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Kia Europe boss sees growth despite tough market
percent local content. We are not the only automaker that imports vehicles from Korea. General Motors imports Chevrolets and Renault imports the Korean-made Koleos SUV. How does Europe benefit from Kia's presence? Our contribution to the European economy
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Speed limit for new vans backed by EU Parliament committee
Manufacturer's Association (ACEA) --- which represents makers including Daimler, Ford of Europe, General Motors Europe and Renault Group -- said the 147g/km goal was extremely ambitious and could only be achieved with hybrid vehicle technology. It called
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Citroen reinvents itself
really capture customers with something that sets us apart to avoid the pure comparison on price. Are you preparing a rival to Renault 's low-cost Dacia brand based on the E3? The E3 is not low cost. It has a very competitive price because we managed to
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Kia aims to conquer with new Carens
Gwangju, Korea Launch date: May Annual production: 105,000 Target buyers: Families with 2-3 children Main rivals: Renault Scenic, Opel Zafira, Citroen C4 Picasso Lowest CO2 emissions: 127 g/km (1.7-liter diesel) What's good: Generous
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Mercedes Citan vans recalled over faulty airbags
Monday. The Citan small delivery van is a derivative of the Renault Kangoo. It recently scored only three out of five stars in ..... of course have to look into this," he said. Daimler and Renault formed an alliance in 2010 to cooperate on commercial vehicles
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Check out the new ANE monthly e-magazine
Andy Palmer told us. This month's magazine also highlights two new arrivals in the European market: the Captur, which is Renault 's entry into the fast-growing small SUV segment, and the Carens, which Kia believes will put added pressure on European
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Microsoft wants to become key player in auto software
brand to brand. But unlike the established giants, GENIVI is backed by a string of automakers -- GM, Peugeot, Renault - Nissan , Hyundai, BMW and others, and more than a dozen global suppliers, including Bosch, Continental, Denso, Aisin
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Mercedes CEO: Customer service will be 'my legacy'
including shipping]. There is buzz that Mercedes will get a crossover smaller than the GLA from your joint venture with Renault . It is not on our radar. You instituted a new dealer margin program in 2013. What results did you see in the first quarter
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French car sales decline slowed in April
share in April as it posted a 12 percent sales decline, but French peer Renault Group outperformed rivals with a more modest drop of 3 percent as a 7.5 percent fall in Renault brand sales was offset by a 19 percent rise in Dacia's volume. Volkswagen
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GM, PSA study alliance on vans outside Europe, report says
partnership that its Opel/Vauxhall subsidiary has with Renault in Europe on similar vehicles, the paper said. GM and Renault cooperate on developing and building the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic vans and the Opel Movano and Renault Master
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Daimler and Renault may build a large van together
FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Daimler and Renault said they are holding discussions to build ..... partnership. "We're in early talks with Renault ," said Uta Leitner, a Daimler spokeswoman ..... possible production sites have been taken." Renault spokeswoman Raluca Barb also confirmed
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VW eyes China growth to ease pain in Europe
year. VW has been able to steer through the European slump better than mass-market competitors such as French manufacturers Renault and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, the region's second-largest carmaker. Both of those companies are eliminating 17 percent
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Pelata on Renault's spy scandal: 'I had to leave'
realized his leaving meant the Renault - Nissan Alliance would be weakened, and ..... After more than 25 years at Renault , Pelata resigned as COO in April ..... taking a lower post within the Renault - Nissan Alliance before leaving the automaker
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Once a product planner, former Renault executive Pelata now mines data
Pelata became the fall guy at Renault in the wake of a scandal involving ..... Pelata, a close associate of Renault - Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, first made a ..... as a top engineer on the first Renault Twingo project. In 1999, he went
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Auto sectors add value, but growth rate slows
managed double-digit growth in quarter. Renault SA was up 16.7 percent, and Toyota Motor Corp. was 13.7 percent ..... period Q1 One Three 2013 year years 1 Renault 16.7% 23.1% 39.5% 2 Toyota 13 ..... managed double- digit growth in quarter. Renault SA was up 16.7 percent, and Toyota
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Once a product planner, Pelata now mines data
Pelata became the fall guy at Renault in the wake of a scandal involving ..... Pelata, a close associate of Renault - Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, first made a ..... as a top engineer on the first Renault Twingo project. In 1999, he went
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Pelata on Renault's spy scandal: 'I had to leave'
realized his leaving meant the Renault - Nissan Alliance would be weakened, and ..... After more than 25 years at Renault , Pelata resigned as COO in April ..... taking a lower post within the Renault - Nissan Alliance before leaving the automaker
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Renault hopes for China plant approval by summer
PARIS (Reuters) -- Renault hopes to receive final approval from ..... over the administrative hurdles. " Renault already has a plan for China, which ..... for the plant by the end of the year. Renault calls China its "new frontier" and
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In Germany, incentives rise to combat falling car sales
equivalent of 58 days of supply. That compared to 548,000, or 70 days, a year ago. Weeks of reflection Still, PSA and rival Renault had the highest incentives in Germany last month, with dealer discounts averaging 15.1 percent off the list price, according
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Renault will build next Nissan Micra in France
crossover. The Chennai factory, owned by the Renault - Nissan , will continue to produce the current version ..... is good news for Flins, but also for all Renault plants in France," Renault - Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said. " Renault is in line