Headlines for Friday, April 13, 2012
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Fiat teases China-built Viaggio sedan ahead of Beijing debut
Fiat released teaser images of the Viaggio, a new compact sedan for the Chinese market. The car will debut at the upcoming Beijing auto show and will go on sale in China toward the end of the year. Read More »
Citroen concept highlights hybrid tech and upscale styling
Citroen will debut the Numero 9 concept car at the Beijing auto show. The concept will highlight the French brand's hybrid technology and offers design hints for new models in the upscale DS line that Citroen is launching in China. Read More »
Audi may pick North American plant site Wednesday
Volkswagen could decide Wednesday where to build a North American factory for its Audi brand. VW's supervisory board is scheduled to meet that day, and the topic is on the agenda. Read More »
Lada is set to lose its No. 1 spot in Russia to a foreign brand
Lada-branded vehicles have ruled the Russian car market for over four decades, so it may be a bitter pill to swallow for some Russians to learn that a model from a foreign automaker could soon become the country's best-selling car, for the first time. Read More »
VW Group posts record March sales but worries about 'uncertainty' in Europe
Volkswagen Group increased global vehicle sales in March by 12.5 percent to 862,700, helped by strong growth in North America and China. Read More »
Fiat supplier wins World Bank loan to help automaker build 500L in Serbia
The World Bank's lending arm will lend a key Fiat supplier in Serbia 20 million euros ($26 million) to help revive the Balkan's country's automotive industry. Read More »
