Automotive News Europe

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Articles in August 2005 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Schneider is Ford Europe's EU dealmaker.(Wolfgang Schneider)(Interview)(Biography)
  by Keogh, Olive
• Delphi talks bailout with GM, UAW.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Kosdrosky, Terry; Shererfkin, Robert
• Marchionne will keep open Fiat's Italian plants; CEO aims to boost capacity utilization to nearly 100%.(Sergio Marchionne )
• Global auto investment sinks in '05; Planned spending to add assembly capacity falls 42% in 1st half.(News)
• Countdown to the IAA.(News)(Column)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Von Kuenheim has BMW in his blood.(News)(BMW Spain)(Interview)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Chrysler launches supplier-friendly purchasing; N.A. model could go global at D/C.(DaimlerChrysler AG's Product )
• Carmakers can keep EU location clause.
  by Weernink, Wim Oude; Wernle, Bradford
• Modest sales ambition for bigger Punto.(Fiat Punto, automobile)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Suppliers to the new Renault Clio.(Suppliers)(Brief Article)
  by Graham, Alex
• Countdown to the IAA.(Frankfurt Automobile Show)
• Some German Opel dealers will sell Chinese cars.(Jiangling Motors Corp., Landwind)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Fiat Auto launches product offensive.(in the next three years to launch 20 new models and 15 facelifts of existing models)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Suppliers to the new European Jeep Grand Cherokee.(Chrysler group's Product developement)(Brief Article)
• In tough industry, they are winners: Part 1 of 2.(Special Report)
• Porsche is right to build the Panamera.(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Kia expands its European dealers; Korean brand needs more sales outlets to meet growth.(Kia Motors Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Continental's US CEO Kozyra calls for collaboration.(Bill Kozyra)(Brief Article)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Lexus targets Mercedes, BMW in Japan.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Industry by numbers.(automobile industry)(Brief Article)
• Suppliers collaborate to quiet big Jaguar; Diesel XJ uses UK, German, French parts.(Brief Article)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Three SUVs from one; Lancia will get a sport-utility built for Fiat by Suzuki.(Sport utility vehicle)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Zetsche consolidates his power at D/C; Incoming chairman takes over Cordes' role at Mercedes.
  by Meiners, Jens
• How about one global emissions standard?(Opinion)(Column)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• GM tops VW for China sales lead; US automaker succeeds through minivan sales.(General Motors Corp. overtook Volkswagen AG to become sales leader)
• Porsche shouldn't be all things to all people.(Panamera)(Brief Article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• GM prepares new supplier price program; US automaker wants to reduce its global purchasing bill.(General Motors Corp.)
• Lexus takes on BMW 3 series.(Suguya Fukusato)(Interview)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• 5 years ago.(automobile industry)(Brief Article)
• Super Power: AMG V8.(Daimler-Benz AG's Automobile engines)(Brief Article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Taking Mini to the max; New US chief wants to double soaring sales.(News)(Column)
  by Kurylko, Diana T.
• Q&A: Pedestrian safety features on US horizon.(News)(Interview)
  by Truett, Richard
• Don't underestimate China's automakers.(German Automakers comparitive analysis with China Automakers)(Brief Article)
  by Dralle, Jens
• Kia will debut its new Magentis at the IAA.(Kia Motors Corp)(Brief Article)
  by Thorpe, Norman
• Collins & Aikman Europe goes on sale.(Collins and Aikman Corp.)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Suppliers to Europe's OEMs enjoy growth; Bosch still No. 1, Canada's Magna Int. leaps to No. 3 spot.(Robert Bosch GmbH, Magna International Inc.)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Personnel.(automotive parts industry, automobile industry)
• Confidential.(automobile industry)
• Personnel.(People)(Brose will be undertaken by Jugen Otto)(Gerassimos Dorizas appointed as vice president of Hyundai)(Klaus Blickle will be appointed as new chairman of EDAG )
• Fiat appoints Altavilla to steer Tofas; Veteran executive will steer Turkey sedan, van projects.(Alfredo Altavilla appointed)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Future hybrid powertrains get boost from turbochargers.(Automakers are planing to develop fuel economy and reduce emissions engines)(Brief Article)
  by Jewett, Dale
• Fuel costs: it's a matter of choice.(Fiats's economy cars reduces the burden of fuel costs)(Brief Article)
• Europe will get Hummers from South Africa; Kroymans sets up new subsidiary to market SUV.(sport-utility vehicle)
• MG Rover - what the losers are doing.(MG Rover Group Ltd.)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Q&A: Osamu Masuko.(Mitsubishi Motors Corp.)(Brief Article)(Interview)
  by Treece, James B.
