US carmakers sparkle in feel-good Detroit
The Motor City shed its aura of decline and rivalled auto shows in Beijing and Shanghai for enthusiasm, exuberance and sheer bling
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The 24th North American International Auto Show is being held this year against the backdrop of a resurgent US car market, where premium carmakers are reaping some of the richest rewards
Peugeot ‘absolutely open’ to tie-up with rival
French car group dismisses rumours of talks with Fiat, as the Italian carmaker seeks a partner to make small cars
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‘Small ain’t beautiful in this business,’ says Marchionne, and his group wants to play part in consolidation
Hyundai aims for steady growth
Korean carmaker, which projects sales of 7m units this year, says capacity constraints would slow its growth from the breakneck speed of recent years
Europe’s carmakers face discounting pain
Incentives remain as sales slow in response to the sovereign debt crisis and excess manufacturing capacity remains
Audi considers North American factory sites
Volkswagen-owned brand looks at seven or eight locations in the US, Canada and Mexico with a view to new factory producing cars from 2015
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