Automotive News Europe

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Articles in September 2004 issue of Automotive News Europe

• GM Europe reviews its ad plans; Automaker's [euro]580 million media buying budget is available.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Jardine, Alexandra
• Audi targets 7 series with the A8.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Krix, Pia
• Hatchbacks lose sales in key European segment; Minivans, other models fragment the crowded lower-medium class.(News)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Automakers return to Automechanika.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Ford near decision on Solihull; Quality needs to be improved if plant is to survive.(News)(Ford Motor Co.)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Ferrari plans roadster version of 575 Maranello; Sports car with innovative roof system was unveiled to select few in the US.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
• Renault considers luxury SUV; Nissan-based model would stress space, comfort and light.(Sport utility vehicles)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• More auto suppliers drawn to Poland; Country overcomes investor worries about bureaucracy.(Suppliers)(Column)
  by Frink, Lyle
• Poland's FSO fights to survive.(News)
  by Frink, Lyle
• Confidential.(Briefs)
• What's new at Paris.(News)(Directory)
• PSA aims to cut average production time 39%; Carmaker needs 27.9 hours to build a car; the goal is 17.(News)(Peugeot)
• Industry by numbers.(News)(Brief Article)
• Martorell plant hopes to win back Ibiza; VW group moved production of 20,000 units to Slovakia in '02.(News)
• Subaru aims for 100,000 sales in Europe; Japanese automaker will expand range, won't add dealers.(News)
  by Hamprecht, Harald
• Forster sails toward a new challenge.(News)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Tozer vows to restore trust in Mitsubishi; New Europe boss says German-speaking markets are a priority.
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• GM focuses on global sales and marketing.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Stein, Jason
• D/C touts new S class as 'safest car in the world'.(News)(Daimler-Benz AG)(Mercedes-Benz S-Class (automobile))(Brief Article)
  by Hamprecht, Harald
• Porsches star in film; 911, Cayenne play key roles in upcoming Hollywood thriller.(News)(Porsche 911 Cabriolet Turbo (automobile))(Porsche Cayenne (sport-utility vehicle))
  by Halliday, Jean; Stanley, T.L.
• Suppliers help reduce pain from VW's job cuts; Partsmakers have created 5,000 jobs in Wolfsburg since 1995.(News)(Volkswagen AG)(Wolfsburg AG)
  by Chew, Edmund
• A tentative first step.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• Dana streamlines purchasing to reduce costs.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Suppliers to the new Ford Focus.(Suppliers)(Column)
  by Graham, Alex
• Paris 2004 A-Z Guide: Part 1 of 4.(News)(Buyers Guide)
• Wester is Fiat's top engineer.(News)(Column)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Cycling is Carolin's passion.(News)
  by Carolin, Brian
• Canada will get ForTwo.(News)(Smart)(Column)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Faurecia opens Polish plant to supply VW; CEO says latest plant is a 'significant step' in VW-Faurecia relationship.(Suppliers)(Volkswagen)(Chief Executive Officer)(Brief Article)
  by Frink, Lyle
• Small minivans are big success; Platform sharing reduces costs and barriers to entry.
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• A Rolls-Royce in Bombay? But of course.(Opinion)
  by Lapham, Edward
• D/C says US buyers more open to diesels; 25,000 have sought information on Jeep Liberty CRD.(News)(DaimlerChrysler)(Common Rail Diesel)(Brief Article)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• M-B slips in Japanese quality poll.(News)(Mercedes Benz)
  by Treece, James B.
• Renault uses viral marketing for Modus.(News)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• CVTs resolve shortcomings.(Technology)(Brief Article)
• Paris 2004 A-Z Guide: Part 2 of 4.(News)
• BMW takes unauthorized traders to German court.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Krix, Pia
• Letter to the Editor: Peugeot's undoing? Quality, dealer says.(Letters)
• New Rolls chief wants to double sales.(News)(Interview)
• Solihull gets new tools for Discovery; Land Rover invests [euro]250 million on body, assembly shops.(News)
  by Kochan, Anna
• China's SAIC wants control of MG Rover; Chinese government urges caution in international ventures.(News)(Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.)(MG Rover Group Ltd.)
  by Webb, Alysha; Wernle, Bradford
• Renault hopes Modus creates a new niche.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Ricciuti, Alex
• Art imitating life.(News)(Column)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Smart seeks new challenges; Chief designer says designing a 4-door sedan is possible.(News)
  by Meiners, Jens
• New deals drive Delphi growth in Europe.(News)(Delphi Corp)
  by Chew, Edmund
• D/C predicts success for two-tone Smarts in Japan.(News)(Column)
  by Treece, James B.
• Yamaha engine is a tight fit.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• Ford depends on Focus for rebound; Sharing platform with Mazda, Volvo spreads re-engineering costs.(News)(Column)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Jaguar fights for its survival; British brand will end car production at Browns Lane.(News)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Estimated European registrations.(News)
• Paris 2004 A-Z Guide: Part 3 of 4.(News)
• F1 rivals race to boost sales in China; Jaguar, Renault, Mercedes exploit ties to race series.(News)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Electronics glitches are a major challenge; New technology causes more breakdowns, says German survey.(News)(electronics problems in cars)(Column)
  by Rother, Franz
• VW, PSA lose share in the East.(Sales)(Volkswagen AG)(PSA/Peugeot-Citroen)
  by Snyder, Jesse
• Germany's Preh looks for more US business.(Suppliers)(Preh GmbH)(Column)
  by Armstrong, Julie
• American products that Europe doesn't need.(Opinion)(Column)
  by Morton, Ian
• Europeans add cars, SUVs to tempt US buyers: Part 1 of 2; Huge North American market determines luxury brand profits.(News)
• Brussels has a point.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• PSA works to adapt stop-start to diesels.(News)(Peugeot S.A.)(Column)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• 5 years ago.(News)(Brief Article)
• GM's goal was to block D/C.(News)(General Motors)(DaimlerChrysler)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Engine plants consolidate across Europe: Part 1 of 2.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• CVTs fight for automaker acceptance.(Technology)
• New niche sports car arrives in 2005; Spain's Tramontana has dealers in the UK, US, Middle East, Asia.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Demand is high in the UK for new Discovery 3.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Paris 2004 A-Z Guide: Part 4 of 4.(News)
• Engine plants consolidate across Europe: Part 2 of 2.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Chevy name boosts Daewoo in Europe; Daewoo dealers: Move will help raise brand image.(News)
  by Chang, Peter
• Suppliers to the Renault Modus.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
  by Graham, Alex
• Price of plastic components set to rise.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Discovery gets help from partsmakers.(News)(Land Rover Discovery (sport-utility vehicle))(Brief Article)
  by Kochan, Anna
• Hankook may build plant in Europe; Korean tire maker's customers in Europe include VW, Opel.(Suppliers)(Volkswagen)(Brief Article)
  by Davis, Bruce
• Bridgestone unit plans plant in Poland.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
• Logan start may be delayed in key countries; Renault considers hatchback for India, South America.(News)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Italian design flair meets German engineering.(News)(special edition Armani CLK Mercedes-Benz)
  by Meiners, Jens
• First results of D/C-Mitsubishi cooperation arrive in US in 2005; Projects proceed despite changed relationship.(News)
  by Connelly, Mary
• News Digest.(Briefs)
• More changes to come at Fiat; More key jobs will be filled in the next few weeks.
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Blue skies ahead for convertible market; Roof specialist Heuliez sees folding hardtops overtaking softtops.(News)
  by Morton, Ian