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What's next for suppliers in a changing Europe?

12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6, 2013
Parts suppliers are being tested in the European marketplace like never before. Sales have fallen dramatically and the industry is under enormous macroeconomic pressure. How is the relationship changing between carmakers and their original equipment suppliers? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »

 

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How to prosper during Europe's tough times

12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013
With sales slowing and government debt a growing crisis, the European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »

 

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS

Learn how to thrive in tough times

12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013
The head of Renault's entry-level models, Arnaud Deboeuf, will share insights on how Dacia has thrived during Europe's debt crisis at the 16th Automotive News Europe Congress on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »

 

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE CONGRESS

Paris congress will explore Europe's rocky road

12:01 am U.S. ET | March 4, 2013
The European auto industry is in for a rough ride over the next few years. What are the solutions? Which companies will emerge as winners? The 16th Automotive News Europe Congress will explore answers to those questions on June 12 in Paris.... Read More »

 

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS WORLD CONGRESS

Show and tell

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 28, 2013
More than 1,000 people attended the 37th annual Automotive News World Congress in Detroit this month. The event included high-level speakers from automakers as well as their dealers and original-equipment suppliers.... Read More »

 

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Panel: Tech tricks will cut driver distraction

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
With the right technology, connected vehicles could reduce distracted driving, a panel of auto industry executives said at the Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Mulally: Ford's challenge is smoother launches

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Ford Motor Co.'s biggest challenge is "going up in production and delivering all the launches," CEO Alan Mulally said after his Automotive News World Congress speech.... Read More »

 

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Morgan Stanley sees 17 million sales in '15

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Pent-up demand will drive U.S. light-vehicle sales to 17 million units by 2015, from 2012's 14.5 million, Morgan Stanley Managing Director Adam Jonas told the Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Infiniti outlook: More models, higher sales

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Infiniti's future includes more products, more sales and more dealerships, but not more dealers, said the company's top executive.... Read More »

 

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Penske sees opportunities to buy stores in U.S., abroad

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Penske Automotive Group plans to acquire more dealerships in the United States, western Europe and Brazil, while keeping an eye on China, CEO Roger Penske said.... Read More »

 

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Honda's Mendel: Faulty mpg claims hurt the industry

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Automakers' overstating of their fuel economy numbers have injured the reputation of the entire industry, Honda's top U.S. sales executive said.... Read More »

 

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When products are similar, sales process becomes crucial

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
A fast, seamless and transparent car-buying experience increasingly will determine a brand's sales success, panelists from Google, Hyundai and TrueCar told the Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Next-gen Volt will cost 'thousands' less

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
General Motors can take "thousands of dollars" out of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, GM North America President Mark Reuss said.... Read More »

 

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Mercedes' Cannon: Customer service is our top priority

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
For years, Mercedes-Benz USA pushed sales relentlessly to meet ever increasing goals set by its parent company in Stuttgart. But now there's a new U.S. boss. Since becoming CEO a year ago, Steve Cannon, 51, has made improving customer service the top priority at Mercedes-Benz USA.... Read More »

 

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Rush to new segments could backfire, Ross says

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
The big profits now being generated in North America are beckoning many automakers to find incremental ways to increase sales. But Wilbur Ross, the billionaire private-equity investor, says rushing into new segments could backfire.... Read More »

 

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Collaboration benefits suppliers and automakers

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Automakers are boosting production and speeding product development by working more closely with their suppliers. And suppliers are turning to nonautomotive clients and personnel to enhance their innovation.... Read More »

 

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Race is on for the cheapest way to hit 54.5 mpg

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Finding low-cost technology solutions will be the key to meeting the federal 54.5 mpg fuel economy standard in 2025, said a panel of speakers from suppliers at the Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Auto industry hardball, Russian style: Bo vs. Putin

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Bo Andersson is doing to the Russian auto industry these days what he spent a decade doing to the North American industry: making it sweat.... Read More »

 

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Tight supplies will keep Audi prices up, U.S. boss says

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Tight inventories will help Audi as the German brand works to boost its U.S. sales to 200,000 vehicles, Audi of America President Scott Keogh told the Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Fast online response is factor in Chrysler's surge

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013
Chrysler Group's ongoing sales resurgence is the result of the methodical way the automaker is managing its business, as well as refocused efforts by its dealers to follow up on digital leads, its head of U.S. and Canadian sales said.... Read More »

 

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4 execs join World Congress panel on purchasing

12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 3, 2012
Purchasing executives from Ford, Chrysler Group and two top suppliers will take part in a purchasing panel discussion on Jan. 16, the second day of the 2013 Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Infiniti chief on congress roster

12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 26, 2012
Johan de Nysschen, head of Infiniti, will be a featured speaker on Jan. 15, the first day of the 2013 Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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GAZ Group's Andersson to address Congress

12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 19, 2012
Bo Andersson, CEO of Russia's GAZ Group and former purchasing chief at General Motors, will be a dinner keynote speaker on Jan. 15, the first day of the 2013 Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

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Roger Penske will speak at World Congress

12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 5, 2012
Roger Penske will be the dinner keynote speaker on Jan. 15, the first day of the Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »

 

Chrysler's Bigland to speak in Jan.

12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 29, 2012
Reid Bigland, head of Chrysler's U.S. sales as well as CEO of Chrysler Canada and the Dodge brand, will be the opening speaker on Jan. 16, the second day of the 2013 Automotive News World Congress.... Read More »