Month: June 2013
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Apollo’s second offer to buy Cooper creates new global tire giant
Apollo Tyres’ $2.5 billion offer to buy Cooper Tire and Rubber, announced this week, wasn’t the first time the Indian company tried to acquire the American tire producer.
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Dealers can offer free SiriusXM trial to service customers
SiriusXM Radio is launching a program this summer that allows dealers to offer a complimentary two-month SiriusXM subscription to qualifying service customers.
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Chrysler recalling about 37,000 Ram trucks, 15,000 Darts
Chrysler Group said it will recall about 37,000 pickup trucks on two separate issues, neither of which had led to any accidents or injuries.
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Chrysler recalling about 37,000 Ram trucks
Chrysler Group said it will recall about 37,000 pickup trucks on two separate issues, neither of which had led to any accidents or injuries.
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Green car sales growth faces challenges despite enticements
Dealers and analysts don’t envision a huge leap in sales of hybrids and EVs any time soon despite still-high gasoline prices, a raft of price cuts and cheap lease deals on EVs.
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GM to make Opel Corsa in Belarus for Russia, other markets
GM’s Opel says it will begin kit production of its Corsa subcompact in Belarus for Russia and neighboring markets.
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Dealerships should adopt a standard reserve for legal protection, FandI experts say
Dealerships should adopt a standard amount for dealer reserve as part of a detailed fair lending program to protect themselves from potential lawsuits driven by federal regulators’ crack down on auto lenders, experts say.
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Eaton CEO: We’re not selling auto unit
Engine supplier Eaton Corp.’s top executive today strongly denied a report that the company is considering a sale of its automotive business.
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Apple’s connected car move creates challenge for automakers, analysts say
Apple wants to invade automotive instrument panels by making its iOS mobile operating system accessible on vehicle screens.
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Mercedes reloads E class to take on BMW, Audi
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz is rolling out a revamped E class line as it tries to win back the U.S. luxury sales crown from BMW.