Automotive News Europe

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Articles in April 2005 issue of Automotive News Europe

• McCullough captains Lexus' ship in Europe.(News)(Interview)(Biography)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Asian automakers rush into Russia; Hyundai leads, Toyota is strong, Honda lags behind.(News)
  by Treece, James B.
• MG Rover demise ends a 100-year run in Longbridge.(News)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Smart ForTwo to share engine with Mitsubishi and Nissan; Joint development could help Smart to break even in 2007.(Brief Article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Smart is a no-go in the US.(News)(Mercedes-Benz USA Inc.)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Aro's 2005 US entry threatened.(News)(Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Frink, Lyle
• The time has come for the intelligent car.(Opinion)(Column)
  by Morton, Ian
• PSA's Groen doesn't seek spotlight.(News)(Column)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Asian brands erode Europeans' home advantage.(News)
  by Feast, Richard
• Lutz: Next BLS goes global.(News)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Kranz, Rick
• BMW N.A. purchasing falters in '04.(News)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• Toyota opens tech center in Australia; Japanese automaker wants to be in touch with local market.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Stein, Jason
• Europeans get more exotic; Bentley helps lead ultra-luxury class to top growth-rate.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Mercedes 3, Audi and BMW 2; Segment supremacy in premium classes is a German battle.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Niche models capture more European hearts; Since 2000, 1.3m buyers have moved to specialty cars.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Confidential.(Briefs)
• Bang & Olufsen takes ride in Audi.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Widmann, Werner
• Letters to the Editor.(Letters)
• Industry by numbers.(News)
• Autoeuropa wants to build a Seat convertible; Model would be a clone of new VW.(News)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Ricardo brings new technology to China; UK engineers offer hybrid, diesel expertise.(Suppliers)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Delphi wants to sell non-core assets to support r&d; Acquisitions put on hold by supplier.(Suppliers)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Crossovers, the next frontier.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• NedCar wants to build cars for others.(News)(forfour)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Treece, James B.
• Inergy seeks new fuel-tank territory; Plastic tanks have 95 percent of European market.(Suppliers)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• 5 years ago.(News)(PT Cruiser )(Brief Article)
• Audi picks flexible machining; Gyor engine plant wants ability to meet changes in demand.(Technology)(Gyor plant)
  by Kochan, Anna
• Saab will lead infotainment for GM Europe; Swedish brand's plant in Trollhattan needs more to do.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Jaguar picks a new advertising agency to boost its image.(News)(Euro RSCG/Fuel)(Brief Article)
  by LaReau, Jamie
• McLaren P8 supercar gets new life.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Kable, Greg
• Chrysler group has big plans for Europe.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Automobilwoche, Harald Hamprecht
• Bohr excited about multifaceted engine; Bosch executive says new direct-injection solutions cost less.(Supplier Talk From The Top)(Bernd Bohr)(Interview)
  by Chew, Edmund
• Late News.(Brief Article)
• Ford collects opinions on US-built Volvos; Swedish carmaker needs more capacity to meet 2010 goal.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• Germany scrambles to meet new rules.
  by Meiners, Jens; Thisdell, Dan
• Forward planning.(Opinion)(Brief Article)(Column)
• Mercedes to introduce new anti-collision radar.(News)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Thisdell, Dan
• Luxury means speed you don't need.(News)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• DaimlerChrysler tests plug-in hybrids; They use less fuel than regular hybrids, but don't get much respect.(News)
  by Stoffer, Harry
• SAE conference will explore Sweden's attraction.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Stoffer, Harry
• Customer incentives and waiting times on medium-premium cars in major European markets.(Incentives)
• Toyota design breaks from clay and foam.(News)
  by Stein, Jason
• European suppliers don't 'pay-to-play'; Partsmakers refuse to make payments for future savings.(European supplier association)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Corrections.(Correction)(Correction Notice)
• Confidential.(Briefs)
• Hard lessons at MG Rover.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• The [euro]5,000 car: a slogan, but not a Logan; Production costs are too high for Renault at Moscow plant.(News)(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Fiat Auto cuts dealer boss' job; Wohlfarter's task was to boost brand outside Italy.(News)(Johann Wohlfarter)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• ANE honored for coverage of new, future EU; Central and eastern European auto jurors pick Logan as top car.(News)(Automotive News Europe)(European Union)(Brief Article)(Column)
• VW wants 20% more productivity.(Technology)(Volkswagen AG)(Brief Article)
  by Kochan, Anna
• Kia opens [euro]3.5 million experience center.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• D/C open to China exports.(News)(DaimlerChrysler)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Stoffer, Harry
• Supply line.(Briefs)
• Turkey's Tofas tackles key Fiat, PSA project; Automakers' new entry-level LCV will be launched in 2008.(News)(light commercial vehicle )(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Nissan joins Renault in Portugal.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• The day they tried to bribe Bob Lutz; Book tells how young Lutz helped build BMW brand.(News)(Six Men Who Built the Modern Auto Industry)(Excerpt)
  by Johnson, Richard A.
• Fiat benefits from Comau creation; Remote laser welding device helps cut costs.(News)(Column)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• SUV tire sales help Michelin.(Suppliers)(Sport utility vehicles)(Compagnie Generale des Etablissement Michelin)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• In praise of design genius.(Opinion)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Lapham, Edward
• Ford to expand engine capacity.(News)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Kochan, Anna
• I.DE.A has ideas for China.(News)(I.DE.A Institute )(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Rolls-Royce expects long-term profitability.(News)
  by Meiners, Jens
• SAE makes small changes to help boost attendance.(News)(Society of Automotive Engineers)
  by Buss, Dale
• VW plans new wagon to end US woes.(News)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Renault to sell Mahindra SUV in Africa.(News)(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault )(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Seat's Santelmann joins ANE congress.(News)(Automotive News Europe)
• Supply line.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Hyundai, Kia won't differ on pricing; 'Lifestyle' features will separate the Korean brands.(News)(Brief Article)
• Chery wants Italian firms to help it work 'miracles'.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Russia is a top market for Lexus.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Lewin, Tony
• It is time to get on with the DaimlerChrysler marriage.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
  by Lapham, Edward
• Toyota workers to improve skills.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Thisdell, Dan
• Engineers find more global common ground; Ford expert sees rise in parts and platform sharing.(News)(Will Boddie Jr.)(Interview)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• Fiat wants to become a powertrain supplier.(News)(fiat powertrain technologies)(Column)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Industry by numbers.(News)(Brief Article)
• VW voted top brand in Germany again.(News)(Volkswagen)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
  by Ricciuti, Alex
• Schrempp's dream of No. 1 remains illusive; Persistent quality problems at Mercedes hamper quest for global leadership.(News)(Jurgen Schrempp)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Racing unit is MG Rover's hottest asset; Administrators likely to break up the collapsed business.(News)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Chery seeks sales partners in Europe.(News)(Chery Automobile Company)(Brief Article)
• Late News.(automotive industry)(Brief Article)