Automotive News Europe

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Articles in March 2006 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Letter to the editor.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
• Land Rover surprises with hybrid option.(Land Rover hopes it can achieve fuel savings)(Brief Article)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Mitsubishi wants L200 to be Europe's top-selling pickup; Former leader fell to No. 2 last year, aims for No. 1 in '07.(Mitsubishi Motors Corp.)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Suppliers to the new Opel Astra TwinTop.(joint venture between DaimlerChrysler and Porsche)(Brief Article)
  by Graham, Alex
• BMW bribery affair prompts action; Carmaker fires 3, demands similar move from suppliers.(Bavarian Motor Corp.)
  by Florecke, Klaus-Dieter
• News from the show.(Briefs)
• Confidential.(reports of automotive racing)
• VW wants Audi performance-pay model; Profit sharing, more flexible hours are part of proposal.(News)
  by Stein, Jason
• SL face-lifted to ensure segment leadership.(News)(Daimler-Benz AG)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Hyundai, Kia focus on fleets; Double-digit increases key part of growth plan.(Kia Motors Europe)(Kia Motors Europe)
  by Stein, Jason
• Andersson, Lievens to speak in Vienna.(News)
• Personnel.(People)(Jochen Sengpiehl appointed as marketing manager for Volkswagen AG)(Frank Bekemeier appointed as vice president for carmaker's technical center)(Werner Wilhelm appointed as vice president of Magna Steyr AG und Company KG)
• How technology sharing works for Ford; Concept is extended to more platforms.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Visteon moves global electronics to China.(movement of the global electronics industry )(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Waiting for Hyundai's 'Yes'; Tiny Czech village leads as potential site for massive assembly plant.(Czech government and Hyundai have been negotiating a deal )
  by Frink, Lyle
• Alfa drops maintenance offer; Reliability no longer a key sales point for 159 sedan, wagon.(sales and earnings of Alfa Romeo S.p.A.)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Europeans hope green means growth; Emphasis is put on environmentally friendly models.(News)
  by Bolduc, Douglas A.
• 5 years ago.(automobile industry news)(Brief Article)
• Skoda wants 'tension-building' designs; VW subsidiary to add Fabia to its lineup in India.(Skoda Automobilovy Koncern Ltd.)
  by Automobilwoche, Henning Krogh
• Hyundai wants to add 100 dealers in Europe; Carmaker also wants to boost quality of sales network.(Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH)
  by Stein, Jason
• Ford and GM across the Atlantic divide.(international trade)
  by Lapham, Edward
• Bischoff could succeed Kopper.(News)(Manfred Bischoff appointed as chairman of DaimlerChrysler AG)(Brief article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Bernhard plans roadster, coupe for VW; Niche cars due before end of decade.(Volkswagen)
  by Stein, Jason
• Ford moves from platforms to 'Lego' strategy; S80 sedan and S-Max, Galaxy minivans share building blocks.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude; Wernle, Bradford
• Nissan's costly conversion; Carmaker spent [euro]150m to make Note European.(Nissan Motor Company Ltd. company and product informations)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Opel close to getting new top-line car.(Opel product information)(Brief Article)
  by Stein, Jason
• Analysts: Dura's plan faces hurdles.
  by Snavely, Brent
• Satellite radio faces barriers in Europe; Beyond technical and language snags, will digital radio win?(Special Report)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Warships fascinate Saab's Kinell.(News)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Study: Auto bosses need to make friends.(Brief article)
  by Bongard, Arjen
• Industry by numbers.(trends of automotive industry)(Brief article)
• Ford changes European engineering operations; UK wins gasoline engines, loses small-car work.(News)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Cars that watch out for trouble; Big question is: Will drivers pay extra to avoid danger?(Nissan Motor Company Ltd new product testing)
• GM will use Vauxhall model for Saturn.(News)(General Motors Corp.)(Brief article)
  by Guilford, Dave
• untitled.(DaimlerChrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche has developed a auto shows)(Brief Article)
• Marchionne will address ANE Congress in Vienna.(Automotive News Europe Congress )(Brief Article)
• Ford's niche cars may get carbon fiber.(production management of Ford Motor Co. )(Brief Article)
  by Renstrom, Roger
• Porsche will only join VW in 'win-win' projects.(News)(Interview)
• Letters to the editor.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
• Automakers are hopeful for end to pain due to Spain's trains.(News)
• You need friends.(managing automaker partnerships)(Brief article)
• Confidential.(automotive services)
• European auto executives back MG roadster revival.(News)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Suppliers to the new Jaguar XK.(Suppliers)(Jaguar Cars Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Graham, Alex
• Ford adds to its preferred supplier list.(News)(Ford Motor Co. selects Tenneco Automotive Inc. and ThyssenKrupp Automotive)(Brief article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Opel models will offer four-wheel drive; Move will help carmaker better compete with rivals.(News)
  by Stein, Jason
• Audi to target Mini with A2 revival; Aluminum body is out; brand aims to make 'icon'.
