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COMMENT: Merc iPad app fun but directions off...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:26:00 +0100

Technology buff here's fingers were itching as soon as I read up about the new iPhone/iPad apps from Honda and Mercedes this week.

UK: Honda and Mercedes launch interactive smartphone/iPad 'brochures'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:09:00 +0100

Mercedes-Benz and Honda have introduced smartphone/iPad apps to help launch new models.

ANALYSIS: GM/PSA partnership could bring mutual benefits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:41:00 +0100

A European partnership between General Motors and PSA Peugeot-Citroen could assist both to achieve benefits from joint development and manufacturing alliances, Frost and Sullivan analysts said in a note.

US: Visteon names new vice president and treasurer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0100

Visteon has announced the appointment of Robert Krakowiak as vice president and treasurer, effective immediately. He replaces Michael Lewis, who left the company "to pursue other opportunities".

SWEDEN: Volvo Trucks January sales up 5%

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Volvo Trucks' global deliveries in January rose 5% year on year to 6,822 units.

GERMANY: BMW's Mini launching in Jordan

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:49:00 +0100

BMW is launching the Mini brand in Jordan after posting a 77% increase in Middle East sales in 2011.

GERMANY: Euro NCAP says Compass "disappoints", Civic "impresses"

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:24:00 +0100

"Jeep Compass disappoints, Honda Civic impresses," is how Euro NCAP described crash test results for two new models.

URUGUAY: Lifan plans US$150m auto plant

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:08:00 +0100

Lifan reportedly is planning to build a US$150m car factory in Uruguay.

CHINA: Volvo Car to form automaking JV with Geely

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:40:00 +0100

Volvo Cars reportedly will form a car making venture with majority shareholder Zhejiang Geely as it plans to expand in China, the world's largest vehicle market.

TURKEY: Property sale boosts Tofas profits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:19:00 +0100

Tofas, Fiat's Turkish affiliate booked fourth quarter net income up 9.6% to TRY131m (US$74.7m; EUR56.5m), ahead of estimates, after gains from a property sale and taxation.

US: Ford boosts board and Edsel Ford's pay

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0100

Ford has boosted annual pay for board members 25% and will pay 29% more to Edsel Ford II, its founder's great-grandson, for his work as a director and consultant, a media report said.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Ford showing new non-US Transit line

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +0100

The apparently production-ready Ford Tourneo Custom 'Concept' due to be revealed at the Geneva show next month previews the next generation Transit light duty van and passenger variants to be built and sold in Europe and Asia but not the US.

FRANCE/UK: PSA and GM talking Europe alliance

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:25:00 +0100

PSA Peugeot Citroen has confirmed it is talking potential cooperations and alliances but has not not named possible partners though media reports said it was in advanced discussions with General Motors.

EXCLUSIVE: UK: Fiat hints at 3XX future small car project

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:06:00 +0100

A senior Fiat engineer has revealed the first details of the company's 3XX project to just-auto. This is the codename for a future line of small vehicles based on the new Panda.

Q&A with BWI Group: Brake systems

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:17:00 +0100

Best known for its work on MagneRide adaptive suspension technologies, which feature in a growing number of premium vehicles, investment in BWI Group's brake systems capacity aims to raise the company's profile in key growth markets. Matthew Beecham talked with the company's global sales and engineering director, Alan Lee, to understand the strategy

US: Dana net income soars in 2011

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0100

Dana Holding has booked full year 2011 net income of US$219m, compared to $11m in 2010 on sales up 24% to $7.6bn. Earnings per share more than doubled to $1.66 from $0.79.

UK: Honda holds no hope of European profit until next year

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:18:00 +0100

Honda says it does not expect its European operations to return to profit until the 2013-14 fiscal year as it battles the strong appreciation in the yen.

CHINA: Government overcapacity clamp benefits old hands

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:08:00 +0100

China is clamping down on overcapacity, benefiting companies with established production and sales, such as General Motors, while hurting newcomers to the market.

COMMENT: GM's Europe dilemma

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:42:00 +0100

So, Europe's car market is falling in 2012 and the pressures to do something about rising excess capacity are growing. For General Motors, it is a particularly difficult time.

GENEVA PREVIEW: Updated global debuts list [Ford Tourneo Custom concept added]

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:23:00 +0100

An updated version of just-auto's list of world premiere concepts and production models due to take a bow at the Geneva motor show's 6 March press day.

Mazda signs deal with Discovery Velocity to broadcast MX-5 Cup and other races

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:30:44 +0100

The Playboy MX-5 Cup is the best racing no one's watching, says Mazda, because it's not on television.

Thursday: Dutch Mandel to have words with Autoweek readers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:22:46 +0100

Here's your chance to chat live with Autoweek associate publisher and editorial director Dutch Mandel. The boss will be online taking questions from you and other readers from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Aston Martin Vantage upgraded for 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:18:47 +0100

Aston Martin's Vantage receives upgrades for 2012, with the base

Honda Odyssey minivan recalled for faulty tailgate struts

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:18:45 +0100

Honda said on Wednesday that it will recall about 45,800

Mercedes rolls out AMG version of SL roadster: Autoweek TV

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:17:27 +0100

Also in this episode: General Motors talks partnership with French carmaker, Fiat honors Maserati with a special 500 and a pair of

Toyota FT-Bh concept previewed ahead of Geneva motor show

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:31 +0100

Rather than chasing pie-in-the-sky magic bullets, Toyota's FT-Bh concept, set to bow at the Geneva motor show, boils down to good old-fashioned engineering work.

Festivals of Speed events grow for 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:31:49 +0100

Festivals of Speed, the Florida luxury lifestyle and automotive series, adds more cars, planes and events for its 2012 shows.

A Mercedes and a Benz, but no Mercedes-Benz

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:25:26 +0100

On Sunday, Feb. 26, you'll be able to see two great cars whose names you've heard but whose history you might not have when a Mercedes and a Benz come to the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance in Rancho Mirage, Calif., near Palm Springs.

Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato still shines after more than 50 years

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:51:48 +0100

While the V12 Zagato is breathtaking for its looks and power, the spiritual predecessor that launched the

Five favorite crash-test videos

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:43:24 +0100

Sure, video of Nürburgring runs and gorgeous manufacturer promo reels are nice.

1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Comparison Test

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Visitor's Guide to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Do Kids Hate Cars?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100