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Articles in February 2007 issue of Automotive News Europe

• Trelleborg's shake-up will continue.(company undertakes restucturing program to improve profits)
  by Meiners, Jens
• The French challenge; PSA and Renault need to build and sell more attractive cars.(Peugeot S.A, Regie Nationale des Usines Renault)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• No prototypes results in big savings for Fiat for new model.(virtual engineering replaces experimental prototypes in developing new car models)(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Fiat will give Tata technical help for low-cost vehicle.(Tata Motors)(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• News digest.(Peugeot family will not increase its stake in Peugeot S.A.)(Fiat designer Flavio Manzoni will join Volkswagen)(Peugeot 308 to have diesel-hybrid electric powertrain)
• High cost of developing suppliers affects prices of China-made parts.(Brief article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Audi wants to get bolder in the US.(Audi of America Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Truett, Richard
• Renault is ready to do battle with cars from China.(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault marketing plans for new Logan Sedan)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Chrysler global sales rise in 2006.(News)(DaimlerChrysler AG. Chrysler Group)(Financial report)(Brief article)
  by Wernle, Bradford
• Bosch keeps Nissan Qashqai on track.(News)
• Webasto provides the Volvo C30's distinctive tailgate.(Webasto Aktiengesellschaft Fahrzeugtechnik)(Brief article)
  by Wingett, Steven
• Beijing Auto seeks supplier partners.(Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.)
  by Lan, Lan
• Bravo! For virtual engineering; New Fiat reaches market quickly thanks to use of computer simulations.(Fiat Group Automobiles launches Fiat Bravo)(Harald J. Wester talks about new technology)(Interview)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Audi takes aim at booming niche; R8 challenges Porsche 911, BMW, Lexus will join supercar segment next.(News)(Brief article)
  by Stein, Jason
• Chevy is poised to fight the Logan; World's No. 1 automaker could launch car in 2010 or 2011.(General Motors wants to develop Chevrolet as a budget-priced family car)
  by Stein, Jason
• New VW plan to cause product delays; Changes to some models could affect profit targets.(Volkswagen AG)(Martin Winterkorn )
  by Stein, Jason
• Geely licenses transmission.(Geely Automobile Gearbox Co.)(Antonov)(Brief article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Automakers must take the lead in climate battle.
• Electric cars make a comeback in the US.(News)
  by Truett, Richard
• Europe-made Fords may help with US woes; CEO Alan Mulally says carmaker could import Mondeo, S-Max.(News)
• 3 get piece of GM lighting work.(Suppliers)
• New CO2 rules to help aluminum makers; Study credits big cut in greenhouse gas to increased use of metal.(Newse)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Delabriere is Faurecia's new CEO.(Yann Delabriere)(Brief article)
• ZF's breakthrough in China.(ZF Friedrichshafen AG opens research and development center)(Brief article)
  by Chow, Namrita
• Acceptance of diesels is part of Bosch's plan.(Suppliers)
• HBPO will boost global capacity with 7 new plants.(HBPO hass new contract with BMW )(Brief article)
• Siemens purchase of UGS combines software expertise.(Suppliers)
• Barenyi is the Father of Passive Safety.(Bela Barenyi)(Brief article)
  by Stein, Jason
• Dealers doubt Infiniti's potential; Competition in premium market could be too tough.(Brief article)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Buying peace of mind with the Kia Cee'd.(Kia Motors Europe lengthy warranty)(Brief article)
  by Ricciuti, Alex
• Roberto Piatti: philosopher, sailor, design manager.(Torino Design)(Interview)
  by de Oliveira, Paulo Soares
• Ford expects PAG profit in 2007; Volvo's black ink must hide Jaguar's red ink.(News)
• Maserati CEO promises end to losses; Italian carmaker expects ZF transmission to help boost Quattroporte sales.(Maserati Automobiles Inc. hopes on Quattroporte and Granturismo sports car to uplift sales and profit)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Personnel.(Harald Ludanek of Skoda Automobilovy Koncern Ltd. joins Volkswagen)(Wolfgang Porsche replaces Helmut Sihler as chairman of Porsche)(Tim Head leaves Iveco (U.K.) Ltd. to join Fiat Auto UK Ltd. )
• Georg Fischer helps the Chinese improve engines; Chery and Great Wall use Swiss supplier to get cars ready for US and Europe.(Georg Fischer Automotive Suzhou)
  by Chow, Namrita
• Bosch's history in Japan pays off; German supplier started licensing products for production in Japan in 1939.(Robert Bosch GmbH)
  by Treece, James B.
• Renault expects Logan MCV to succeed in western Europe.(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Carmakers go green.(News)
• Fiat keeps Bravo's costs down; Crucial new car will break even at just 75,000 units a year.(Fiat S.p.A.)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• After slow start, Valeo's China purchases grow; Valeo wants 70% of its purchasing to come from low-cost countries by '10.(Valeo Automotive Inc.)(Brief article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Friends or rivals? Audi may invade Porsche territory with Boxster fighter.
  by Stein, Jason
• Lexus believes it has what dealers want; Toyota's luxury brand promises profitability that beats its rivals in Europe.(Toyota Motor Corp.)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• News digest.(Briefs)
• Japan welcomes European suppliers.(Japan encourages european automotive suppliers to trade with japanese automakers)
  by Treece, James B.
