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<title><![CDATA[Europe car sales rise for first time in 19 months]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 May 2013 02:34:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[MILAN (Bloomberg) -- European car sales rose for the first time in 19 months on strong demand in the UK and a rebound in Germany, amid signs that governments may take measures to stem a contraction in the economy of the countries using the euro. Registrations in April increased 2 percent to 1.08 ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Certified used-vehicle sales, April and YTD]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:06 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Audi shifting to high-performance models to propel sales]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 04:34:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[(Bloomberg) -- Audi, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said high-performance cars like the RS5, as well as the new version of the A3 compact, will help propel sales this year amid intensifying economic headwinds. "We aim to increase sales of high-performance cars by one third" in ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audi shifting to high-performance models to propel sales]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 04:34:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[(Bloomberg) -- Audi AG, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said high-performance cars like the RS5, as well as the new version of the A3 compact, will help propel sales this year amid intensifying economic headwinds. "We aim to increase sales of high-performance cars by one third" in ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mercedes makes new S class leaner, greener]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:59 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HAMBURG -- The new Mercedes-Benz S class is 100kg lighter than the model it will replace and its greenest variant will emit less CO2 than a Smart ForTwo. The brand's flagship sedan also has six eyes (cameras) and six ears (radar sensors) that allow it to see and hear enough to drive itself at speeds up to 60kph. "It may sound like Frankenstein, but it's considerably better looking," Mercedes CEO Dieter Zetsche said during the S-class launch here on Wednesday. Mercedes hopes that the S-class's powertrain, technology and safety upgrades will help it remain the world's top-selling upper-premium sedan, a title Mercedes says the car has had for eight consecutive years. Money-maker The automaker also hopes the S class will help Mercedes meet Zetsche's goal of regaining the No. 1 spot in global luxury cars sales by the end of the decade. BMW passed Mercedes for No. 1 in 2005 and Audi pushed the Stuttgart-based automaker to third place in 2011. Mercedes also trails its rivals financially. While Mercedes achieved an operating margin of 7.1 percent last year, BMW's margin was 10.9 percent and Audi's was 11 percent. In October, Zetsche scrapped mid-term margin targets that were supposed to be achieved in 2013, and last month said his revised full-year guidance from February would also not be met. The disappointing results mean that even more will be expected of the S class, which analysts estimate makes Mercedes double-digit returns on each model sold, although the true figure is a closely guarded secret. "We invested massively in the new S-class ... more Mercedes than an S class isn't possible," Zetsche said. Tech center The S class has traditionally served as the showcase for Mercedes parent Daimler's latest technology, including safety features that the automaker helped pioneer. The S class that debuted in 1978 was the first car in the world to offer ABS, for example. Daimler says that the new S-class's 6-D technology dubbed Intelligent Drive will be standard. The system uses six cameras and six radar sensors and a proprietary algorithm to give the vehicle "eyes and ears" that cover 360 degrees. This helps the car automatically adjust its handling to the street surface and anticipates the direction of movement of other cars as well as cyclists and pedestrians. The new S class goes on sale in Europe starting in July at an after-tax base price of 79,790 euros in Germany. The new-generation S350 BlueTEC diesel will cost about 3,330 euros more than the previous-generation model with the same powertrain. Super-low CO2 While the new and old versions each are powered by a V-6 with 258 hp, the new model's CO2 emissions decrease to a low of 148 grams per kilometer from 164g/km and fuel consumption improves to a top rating of 5.0 liters per 100km from 6.2l/100km. Later, Mercedes will offer even more fuel-efficient versions of the S class. The S300 BlueTec diesel hybrid will consume as little at 4.4l/100km and emit 115g/km of CO2 and the S500 plug-in hybrid will offer fuel consumption of around 3.0l/100km and CO2 emission of less than 75g/km, Mercedes said. By comparison, the two-seat Smart ForTwo diesel's best CO2 result is 86g/km. Said Mercedes randd chief Thomas Weber: "These figures prove that the S class is our most important pacesetter on the road to zero-emissions driving." Six body styles The new S-class, which is the sixth-generation of car, also will take on an even more important role now that it will also replace Daimler's failed Maybach ultra-luxury brand at top of the company's pyramid. Zetsche revealed in November 2011 that the Maybach brand would be discontinued and replaced by new S-class body styles, which are set to grow to six with the new generation from three (the sedan, a long-wheelbase sedan and coupe). A larger and longer S class, widely expected to be called the Pullman, will compete head on with Rolls-Royce and Bentley for the hearts of the super rich. The S class is a critical product launch for a company struggling to make a dent in the lead that rivals BMW and Audi enjoy in sales and profit. "Image-wise the S class is the vehicle that most personifies Mercedes-Benz. If they get it wrong, it could damage the brand and all the vehicles under it," said Christoph Stuermer, research director at IHS Automotive in Frankfurt. "Three generations ago (in 1991) they screwed up the S-class and it nearly put the company on the brink, that's how important a role it plays." Reuters contributed to this report]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New needs, more speeds]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In March, luxury maker Land Rover proudly told an audience at the Geneva auto show that it would soon bring to market the industry's first nine-speed transmission. One month later, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors announced that they would jointly develop 10-speeds. Can 12-speeds really be that ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hyundai