Audi gets new sales, purchasing, development bosses as part of VW shake-up

Heizmann will oversee China; new CEO appointed at Bentley
June 2, 2012 15:04 CET
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn replaced three Audi board members and added a board level post for China as part of a shake-up of top management to push forward his growth plans for the automaker. Read More »
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    China's Youngman makes new bid for Saab, report says
    June 1, 2012 16:56 CET
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    Chinese automaker Youngman Lotus Automobile has placed a fresh bid to buy bankrupt Saab, bidding against a group led by Japanese investment firm Sun Investment and Hong K ... Read More »
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    German new-car sales slow 7% in May
    June 1, 2012 10:46 CET
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    New-car sales in Germany slowed around 7 percent in May, given fewer trading days, Germany's association of international motor vehicle manufacturers VDIK told Reuters on ... Read More »
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    Audi's U.S. chief de Nysschen says he is leaving
    June 1, 2012 22:57 CET
    The president of Audi of America, Johan de Nysschen, said Friday he is stepping down after nearly 20 years with the brand. De Nysschen, 52, announced his departure in an ...
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    PSA hit hardest as French sales fall 17 percent in May
    June 1, 2012 09:31 CET | UPDATED: June 1 11:10 CET
    French light vehicle sales fell 17 percent to 197,671 cars and light delivery trucks in May, the country's auto industry association said on Friday. PSA was hit hardest w ...
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    Mazda to cut 250 jobs in Europe, U.S., report says
    June 1, 2012 09:30 CET
    Mazda plans to cut 250 jobs, a quarter of its staff in Europe and the United States, as it reorganizes sales management in Japan and overseas, a newspaper reported. The c ...
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    An Alfa built in Japan is not such a bad thing

    12:01 am U.S. ET | May 29
    LUCA CIFERRI: Fiat has said Alfa Romeo's new roadster based on the next Mazda MX-5/Miata will be produced by the Japanese automaker. Read More »
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    Europe's weak economy catches up with VW as April car sales plunge

    Europe's economic woes caught up with Volkswagen in April as monthly new-car sales at the region's biggest automaker fell 5. Read More »
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    Renault expects high sales for scooter-like Twizy EV

    Renault expects its quirky Twizy electric vehicle will be a popular alternative to scooters in Europe's crowded cities. Read More »
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    Plastic Omnium helps make the Peugeot 208 greener

    12:01 am U.S. ET | May 23 2012
    The Peugeot 208 features a rear bumper from Plastic Omnium that is made from 100 percent recycled materials. In total, 25 percent of the 208 is made using recycled or natural materials while its predecessor, the 207, contained just 7 percent.... Read More »
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