Automotive News Europe

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Articles in August 2004 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Web leak crashes 3-series launch party.
  by Meiners, Jens
• Fiat Auto restructures - again; Automaker plans biggest management overhaul in 105 years.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Antolin has success in winning roof business.
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Cordes may replace Schrempp - someday.(News)(Eckhard Cordes)(Jurgen Schrempp)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Top achievers: Part 1 of 2.(Special Report)
• Chrysler, Mitsubishi plans in limbo; Companies will build pickup but minivan is put on hold.(News)
• Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin lose big in the 1st half.(News)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• D/C will continue joint projects with Hyundai.(News)(DaimlerChrysler AG)(Brief Article)
  by Chang, Peter
• Hubbert's last hurrah: fix M-B quality; Mercedes boss wants better cars even at the expense of profits.(News)(Jurgen Hubbert)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Toyota plans factory in Russia.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Ferrari will debut crucial model in Paris.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
• Jaguar wants to decrease XJ8 costs; Use of aluminum instead of steel is 40% more expensive.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Truett, Richard
• Pininfarina will make Mitsubishi convertible; Colt is part of Italian coachbuilder's [euro]300m investment in 4 cars.(News)(Alfa Romeo models)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Dealer body welcomes new EU commissioner.(News)(European Union)
  by Bongard, Arjen; Weernink, Wim Oude
• Automakers aim to reduce cars' pollution impact.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Johnson, Jim
• Mix is key to digital metering.(News)(digital metering)(Brief Article)
• Failure leads Edmiston to success.(News)(Bob Edmiston )(Interview)
  by Morton, Ian
• Supply line.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Jeep will follow sister brand's example; Smart has had success integrating suppliers at plant.(News)
• Industry by numbers.(News)(Brief Article)
• Ford aims to make diesel engines cleaner.(News)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• BMW, M-B will shake up key segment; Analysts predict tougher times for volume carmakers.(News)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• New design chief must work magic fast; Nakanishi will create 10 Mitsubishi model mockups by autumn.(News)
• Ultrasonic welding increases strength.(News)
• Hundreds of workers will leave Saab; Staff reduction is part of Swedish brand's plan to boost profits.(News)
  by Hamprecht, Harald
• Ford's giant purchasing glitch; Despite hundreds of millions spent, Web-based system was slow and flawed.(News)
  by Kisiel, Ralph
• Up to our ears in questionnaires.(Column)(Column)
  by Crain, Keith
• North America sees 2nd wave of European suppliers; Companies such as Faurecia aim to copy Bosch's success.(Suppliers)
• Ford pioneers bonding processes.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Cade, Jack; Snyder, Jesse
• Prepare for SAIC-Rover.(Opinion)
• D/C expects savings on engine project.(News)(DaimlerChrysler)(Brief Article)
  by Truett, Richard
• Seat will drop Cordoba sedan.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• TVR looks for new markets; Young, rich Russian brings cash to British sports car maker.(News)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Jaguar will sell wagon in US.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• VW rethinks plans for C1 concept car; Production startup is delayed a year to consider new ideas.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Automobilwoche, Henning Krogh
• Key Plastics COO likes eastern Europe; Region possibly more attractive than China, says Nelson.(Suppliers; Tim Nelson; Chief Operation Officer)(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Toyota unveils small car with sliding door; Porte shares platform with Toyota Yaris.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James
• Late News.
• Thursfield works for Ford again.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Cadillac uses rwd to boost sales in Europe; GM luxury brand's STS replaces front-wheel-drive flop.(News)
  by Guilford, Dave
• M-B delays A-class launch.(News)(Brief Article)
• Audi takes a closer look at costs; ForMotion austerity program speeds up engineering processes.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Krix, Pia
• Electronic fuel injection: A history lesson; Bosch launched engine-starting technology revolution.(News)
  by Armstrong, Julie
• News Digest.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• News Digest.(Briefs)
• GM dumps CVTs in favor of automatics; Decision hurts Fiat-GM joint plant in Hungary.(News)(General Motors)(continuously variable transmission)(Brief Article)
  by Truett, Richard
• VW will build the Touran in Russia.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wright, Chris
• Delphi aims for smaller global supply base.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• New Focus, C4 will join competitive class.(News)(Brief Article)
• 5 years ago.(News)(Brief Article)
• Suppliers to the BMW 1 series.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
  by Graham, Alex
• Top achievers: Part 2 of 2.(Special Report)
• Soot filter sales boom.(B&D Forecast)(Brief Article)
• China's SAIC aims to buy MG Rover; Deal could secure troubled British automaker's future.(Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.)
  by Webb, Alysha; Wernle, Bradford
• Confidential.(Briefs)
• Jaguar considers new flagship model; Concept Eight show car could be placed above the XJ8 sedan.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• Paris debut for Sportage.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Chang, Peter
• Message to Ford and GM: Admit mistakes, stop making excuses.(Opinion)(General Motors)(Column)
  by Feast, Richard
• Welding processes.(News)(Brief Article)
• Visteon forms global purchasing council.(Suppliers)
  by Armstrong, Julie