• S80 is different under the skin.(Volvo product information)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude; Wernle, Bradford
• quotes.(Punto becoming the best-selling car in Europe )(Brief Article)
• Armstrong will speed Volvo ties with Ford; Swedish brand appoints its first COO.(chief operating officer )(Brief Article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Bosch can't find a buyer for filter.
  by Bolduc, Douglas A.
• Automakers' fight against CO2 begins too late.(Opinion)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• quotes.(News)
• 5 years ago.(sales earnings of Robert Bosch)(General Motors Corp. forms joint venture with P/O AvtoVaz)(Brief article)
• Jaguar considers new look for X-Type; British carmaker mulls 'shooting brake' sporting design.(News)(Jaguar Cars Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Investor Ross buys C & A's Europe unit.(Suppliers)(International Automotive Components acquires Collins and Aikman Corp.)(Brief article)
  by Migliore, Greg
• Bugatti accelerates Veyron production.(News)(Bugatti Automobili S.p.A.)(Brief article)
• Opel, Saab developing hybrids; Fuel-saving system could arrive by 2010.(News)(Brief article)
  by Stein, Jason
• Lexus faces new challenge; Toyota luxury brand needs automatic gearbox for diesel.(News)
• Nissan considers 2 ways to launch Infiniti; Europe launch creates dilemma.(News)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Logan steps out with wagon concept.(car manufacturing companies)
  by Frink, Lyle; Weernink, Wim Oude
• Dream on ...(Audi Sport the production version of Apollo supercar)(Acabion takes flight)(Former Volkswagen designer launch of the production version)
• Honoring the builders.(Opinion)(Brief Article)
• Kia, Hyundai show their cars for Europe; Cee'd, Genus aim to boost Korean brands' volume sales.(News)
• Marchionne sees 'unlimited' partnerships for Fiat.(Sergio Marchionne)(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• New Land Rover boss inherits hot carmaker.(News)(Phil Popham appointed in Land Rover UK Ltd. )
  by Lewin, Tony; Wernle, Bradford
• Delphi will slash 2,850 suppliers.(Suppliers)(Delphi Corp.)(Brief article)
  by Barkholz, David
• Toyota ready for European top league; Japanese carmaker targets traditional brands, not Koreans.(News)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Delphi gets small boost from non-US divisions.(Suppliers)
• Toyota working on low-cost brand; Sales network with sedan, van aimed at emerging markets.
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Corrections.(Correction)(Correction Notice)
• Hahn joins Hall of Fame.(Automotive News Europe Publishers)(Brief Article)
• Eos problems solved, car on track for May launch; Wind noise held up convertible's launch.(News)
  by Stein, Jason
• GM picks China as global center for electronics purchasing; Move will keep US automaker in step with trends.(News)
  by LaReau, Jamie; Sherefkin, Robert
• quote.(News)
• PSA considers a large-car platform for its minivan.(News)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Ford will add an SUV to its lineup; Automaker joins PSA Renault, Fiat, Opel in growing segment.(News)(Fiat S.p.A)(Ford Motor Co.)(Toyota Motor Corp.)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude; Wernle, Bradford
• UK, Spain to lead MG Rover comeback.(Nanjing Automobile Group Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
  by Lewin, Tony
• Ford will build Volvos in China.(News)(Brief article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Suppliers in China prepare to export.(Suppliers)