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German car sales dive on scrappage anniversary

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German new car registrations in August were 27 percent lower than a year ago when buyers enjoyed the last of the government's car scrappage incentives, according to official data published on Thursday.
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Ferrari recalls supecars after fires

Ferrari said it is recalling more than 1,240 of its 458 Italia supercars to replace an adhesive prone to melting after five reports of fire accidents.
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Ford recalls 575,000 Windstar vans in U.S., Canada

Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 575,000 Windstar vans in 21 cold-weather U.S. states and Canada from model years 1998 to 2003 because of the possibility that the rear axle may fracture due to corrosion
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GM sets pricing on $5 billion credit facility

General Motors Co will pay a spread of 400 basis points over the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, if it draws on its $5 billion revolving credit facility in the first three months
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Toyota to recall 1.3 million cars in U.S., Canada

Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall 1.3 million Corolla and Matrix cars in the United States and Canada because of defective engine control modules that could cause the vehicles to stall.
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Canadian firm really goes green with hemp car

Canadian developers are plotting a small revolution in the still-tiny market for electric cars, with a concept vehicle made from hemp set to debut at a specialized auto show next month.
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Fiat CEO says Q3 going well

Italian automaker Fiat SpA said on Thursday its third quarter was proceeding well and confirmed it could raise its 2010 outlook, sending its shares higher.
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Automakers to launch new models, spend more in India

Global automakers in India are planning to launch new models and boost investment in the country, executives said at a conference, signaling brisk demand in one of the fastest growing car markets in the world.
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Ford halts Fiesta shipments on part glitch

Ford Motor Co temporarily halted shipments of Fiestas from its Mexico factory in the past week due to a faulty part, compounding an inventory shortage for the new small car and further complicating a key vehicle introduction.
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Geely first-half net beats forecast

China's Geely Automobile Holdings, whose parent bought Ford's Volvo unit this month, warned of tougher competition and slower sales after its record first-half earnings beat forecasts on Wednesday.
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Car markers hail Russian market revival

Russia's car market is emerging fast from the crisis as cheap loans return and consumer confidence grows, leading auto makers said on Wednesday as they delivered upbeat forecast for sales growth this year.
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U.S. agency steps up probe into Corolla stalling

U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up an investigation into the risk that up to 1.2 million Toyota Motor Corp Corolla and Matrix vehicles could stall due to defective electronic engine control units.
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Fiat in legal row with union over dismissed workers

An Italian union said Monday it will file a criminal complaint against carmaker Fiat SpA after the company refused to allow three dismissed employees back to work despite a court ruling ordering their reinstatement.
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Funds may rebalance auto stocks on GM IPO: Ford

Mutual funds and other large stockholders may rebalance auto sector holdings after General Motors Co's initial public offering, but day-to-day stock prices are not the main measure of Ford Motor Co's turnaround
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GM files for IPO and plans dual listing

General Motors Co took a big step toward repaying a controversial taxpayer-funded bailout by declaring plans for a landmark stock offering that represents a critical test for the Obama administration.
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GM and and China's SAIC deepen ties

General Motors and China's SAIC Motor Corp deepened their ties to include the joint development of small engines and transmissions as the U.S. automaker seeks to draw on the allure of the fast-growing China market ahead of a highly anticipated IPO.
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U.S. regulators investigate Kia Soul steering loss

U.S. safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into a potential problem with the Kia Soul after a driver reported a complete loss of steering and limited braking in a two-month-old car.
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GM to recall more than 243,000 vehicles

General Motors Co will recall more than 243,000 model year 2009/2010 crossover sport utilities, mainly in the United States, to inspect safety belts for possible damage.

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