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Jeep Grand Cherokee's Europe debut will be delayed
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee's European debut will be delayed due to strong U.S. demand for the redesigned SUV.
Porsche's $650,000 Spyder supercar is a go
Porsche's board approved production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car.
Daimler talking to Kamaz on Russia van production
German carmaker Daimler is in talks with Russia's Kamaz and other companies about possibly making vans in the country, the head of the German carmaker Mercedes-Benz van unit said on Wednesday.
Fiat's Marchionne demands union accord for Italian plants
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne demanded guarantees from unions that its Italian plants would be able to operate profitably, saying if no deal is possible the group would have to look elsewhere.
Continental targets 13% of turbocharger market
Continental aims to capture as much as 13 percent of the global market for car-engine turbochargers within five years.
Schaeffler merger with Continental possible in 2011
MUNICH (Reuters) -- German ball bearings and clutch maker Schaeffler could begin at the end of next year a merger process with Continental AG, the auto parts supplier in which it controls just over 75 percent.
UK pledges $67 million in electric car subsidies
The UK government will commit £43 million ($66.73 million) over 18 months to subsidize the uptake of electric cars.
PSA shares slump on H2 fears after strong first half
PSA warned its second-half performance would be hampered by a tougher economic environment, sending its shares lower even though it swung to a first-half profit.
Daimler names first female brand head
Daimler is giving Smart more autonomy and has appointed Annette Winkler to lead the microcar brand. Winkler is the first woman to head a brand at the German automaker.
Audi's Stadler accelerated when rivals hit the brakes
It's turning out to be another memorable year for Audi and CEO Rupert Stadler. Under Stadler's guidance, Audi is on course to finish the year with global sales of more than 1 million vehicles, beating its previous record of 1,003,469 set in 2008.