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Toyota looks to reduce reliance on rare earths in hybrid cars

China's vice-like grip on world rare earths supply is forcing next generation carmakers to look for alternative technologies that don’t rely on these metals. At the forefront of such efforts is world's largest carmaker Toyota, according to ETF Database.
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A worker polishes a Fiat logo during the launch of Chrysler-s flagship showroom in Los Angeles November 16, 2010.

Brazil posts record auto sales in 2010

Automobile sales in Brazil reached record high for the fourth consecutive year in 2010, as the country is expected to witness the fastest growth in more than two decades.
Top Gear kick off religious row over burka

'Top Gear' kicks off religious row over burqa

The stars of motoring show 'Top Gear', one of the BBC's biggest selling programme brands around the world, have landed in a religious row for dressing up in burkas on the Boxing Day special.
Audi breaks record sales in the U.S.

Audi breaks record sales in US

German automaker, Audi, has announced that the company has broken its record for annual vehicle sales in the U.S. recording its 93,507th transaction on December 13, 2010.
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Toyota sues GM over plant closure

Toyota Motors has filed a law suit for damages against General Motors Co.'s against bankruptcy estate over the closure of their joint manufacturing plant in California.
General Motors India Crosses 100,000 units mark

General Motors India Crosses 100,000 units mark

General Motors India said announced it has crossed 100,000 unit of sales in Indian market and this is the first time it has crossed this mark in a calendar year since its inception in India.
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GM posts gain amid still-slow auto market

General Motors Co posted an annual sales gain of 10.5 percent in September amid evidence that the U.S. auto market remained stuck in a slow-moving recovery at the start of the fourth quarter.
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Luxury carmakers return to records of old

Europe's luxury carmakers fear no double-dip thanks to a fresh supply of wealthy customers in emerging markets who have just earned enough money to buy their first Mercedes-Benz or Ferrari.
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Autos would get up to 62 mpg under proposal

Automakers would have to achieve sharply higher fuel economy -- between 47 and 62 miles per gallon -- by 2025 under a preliminary plan released by the Obama administration
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Tesla supplies Toyota on electric Rav4

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors will serve as a key supplier to Toyota Motor Corp under its agreement with the Japanese automaker to build an electric Rav4 SUV
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Fiat to beat 2010 target as future rosier

Italy's Fiat will close 2010 with a net profit, beating its break-even target, CEO Sergio Marchionne said, as the carmaker sees a brighter future after the industry crisis and prepares for possible tie-ups.
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Ford may take Lincoln brand global in 5 years: CEO

Ford Motor Co could take its Lincoln brand to international markets within five years once it has re-established the long-neglected luxury label in the United States, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said.
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Opel CEO says deferred costs help in 2010

General Motors' European arm Opel sees a chance it may return to profitability next year, excluding restructuring charges, and now expects a smaller 2010 loss, the unit's chief executive said.
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September auto sales seen up modestly

September auto sales are on track to top August levels by a small margin after a boost from end-summer sales events even as economic uncertainty crimps a fuller recovery for the industry.
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Toyota Europe sees sales up in 2011

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp's European business will achieve 800,000 vehicle sales in the region this year and will sell more cars next year even if the market dips slightly, the unit's president said.

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