchase aluminum automotive wheels directly from China because: (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:50:20 GMT)

Global And China Automotive Audio & Infotainment Industry Report, 2008-2009 - New Report Published
The recession of global automotive industry contrasts with the prosperity of China automotive industry. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:19:50 GMT)

VW starts producing first made-in-India Polo
Volkswagen, Europes biggest carmaker, began production of its popular mass-market Polo hatchback in India on Saturday and said it aimed to grab up to 10 percent of the fast-growing automobile market. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:33:00 GMT)

VW starts producing first made-in-India Polo
Volkswagen, Europe?s biggest carmaker, began production of its popular mass-market Polo hatchback in India on Saturday and said it aimed to grab up to 10 percent of the fast-growing automobile market. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:33:45 GMT)

VW starts producing first made-in-India Polo
Volkswagen, Europe?s biggest carmaker, began production of its popular mass-market Polo hatchback in India on Saturday and said it aimed to grab up to 10 percent of the fast-growing automobile market. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:20:17 GMT)

New Automobile Plants Blaze Trail In New Technology And Best Practice - Management Briefing - New Report Published
With technological change being forced upon the auto manufacturing industry plants are being retooled faster than in living memory. At such a time, companies are always looking for new ideas and technology. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:19:40 GMT)

Detroit auto show: New BMW Z4 sDrive35is has M-like qualities:
BMW had warned us from the get-go that there wasn't going to be an M version of the redesigned Z4 roadster. But it is coming awfully close with the new top-of-the-line Z4 that rolls out at the Detroit auto show next month. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:43:00 EST)

Volkswagen starts India production
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, has begun production of its popular mass-market Polo hatchback in India, and says it aims to grab up to 10 per cent of the country's fast-growing automobile market. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:48:23 GMT)

Detroit auto show: New BMW Z4 sDrive35is has M-like qualities:
BMW warned us from the get go that there wasn't going to be an M version of the redesigned Z4 roadster. But it is coming awfully close with the new top-of-the-line Z4 that rolls out at the Detroit auto show next month. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:30:00 EST)

A big wheel of big wheels
Dub Publishing president started with a specialty automobile magazine and turned it into a $34-million business. The gig: Myles Kovacs, 36, is president and publisher at Dub Publishing Inc., a $34-million company based in the City of Industry that produces Dub magazine and hosts a tour of Dub car shows and concerts. Dub magazine features celebrities and their customized cars -- usually on chrome ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:19:33 GMT)

Automobile Tires And Tubes - US Market Research Profile - New Report Published
1034 industry firms contributed data for the 3-year time series in this analysis. The report examines industry segment sales, small business vitality, failure and startup rates, sales per employee and other critical market research measures. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:49:50 GMT)

Source: GM in talks to sell old Saab technology
General Motors Co. is in talks to sell parts of Saab Automobile's old technology to a Chinese company and the entire brand to another buyer, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday. The person said GM plans to sell the technology behind the Saab... General Motors - Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation - Automotive industry - Saab Automobile - Business (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:30:09 GMT)

Source: GM in talks to sell old Saab technology
A person familiar with the negotiations says General Motors Corp. is in talks to sell parts of Saab Automobile's technology to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings and the rest of the company to a second buyer. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:02:57 GMT)

GM in talks to sell old Saab technology to China's BAIC, entire brand to 2nd buyer
STOCKHOLM - A person familiar with the negotiations says General Motors Corp. is in talks to sell parts of Saab Automobile's technology to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings and the rest of the com... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:06:25 GMT)

Source: GM in talks to sell old Saab technology
FILE - In this Feb 23, 2009 file photo the logos of Saab and General Motors, GM, are seen in front of a car dealer in Stuttgart, Germany. A person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday Dec. 13, 2009 General Motors Corp. is in talks to sell parts of Saab Automobile's technology to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings and the rest of the company to a second buyer. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:10:27 GMT)

RISING FROM THE WRECKAGE | CHAPTER 2: Auto industry seeks a lifeline in D.C. as Michigan struggles for hope
Our story continues: Recession is dragging down the economy, car and truck sales stall, and automakers burn through billions of dollars building vehicles that sit on lots. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:21:24 GMT)

Honda to offer second-gen Element:
Although the Element has been a disappointing seller, Honda plans to offer a second generation of its quirky crossover rather than treat it as an experiment. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:42:00 EST)

Saab says asset sale to BAIC gives it cash for a fresh start :
Saab believes that a deal to sell some key assets to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. will help secure the money-losing automaker's future. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:51:00 EST)

Beijing Autos to buy Saab car, engine technology
(AP:SHANGHAI) Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings says it has agreed to buy car and engine technology from GM's Saab Automobile, in a major step forward for the Chinese automaker. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:11:10 GMT)

BAIC confirms purchase of Saab assets
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. of China confirmed on Monday it has reached an agreement with Saab Automobile to buy the intellectual property rights for certain assets of the struggling Swedish carmaker. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:37:57 GMT)

The 2009 Infiniti G37X Coupe, an AW Drivers Log:
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: The all-wheel-drive version of the G37 coupe was new for 2009, as was the seven-speed automatic transmission. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:47:00 EST)

