Automotive News Europe

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Articles in December 2006 issue of Automotive News Europe

• DR Automobiles plans to import and assemble Chinese cars; It has one brand for imports, another to 'produce' SUVs.(News)(dialogue with Roberto Fosci of DR Automobiles Groupe)(sport utility vehicles)(Interview)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Haldex helps keep new Land Rover Freelander on track.(Haldex Group)(Land Rover UK Ltd.)(Brief article)
  by Wingett, Steven
• ADAC will crash Brilliance BS6.(Brief article)
• Honda plans expansion in Turkey; CEO Fukui wants to raise capacity in Gebze to 100,000.(Talk From The Top)(dialogue with Takeo Fukui of Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(chief executive officer)(Interview)
  by Treece, James B.
• Hyundai drops plans for a convertible, Mercedes will unveil 4-door, softtop S class.(News)(Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH)(Daimler-Benz AG)(Brief article)
  by Meiners, Jens; Stein, Jason
• Aluminum for Land Rover?(News)(Land Rover UK Ltd. to develop sport utility vehicles)(Brief article)
  by Rendell, Julian
• Let's talk.
• Corrections.(Correction notice)
• Hybrids are crucial for Lexus in Europe.(News)(Brief article)
  by Treece, James B.
• Prosecutors may question Piech again; Focus narrows on flow of money for sex trips, fake companies.(News)(Ferdinand Piech has been investigated regarding corruption)
  by Meiners, Jens; Stein, Jason
• ThyssenKrupp restructures.(News)(Brief article)
  by Ussler, Wolf R.
• Confidential.(V-10 Touareg from Volkswagen AG demonstrates its towing capacity)(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault to use telecommuting)(Siemens Electric Ltd. introduces device for enforcing speed limits)
• Management shake-ups rocked industry in 2006.
• Success in East, Russia drives Toyota; Arashima is confident that brand's 2008 sales goal for Europe will be exceeded.(Talk From The Top)(dialogue with Tadashi Arashima )(Interview)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Better margins will help GM Europe reach profit in 2006.(News)(dialogue with Carl-Peter Forster of General Motors Europe AG)(Interview)
  by Hamprecht, Harald; Stein, Jason
• Shuanghuan sets sights on Europe; Carmaker expects to launch SUV, pickup and minicar.(Shuanghuan Automobile)(sports utility vehicles)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• A look behind Toyota's carefully cultivated image.(Toyota Motor Europe)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Good-bye petroleum, hello hydrogen; Iceland poised to switch petroleum-using fleets to sustainable energy.
  by Moran, Tim
• Marchionne: Fiat will push its rivals; CEO says his successor as boss of automaking division must be fearless.(Talk From The Top)(dialogue with Sergio Marchionne )(chief executive officer)(Interview)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• New ad plan for BMW X5; Carmaker seeks enthusiasts with blogs and Webcasts.(News)
• New styling will separate Land Rover and Range Rover; New design director promises to move away from utilitarian look.(Land Rover UK Ltd.)
  by Rendell, Julian
• Good thing car guys are so passionate.
  by Snyder, Jesse
• Show briefs.(General Motors Europe AG seeks sexy voice for new Opel GT ad campaign)(VM Motori S.p.A. gets orders for V-6 diesel engine)(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Forster: GM Europe sees 'rewards' after years of hard work; Division's president helped automaker turn the corner.(Talk From The Top)(dialogue with Carl-Peter Forster of General Motors Europe AG)(Interview)
  by Hamprecht, Harald; Stein, Jason
• Fiat may sue Great Wall Motor; Chinese carmaker's new model looks like Europe's top-selling minicar.(News)
• Ford could sell Jag, Land Rover; $18 billion finance package allows sale of sports, SUV brands with provisions.(News)(Ford Motor Co.)(Jaguar Cars Ltd.)(Land Rover UK Ltd.)(sport utility vehicles)(Brief article)
  by Wilson, Amy
• Germany can't afford return to big wage increases.
• Heuliez family could cede control; Troubled French coachbuilder needs a financial savior.(Heuliez Automobiles)(Brief article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• Kiekert to be in new hands soon; Leading lock maker will get [euro]40 million in fresh capital.(Kiekert GmbH und Company KG)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Tata's TL Sprint previews Fiat pickup.(News)
• Bricklin, Chery end JV plans.(News)(Chery Automobile Company Ltd.)(Malcolm Bricklin)(joint venture)(Brief article)
  by Kachadourian, Gail
• Schefenacker heir battles for control; Leading mirror maker tries to restructure [euro]205 million in debt.(Alfred R. Schefenacker)(Schefenacker AG)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Plastic Omnium to shut UK site.(News)(Brief article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• Plastic Omnium's Szulewicz is passionate for arts.(News)(dialogue with Marc Szulewicz of Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior )(Interview)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Despite obstacles, Chinese carmakers are keen to come to Europe; Players to watch in the race to export from East to West.
  by Webb, Alysha
• Volvos will get dual-clutch.(Volvo Italia S.p.A.)(Brief article)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Valeo has customers for camless engine.(Valeo Automotive Inc.)
  by Meiners, Jens; Snyder, Jesse
• China's Huaxiang plans to buy UK firm.(News)(Huaxiang Group)(Lawrence Automotive Interiors)(Brief article)
• GM CEO Wagoner says company's plan is working; Automaker's focus is on profits, costs - not the Toyota juggernaut.(News)(dialogue with Rick Wagoner of General Motors Corp.)(chief executive officer)(Interview)
  by LaReau, Jamie
• EDS set to bid for Incadea.(EDS Mid-market Solutions)(Brief article)
  by Karpstein, Matthias
• Brilliance faces safety issues; Chinese brand promises quick fix for failed side-impact test.(Brilliance Jinbei Automotive)
  by Bolduc, Douglas A.
• Mahindra eyes German forge unit.(News)(Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. to acquire Schoneweiss and Co.)(Brief article)
  by Floerecke, Klaus-Dieter
• Ford, GM vie for Romanian plant.(News)(General Motors Corp.)(Ford Motor Co.)
  by Frink, Lyle
• Automakers testing fuel cells.(News)(Brief article)
  by Moran, Tim
• Roof maker Inalfa goes solo in China.(Inalfa Roof Systems Group)(Brief article)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Wiedeking: VW could challenge Toyota; Porsche chairman hints at long-range plan.(Volkswagen AG)(Wendelin Wiedeking)(Porsche AG)
  by Stein, Jason
• Suppliers in East win big with C class; New generation of Mercedes' top seller will get more parts from emerging markets.
  by Stein, Jason
• Hyundai Europe will change image; Regional President Oh no longer wants to be the 'cheaper' brand.(Talk From The Top)(dialogue with Young-Keun Oh of Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH)(Interview)
  by Stein, Jason
• Barth to head Intier Europe.(News)(Volker Barth appointed at Intier Automotive Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Bongard, Arjen; Florecke, Klaus-Dieter