Carmaking: Adroit in Detroit
All headed by people from outside the industry, America’s big three automotive groups are emerging from the crisis as formidable competitors on a global scale
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The 23rd North American International Auto Show, which is open to the public January 15-23, will feature more than 500 vehicles on display including at least 30 global debuts
Italy’s villain of the piece is Motown toast
As Sergio Marchionne is vilified by Italian union leaders for the labour reforms he wants at Fiat, Americans hail him as hero for breathing new life into Chrysler
China’s car market to triple by 2020
China’s automobile market will nearly triple in size to 40m and account for half of world production by 2020, according to one of the country’s top producers
Renault calls for calm in spy probe
The French carmaker say sit will not participate in an ‘escalation’ of the polemic, as it files a complaint alleging it was the victim of ‘organised industrial espionage’
Toyota aims to boost cars’ visual appeal
Toyota plans to build vehicles that are more eye-catching to counter criticism its cars are too bland
Bloggers spread word on Detroit
General Motors and Ford are mining a rich new source of marketing buzz for their vehicles at this year’s Detroit car show... blogging
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