Automotive News Europe

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Articles in August 2003 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Steelmaker selloff turns nasty.(News)(Austrian government's privatization of Voest-Alpine Stahl AG )
• Late News.(on auto makers plans)(Brief Article)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Stainless steel steps up as prices fall; Weight savings, no corrosion make it attractive.(News)
• Visteon enters battle to offer stop-start systems.(Suppliers)(Visteon Corp. (Dearborn, Michigan) offers starter-generator system SpeedStart 12)
• BMW 5 series adds technology, luxury features to fight E class.(News)(Bayerische Motoren Werke AG)
• News Digest.(Briefs)
• Suppliers lower expectations at Trnava.(Suppliers)(Peugeot S.A. new assembly plant at Trnava, Slovakia)(Brief Article)
• Cars are ready, if Bugatti can sell them; Steep price range remains untested, but it's one hot ride.(News)(Karl-Heinz Neumann selling Bugatti Veyron 16.4)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Chronology.(News)(developments around privatization of Voest-Alpine AG in 2003)(Brief Article)(Chronology)
• Remote Valmet hopes to win more Porsche Boxster orders.(News)(Valmet Automotive Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Chew, Edmund
• Dealers haven't signed contracts.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• It's Czech or Slovak site for a Kia plant.(News)(Brief Article)
• Difficult industry climate ahead of IAA.(Opinion)(Frankfurt automobile show)(Brief Article)
• Daewoo-FSO suppliers fight to live.(News)
• Imports are landing German fleet sales.(News)(French and Japanese manufacturers get into the German fleet car market)(Brief Article)
• Family-owned Karmann is optimistic about success of Chrysler Crossfire.(News)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)
• Leach would find trouble at Fiat Auto.(News)(Martin Leach)(Fiat S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
• Unclear future for Italians as Fiat reduces niche models.(News)(Fiat Auto S.p.A.)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Anti-takeover votes.(News)(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault shareholders )(Brief Article)
• Some suppliers shun the IAA, but many say it's "a must".(Frankfurt automobile show, 2003)
• Europe diesel debate heats up.(News)
• Renault can block a takeover.(News)
• News briefs.(Briefs)(strike ends at Hyundai Corp.)(Ford Motor Co. adopts Magneti Marelli's Flexfuel)(Brief Article)
  by Chang, Peter; Ciferri, Luca
• BMW cuts cost of carbon-fiber panels.(News)
• Porsche's strategy shifts to cost cutting; Cost of launching Cayenne triggers efficiency drive.(News)
• Magna grows in tough sector by offering complete car-build service.(News)(Magna International Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Siemens VDO.(News)(Brief Article)
• D/C strives to keep brands distinct; Effort aims to retain premium image for Mercedes-Benz and work with allies.(News)(DaimlerChrysler AG)
• 5 years ago.(News)(Wolkswagen Lupo and carmakers in Russia)(Brief Article)
• 4 targets.(News)(Porsche AG)(Brief Article)
• Siemens VDO cuts costs, stops losses.(News)
• Opel contract is new life for Heuliez.(News)(Heuliez Automobiles awarded contract by Opel AG)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Leading Volvo's quest for quality.(News)(Lena Olving)(Interview)
  by Keogh, Olive
• Longer, taller cars ahead.(News)(Interview)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Fiat should thank Renault for triggering name change from Gingo to Panda.(Opinion)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Late-entry C-Max seeks a niche; Ford uses seating, diesels and future adaptability to make up for late arrival.(News)
• Supply line.(Suppliers)(Valeo Climate Control Ltd., Johann Berger, Centra and Sumikei Czech,)
• France: T 2s, unite or die.(News)(Tier 2 suppliers facing closures)(Brief Article)
• Gaining ground.(News)(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault and Toyota Motor Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart.(News)(overview of platforms and production data)
• Dealers, carmakers clash on contracts.
• Fiat wants Leach sooner rather than later.(Fiat Auto S.p.A. wants Martin Leach as CEO)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Satisfaction ratings move Hyundai to top, M-B down.(Mercedes Benz)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Coachbuilders manage to find opportunity in shrinking market.(News)
• Skoda slashes production of flagship Superb.(News)(Skoda Automobilovy Koncern Ltd.)(Brief Article)
• Confidential.(News)(meshed briefs)
• Leach departure at Ford extends management turmoil; 'He jumped because he was fed up'.(News)(Martin Leach)
• Matra closes, sells engineering to Pininfarina.(News)(Matra Automobile S.A. sells engineering section to Pininfarina Industrie S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Mercedes will build cars in China.(News)(Brief Article)
• Automakers: Look homeward.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• The book on stainless.(News)
• Growing group of assembly plants.(Suppliers)(auto assembly plants in central Europe )(Brief Article)
• Seat transformation starts; New products will begin to match the sportier brand image.(News)(ociedad Espanola de Automoviles de Turismo S.A.)