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    GM says it plans no announcement on Saab

    4:47 pm U.S. ET, Dec. 23
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    General Motors Co. is continuing to wind down Saab and does not plan to make further announcements regarding the brand’s sale, a spokesman said today. No new Saab deals are imminent with any interested parties, GM spokesman Chris Preuss said. Read More »
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    Chrysler sends letters to 789 rejected stores, in first of arbitration steps
    Chrysler Group today sent letters to 789 rejected U.S. dealerships, kicking off a legislated process that could restore the franchises through arbitration.The dealers hav ...
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    Symbolically, Chrysler starts playing offense

    JESSE SNYDER: As auto industry investments go, Chrysler Group's $179 million for engine production tooling is middling. Read More »
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    Another thing BAIC should learn from its Shanghai cousin

    YANG JIAN: Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. has obviously learned from its domestic peer Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Read More »
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    Toyota to cut auto parts costs by 30%, reports say

    From Jonathan_Lee: I do not know if Toyota plans to further squeeze the margin of its current supply chain with its JIT system.

    Rather, it needs to look into a long term solution from an R&D approach. Perhaps, Toyota can look into ways to reduce the overall part ... Read More »
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    DATA FOR SALE: Save 20% on any 2009 list purchase before December 31

    Available for single purchase:

    Market Data Book N.A. Sales:
    U.S. car and light-truck sales by market class in 2008
    U.S. car and light-truck sales by model in 2008
    U.S. car and light-truck sales by make in 2008
    Canada car and light-truck sales by model in 2008
    Canada car and light-truck sales by make in 2008
    Mexico car and light-truck sales by model in 2008
    N.A. car and light-truck sales by model in 2008
    N.A. sales history by manufacturer 5 year
    Market Data Book N.A. Production:
    N.A. car and truck production by model in 2008
    N.A. car and truck production by plant in 2008
    N.A. car and truck production by platform in 2008
    U.S. car and truck production by state in 2008
    Top 125 Dealership Groups in the U.S.:
    Top 125 Dealership Groups in the U.S. ranked by revenue for all departments
    Top 125 Dealership Groups in the U.S. ranked by unit sales
    Top North America (N.A.) Supplier list data:
    Top N.A. OEM Suppliers ranked by N.A. part sales in 2008 (includes regional breakouts)
    Top N.A. OEM Suppliers ranked by N.A. part sales and percent changes in 2008 (also includes Top 10 2008 gainers and losers)
    Top Global Supplier list data:
    Top Global OEM Suppliers ranked by global part sales by region
    Top Global OEM Suppliers ranked by global part sales and percent changes in 2008 (also includes Top 10 2008 gainers

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    North America car and truck production – 12/28/2009

    Sample data:

     12/21-Dec.1/1-1/1-
     12/26/09est12/26/0912/27/08
    AM GENERAL Hummer H2 (trk.)0006,778
    Ford Mustang1,2887,26669,93092,345
    Mazda Mazda6 sedan1,1266,35833,03773,581
    Mazda Mazda6 hatchback0001,564
    AUTOALLIANCE2,41413,624102,967167,490

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    Certified-used vehicle sales, Nov. & YTD

    Sample data:

     Nov.Nov.11 mos.11 mos.
     2009200820092008
    BMW division8,3077,700103,28992,781
    Mini1191231,7451,756
    BMW GROUP8,4267,823105,03494,537
    Chrysler1,5792,23124,24837,395
    Dodge2,4033,56034,92047,338
    Jeep1,8822,62125,76829,540
    CHRYSLER GROUP5,8648,41284,936114,273

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    Customer and Dealer Incentives

    This Customer and Dealer Incentives data is available within our Data Center as a PDF download.

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    U.S. medium & heavy truck sales, Nov. & YTD

    Sample data:

     Nov.Nov.11 mos.11 mos.
     2009200820092008
    Class 41192762,0283,653
    Class 52132572,3963,833
    Class 6724251563
    Class 79786601,191
    Chevrolet*3486355,3359,240
    @Class 55684103,9704,900
    Dodge*5684103,9704,900

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    Estimated Europe registrations by make, Nov. & YTD

    Sample data:

       Nov.  11 mos.
     Nov.Nov.percent11 mos.11 mos.percent
     20092008change20092008change
    Volkswagen division136,025112,05521%1,530,8511,460,3355%
    Audi50,98950,8200%572,093617,551-7%
    Seat25,85021,71619%294,847315,536-7%
    Skoda35,64728,41025%446,748432,2743%
    Other101151-33%1,9353,452-44%
    VOLKSWAGEN AG248,612213,15217%2,846,4742,829,1481%

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    Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, November

    Sample data:

      Average Prices ($/Unit)Average Prices ($/Unit)Latest Month Versus:Latest Month Versus:Latest Month Versus:
      Nov-09Oct-09Nov-08Prior MonthPrior Year
    Small and mid-range $7,508$7,645$7,282-2%3%
    Sporty 11,17211,31010,824-1%3%
    Traditional 7,2096,3916,58213%10%
    Upscale 14,43114,03913,0043%11%
    Total car $8,341$8,401$8,040-1%4%

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    Estimated Europe registration by country, 11 mos.

    This Estimated Europe registration by country, 11 mos. data is available within our Data Center as a PDF download.

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    Dealer Gerry DeGregoris dead at 81

    12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 23
    Gerry DeGregoris, a longtime dealer, died Dec. 7. He was 81. DeGregoris started as a used-car dealer in 1959 and acquired a Datsun franchise in 1967. Gregoris Nissan in Valley Stream, N.Y., celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007. DeGregoris’ sons now run the dealership.... Read More »
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    How Subaru defies the recession

    12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 21
    It may be the worst of times for new-vehicle sales, but in a nondescript office building on a busy highway in suburban Philadelphia, executives at Subaru of America have pulled off a miracle. ... Read More »
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