Beijing Autos to buy Saab car, engine technology
SHANGHAI—Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings says it has agreed to buy car and engine technology from GM’s Saab Automobile, in a major step forward for the Chinese automaker. An announcement from the state-owned company today gave no details about the cost or timing of the acquisition, which may clear the way for General Motors Co. to sell the rest of Saab to another buyer. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:17:28 GMT)

Beijing Autos to buy Saab
SHANGHAI - BEIJING Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a major breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could also clear the way for General Motors to sell the rest of Saab to another buyer. An announcement on Monday from state-owned Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings gave no details about the cost or timing of the acquisition of car and engine technology. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:21:28 GMT)

Beijing Autos to buy Saab car, engine technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General Motors Co. to sell the rest of Saab to another buyer. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:02:58 GMT)

Saab Automobile and Beijing Automotive Reach Milestone in Technology Cooperation
TROLLHÄTTAN, SWEDEN – December 14, 2009: Saab Automobile AB announced today that it had closed on the sale to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd (BAIC) of certain Saab 9-3, current 9-5 and powertrain technology and tooling. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:09:58 GMT)

Saab technology is sold to the Chinese, and the Honda Element lives on, in News Brake for Monday, Dec. 14:
In News Brake: Saab sells some of its technology to raise cash, Lotus draws a pair of aces to drive for it in 2010, and the Honda Element will continue . . . But Wait, There's More! (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:36:00 EST)

Beijing Autos to buy Saab car, engine technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General Motors Co. to sell the rest of Saab to another buyer. An announcement Monday from state-owned Beijing... General Motors - Beijing - Automotive industry - Automobile - Chinese language (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:45:09 GMT)

Detroit auto show: Toyota teases new hybrid concept:
Toyota, you're such a tease! (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:44:00 EST)

Research and Markets: All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade ...
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 Edition ]" to their offering. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:47:00 GMT)

Research and Markets: Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 ...
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q4 2009 Edition ]" to their offering. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:06:00 GMT)

Beijing Autos to buy Saab car, engine technology
Beijing Autos has agreed to buy technology from GM's Saab Automobile, a breakthrough for the Chinese automaker that could clear the way for General Motors Co. to sell the rest of Saab to another buyer. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:25:04 GMT)

Audi teases A1 subcompact:
Audi has released a teaser shot of a new premium subcompact, the A1, which will be revealed at the Geneva auto show in March. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:26:00 EST)

After party, Motown fears hangover
Companies get ready to face higher input costs, interest rates, likely stimulus rollback. Car sales rose 67 per cent in November, the highest since February 2004, and many in the industry haven’t stopped partying since this number was announced by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:01:33 GMT)

Detroit auto show: Mercedes E-class convertible joins the family:
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the final member of the redesigned E-class line with official photos of the E-class convertible, which replaces the CLK in the Mercedes lineup. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:30:00 EST)

Unrestrained export of aluminum scraps hits Saudi recycling industry
Unrestrained export of aluminum scraps hits Saudi recycling industry (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:03:57 GMT)

Saudi Arabia: Unrestrained export of aluminum scraps hits local recycling industry
15 December 2009 JEDDAH: The absence of a ban or any type of curb on export of aluminum scrap is hurting the growth of aluminum recycling industry in the Kingdom, said Abdullatif A. Al-Amoudi, CEO and general manager of Saudi Aluminum Recycling Co. (SARCO). (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:05:57 GMT)

Shelby brings back and#8216;Shelby American' name for performance-car business:
Carroll Shelby's performance-car business is returning to its roots. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:09:00 EST)

2009 Honda CR-V EX-L, an AW Drivers Log:
COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA OROSCO: This CR-V worked well for a weekend of family stuff and errands, which was perfect to see what the CR-V could do. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:44:00 EST)

European car sales surge in November
Berlin- New car registrations in Europe surged by an annual 26.6 per cent in November, the European car industry association said Tuesday. The Brussels-based European Automobile Manufactures' Association (ACEA) said registrations in Western Europe ju... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:53:07 GMT)

The Mercedes-Benz E-class convertible breaks cover, and Shelby American is back, in News Brake for Tuesday, Dec. 15:
In News Brake: The Mercedes-Benz E-class convertible is revealed ahead of the Detroit auto show, GM CEO Ed Whitacre lays out job qualifications for the next honcho, and the Shelby American name is back . . . But Wait, There's More! (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:22:00 EST)

Lotus snags Ferrari designer:
Another Ferrari man is heading for Lotus. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:41:00 EST)

Research and Markets: North American Automobile Market Report & Review
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "North American Automobile Market Report & Review" report to their offering. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:41:00 GMT)

GM seeking 'motivating, inspirational' CEO, Whitacre says:
General Motors Co.'s board is looking inside and outside the automaker for and#8220;a motivating, inspirational leaderand#8221; to be its next chief executive, said Ed Whitacre, chairman and interim CEO. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:21:00 EST)

Bengal to talk to Tatas on Singur land after railway proposal
Kolkata, Dec 15 : The West Bengal government Tuesday ruled out immediate termination of the lease of automobile major Tata Motors on the abandoned Singur plot and said talks would be initiated with the company only after receiving a concrete proposal from the railways on setting up an industry on the land. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:43:10 GMT)

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