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Chevy unveils Cruze hatchback for Europe
Sept. 3 10:44 CET
Chevrolet aims to boost sales in Europe's key compact segment by launching a hatchback version of its Cruze sedan. Chevrolet Europe head Wayne Brannon said hatchbacks account for 65 percent of compact sales in Europe and the Cruze hatchback will help the brand be "taken seriously" as a mainstream player in the region. Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
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Jaguar concept to reveal future sports-car styling
Sept. 3 06:01 CET
Jaguar will preview a new styling direction at the Paris auto show later this month with a sports-car concept that also celebrates the company's 75th anniversary. ... VW plans new assembly line at Russia's GAZ
Sept. 3 06:01 CET
VW is planning a new assembly line at Russia's GAZ to boost production in the booming market, VW CEO Martin Winterkorn said. GAZ was supposed to enter an alliance with GM ... China set to become Audi's largest car market
Sept. 3 12:31 CET
China remains on track to eclipse Germany as Audi's largest market following another set of monthly sales figures that displayed booming growth for luxury cars in the wor ...
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VW's hiring of Opel's Demant is a blow to GM
PAUL MCVEIGH: Volkswagen has pulled off a masterstroke hiring Hans Demant away from GM. Demant, a veteran of Opel, knows GM's past and near-future products inside out. VW plans to put Demant to work overseeing its new alliance with Suzuki. Read More »
BMW, Audi help boost Europe car output to 2010-best in June
Surging demand for German premium brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz helped push European auto production to its highest monthly total of 2010. Read More »
Bentley replaces its global marketing boss
Bentley's sales and marketing chief Stuart McCullough has left the British ultraluxury brand, the company said today. Read More »
BMW targets families with new Mini Countryman
Mini, known for its retro-chic appeal, is targeting an unhip crowd with the Countryman crossover: families. Read More »Data Center
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Estimated Europe registrations by make, June & YTD
Sample data:
| June | 6 mos. | |||||
| June | June | percent | 6 mos. | 6 mos. | percent | |
| 2010 | 2009 | change | 2010 | 2009 | change | |
| Volkswagen division | 153,851 | 166,773 | -8% | 837,945 | 849,431 | -1% |
| Audi | 58,776 | 63,188 | -7% | 330,760 | 327,546 | 1% |
| Seat | 29,873 | 34,809 | -14% | 164,261 | 167,209 | -2% |
| Skoda | 45,419 | 48,608 | -7% | 242,918 | 250,458 | -3% |
| Other | 177 | 221 | -20% | 640 | 1,102 | -42% |
| VOLKSWAGEN AG | 288,096 | 313,599 | -8% | 1,576,524 | 1,595,746 | -1% |
Estimated Europe registrations by country, 6 mos.
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Estimated Europe registrations by make, May & YTD
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CAR CUTAWAY
BorgWarner Beru unit gives Bugatti its F1 tire-monitoring technology
12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 1
A division of BorgWarner Beru Systems GmbH, bf1systems, supplies the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport's tire-pressure monitoring system, which alerts drivers if the tires deflate to a dangerous level.... Read More »
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AUTOMECHANIKA
Automechanika draws in high numbers despite industry crisis
Sept. 1 06:01 CET
Many aftermarket suppliers are still reeling from the impact of the global economic crisis of 2008-09, but few appear willing to miss this year's Automechanika in Frankfurt.... Read More »
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