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Marchionne celebrates Chrysler, warns on Europe

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2012
Sergio Marchionne told industry executives to be wary of the crisis in Europe, even as he celebrated Chrysler Group's historic comeback in 2011. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress, Marchionne, 59, CEO of Chrysler-Fiat, praised his workers and managers who had struggled to restore the company.... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

Ghosn: Need for scale will drive more deals

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2012
Size matters to Carlos Ghosn, CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. His global auto juggernaut, which reported record sales of 8.03 million last year, is still on the prowl for more strategic partners. And he says tie-ups are critical to growth.... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

GM smooths out vehicle programs

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2012
As a girl, Mary Barra explored every inch of the new vehicles that her father brought home from his job as a die maker for General Motors' Pontiac Division. Today, she casts that same critical eye on GM's $15 billion vehicle-development program.... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

To meet CAFE, tweak engines

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2012
A proposal to increase fuel economy standards drastically will compel automakers to tweak conventional gasoline engines, using such technologies as turbochargers and direct injection, a panel on public policy said at the Automotive News World...... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

Communication is key to supplier relations

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2012
A purchasing panel of suppliers and automakers told the Automotive News World Congress how they seek to improve communication and collaboration in the supply chain.... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

Marketers agree: Social media are a must

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2012
When Audi launched U.S. diesel-powered vehicles in 2009, it told Facebook followers that if 30 percent of Americans drove a clean diesel the country could save 1.5 million barrels of oil per day. And the message seems to have made a difference.... Read More »
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THE GREEN SCENE

Coda works on its 2nd EV, a small SUV

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
Coda Automotive's electric Sedan hasn't arrived in showrooms yet, but industry sources told Automotive News that Coda is already working on its next model, a small SUV. The company is targeting retail sales in 24 months if development goes smoothly, a source said.... Read More »
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FINAL ASSEMBLY

Chrysler's illuminati spar over lighting up the Dart's derriere

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
Call it the battle of the backside: There's a big debate within Chrysler about whether a snazzy full-width panel of LEDs should be standard on all Dodge Darts or just high-end models. Production of the compact -- new car, resurrected name -- begins in the second quarter, so it's almost decision time.... Read More »
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BMW fights Mercedes with new fuel-efficient 3-series sedan

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 12 2012
While BMW won the race for the luxury car market in the United States last year, the world's largest premium automaker is keeping a sharp eye on its rear-view mirror.... Read More »
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GREEN SHOOTS

Retrofitters plug into EV fleet niche

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
Automakers are having a hard time selling electric vehicles in volume. But retrofitters aiming for tiny niches are proliferating. With business models geared to selling small batches of electrified vehicles to utilities, governmental units and the like, you might say that retrofitters are playing small ball.... Read More »
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2012 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Volvo’s next safety frontier -- animals

1:18 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 8 2012
Having long ago made a name for itself in vehicle safety, Volvo is turning its attention to protecting animals. Or more correctly, protecting animals and drivers from each other.... Read More »
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THE SUPPLIER SPEAKS -- ELMAR DEGENHART

Conti joins EV battery makers, aims to be among top 3

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 23 2012
Continental AG, a leading global producer of tires, brakes and electronics, is muscling into the market for electric-vehicle batteries. At the Detroit auto show, Continental CEO Elmar Degenhart announced a joint venture with Korean battery maker SK Innovation to produce lithium ion batteries for autos.... Read More »
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Suppliers to the 2012 Dodge Charger

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
Suppliers to the 2012 Dodge Charger include Metal Powder Products, Yazaki, Argent, IAC, ContiTech, Shawmut, Jyco Sealing, Magna Closures, Sigma, SRG Global, Ideal Clamp, Hitachi Cable, Multimatic, Inteva Products, FAIST ChemTec, Jiffy-tite, Novo Motor and Hutchinson Anti-Vibration Systems.... Read More »
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FINAL ASSEMBLY

Mazda's dating again; anybody wanna snuggle?

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
With its financial outlook increasingly bleak and the embers cooled from its former fling with Ford, Mazda approaches this Valentine's Day looking for some corporate romance. President Takashi Yamanouchi made it clear that he's looking for strategic partners when the company forecast a net loss of $1.29 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.... Read More »
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