• Ford gets more Mazda magic; Automaker recruits Japan-based execs for jobs in Europe.(Ford of Europe Inc.)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Luxury treatment.(luxury cars marketing)
  by Lapham, Edward
• In tough industry, they are winners: Part 2 of 2.(Special Report)
• PSA wants more turbochargers from Mitsubishi.(PSA Peugeot-Citroen)(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd)(Brief Article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Automakers take back interiors; Lear may refocus on seat business.(News)(Column)
  by Bowens, Greg
• US demand for Jeep Liberty diesel overwhelms supply.(Chrysler Corp's diesel engines have created a great demand)
  by Bowens, Greg
• 2006 PACE awards nominations open.(News)(Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence)(Brief Article)
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
• Chevy starts from scratch in China; GM aims to challenge already established VW and Honda.(General Motors Corp. launch Chevrolet automobiles)
  by Webb, Alysha
• New Sprinter is developed for Europe and the US.(Mercedes-Benz Sprinter)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Changing of the guard; Unprecedented upheaval at Europe's OEMs.(automobile industry)
  by Feast, Richard
• Late News.(Volkswagen and Chrysler are jointly developing a van)(BMW's Products)(Bentley's Azure convertible)
• Moonraker project seeks marketing savvy for VW; German carmaker aims to probe loss of US appeal.(News)
• Industry by numbers.
• Bosch chief: diesel share will keep growing.(Diesel Automobiles have great demand in European Market)(Brief Article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Bugatti to debut in Tokyo.(Bugatti Automobili S.p.A)(Frankfurt Motor Show)(Brief Article)
  by Krogh, Henning
• VW steps up plans for Russian assembly.(Volkswagen AG)(Brief Article)
  by Krogh, Henning
• Fiat will make a new 500.(Fiat Auto S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Toyota fails to win ACEA membership.(Toyota Motor Europe, Association des Constructeurs Europeens d'Automobiles )(Brief Article)
  by Feast, Richard
• New faces, new elan.(Dieter Zetsche, DaimlerChrysler AG, Carlos Ghosn, Regie Nationale des Usines Renault)(Brief Article)
• After many failed starts, Fiat at last gets a sport-utility.(Brief Article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• E-Call standard is not in sight.(News)(Column)
  by Moran, Tim
• 5 years ago.(Europe's car sales fall)(Brief Article)
• Diesel growth drives up new-car prices; Prices up 3.9 percent on average in Europe.(Carmakers are hiking diesel vehicle prices )
• BMW will challenge Porsche with a Z4 Coupe.(Product Enhancement)(Brief Article)
  by Dralle, Jens
• SAIC China production delayed.(Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• BMW targets China's politicians.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Marchionne wants to revive Lancia.(Sergio Marchionne)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Supply line.(automotive parts industry)(Brief Article)
  by Frink, Lyle; Treece, James B.
• Aged 67, Giugiaro has no plans to retire; Prolific designer plans next sensation.(Giorgetto Giugiaro)(Biography)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Edscha to make Peugeot's next 207CC roof system.
  by Oude, Wim
• BMW: 280,000 customers, but no telematics profit yet; Customers still not sure of emerging technology's value.(News)
  by Moran, Tim
• Chinese cars show up at IAA.(International Motor Show)(Brief Article)
• Federal-Mogul: Better days ahead.(Brief Article)
  by Bowens, Greg
• Skoda to add fourth model.(Skoda Automobilovy Koncern Ltd's Product Introduction)(Brief Article)
  by Frink, Lyle