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Articles in May 2005 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Opel finds cheer in Q1 sales; After setbacks, German automaker enjoys upswing.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Personnel.(People)(appointments)
• A post-Fiat rebound for Demel.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Denso picks 3 areas to push Europe growth.(Suppliers)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Chrysler: Europe, Asia are vital; US automaker 'will learn from past mistakes'.(News)
  by Connelly, Mary
• PSA seeks sales spark in China; French carmaker will add 2 new Citroens in '06.(News)(Brief Article)
• GM to build Aveo in China.(General Motors)(Brief Article)
• Former Ford CEO Trotman dies at 71.(Obituary)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
• TVR has first cars to use flat-panel speakers.(News)
• Dingolfing plant has room to add new BMW model; Factory averages 280,000 cars a year, has room for more.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• VW Fox won't tread in Polo's territory.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• German luxury pays off; Porsche, BMW make gains for shareholders.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Late News.
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de; Yamaguchi, Yuzo
• Confidential.(Briefs)(automobile industry)
• BMW considers M-badged SUVs; High-performance unit's model lineup could be expanded.(Bavarian Motor Works)(Sport Utility Vehicle)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Facing the issues in Barcelona.
• Valeo CEO calls for more consolidation; Morin says small partsmakers should join larger groups.(chief executive officer)(Thierry Morin on hot seat)(Interview)
  by Chew, Edmund
• Opel will add high-end model; New flagship for GM's German brand due before 2010.(General Motors)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Hyundai plans to make a luxury car for the US.(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Volvo's YCC team gets prize; Women of the Year made all decisions on popular concept.(News)(YCC (Your Concept Car) project )(2004 Automotive News Europe Women of the Year award)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Toyota plans another deep cut in purchasing; This time the focus is on savings on systems and modules.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Chery executives are welcomed in Italy.(News)(Chery Automotive)(Brief Article)
• Lamborghini boss faces new challenge; Customers' needs are changing as brand sales grow.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Ford COO Padilla: Jaguar will be a 'niche player'.(Chief Operating Officer)(Interview)
  by Brown, Peter; Wilson, Amy
• Delphi touts safety for driver.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Toyota leads surge in engine-building in central and eastern Europe.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Toyota overhauls lineup for Europe; Celica, MR2, Previa are out; Land Cruiser won't switch badge.(Brief Article)
  by Lewin, Tony
• China expects a supplier shakeout.(News)
  by Child, Charles
• Marketing doesn't drive LCV sales.(News)(light commercial vehicles)(Brief Article)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Save us from world cars.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• European group studies tires with traction sensors.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• Sayonara Schweitzer, bonjour Ghosn; Ghosn returns to Paris from Tokyo to lead French automaker.(News)(Louis Schweitzer)
  by Seine, Sylviane de Saint
• Supply Line.(briefs)(LDV Maxus)(Brief Article)
• Fox brings VW back on track.(Volkswagen)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Product gurus aren't the best car CEOs.(chief executive officers)(Column)
  by Feast, Richard
• Suppliers seek more responsibility from automakers.(Panel Discussion)
  by Bolduc, Douglas A.
• Cordes: Top J.D. Power rank isn't a Mercedes priority; Mercedes boss says US tastes may skew the quality survey.(Mercedes-Benz)(Brief Article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Shareholder Value Award winners.(News)(Brief Article)
• European dealers court Chery; Entrepreneurs support Chinese carmaker's plans to export here.
  by Webb, Alysha
• LaSorda: Chrysler will compete with Europe's best.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Brown, Peter; Connelly, Mary
• Delphi unit saves weight with thin, lighter wires.(News)(Flexible Noryl)(Brief Article)
  by Truett, Richard
• Patience, cooperation help China's supply base improve. Local suppliers often need nursing.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
• Audi's work on quality has paid off; Effort has raised rank in current J.D. Power study.(News)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Toyota plans to fit soot filters; Automaker bows to market demand.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Fiat expands its cost-cutting effort.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• New Grand Vitara is flagship for Suzuki's growth; Europe will be main market for the medium SUV.(News)(Sport utility vehicles)
  by Yamaguchi, Yuzo
• SmartKeys don't live up to name.(Opinion)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• Toyota leads GM in car revenue.(News)(General Motors Corp)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Exec tells how to succeed in China.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Gasoline direct injection starts to grow.(Technology)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• BorgWarner profits from diesel boom; CEO Manganello says turbochargers to push growth through 2007.(Supplier Talk From The Top)(Interview)
  by Chew, Edmund
• US will get diesel BMWs in 2007.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Bowens, Greg
• Auto industry stocks beat markets in Q1.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• UK, US will get only British-made Bentleys; Mainland Europeans OK with German-made units from UK brand.(News)
  by Thisdell, Dan
• Ghosn and Schweitzer had differences.(News)(Louis Schweitzer )(Carlos Ghosn)(Brief Article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Magna Steyr will build Jeep Commander in Graz.(Brief Article)
  by Connelly, Mary
• VW plans to build the Fox in India and Southeast Asia.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Automobilwoche, Wolfgang Eschment
• Improving gasoline engines is next technology breakthrough.(News)(electronic valve control system )
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Design blitz.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wright, Chris
• Chrysler will be 'an American statement in Europe'.(Eric Ridenour on hot seat)(Brief Article)(Interview)
  by Brown, Peter; Kranz, Rick
• Wagon CEO plans big expansion to the East.(Supplier Talk From The Top)(Chief Executive Officer)
  by Chew, Edmund
• Five bidders chase MG Rover assets.(News)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Toyota gains on GM in global race; Japanese automaker could become No. 1 within 3 years.(News)
  by Jewett, Dale
• Comics help BMW get more mileage from Internet films; Online adventures have been a hit with Web-savvy consumers.(News)
  by Guyer, Lillie
• BMW's aim is 5% increase in productivity; Development time for new models halved to 30 months.(News)
• FAW unveils Rolls-Royce rival.(First Auto Works)(Brief Article)
  by Wright, Chris
• Honda works on adding diesels for its US vehicles.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Chappell, Lindsay
• MG Rover collapse hurts small suppliers and dealers.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Feast, Richard
• Flying Spur gets grille made of plastic.(News)(Bentley Continental Flying Spur)(Brief Article)
  by Thisdell, Dan
• Toyota looks at sports hybrids.(Brief Article)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• PAG rejects Mazda6 platform; Land Rover and Volvo will get a stretched version of the C1 architecture.(Premier Automotive Group)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• Study: Public not paying less for cars.(News)
  by Seine, Sylviane De Saint
• Key retailers are cautious about China-made imports.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Bolduc, Douglas A.
• Suppliers move their business toward growing automakers.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Snyder, Jesse
• Audi will build supercar to rival the Porsche 911.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Nissan turns around Barcelona plant; Factory once under closure threat expects record production.(News)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares De
• Late News.(officials of Smart)(Brief Article)
• One CEO, 2 cultures; Ghosn says Nissan will be Nissan, Renault will be Renault.
  by Bongard, Arjen
• Fiat and GM untangle powertrain operations.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• 5 years ago.(News)(Brief Article)