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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.)