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The U.S. auto industry is known for its highly competitive nature, but a new book by New York Times Detroit Bureau Chief Bill Vlasic paints a vivid picture of how executives from General Motors (GM), Ford, and Chrysler engage in trash talk and verbal sparring matches. The book, titled
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Fiat's plans to set up an assembly plant in Nizhny Novgorod have been scrapped due to the company's inability to reach an agreement with GAZ. The Russian Economy Ministry had signed an agreement with Fiat in June 2011 to build 120 cars per year in Russia,
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South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. have recorded a significant increase in consumer interest in the United States, with a combined 17.9% of clicks on the Edmunds.com Consumer Vehicle Consideration list in June. This represents a notable surge from 13.2% in June 2010,
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Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. have achieved significant consumer interest in the US market, according to recent data from Edmunds.com. The two South Korean automakers received a combined 17.9 percent of all clicks on the Edmunds.com Consumer Vehicle Consideration list in June, narrowly trailing Ford
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U.S. light vehicle sales rose a modest 2.4% in June from the same month last year, reaching a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 11.41 million vehicles. This climb was overshadowed by the declines of Japanese automakers, which suffered due to supply shortages caused by the earthquake and
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The White House is engaging in discussions with major carmakers, labor unions, and environmental groups to adjust vehicle mileage and emissions standards in the United States. The proposed changes aim to cut petrol bills for drivers, make domestic car manufacturers competitive with European and Asian producers, and help the Obama
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the joint venture between Toyota and the Kirloskar Group, has launched the Liva model in India, priced at Rs 3.99 lakh-Rs 5.99 lakh (US$8,860-13,301). The Liva model will compete with market leader Maruti Suzuki's Swift and Ritz, as well as
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The future of the British car industry seemed bleak just a few years ago, but with the help of government support and investment, it has undergone a remarkable transformation. Nissan's decision to build a new electric car plant in Sunderland, using Welsh steel, is a significant milestone in
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The California Air Resources Board will host an event to showcase the latest advances in hydrogen fuel-cell powered automobiles and electricity production. The event will feature technology from multiple companies, including Multiquip, AC Transit, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, and Toyota. The goal of the showcase is to highlight the potential
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A delegation of Taiwanese car parts manufacturers, led by the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), has embarked on a mission to engage with French counterparts to explore potential collaborations in producing electric vehicles. The visit, which includes interactions with prominent French firms such as Renault S.A. and PSA
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As part of its ongoing bid to reach a broad audience, Tesla displayed its Model S Alpha prototype in Toronto until tomorrow, marking a crucial step in its aim to become a household name in Canada. The showstopping midsize sedan boasts a range of features that make it an attractive
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Over 1,000 attendees, including 100 journalists from around the world, are expected to participate in this year's CAR Management Briefing Seminars, slated for August 1-4 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near Traverse City, Michigan. The event will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers from top