• News digest.(Haldex moves work from US to China, Asimco Technologies)(ASC stops making specialty cars)(Mercedes-Benz C class for US market different from European models)
• Lenders rescue Schefenacker; German supplier will focus on mirrors and spin off or sell lighting unit.(Suppliers)
• Confidential.(automobile companies use celebrities to market their brand)
• Maserati's sleek new car debuts in Geneva.(Officine Alfieri Maserati S.p.A. launches Maserati Granturismo at the Geneva auto show)(Brief article)
• Denso profit rises in Europe, world.(Suppliers)(Financial report)
• Chery wants US gearbox line.(News)(Chery Automobile Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
  by Webb, Alysha
• Volvo may add more crossovers; One future model on the 'wish list' would be based on the Versatility Concept Car.(Volvo Automobiles France S.A.)(Brief article)
  by Rechtin, Mark
• Iveco launches Massif SUV.(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• A different way into China; Singapore government wants to match European suppliers with locals.(Singapore Trade Development Board)(Brief article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Renault expands its sales and service quality program.(News)
• Porsche increases its influence at Volkswagen.(Porsche AG increases executive interference in Volkswagen group )
  by Stein, Jason
• Sacco created timeless designs.(Bruno Sacco inducted into European Automotive Hall of Fame)(Brief article)
  by Meiners, Jens
• Source: VW plans to replace Fox minicar in Europe.(Volkswagen)(Brief article)
  by Krogh, Henning
• Kammerer is a second-generation car guy.(Al Kammerer is product development director for Jaguar and Land Rover)(Ford Motor Co. Premier Automotive Group)(Interview)
• Volume not expected to increase for next Opel Astra; Brand boss says production numbers could decline.(General Motors Europe AG plans on aotomobile poduction plant)
  by Stein, Jason
• Visteon develops more parts in China; Partsmaker's 21 plants in country serve customers such as Fiat, Suzuki.(Suppliers)
• Conti is in position to create megasupplier; Fusion of German partsmaker with Siemens VDO would challenge Bosch for No. 1.(Continental Automotive Systems)(Siemens VDO Automotive AG)
  by Meiners, Jens
• UAG could invest in China, Russia.(United Auto Group)(Brief article)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Autoeuropa keeps production for next VW Sharan.(News)(Volkswagen)(Brief article)
  by Oliveira, Paulo Soares de
• Qashqai will take on the Golf; Nissan wants crossover to beat VW's top seller when it comes to residual value.(Volkswagen)(Nissan Motor Company Ltd.)
  by Bolduc, Douglas A.
• Marchionne: No Fiat Auto spinoff planned; Group CEO restructures unit to boost brand identities of Fiat, Alfa, Lancia brands.(News)
• Weak yen causes concern; GM Europe, German auto industry association cite unfair Japanese advantage.(News)(Brief article)
  by Mauerer, Gerhard
• Renault hit by rise in distribution costs.(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault)(Brief article)
  by Saint-Seine, Sylviane de
• DaimlerChrysler puts its cars on a diet.(Thomas Weber talks about new developments)(Interview)
  by Hamprecht, Harald
• Taking a fresh look at electric vehicles.
  by Snyder, Jesse
• PSA's new team aims for growth and profit; PSA has streamlined its organization to ensure that decisions to restore profitability are taken quickly.(Peugeot S.A)(Robert Peugeot, Gregoire Olivier and Roland Vardanega get new portfolios)
• General Motors in talks to buy Chrysler.
• Cultures ready to clash; VW managers uneasy about Winterkorn's team of ex-Audi chiefs.(Volkswagen AG)(Audi AG)(Martin Winterkorn)
  by Stein, Jason
• Volvo may drop the S60.(Volvo Car Corp.)(Brief article)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude
• Personnel.(People)(Comite de Liaison de la Construction dEquipements et de Pieces dAutomobiles)(appointments)
• News digest.(workers of DaimlerChrysler AG, BMW AG and Audi AG demand increase in payments)(Audi introduces new sedans)(Suzuki Motor Corp. predicts its European sales)
• Kiekert denies that it plans to close Heiligenhaus plant; Lock maker will shift 200 jobs from Germany to Czech Republic factory.(Suppliers)
• Dealers told to sell more cars.(Maserati Automobiles Inc. )(Brief article)
  by Ciferri, Luca
• Nanjing looks for UK dealers.(Nanjing Automobile Group Company Ltd)(Brief article)
  by Morton, Ian
• Coming soon: Cars that can recognize hand gestures.(Alpine UK's managing director Dave Sheen)(Interview)
  by Morton, Ian
• Europe could lose environmental lead.(American cars affect environment more than European cars)
  by Weernink, Wim Oude