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Kia Motors global sales up 11.5% in March

- 124,767 Kia vehicles sold globally in March
- Sales in Europe, China, general markets, Korea and North America post year-on-year sales growth of 13.5%, 16.1%, 25.0%, 23.1% and -7.8%, respectively
- Cumulative sales reach 330,887, an increase of 12.3% year-on-year

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All-new Hyundai Elantra debuts in China

- Production capacity at joint venture to double to 600K by 2010
- Yuedong compact car joins Chinese lineup; new model is specially designed for the Chinese market
- New plant cost $790 Mln, completed in 24 months
- New plant includes Technical Center to adhere to local needs

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Hayes Lemmerz net sales gain 18%

Fiscal fourth quarter results also improved significantly versus year earlier quarter.

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Toyota to offer fans more fun at AutoZone Par

Toyota to offer fans more fun at AutoZone Par with new updated showroom.

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JK Tyre & Industries acquires 100% shareholding of Tornel, Mexico

- JK Tyre turnover exceeds USD 1 billion mark by this acquisition
- Being the largest exporter of tyres to North & South American market make the acquisition a strategic fit

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Werner Eichhorn becomes head of sales of Volkswagen in Germany

Werner Eichhorn becomes head of sales for Volkswagen passenger cars brand in Germany.

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SmarTire announces David A. Dodge as its interim CFO

SmarTire announces Chief Financial Officer Change and annual meeting results.

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Ford's high performing vehicles at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Significant anniversaries for the Model T and Escort add to Ford motorsport highlights at this year's event.

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26th Annual Laughlin River Run Set for April 23-27, 2008

Largest Motorcycle Rally in West Returns to Colorado River.

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Fisker Automotive announces first European importer

Premium American Green Car Company announces appointment of Fisker Italia and planned export production

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Mercedes-Benz India sales up 59% in Q1

Mercedes-Benz India makes record sales in the first quarter of 2008. The latest model C-Class has contributed the most to the overall sales volume of the company in the recent months.

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From automotive lightweight design to modern art

- GME engineer and artist collaborate on biological design project
- Opel engine mounting and bionic bone chair on display in New York MoMA
- GME-developed computer program makes form and function compatible

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NASTF plans SDRM panel at spring meeting

The spring meeting will be held on April 15 at 2:00 pm in the Mackinac East/West Room at the MarriottRenaissance Center, Detroit, MI.

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Abdul Hameed Salem from Algeria wins Chevrolet Avalanche

An Avalanche of a Prize! Abdul Hameed Salem from Algeria claims the first prize of a Chevrolet Avalanche in the ENOC/EPPCO Avalanche promotion.

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New Goodyear regional tires boost mileage, performance

Goodyear has bolstered its regional truck- tire product portfolio with two new tires for two very different applications.

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Intermet unveils latest technologies range at SAE World Congress

Intermet announces new technologies and displays a range of products at 2008 SAE World Congress.

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Raser to unveil advanced series plug-in-hybrid drive system design

Raser will be unveiling components of a new advanced extended-range plug-in series hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and integrated drive system designed for full-size SUVs and pickup trucks in conjunction with its systems integration partner, FEV, at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit, Michigan April 14-17, 2008.

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Ford's 'Drive One' message grows from bottom up

Ford's quest to win customers on the strength of its vehicle quality, fuel economy, safety advances and smart technology.

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Toyota, Daihatsu & FHI deepen R&D & product supply ties

Toyota, Daihatsu and FHI agreed to expand their cooperative ties with new arrangements related to research and development and product supply.

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PPG offers passengers more comfort & security

Automotive glass technology gives passengers peace of mind, increases fuel efficiency.

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Toyota to start second plant in India to produce low-price compact car

New Toyota Motor Kirloskar facility to boost annual local capacity to 160,000. Plans call for the second TKM plant to produce passenger vehicles, including the Corolla as well as a new compact vehicle. The new compact vehicle is also expected to be exported to other countries in the future.

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Ford's message on improved vehicle quality, fuel economy & smart technology

Ford launched its new "Drive one" communications platform Tuesday on American Idol, with inside stories about the company's quest to win customers on the strength of its vehicle quality, fuel economy, safety advances and smart technology.

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More congressional support for 'Right to Repair'

The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained three more supporters this week.

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Tata Motors, CVBU Pune wins Rajiv Gandhi Quality Award for 2007

Tata Motors, CVBU Pune received this award in the large scale manufacturing organisation category.

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Passenger vehicles maintain positive growth during April – March 2008

Passenger Cars grew by 11.79 percent, Utility Vehicles by 10.57 percent and Multi Purpose Vehicles by 21.39 percent in this period.

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