sets new TV spots to reggae beat]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES -- Hyundai is again cranking up the tunes to help its commercials resonate with customers. A remix of the Bob Marley song "Three Little Birds" will be the soundtrack for TV spots in a campaign touting the package of safety and maintenance services included with Hyundai's Blue Link ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. car and light-truck inventories, on May 1]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 15:17:53 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Daimler says it's in talks with Aston Martin on supply agreement]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 11:49:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler is in early talks with Aston Martin on supply and technical-cooperation agreements. Aston is seeking an industrial partner to reduce spending on developing fresh product. The UK sports-car maker is the only global luxury-auto brand that doesn't ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada light-vehicle sales by nameplate, April and YTD]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada light-vehicle sales by make, April and YTD]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The making of LaFerrari]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[MARANELLO, Italy andndash; Ferrari's limited-edition supercars are special. They appear about once a decade, cost a small fortune (which has never hurt sales) and usually become the benchmark for next-generations supercars at Ferrari -- and the entire industry. Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fisker's funk causes prices to plunge]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This isn't just a tough time for Fisker Automotive (a Chapter 11 filing seems likely); it's also rough out there for anyone trying to sell a new or used Karma hybrid luxury sedan. A scan of current and completed auctions on eBay Motors and the classified ads on cars.com shows prices of new and used ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New LaFerrari blends speed, technology]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[MARANELLO, Italy -- Ferrari's limited-edition supercars are special. They appear about once a decade, cost a small fortune -- which has never hurt sales -- and often become the benchmark for next-generation supercars at Ferrari and in the industry. Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo says ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. total vehicle sales by make, April and YTD]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 May 2013 18:43:18 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. light-vehicle sales by nameplate, April and YTD]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 May 2013 18:41:20 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. car sales, April and YTD]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 May 2013 18:06:13 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VW sales fall as rivals dent Passat, Jetta demand]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 May 2013 12:51:02 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON -- Volkswagen of America officials blamed challenging conditions and competition in the mid-sized and compact sedan segments for a 10 percent drop in April sales for the VW brand, ending a streak of monthly sales gains that began in September 2010. U.S. deliveries of the Passat fell 10 ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[VW eyes China growth to ease pain in Europe]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen Group expects profit to grow in China this year as Europe's biggest automaker looks to remain resilient to a recession in its home region. VW plans to grow faster than total auto demand in China, which is set to increase 6 percent to 8 percent this year, the ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[VW brand bears brunt of Europe slump as Q1 profit halves]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:49:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[MUNICH -- First-quarter profit at Volkswagen Group's core brand almost halved as automakers in Europe battle the region's protracted slump in demand with deeper discounts. Operating profit at the VW brand fell to 590 million euros ($772 million) from 1.1 billion a year earlier, the automaker said ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[European execs see hope in China]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Shanghai auto show proved again that China is the promised land for automakers, particularly European companies bracing for a sixth straight year of declining car sales in their home region. None of the European executives I spoke with at the show was too concerned that China's car sales are ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK's rising car sales may reveal nation's problems]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[LONDON (Reuters) -- One of Britain's few economic bright spots -- a 13-month run of increased car sales -- may actually say more about the country's problems than it does about its growth prospects. Much of the rise has been caused by a banking scandal, high fuel prices, erosion of savings and ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[VW keeps targets after first-quarter profit falls 26%]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:04:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group said first-quarter operating profit dropped 26 percent as demand in its home market slid and spending on new vehicles weighed on results. VW said it would stand by goals announced on March 14 to match last year's record operating profit of 11.5 billion euros and to ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why even a weak China is good news for European automakers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Shanghai auto show proved once again that China is the promised land for automakers, particularly Europeans bracing for a sixth straight year of declining car sales in their home region. None of the European executives I spoke with at the show was too concerned that China's car sales are ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mercedes, BMW, Audi chase young, female, frugal customers in India]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:11:15 EDT]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[MUMBAI (Reuters) -- Germany's premium carmakers are moving downmarket in India and shifting production of smaller and cheaper cars to local plants to cut costs as they attempt to broaden their target market to include India's young, female and middle-class drivers. To raise stuttering sales that ...]]></description>
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