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Low R&D Spend Threatens Auto Part Makers' Ambitions

Cars on display
From Daimler trucks in Germany to tractors in Brazil, Rohit Saboo's Indian automotive parts are making their way into vehicles all over the world. But as he scales up exports to compensate for slowing growth at home, a lack of spending on innovation is undermining his sales pitch.
General Motors

GM Turns to China to Crack India's Tough Car Market

General Motors Co began initial production of its first ever Chinese-designed car for the Indian market this week, a major step for the U.S. automaker as it tries to scale up in a market where foreign companies have struggled.
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Traders work at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Stocks Fall On Spanish Concerns

European markets fell Thursday as investor sentiment was weighed down by concerns of economic and financial instability in Spain worsening the euro zone economy.
Traders work at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Markets Mixed Ahead Of EU Meeting

European markets were mixed Monday as investors remained watchful ahead of the meetings between the Greek and other European leaders this week to discuss measures to tackle the economic and financial instability plaguing Greece.
The German DAX Index board is pictured behind a plastic flower during a trading session at the first trading day at Frankfurt's stock exchange in Frankfurt

European Markets Rise On Stimulus Hopes

Most of the European markets rose Tuesday as investors were hopeful that the ECB will soon announce stimulus measures as the GDP data from Germany and France indicate that the euro zone economy continues to falter.
Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Markets Fall On Weak Japan Data

Most of the European markets fell Monday as investors were disappointed to note that the economic growth slowed down in the second quarter in Japan indicating that the global economy continues to falter.
Trader reacts at his desk in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Stocks Rise On Stimulus Hopes

Most European markets rose Monday amid expectations that the European Central Bank would announce stimulus measures to rejuvenate the euro zone economy.
Opel ADAM

Opel-Vauxhall ADAM Looks Both Great and Gimmicky [PHOTOS]

General Motors Company's (NYSE: GM) dual European brands, Opel and Vauxhall, released Wednesday the first teases of the new ADAM city car, which seems to have been designed to compete directly with the popular Fiat 500 and BMW's Mini.

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