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As the aftershocks of the Japan earthquake and tsunami continue to impact the global automotive industry, a recent survey by TNS reveals that over 25% of U.S. consumers are hesitant to purchase brands from Japan or Korea. The survey, conducted earlier this month, found that Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
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Dr. Mircea Gradu, the engineering director for transmission and driveline as well as the head of virtual tools analysis for Chrysler Group, LLC, has been awarded the prestigious SAE/Timken-Howard Simpson Automotive Transmission and Driveline Innovation Award for 2010. This honor recognizes Dr. Gradu's outstanding contributions to the
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As part of Earth Day 2011 celebrations, Congressman John D. Dingell (MI-15) organized an auto show with representatives from the United Auto Workers and the Big 3 Automakers (Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors) at UAW Region 1A in Taylor, Michigan. The event showcased union-made, homegrown green technology vehicles,
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As the luxury car market evolves, Mercedes-Benz aims to expand its lineup and compete with rivals like BMW and Audi. In an interview with Bloomberg News, CEO Ernst Lieb discusses the company's strategy, noting that it has 40% of its portfolio in the small luxury segment, with plans
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As spring arrives, millions of Europeans will be dealing with the challenges of allergies, with approximately 80 million people affected by some form of allergy across the continent. Ford, recognizing the issue, has taken significant steps to make its vehicles safer for those with allergies. The company's new
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In the wake of numerous new entrants in the small car segment, leading players in the Indian passenger car market, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, and Tata Motors, saw their market share decline in 2010-11. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Maruti Suzuki's market share
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German automakers Daimler AG, Volkswagen AG, BMW AG, and Porsche reported significant increases in car sales in the United States in March 2011, driven by the country's economic recovery. The sales surge was spread across various models, with luxury and high-performance vehicles showing particularly strong demand. The data
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The US car market saw a significant boost in March as new vehicle sales rose 11 per cent at General Motors, 16 per cent at Ford, 23 per cent at Honda, and 27 per cent at Nissan. These gains were largely driven by the popularity of smaller, more fuel-efficient cars
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US car sales surged in March, led by growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, as the economy added 216,000 new jobs, bringing the unemployment rate to a two-year low of 8.8 percent. General Motors, Ford, Honda, and Nissan all reported significant increases in sales, with Toyota being the only
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The massive earthquake that struck Japan in March 2011 has crippled the country's auto industry, throwing production lines out of gear and causing widespread shortages of critical components. Major automakers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have suspended production in Japan, while others, like General Motors, have halted
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As a specialty pigment produced at a single factory in Japan, Xirallic plays a crucial role in giving cars a distinctive shine in certain colors. The factory, operated by Merck KGaA near the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power station, has been evacuated due to the recent earthquake and tsunami. As a result,
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As the interest in sustainable and eco-friendly products continues to grow, top marketing executives from a wide range of industries are gathering to discuss the latest trends and best practices in green marketing. The 4th Good And Green(R) -- The Green Marketing Conference, presented by The Daily Green and
