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Japan quake helps GM profits soar in Q2
05-08-2011 10:30
Supply problems at earthquake-hit Japanese automakers helped General Motors nearly double profits in the second quarter, pushing up US sales and market share, company results showed Thursday.
Toyota hiring 3,000 to 4,000 temp workers in Japan
21-06-2011 15:24
Toyota said it will hire 3,000 to 4,000 temporary workers in Japan to be ready for a recovery in vehicle production as automakers bounce back from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
Fuel-efficient vehicles drive GM, Ford US sales
05-05-2011 08:44
US automakers General Motors and Ford reported Tuesday robust US sales in April driven by a shift to more fuel-efficient vehicles amid rising gasoline prices.
Fiat makes $1.3-bln Chrysler leap for world status
22-04-2011 08:23
Fiat took a giant step on Thursday to becoming one of the biggest automakers in the world with a $1.3-billion (889-million-euro) deal to boost its stake in Chrysler to 46 per cent.
Japan crisis slows auto production further
09-04-2011 08:23
Japanese automakers are being forced to extend US production slowdowns because of a lack of parts coming from the quake and tsunami-stricken nation, two firms said Friday.
Toyota, Honda, Chrysler issue recalls in US
08-03-2011 14:17
Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda and US rival Chrysler have recalled tens of thousands of vehicles in the United States for a range of problems, according to a US government agency website Monday.
Honda recalls 37,000 Civic Hybrid cars in US
04-03-2011 08:00
In the latest defect recall to hit Japanese automakers, Honda said Thursday it will recall nearly 37,000 Civic Hybrids in the United States.
Automakers pitch performance at Chicago auto show
10-02-2011 09:45
Automakers pitched performance and luxury at press previews for the Chicago auto show Wednesday where raw horsepower and speed sideswiped their recent emphasis on green vehicles.
Optimism, 'green' cars shine at Detroit auto show
11-01-2011 18:00
Optimism and a renewed focus on green cars returned to the Detroit auto show Monday as US automakers celebrated rising sales and a remarkable recovery after years of painful restructuring.
VW, Daimler post stellar 2010 auto sales
08-01-2011 09:00
German automakers Daimler and Volkswagen posted stellar 2010 sales figures Friday, with emerging markets such as China seeing voracious demand for Mercedes-Benz, Audi and VW vehicles.
US automakers outpaced rivals in 2010
05-01-2011 14:09
The Detroit Three US automakers outpaced most of their rivals in 2010 and on Tuesday predicted strong sales growth in 2011 as they reap the rewards of years of painful restructuring.
Ford, Chrysler post major sales gains in 2010
05-01-2011 08:00
US automakers predicted strong sales growth this year after posting solid increases in 2010 sales Tuesday, with Ford up 19 per cent, Chrysler up 17 per cent and GM up six per cent.
No immediate plans to merge Fiat and Chrysler: CEO
03-01-2011 20:08
Fiat and Chrysler chief executive Sergio Marchionne said he had no immediate plans to merge the two automakers as shares in a new stripped-down Fiat began trading on the stock exchange on Monday.
Ford, Chrysler recall almost 160,000 vehicles
01-01-2011 09:00
US automakers Ford and Chrysler are recalling tens of thousands of vehicles due to safety problems, the government said Friday.
Nissan, Mitsubishi boost ties in mini cars, other vehicles
14-12-2010 16:02
Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said Tuesday they would boost ties by cooperating in the production of mini cars in their home market and commercial vehicles overseas.
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